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Stunning secluded beach-front studio home

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Beach/ocean view
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pet-friendly
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Aotea, Kawhia
  • Maketu Marae
    17 min drive
  • Kawhia Beach
    27 min drive
  • Ruapuke Beach
    71 min drive
  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    74 min drive

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The Kakariki Cottage - Experience all that Aotea has to offer

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (13)
The price is NZ$297
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
The Kakariki Cottage - Experience all that Aotea has to offer

About the area

Kawhia

With a stay at this vacation home in Kawhia, you'll be on the beach, and 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Maketu Marae and 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery. .This beach vacation home is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Kawhia Beach and 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Mt Pirongia.
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What's nearby

  • Maketu Marae - 17 min drive
  • Kawhia Beach - 27 min drive
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 68 min drive
  • Ruapuke Beach - 71 min drive
  • Whale Bay - 93 min drive

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rusty Snapper - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kawhia Fish Shop - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Annie's Cafe & Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Annie's Cafe & Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Stunning secluded beach-front studio home

Studio house with great modern kitchen, lounge, bathroom and bedroom area.Your private deck is a lovely place to enjoy a wine and the amazing views.
Your privacy is assured as there are no neighbours around my property. So you wake up only to the sound of birds and the gentle of lap of the water.
You are only a few minutes walk from the sandy beach, with great swimming and a boat ramp right in front of the house.
A pristine harbour offers good fishing spots, plus ideal for sailing, kite surfing, paddle boarding or kayaking.Price includes 2 good sea kayaks.
With summer on it's way it is the ideal place for a relaxed get away, so you can curl up with a good book and a glass of wine to watch the sun go down.

We have lovely walking tracks in the area or it is a 15 minute drive to the Kawhia Golf Course.
There is a local horse trek available (in summer) or if you have your own horses we are happy for you to use our post and rail paddock facilities.
There are also Cafe's and some good local craft shops in nearby Kawhia.

This is also an area of historic cultural significance, with an old Pa site as our back drop. You can sit in the shade of our 1000+ year Pohutukawa tree and enjoy the ambience.

Although we are on the coast, Aotea is still central to a number of key tourist attractions in the region.
Less than 20 minutes you can be sitting in the Te Puia Hot Springs on the beach at Kawhia, watching the sun go down.
45 minutes south to the Otorohanga Kiwi and Native Bird House
45 minutes north to the Raglan Bridal Veil Falls
60 minutes scenic drive to Marokopa Falls and Mangapohue Natural Stone Bridge
1 hour drive to the world famous Waitomo Glow Worm Caves or go Caving or Black Water Rafting


If it is a romantic weekend away or just a break from the city you require,then this property has it all.
Ideal to prepare a legal brief, review a book or just unwind and relax.
Internet access and cell phone coverage is available.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside
Dogs considered upon request
Kayaks available

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Annette Gane

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Stunning secluded beach-front studio home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 491 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 491 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 491 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 491 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 491 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
Gorgeous property with wonderful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil water side luxury
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ruru Whare
We had a lovely peaceful stay. Fabulous accomadation with everything you need. Definitely a 10 in our books
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very happy get away
We had a time! It was just the relaxing trip we needed. The cottage was really cute and well equipped with everything you needed. I would happily stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pieter V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kiwiana bach holiday at its best.
Ideal bach holiday accommodation. Everything at its best. Aotea is lovely, NZ as it used to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Peaceful, comfortable accommodation, lovely area. Nice local chaps gave us some flounder fresh from the harbour. Quintessential NZ. Dog friendly too. Would definitely return. Highly recommend if you're looking for a relaxing private stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerulin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calm and relaxing
Cosy place with spectacular view.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neill R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erinah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Loved our stay at Ruru Whare especially being able to bring our furry four legs along. Thank you Annette for being a good host and sharing your piece of paradise with us. Our only regret is not staying longer but we will definitely be back soon and will stay longer next time. The pictures don’t do justice for this place 😍.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly peaceful
Annette has the perfect spot overlooking the beach. We loved our stay, it was very peaceful. The perfect get away from the busy city. The cottage was beautifully set up with everything we needed, very well thought out and very clean and tidy. We also really appreciated that we were able to take our 2 dog who just enjoyed having the space to run. Thank you forbthe beautiful hospitality Annette!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick H., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Aotea…. Waterfront
Perfect spot to get away for a weekend or longer. All the facilities you could want, perfect in any weather. We will be back !!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional place
Absolutely wonderous, peaceful and secluded
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neesha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice if heaven
Beautiful, clean and peaceful spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Off the beaten track
Lovely, well-presented property in a secluded, peaceful location by the beach. Great for dog walking! Good advice from the host to bring supplies, as no shops closeby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marija D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Place to Be if caught in foul Weather
While the rest of the country was moaning about bad weather and high winds, we were tucked up in front of a blazing fire with Videos, a backgammon board and a good book. Who could complain. Our accommodation was everything we wanted and more. The large garage makes for a good place for two large dogs to share. In between the weather breaks we walked from our Whare to and up Aotea Beach to the mussel beds. Aotea offers a safe place to walk with dogs. Highly recommend Ruru Whare, it has all the comforts of home and an unequalled view of the harbour. The owner of the property goes out of her way to accommodate her guests A place to stay especially if your family includes your pets as members of the family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing way to unwind
Was a great get away to the unwind and turn off and escape from the city. Would defiantly come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Getaway
Another wonderful stay at Ruru Whare. This was our third visit. The weather was dreadful but we still managed a few wild and windswept beach walks and just enjoyed hunkering down by the fire. This is the perfect spot to get away and switch off. The property is still as clean, tidy and well-equipped as it was when we first visited nine years ago!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway
Beautiful place, lovely location! Peaceful and relaxing weekend away along with our dog Milo. Clean, comfortable and cosy. Annette was a lovely host with great communication. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Bach
The most beautiful location, and we had the best time. Our dog loved all the beach walks. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ruru Whare Aotea
This property is very much cared for and everything you could wish for is supplied. Plus the location is absolutely stunning with great sea views from the bach and a short toddle to actually be walking or exercising the dog on the black sand beach. We loved our time here and would gladly come again if we ever got the chance.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Picturesque Aotea
A fabulous place to stay for Matariki weekend and very relaxing. Annette is a wonderful host and we would certainly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Lovely place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbie I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Returned to enjoy some more
This is our second stay, we love the accomodation, the host, and the location. Until next time :-)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marija D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Fabulous
Lovely accommodation, warm, and well equipped with everything you could possibly wish for. Fantastic views and within walking distance to the beach. We took our two large dogs with us and they had a marvelous time. Section well fenced for our 4 legged friends. Fishing was marvelous and so many places to fish from. Our hostess was brilliant, and made us feel so at ease. We hope to return again. Thank you Annette for sharing your beautiful haven with us. You and your property exceeded our expectations
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeremy w.

Liked: Cleanliness
So relaxing
Beautiful place with outstanding views during the day and stunning start scapes at night
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024