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Kawhia by the Sea, Overlooking Kawhia Harbour

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Front of house and deck
Views from the house
Main Bedroom
Kitchen
lounge and dining area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kawhia, Waikato
  • Maketu Marae
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kawhia Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪82 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Main bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Kawhia by the Sea, Overlooking Kawhia Harbour

Set on top of a hill our cosy Lockwood "A" frame home is right in the Kawhia township, walking distance to dairies, hotel, bars, cafes, wharf, the beach and fishing.
Fishing charters are available and there is a golf course within a 2 minute drive.
Our home is extremely relaxing, comfortably furnished and totally self contained. Your own slice of paradise. The property is very private,ideally suited for a couple wanting a romantic getaway, you can sip champagne in the bath and see the harbour views or see the beautiful sunsets from the deck.
Kawhia is famous for its great fish and chips from the wharf.
The Kawhia Boat Club(down by the wharf) have nice meals on a Friday & Saturday nights.Visitors are
The new Kawhia Black Sands hotel has bar and restaurant with a nice menu.
Have a drink at the Kawhia Hotel and catch up with the locals,they also do nice fish & chips to takeaway or have in the beer garden.
At Ocean Beach you can take your spade and dig your own hot pool at low tide and enjoy a nice bottle of wind and all the tranquillity of Kawhia.
There is parking at the driveway access to the property.

There is a reasonable walk up to the Bach which would not suit anyone who has health or mobility issues.
This is a SmokeFree property.
.Public holiday long weekends have a minimum 3 night stay Easter weekend minimum 4 night stay.
2 night minimum stay for any booking at any time.
On contacting us, we will email you registration form for your personal details to complete.
Special conditions:
House must be left in the same clean and tidy condition as found, as there is a $100 bond which is fully refundable on this condition.
This is a SmokeFree property.
Not suitable for children, as we are situated on a hill with no surrounding fences.
Couples preferred, max 2 people.
Not suitable for people unable to walk comfortably uphill.
Not suitable for pets


NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

10-On-Wainui

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Kawhia

Located in Kawhia, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kawhia Beach and Bridal Veil Falls, while Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery and Raglan & District Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Kawhia, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Maketu Marae - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kawhia Beach - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 59 min drive - 73.2 km
  • Whale Bay - 83 min drive - 59.7 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rusty Snapper - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kawhia Fish Shop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Annie's Cafe & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Annie's Cafe & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kawhia by the Sea, Overlooking Kawhia Harbour pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kawhia by the Sea, Overlooking Kawhia Harbour?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kawhia by the Sea, Overlooking Kawhia Harbour?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kawhia by the Sea, Overlooking Kawhia Harbour located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Maketu Marae and Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery. Kawhia Beach is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picturesque
Set on a hill overlooking Kawhia harbour - amazing views all day longQuiet and peaceful - ideal for a relaxing breakThe house is comfortably furnished with everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Viv and Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great relaxing get away
We had a lovely few days in this little rustic bach. A great place to get away from the world.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kit H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location
A great place to stay in Kawhia
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maree O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kawhia Getaway
Good property, great location, friendly community.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kelvin M., Inglewood New zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
holiday
Great little place to place to stay with great views , nice place to go for a weekend ,
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute in Kawhia
My husband and I had a lovely Anniversary stay here. Super little property with nice view to the bay. Kawhia Hotel does a mean steak sandwich and pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended
Cute cottage with loads of character. Amazing views over the harbour and town, nice spot for a wine on the deck watching the sunset. Perfect place for our wedding anniversary, and enjoyed digging for hot pools on the beach and quirky little Kawhia town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kawhia with a view
We totally enjoyed our stay in the bach at Kawhia, the track up to it was a bit daunting (but we did well for a couple of oldies), and once up there and settled the view made it very worthwhile. Watching the harbour from the bedroom window just a treat. Very comfortable to stay in, had some very nice walks and some lovely relaxing time too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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4/10 Poor

Melanie T.

Cute, cosy, convenient in Kawhia, but I guess it's a long drive to stay somewhere with lots of stree
Cute, cosy, convenient in Kawhia, but I guess it's a long drive to stay somewhere with lots of street light and activity outside. Lovely to watch the changing harbour though :-)

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what the Dr ordered
A superb little bolt hole for a rest & recovery break. Views forever over Kawhia harbour and just over the road to the store & local pub with the great locals. The cottage has everything you need and the fireplace was lovely on the cooler nights. Shannon was a great communicator and everything was how it was written. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The property is a true NZ bach. It is wooden and a bit creaky but had everything that we needed. Well equipped kitchen and a lovely shower (bit low for taller people!) The bed was comfortable and plenty of duvets, pillows and blankets. Great that some of the opening windows had insect screens. The best thing about the property is the view over the town and water. However, it should be noted that you need to walk up 50 steps from where you park your car to get to it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Tania E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Close to township.
Unfortunately we did not realise it would be a walk up the hill to access. It was raining so it wasn't good for me with a sore leg. We also couldn't see our vehicle down the hill so I was a bit worried about that. In saying this the house is cosy, tidy and has everything you need. Communications good but probably should let everyone know a $100 bond is required on top of the service fee that you pay on top of having to clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house with a view
Great place - thanks for sharing Shannon & Chris. The view of Kawhia was amazing - it was so relaxing to sit & watch seagulls, boats in & out and sky/cloud formations etc . . . Lovely community of friendly people and very interesting history
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kawhia delight
We had an excellent time. Communication was easy. Thanks for letting us stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Break at Kawhia
A quiet place for two to stay both in the centre of the town but above it, with views of the town, wharf and harbour Good communication with hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
review
great, hope to visit again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

barry b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
quietness to the max
old school comfort,close to everything needed,great locals,scenery,looking forward to a winter stay with the fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy and rustic charm
Well equipped, warm and great views

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sooo relaxing
Beautifully situated, great views, everything you need to refresh and recharge.. Lovely locals. Highly recommend.

8/10 Good

Tom F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wayne N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and cosy
Cosy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay amazing service
Would highly recommend. Lovely couple, place and service
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Chole G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
A fantastic view to watch the village and sea. Lovely peaceful getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Clean, comfy and convenient location.

10/10 Excellent

stuart g., Cambridge, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique bach with great views
Right in the heart of Kawhia town. We walked about enjoying the sights and sounds of Kawhia. Great vibe and very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by 10-On-Wainui

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What makes this property unique

Perfect relaxing getaway

Languages:

English