Entire home

Relax at the West Coast Paradise of Port Waikato

Photo gallery for Relax at the West Coast Paradise of Port Waikato

number 7
Looking through to outdoor entertaining area
space for kids to play
Fence Plaque says it all.......
Heated outdoor rainhead shower

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Port Waikato, Port Waikato
  • Sunset Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Phillips Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Karioitahi Beach
    ‪63 min drive‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Bedroom (downstairs)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom (upstairs)

1 Double Bed

family room (downstairs)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master bedroom (upstairs)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

upstairs

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relax at the West Coast Paradise of Port Waikato

Enjoy the comforts of our home in the seaside settlement of Port Waikato. Walking distance to our famous black sand beach and also our river and the reserves with children's playgrounds. Try your luck at surfcasting if you're a fishing person. Drag your net in the bay for fresh flounder. Or walk through the expansive sand dunes. Jump off the wharf at high tide, or enjoy a dip in the ocean while the life guards are on patrol (Oct to April). Maybe drive to the Nikau Caves to explore them. Centrally located on quiet, no exit street, walking distance to most amenities in the settlement. Sit outside under the shade sail at the outdoor table and chairs or put your feet up and relax with a cold drink on the deck, the choice is yours. Shower outside under the stars if you like, shower is heated. Deck has a lockable gate at top of the outside stairs. Gated barriers at top and bottom of internal stairs can be installed for families with young children.
Special conditions:
Please be aware that property relies solely on rain water.
No smoking inside the property or in the property grounds.
No tents or additional overnight guests without prior permission.
No pets allowed on this property.
Families preferred.
Linen is supplied, please sleep between the sheets.
Dishes are not included in cleaning fee, please do them before you leave.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$100.00 per stay); Linen (included);

Property manager

DavidandSueT
Premier Host

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Port Waikato

Located in Port Waikato, this holiday home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cobourne Reserve and Sunset Beach. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
Map
Port Waikato, Port Waikato

What's nearby

  • Sunset Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Phillips Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Rainbow's End - 50 min drive - 67.1 km
  • Awhitu Regional Park - 53 min drive - 58.9 km
  • Karioitahi Beach - 63 min drive - 64.2 km

Getting around

  • Pukekohe Station - 38 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nikau Cave - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax at the West Coast Paradise of Port Waikato pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relax at the West Coast Paradise of Port Waikato?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax at the West Coast Paradise of Port Waikato?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relax at the West Coast Paradise of Port Waikato located?

This family-friendly Port Waikato holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cobourne Reserve, Sunset Beach and Phillips Reserve. Waikato River is 7.7 mi (12.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Port waikato
Great size house for our big group, comfy. Met hosts who were very nice and helped when internet was briefly out.Bunk room was a bit “dusty “ for asthma prone kids unfortunately.. no ventilation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Johnny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great summer stay
Great house and living areas, really enjoyed, but tired beds prevented good sleep for any of us over whole 4 nights and stove top display was almost unusable. Love to come again if those issues addressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anneliese A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas in Paradise
We had such an amazing stay. The house suited our two families with four adults and four kids with plenty of space. Heaps of toys to keep the kids occupied for the one rainy day we had and any time we weren't at the beach. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
Thank you Sue and David you were both so lovely and welcoming, we had such a lovely stay. Was a very relaxing weekend getaway! We had a big group and there was so much space for us all and a lovely outdoor area. Will defiantly visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Griz B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great space!
This property is a must-stay if you want a quiet place near to a beach and reserve for a small group to relax. The locals who have little eateries (a café by the beach and a stationary food truck near the house) are friendly and welcoming with some good tasty options for snacks. The owners were happy to accommodate requests, not that there was much we needed that wasn't already provided. 5/5 for the stay - fully furnished with all your equipment needs! Only thought is may need a fan or two to dissipate the heat, but then it was 30+ outside!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
Loved our short time in Port Waikato. House was perfect, plenty of space and nice walk to the beach. The Whitebait fritters were an absolute treat. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
School Leadership Team Planning
House: awesome meet and greet by the caretakers, plenty of space, awesome shower facilities - loved the outdoor shower, great selection of board games and chess game outside, nice easy walk to the beach, nice quiet street. Fantastic supply of towels/cleaning products. Recommendations: a bigger stock pot for cooking for big numbers | better sharp knives for meal preps. | A slightly bigger freezer for food storage for big groups especially when the shops are 30 mins far away. |A broom and dust pan for daily use. Overall we had a wonderful stay and certainly highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Levi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden paradise
Me and my family had booked this awesome home for the weekend as we had a car event at hampton downs for the weeekend. Was very peacfull and such a lovely home. Just what we needed after a hard and loud day spent racing around the track. Would recomend anyone interested to stay here 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

David C., Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great out of the way holiday home
We had a great time at David and Sue's house, we had a couple of little issues which David was more than happy to sort for us very quickly :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for large adult family
this is a great property for extended families with number of adults. The room confirmations are great with a number of double beds. There was also facilities for those with young children. Lots of extras - games, toys. kitchen gadgets. well thought out location. Whitebait fitter mixture was a nice bonus, which tasted good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well cared for house and ornaments.
Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a bridal party to get ready for the big day!
A perfect spot for the bridal party to get ready for the big day of celebrations. The property is well equipped and suitable for what we needed to use it for. Easy check in & out process and the property manager was very responsive. Thx
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kahu D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A slice of paradise
Great for the quintessential kiwi beach holiday - you go to sleep to the sounds of distant waves and wake to birds. It is so peaceful and quiet! A brilliant city escape. We spent our days in Puke for a tournament, and had no problems with the stunningly beautiful drive along the mighty Waikato. House is modern and great for extended family. Comms are excellent. Sue and David are so thoughtful - it's the little things that made this place such a retreat! Water bottles in the fridge on arrival, firm and soft pillows, the whitebait fritter recipe on the wall (plus all the ingredients!!). We loved our stay, wished it had been longer and would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
A fantastic place to stay, incredibly well-suited for families. Plenty of room and amenities, with space for young and old, whether hanging out together, or chilling by oneself. Credit must be given to the owners for their efforts in making this house a special place to stay. They have gone above and beyond, with so many wonderful touches, that there is no question we will be back to stay again. Thank you so much again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Years Experience
Very nice property to spend a couple days at with friends. Clean with basically everything you’d need. Close to the beach and dunes for day outings. Would stay at again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

avelin c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay!
Loved the property and facilities, will stay again. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Port Waikato Paradise
We had an incredible time staying at this bach. It was immaculate, very well-equipped, really spacious and so relaxing. Our family particularly enjoyed the cookies on arrival, the lovely showers and the outdoor chess. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Bekki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to relax and unwind with family and friends
Super tidy and well equipped, perfect for a low key holiday with our family and friends. Loads of space for kids and adults. Awesome communication from hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

linda h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place
It is very nice place to have holiday with friends, very big house, nice clean. Harry and Sue are great host. I like to go and stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best house for a family get away
The best weekend Thank you sue and Harry
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Port Waikato perfection.
We stayed here for the V8's and the place was everything we were expecting and then some. There was 4 middle aged couples and the layout was perfect for us, but would work equally as well for families. Even though it was about 25 mins out of Pukekohe it wasn't too much of an issue, even with the drive out at night. Highly recommend this place and would seriously consider staying again, but in summer to make the most of the outdoors and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded all expectations
Great house in a great location, handy to both beach and dunes. House was clean and comfortable. Hosts were welcoming and relaxed. Fantastic stay will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful trip
Everything about this house was wonderful. It was clean, welcoming, well-equipped and comfortable. We loved staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our new holiday spot when visiting Auckland
Harry and Sue were awesome to communicate with. Incredible home. My babies loved it which is hard to find. Property was great for kids and teens with big sized lawn chess, park and board games. Kids rooms had plenty dvds to watch. Complimentary white bait was a hit for the men and so was the fishing spots close by. Beautiful home with quiet spaces for all. BBQ area amazing for entertainment while watching kids play. Love love love and we will definitely be back soon xx thank you for the late check out. We totally appreciated the extra relax for a last minute late check out request after a wedding. Thank you both so much. Reccomend to families with kids and or a get away with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for family stays
The house was set out well with plenty of bedroom space. The kitchen was fully equipped. The house was very clean. The hosts were quick to respond to questions. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by DavidandSueT

Host profile image

What makes this property unique

Spacious home on quiet no exit street, view across expansive dunes

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests