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Pātiki cottage - Pakawau

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Exterior
Living room
Living area
Bedroom 1- Queen
View from Bedroom 1

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Pakawau, Tasman
  • Pakawau Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Golden Bay
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Wharariki Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Takaka (KTF)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Pātiki cottage - Pakawau


This historical and cozy bach has a rural outlook and is just a short stroll to the beach. A character bach that started life as a Mill worker’s hut, it has since been a holiday park cabin and home. It is now enjoyed as a holiday house, and is well equipped for your stay. This is the place to stay if you want a true kiwi bach experience and don’t expect perfection.

The bach is a perfect location to get to the best parts of Golden Bay: Wharariki, Farewell Spit, Whanganui Inlet & Kaihoka lakes. There are many great walks and beaches nearby, good swimming spots at Pakawau Beach, along with abundant birdlife. The bach is also in the heart of Kingfish country - an incredible flats fishing experience and an international fly fishing destination.

Sunny & warm the bach is perfect for visits all year round. There is a new log burner with plenty of wood making it very cosy in winter. There is lots of outdoor furniture, board games, books, TV and DVD player, BBQ, and the kitchen is very well equipped. We are chipping away to make improvements all the time.

Pets are welcome and encouraged! The section is fully fenced. We just ask that you clean up after them & not let them on the furniture.

Currently the bach can sleep 4-5 people comfortably (1 x Queen bed, 1 x double bed/with single bunk on top).

Please bring your own linen & towels. (Pillows, Duvet & cover provided)

We ask guests to leave the back as they found it- clean & tidy.

Property manager

Emma Ryder

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Pakawau

Located in Pakawau, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Golden Bay and Kahurangi National Park, while Collingwood Museum and Golden Bay Museum & Gallery are cultural highlights.
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Pakawau, Tasman

What's nearby

  • Pakawau Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Golden Bay - 22 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Wharariki Beach - 26 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Cape Farewell - 27 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Abel Tasman National Park - 66 min drive - 59.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Farewell Spit Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Old School Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Farewell Spit Visitor Information Centre - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pātiki cottage - Pakawau pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pātiki cottage - Pakawau?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pātiki cottage - Pakawau?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pātiki cottage - Pakawau located?

This family-friendly Pakawau holiday home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Pakawau Beach and Kahurangi National Park. Farewell Spit and Wharariki Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kira P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great base
As listed, perfect for a family weekend of adventures in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was fab and we loved it
Cute dinky batch with everything you need
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Great stay
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you
Thanks so much
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golden Bay Fun
Just loved going somewhere where I instantly felt relaxed and at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cottage
Comfortable and clean property. Had everything we needed as a family. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute peaceful getaway
Super cute little property full of character, everything you need and amazing fireplace. Perfect for a weekend away from it all
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Corinna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxed weekend
Easy communication with hosts. Lovely relaxing property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pakawau House
We had a great stay in September. House was perfect for two.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have booked again 👍
Absolutely stoked with being able to bring beloved pet! Had no idea why we thought it was on the beach front but loved being where we were and caught a big king fish on the beach Wahoooo!!! Many thanks we coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Lovely well-equipped bach a stone’s throw away from a gorgeous beach. Kids and dog had the best time running around. Would love to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location
Just the right location for us, very private and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home in a great location
The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The location was particularly good and the dogs enjoyed the sand flats and Pakawau Beach.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Corinna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxed weekend
Enjoyed our stay. Loved that our dogs could come to. Easy check in/out. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Patiki Cottage
This was our fifth time in the cottage over the past two years. We stayed six nights and really enjoyed a peaceful week with glorious weather.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Hugh C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
At the end of the world
Pakawau is the at the base of Farewell Spit and has a manageable number of visitors. Its a wild place with attractions that are not over-built. We walked on the beach, visited Westhaven Inlet, Wharariki Beach and Farewell Spit. The house is perfectly located and comfortable. We had a dog and she loved it all. There's a shop and a cafe/restaurant nearby. The weather precluded swimming and there were quite a few signs of stingrays.There was a whale stranding the day we left.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Dallas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet spot
Accommodation has everything you need and is an old style bach .Dogs loved access to beach ..great for running them and nice to have the isolation from yappy lap dogs in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and simplicity
A week hiding away, writing, thinking, walking with the dog - and the perfect place to do it. Thank you to Emma for making it possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aliesha T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome get away
Was a great little family get away, had everything you need. Thanks so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary and Kairo A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay
My K9 friend Kairo and I loved out stay. It was lovely to have the fire each night. Great location set base ourselves while touring around. Was so nice to unwind for a couple of days while doing Kairo's Suicide Awareness Ride for 6 weeks around the south island
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring break
We enjoy staying at this cottage. It is comfortable and warm. Easy to find , close to the beach and accepts pets.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pātiki Paradise.
This whare has all amenities but most importantly is location, all the coolest stuff to see are right there. My whanau first visit to Te Waipounamu and what a banger of a start, mauri ora!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Patiki cottage
Very kiwi bach, peaceful and quiet. Perfect weekend escape.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P., Nelson, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pākawau Bliss
Classic kiwiana bach experience in a quieter part of golden bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Corinna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable bach
Great place to stay close to the beach. Owners easy to communicate with. Everything we needed was at the bach. Awesome that we can take our dogs with us
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

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Hosted by Emma Ryder

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