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Back to basics. Handy cottage close to beach.

2.0 star property
Cottage in Kawhia with kitchen and patio

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Back to basics. Handy cottage close to beach. provides a garden and more.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Back to basics. Handy cottage close to beach.

Cosy, 2 bdrm cottage, suit couple and/or small family. Open plan living with vinyl constantine doors on bedrooms. Spend time together doing the dishes or sprawling on the back lawn. Minutes walk to the beach. Parking available for boat. 4wd Beach boat ramp.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children need to be supervised

Events

No events allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

About the area

Kawhia is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kawhia Beach and Manu Bay Nature Reserve, while Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery and Raglan & District Museum are cultural highlights.
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Kawhia, Waikato Region

What's nearby

  • Maketu Marae - 18 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Kawhia Beach - 28 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sands of Kawhia - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪OpArau Ro - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Kawhia Fish Shop - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Fish & Chips - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Annie's Cafe - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Back to basics. Handy cottage close to beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Back to basics. Handy cottage close to beach.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Back to basics. Handy cottage close to beach.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Back to basics. Handy cottage close to beach.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Back to basics. Handy cottage close to beach. located?

Situated in Kawhia, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Maketu Marae, Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery and Kawhia Beach. Bridal Veil Falls and Ruapuke Beach are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Back to basics. Handy cottage close to beach. Reviews

Reviews

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Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space, nice & accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025