10/10 Excellent
Jenny
27 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Jenny
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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West Coast Retreat - stunning in sunsets meets river - Pet friendly
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Port Waikato, Pukekohe
- Phillips Reserve9 min walk
- Sunset Beach9 min walk
- Karioitahi Beach64 min drive
- Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)66 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bed
Sleepout
1 Double Bed
Sleepout
3 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
West Coast Retreat - stunning in sunsets meets river - Pet friendly
Hidden west coast treasure only 1:15 hr from Auckland, NZ. Come and discover Port Waikato and chill out with the sound of waves breaking and spectacular sunsets. This comfortable bach is an ideal retreat for couples or families and pets to unwind. Fully fenced with a big front lawn for a round of cricket! Safe for kids and pets (there is no need to leave your beloved 4 legged furry friends behind). 4 Bedrooms in the main house and a separate sleep out (sleeps 5) with its ownTV/ DVD is great for the kids/teenagers! or xtras - we even have a bed for your doggy. We have added a 9 x 5 meter pergola at the front which offers a very large outdoor extended living area - and a 3.25 meter table - superb for alfresco entertaining. We are a five minute walk to the beach and takeaway/cafe. Idyllic black sand beach, riverside and sand dune walks (best child or dog playground around ever). Great spot for fishing, whitebaiting, surfing and a patrolled beach for swimming - or just come, kick back and relax! or let the wonderful west coast clear away the cobwebs or stress. Fully equipped kitchen with 90cm stainless oven and gas hob / double door refrigerator / dishwasher / microwave. Wood burning fireplace for cosy winter stays we supply the wood! - treat yourself with a wild west coast beach walk and let the wind blow away your stress.... pure magic!
Special conditions:
2 night minimum stay - Public holiday weekends and school holidays have a minimum of 3 nights stay. Xmas / New Year period is a minimum of 5 nights stay. Choose to bring own top/bottom sheets, pillowcases and towels OR a FULL bed linen and towels can be supplied at an additional cost of $25 per person. Smoking outside only and pets are very welcome but are not permitted on furniture. Rate is for 6 occupants, extras are $25 per night (maximum of 8). Cleaning fee of $150 per stay is additional / BBQ must be left as found!
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$150.00 per stay); Full Linen - sheets, pillowcases & towels - (Optional, NZ$25.00 per person per stay);
Special conditions:
2 night minimum stay - Public holiday weekends and school holidays have a minimum of 3 nights stay. Xmas / New Year period is a minimum of 5 nights stay. Choose to bring own top/bottom sheets, pillowcases and towels OR a FULL bed linen and towels can be supplied at an additional cost of $25 per person. Smoking outside only and pets are very welcome but are not permitted on furniture. Rate is for 6 occupants, extras are $25 per night (maximum of 8). Cleaning fee of $150 per stay is additional / BBQ must be left as found!
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$150.00 per stay); Full Linen - sheets, pillowcases & towels - (Optional, NZ$25.00 per person per stay);
Property manager
sueow374
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
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 Phillips Reserve and Sunset Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
Port Waikato, Pukekohe
What's nearby
- Phillips Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Sunset Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Rainbow's End - 51 min drive - 67.6 km
- Awhitu Regional Park - 54 min drive - 59.5 km
- Karioitahi Beach - 64 min drive - 64.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Nikau Cave - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jamiee T.
19 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waitangi weekend 2025
Jamiee T.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angela V.
3 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning place
Angela V.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amond F.
20 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reset
Amond F.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tim W.
6 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Port Waikato
Tim W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shannon B.
16 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay very tidy and very well setup
Shannon B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Liz R., Gisborne
26 Apr 2019
A great get away home with excellent facilities
Liz R.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Theunis H.
1 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped holiday stay
Theunis H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carol T.
7 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical
Carol T.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
mark d.
15 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome bach
mark d.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bart v.
4 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bitter sweet weekend
Bart v.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
16 Nov 2010
No problems.
10/10 Excellent
Janet T.
2 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Auckland Anniversary 2023 with a Difference...this will go down as one to remember!
Janet T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melanie T.
29 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Te Puaha o Waikato
Melanie T.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Graeme F.
5 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice and relaxing but a few quirks
Graeme F.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michelle B.
21 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great outdoor area
Michelle B.
Stayed 19 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carmen C.
13 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice big place
Carmen C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
8/10 Good
Willem S.
8 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time
Willem S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Isobel A.
27 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was really great place to stay super close to the beach and had a blast
Isobel A.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Heke S.
26 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday Away
Heke S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Tim and Alison T.
25 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we were looking for
Tim and Alison T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
6/10 Okay
Karen H., Auckland
2 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great house for a Group
Karen H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent
6 Oct 2020
It's a great bach; the capacity is huge and the rooms each have a nice idiosyncrasy.
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10/10 Excellent
6 Oct 2020
Great place in a fantastic town/
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10/10 Excellent
6 Oct 2020
Great place, very tidy with heaps of space.
About the host
Hosted by sueow374
I loved w.e. breaks away - travel in general. I have travelled extensively in my past and love to welcome people from NZ wide to world wide! My place is laid out for having family and friends around the outside table and celebrating life. I love my dogs and this is a great place for your furry family..... and a great big outdoors for long lingering walks around the river or beach. I am one of not many dog friendly places.
Why they chose this property
I fell in love with Port Waikato after my niece and her husband moved there. I didn't even know it existed until then. So 15years ago I bought my lovely bach so I could enjoy 1.15 min drives for a w.e. break from Auckland. It is a wee gem.... a wonderful arty and creative community. You really feel like you are away from the world as it doesn't have many shops!! (one very cool general store) but it does have a small beach carpark cafe for your COFFEE FIX! and a take away truck at the local camp ground.
What makes this property unique
dog friendly bach/off leash beach /great sand dunes for kids to romp down /surfers and boogie boarders
Nikau Cave about 35 min drive.... very cool - google it if you are into caves.
Nikau Cave about 35 min drive.... very cool - google it if you are into caves.
Languages:
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