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Patuwai ('By the Water')

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Tawiri Street Entrance
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Patuwai Drive Entrance
Morning Deck
Afternoon Deck

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Whangamata, Coromandel Peninsula
  • Whangamata Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Williamson Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Whangamata Marina
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Upper level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Patuwai ('By the Water')

Cancellations:
100% refunds are given in the event of Covid restrictions or family breavements preventing travel to our holiday home.

PATUWAI - BY THE WATER - is an awesome kiwi holiday home with sleep out

Patuwai offers comfortable and spacious living
• corner section
• front and back decks
• fully equipped kitchen
• 3 fridges and a freezer
• 9 beds (bedding available)
• fireplace
• Sky TV (MySky) and Internet

An excellent location
• close to the estuary
• beach
• dairy
• takeaway

Plenty of off street parking - so bring the boat!

For larger groups, packages will be made available on a per family or per individual basis.

We welcome all enquiries, so what are you waiting for?
We look forward to hearing from you soon :)
Special conditions:
Tailored packages are available for both small and large groups (please enquire) to provide flexibility.

Standard accommodation includes the House and sleepout, comprising 6 bedrooms (with additional pull out bedding) and 3 bathrooms.
Please note the three bathrooms are in the main house.

Under five years of age are free.
Portacot and highchair available on request.

Smoking is not permitted on the property.

Pets allowed.


Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$110.00 per stay); Linen (Optional, NZ$18.00 per person);

Property manager

ALAN COULAM
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 3:00 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: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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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 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 first aid kit

About the area

Whangamata

Located in Whangamata, this holiday home is near the beach. Topadahil Studios and Waihi Arts Centre & Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Seddon St and Martha Mine. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Whangamata, Coromandel Peninsula

What's nearby

  • Kotuku Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Whangamata Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Williamson Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Whangamata Marina - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Onemana Beach - 18 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea and Salt Takeaways - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Port Road Project - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whanga Bar & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Minato Sushi - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lincoln - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Patuwai ('By the Water') pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Patuwai ('By the Water')?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Patuwai ('By the Water')?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Patuwai ('By the Water') located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Kotuku Reserve and Whangamata Beach. Whenuakura Island and Williamson Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 225 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the spaciousness of the property, it's natural light and comfortable furnishings. The grounds were well kept and included off-street parking. The surrounding streets were flat, safe and easy to walk the dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ryan
Had a boys golf trip . Was perfect for what we were after . Nice decks . Plenty of beds . Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf
very good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

dean a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Bach
Loved our stay here. Place is quirky lay out down stairs. Perfect for a couple of familys with kids. Good for adventuring around the estuary. Quieter part of Whanga. Will hopefully stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun, fun
Comfortable, roomy easy for a large group to manage. All amenities were brilliant.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent thanks
A great place and such accomodating owners as we had to change the date last minute and re book. Thanks so much for hostinf our surf team!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Close to both beach and estuary, nice and peaceful and plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for our group of friends
Loved the property which was perfect for our group of 4 couples. Communication with the owner was 10 out of 10. They were very lovely and accommodating and helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise M.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bookabach at Patuwai
We were disappointed with the property, particularly the downstairs bathrooms and lack of maintenance. There was a broken chair on the deck and a broken blind in the dining area. When we arrived the cleaning hadn’t been done and piles of laundry were outside the bedrooms
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely beach holiday option for large group
The property was the perfect beach break for our large family group. Located across the road from the Estuary reserve and the surf beach at the end of the road (or accessed by walking along the beautiful estuary walkway.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grandies paradise
A great place for our diverse range of ages. There was plenty of space for everyone to go and do their own thing including sleeping babies. The additional showers were a big plus. Proximity to the estuary and the beach was awesome especially with 4 little boys who had to be kept busy!Apart from the pantry door in the kitchen sticking quite badly and there being no dishwasher, everything else was spot on. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location for the estuary and beach
Spacious house, with two large decks. It has everything we needed. It is a convenient location to the estuary and beach, friendly neighborhood. Helen and Alan were great communicators. Would happily stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zita P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for our family group, 4 showers, which is fantastic. Great communication
Plenty of space inside, great decks outside. Very well stocked.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARIE G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas at Whangamatā
Such a great, well-equipped house! Wonderful hosts! We were a four generation group enjoying a long-overdue catch-up with extended whānau, so being able to spread out across all 5.5 bedrooms and the many living areas was perfect with our large numbers. It was just a short walk to the beautiful river and south end of the surf beach for lots of swimming, fishing and beach life. Thanks Helen and Alan!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a group
The house was great for a large group. Comfortable, good location and good communication with host. Appreciated flexibility re check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend away
This was our second time staying here and wont be the last, is a perfect home away from home. Look forward to getting back there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Nice property. Great area. Well appointed. Good bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joaquín Téllez
Wonderful stay and beautiful home thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
School holiday getaway
We loved it! Thanks Alan. The kids loved the easy access to the estuary for fishing, flat cycle into town. House is great, had everything we needed. Already planning our next trip back. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome bach
Awesome house! Has everything you need and plenty of beds, perfect for big groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SALLY B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sally
Second time staying here. Great place. Rained most of the time so the fire was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home for a family celebration
Plenty of space for multiple families to have their own space while enjoying extensive decks and comfortable dining/lounge area. Fabulous heating from freestanding fire. Well equipped kitchen! We’d love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mothers and daughters weekend
What a fantastic house for a big group. There were six of us ladies and we had plenty of space with our own rooms and plenty of bathrooms too. It was perfect for the dog with the estuary and beach being so close. The kitchen was very well stocked so preparing food was easy. Communication with the host was always quick and friendly. To top it all off we had wonderful decks to follow the sun around the house and the fire kept us cosy. Loved our stay. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for us
We had a great stay here. We were a group 5yo, 8yo, mum, dad and granny visiting from overseas. We had one very wet day and they house was perfect to be in. We enjoyed the jigsaws, games and tv that came with the house. The downstairs granny flat was a perfect space for our visiting granny to have some quiet space when I needed. Its a quick walk to the estuary which we all really enjoyed and a drive into the main drag with the smaller legs amongst our group. House was clean and homely really well equipped kitchen and the decks were lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Back for more
Not our first stay here , again everything we needed , all comms with Alan spot on and timely replies
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by ALAN COULAM

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests