Te Kakau is a three bed roomed house located on the main st of takaka just five minutes walk from the Village. Adjacent to the house is a caravan which can also be hired. The Te Kakau Stream runs through the property and is not fenced please monitor children by the creek.
We are one of the only PET FRIENDLY accomodations in Golden Bay, dont leave your best friend at home bring them along! This really is your home away from home.
Feed the vibrant birdlife or the local eels from the bridge - This is a small, springfed stream, which flows just to the west of Takaka’s Commercial Street and into the Takaka River. It was a small Maori eel fishery area and was an outdoor playground for local children to boat, fish and swim in.
The water supply to the house is from a bore and so you will be drinking some of the most pristine water for which Golden Bay is famed, just out of Takaka are the famed Te Waikoropupu Springs which are well known for their crystal clear pools unseen anywhere else in the world.
You are also within stones throw to some of the best beaches in the country, golden sands and wild life abound. There is something for everyone in the Golden Bay no matter what your interest.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed only outside
Pets welcome with prior approval
There is a stream running through the property children must be supervised.
From January 2020 there will also be a permanent caravan adjacent to the house available for hire. It is self contained with seperate bathroom and toilet. Sleeps 2, gas cooker and private outdoor area.. Enquire for rates.
xtras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;