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Cute As Can Be, By The Sea

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Aaaah wine o'clock either under the umbrella or at the tiki bar
Just another beautiful sparkling morning
Lounge
Dining/Lounge
Lounge/Kitchen/Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Opito Bay, Waikato
  • Otama Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kuaotunu Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Cathedral Cove
    ‪76 min drive‬
  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Lounge

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cute As Can Be, By The Sea

Iconic kiwi bach at the beach. Well kitted out. Perfect getaway summer or winter. Two double/queen beds in the partitioned loft, one double pull out sofabed in the lounge. Spacious open plan living downstairs, opening onto flat lawn with outdoor table and chairs and beach hut bar. Conveniently located across the road from the beach and boat ramp. There are two kayaks available for your use. Plenty of walks, islands and boating galore.
This unique, north facing, uncrowded piece of Coromandel paradise is home to the award winning Opito Bay Salt Company. It's also just 15 minutes from the famous Luke's Kitchen and 30 minutes from the world class Lost Springs Pools and Spa in Whitianga.
Please bring your own sheets and towels. For overseas travelers we can provide linen at a cost by prior arrangement, all other linen and bedding requirements are provided.
If you are bringing your furbaby please check the TCDC website for seasonal dog rules on the beach.

Property manager

Liz Keene
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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: dogs (limit 1 total)
Subject to approval. Property partially fenced.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please respect our tank water, we depend on rain.
Please carry out normal routine house keeping.
Dispose of fish frames responsibly

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Opito Bay

Located in Opito Bay, this holiday home is on the beach. Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club and Whangapoua Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Moore Park and Otama Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Opito Bay, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Otama Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kuaotunu Beach - 18 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 26 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Hahei Beach - 73 min drive - 59.9 km
  • Cathedral Cove - 76 min drive - 60.9 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lukes Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Waitaia Road Farm - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cute As Can Be, By The Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Cute As Can Be, By The Sea ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cute As Can Be, By The Sea ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cute As Can Be, By The Sea located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Moore Park and Otama Beach. Opito Point Historic Reserve and Pink Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beauty and peace
What can be better than staying right across the road from beautiful Opito Bay? The bach is typical kiwiana style with all you need, I cooked on the bbq though there is a full kitchen. Comfy beds, fall asleep and wake to the sounds of the sea. Thanks to Liz and Lloyd for friendly hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
70' treasure :)
Lovely hosts, great location for a quiet get away with walks and secluded bays within walking distance. Black Jack Rd less gravel than was suggested so was easy to get to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Loved Opito Bay
What a stunning Beach. The Batch was an iconic Kiwi Batch. Bought back lots of memories of childhood holidays, just didn't notice on the listing that we were required to bring our own linen but the owners lent us some which was really nice of them. Absolutely loved it. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As cute as can be
What a wonderful stay at as Cute As Can Be, By The Sea!! 7 days of absolute bliss ! Liz and Loyd are wonderful hosts. We let them know we would like additional guests to come stay for a couple of nights and they were most obliging. We will absolutely be back again. Thank you so very much Ox
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
Loved our stay at Opito, Liz was super accommodating and it was a stress free stay
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pieter F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Opito Opportunity
Nice place to get away from it all.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Gerard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So Close to Beach !
A great location for us.Happy all round Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Corrado C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
The location is fantastic. We found it a bit overpriced and were surprised that price changes depending on the guests. Normally you rent the property regardless (within the limit of the max occupants) The host was really helpful and accommodating (we were not charged for the sheets we forgot to bring)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday bach
Thanks Liz we had a great stay. Opito Bay is a beautiful place. Hopefully we'll get there again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gemma O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning spot!
What an idyllic spot! We arrived with 2 kids under 5 and a dog and it was just prefect! Bach is rustic enough that you are comfortable without having to worry, and location is great for anyone with kids! Literally 2mins walk to the beach - so multiple trips up and down in a day when you need a break is so easy! Plenty to explore with crayfish bay, the PA and other bays. Hosts generously supplied Kayaks also for even more exploring. Hosts home is just in front so accessible if you require anything but leaves you to get on and enjoy the space without interruption. Highly recommend and we will be back! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Return trip, just as lovely as the first
We had such a great time last year we came again, it was just as lovely. Beautiful area, great beach, and the hosts were really helpful as always. Sure we'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
A great spot right in the heart of Opito Bay. Kitted out with everything you could need, well cared for, and lovely accommodating hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Awesome stay, working in area so was lovely place to return to after work
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Maria T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Disappointing
We were disappointed on arrival because the small bach was behind a huge new house. This location was never mentioned and the photos were misleading, the description was "right across the road from the beach " but it's not really as it's down a driveway and hidden behind the big house. There is no view of the water.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little Kiwi bach
Our host Liz was amazing and very helpful after we had to move our original dates by more than a year, nothing was too much trouble. House was perfect for our little family (2 adults, 3 children (1 in cot)) and great being so close to the beach We had access to kayaks and life jackets (which we didn’t use) and our own little ‘social’ area Great spot and accommodation was top notch
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Authentic Kiwi Bach
This is a proper kiwi bach by the sea. Clean tidy with every thing you need for a restful or active break. The beach is lovely and the sea is safe for swimming & kayaking (just watch the wind). The sea kayaks provided by the hosts are brand new. The hosts are helpful & friendly but not in your face. We would stay there again without hesitation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great classic Bach
Lovely stay in a beautiful location, despite one of NZ’s worst storms :) great friendly hosts too thanks Liz and Lloyd
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cami N., 15 Liam Pl, Half Moon Bay, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Great family time close to safe beach and walks. Hosts were quick to communicate and on site and available. House had everything we needed We slept on the fold out couch for 2 nights and let the kids sleep up stairs Was more comfortable than expected and we did use the mattress topper that was available in rafters. Space was cozy with plenty of room. So nice to have our dog come too. It was really nice that there were some things provided like Tupperware to store our leftovers and a few little supplies with sugar, saran wrap, etc. could’ve used a better kitchen chopping knife a hair dryer another fan. It was great to have the barbecue grill, however, wasn’t clean on arrival so we spent some time cleaning. It would recommend using aluminum foil over the greats because they’re very old. Beware of the trash bag situation I did not read some of the fine print about bringing and buying the trash bags. Luckily, the host let us have one and my partner spent some time cleaning the grill and we were able to use it just didn’t hinder our experience at all we had a great time loved our time at the beach and the house in the surrounding areas. The property is super clean and tidy on the outside kids had fun just chillin in the yard. There are lines to hang out wet towels and suits. Would highly recommend this stay and for longer than the weekend. Would love to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Opito Bay bach
The bach was fine overall and Opito Bay is very nice; the weather was bad for most of our stay but that couldn't be helped. Liz was a friendly and helpful host. My only reservations are that the downstairs sofa-bed is too firm and the narrow stairs don't have a banister, so it isn't great for a large group or with small children.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little tuck away in Opito Bay
Great holiday in sunny Opito, the bach is right across the street from the beach and boat launch which made using the provided Kayaks a breeze. House had everything we needed to keep us busy when out of the sun. The hosts were great and always accessible if we needed anything. Really hope to be back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely wee kiwi Bach!
Welcoming and lovely hosting from Liz, we felt very at home. Cute vibes and comfy bed, perfect for a rainy weekend or a sunny beach time - perfect location (as Opito generally is!!). Highly recommend- thanks Liz 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot for a small family (and dogs!)
Loved our short stay in this Liz's house. Really well laid out inside with everything you need. Was a great spot for our family and dog - plenty of space outside and RIGHT on the beach. Liz and her husband were really helpful all the way through. Would definitley return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and Cute
Very clean. Two very Comfortable beds. Shower great. I even did some baking! The oven was perfect. Lovely and quiet and safe and secure. Perfect location. Thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Angela A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Comfortable bach, beach was amazing. Liz was friendly and helpful. Thanks for a great holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Helpful Hosts
We loved walking along the beautiful beach, up to the pa site and to crayfish bay but we ran out of time to relax at the beach and go kayaking due to the changeable weather. The hosts and the community are very friendly. We borrowed a shovel to take to Hot water beach which was appreciated. The boys enjoyed reading Jack Reacher novels. Some more hooks or hangers to hang raincoats or bags on would be useful. Take some insect repellant if the weather is damp! There are a lot of winding roads in the Coromandel so avoiding too much driving and just spending time at the beach once your at your destination would be preferable than trying to go to so many places. We would like to visit the Coromandel again to go kayaking and swimming.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Liz Keene

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We have been staying in this little bach for 26 years, winter and summer. Travelling down from Auckland most weekends. Because it's worth it!

Why they chose this property

It's a fabulous place to get away from the rat race. You forget the real world exists out there with all it's problems and stresses. We have now built a second dwelling on the property and are 'livin' the dream' permanently. This is why the little bach has become available for you to enjoy.

What makes this property unique

It is completely self contained on the rear of the section, with it's own beach hut bar for your afternoon happy hour. Directly over the back fence is a Council trailer park where you can park your boat and any extra cars.

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English

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