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Beachaven FRONT Cottage, Ligar Bay - Free Kayaks and unlimited WiFi.

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Front cottage taken from the beach.
Lounge and Dining Area looking towards the beach.
Private kitchen
Getting ready for kayaking in front of the cottages.  Calm winter morning.
Cottage Kitchen.  Full size fridge/freezer. Dishwasher with view to the beach.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 570 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ligar Bay, TAKAKA
  • Tata Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Pohara Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Abel Tasman National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Takaka (KTF)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Twin single beds or Kingsize bed but not both.

2 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

Lounge

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beachaven FRONT Cottage, Ligar Bay - Free Kayaks and unlimited WiFi.

Two cottages with two bedrooms each. Maximum of five guests per cottage. The photos and booking calendar on this listing are for the FRONT cottage. For the other cottage please refer to listing #20024100.

We provide free unlimited Wifi and four kayaks for our guests to share between the cottages.
Our kayaks are stable and suitable for all year round use without even getting wet! Paddle the beautifully clear water around the stunning coastline to Tata Beach, Tarakohe Harbour or the sheltered Ligar Bay lagoon.

Just across the road to the Golden Sand beach of Ligar Bay.

Fully self contained with:
- New kitchen with dishwasher
- Full conventional oven and microwave.
- Freeview TV, DVD, HDMI cord, Fridge/freezer and washing machine.
- Heatpump for quick warm winter heating.
- A small bathroom and separate toilet room.
- Carport and extra parking space for a second car or small boat.
- Picnic table and extra chairs for outside area.
- Mobile phone reception and free unlimited WiFi.

The Cottages are separated by a carport and lawn area. They are not attached and are private from each other.

3 mins drive to a Grocery Store, Cafe's, Restaurants and Golf at Pohara Beach.

15 minutes drive to the Northern Boundry of the Abel Tasman National Park, Mountain Bike Tracks, or to the supermarket and shopping in Takaka.

We have an extensive information folder in the cottage describing areas of interest in Golden Bay including travel times. Many of our guests have commented on how useful these are.

Special conditions:
Smoking Outside Only - please pick up your butts.
No pets, loud music or parties.
No tents, campervans or caravans to be parked on the property please.

The cottage is a comfortable, functional New Zealand holiday home. It's not a grand house but it is clean, warm, cozy, it is fully equipt, has comfortable beds and is located in a stunning environment

Under New Zealand Holiday Home tradition on departure you are expected to: clean and tidy the house, do the dishes and remove your rubbish. Instructions will be given for this but it can generally be dropped at the Recovery Centre which is on your departure route. There is no charge if you use the bag provided.

CLEANING AND LINEN ARE NOT INCLUDED but can be arranged as optional extras.
LINEN CHARGE IS $50 for the Queensize bed or King width bed and $25 for a Single.

CLEANING CHARGE IS $95. If you prefer not to fully clean the cottage or think you will be short of time prior to you 10am departure we can arrange it for you, but you do still need to remove your rubbish, glass and bottles.
The Service Fee listed with the payment details is the website commission. It is not for cleaning or linen at the Cottage.

Duvets, extra blankets and pillows are provided. You need to bring your toiletries and all food for personal use. Minimal supplies such as toilet paper, soap and shampoo are provided to get you started.

If you have not received a reply from us, please check your Spam mail. We generally reply quickly within 12 - 24 hours.

So many lovely places to visit. Wainui Falls, Taupo Point, Waikoropupu Springs, Anatoki Salmon Farm, Rawhiti Caves, Abel Tasman National Park, Farewell Spit, Wharareki Beach, walks, bike rides, arts and crafts.

Property manager

Wendy Dorrington
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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
No group bookings with any under 21 year olds.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only. Clean up your butts please.
Rubbish glass and bottles must be removed. Council bag is provided for you to drop at the Takaka or Motueka Recovery Centre on your departure route.
No tents, caravans or campervans at the cottages.
No loud music or parties.

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
Note from host: No group bookings with any under 21 year olds.
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ligar Bay

Located in Ligar Bay, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Golden Bay Museum & Gallery, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Abel Tasman National Park and Grove Scenic Reserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ligar Bay, TAKAKA

What's nearby

  • Ligar Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tata Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pohara Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Abel Tasman National Park - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Totaranui Beach - 36 min drive - 18.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wholemeal Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Roots Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dangerous Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Brigand Cafe Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪De-Lish Delicatessen - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachaven FRONT Cottage, Ligar Bay - Free Kayaks and unlimited WiFi. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachaven FRONT Cottage, Ligar Bay - Free Kayaks and unlimited WiFi. ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachaven FRONT Cottage, Ligar Bay - Free Kayaks and unlimited WiFi. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachaven FRONT Cottage, Ligar Bay - Free Kayaks and unlimited WiFi. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ligar Bay Beach, Tata Beach and Golden Bay. Pohara Beach is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DAVID O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful time by the beach
very cosy batch with everything you need to be self sufficient and enjoy the beautiful surrounds.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beachaven Front Cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this well equipped bach. Our host was a wonderful communicator. We were only a few steps away from Ligar Bay's golden beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right by the Beach
Great location - right opposite a sandy beach. Having access to canoes to paddle in water was great. Short drive to shops. Really nice place and area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent spot
Will definitely be in touch to stay again thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynley a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ligar bay beauty
We had a wonderful time. The location was great. Even though it is winter we enjoyed walking every day and even had a swim. The house was great. It had everything you could need. We will certainly be back. Thanks so much for the great set up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful location
We loved our stay at the cottage. and were thankful for the generous provision of kayaks and life vests! Basics covered, a bit bare, no toilet paper/toilet cleaner, bin liners , No tea,coffee,sugar....and the bathroom is extremely narrow.We had the roadwork/cable workers right outside the front windows&deck every working hour and then peace and beauty for dinner :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gill K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unit by the Sea
Fully equipped unit of a high standard. Would benefit from an on-site bbq and a few starter kitchen supplies.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jannet T., Nederland, Assen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prima aan zee
Leuk, huisje wat alles had behalve een nespresso 😏
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
The house was perfect for us. We loved being so close to such a beautiful beach for swimming in.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach haven cottages
An awesome property only 30 m from beautiful Liga beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We loved our stay here, great location and bach. Clean and modern and warm, well designed and set up, and so close to the beach. Really appreciated being allowed to use the cottage kayaks, had such a good day on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodation and location
could not fault this accommodation. Ligar Bay is very quiet, and the beach is just across a very rarely used road. The house was well equipped and very well maintained. It is rare to find a property that is better than it looks in the photos!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Handy spot
Well setup. Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bev R., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Great location and warm property, bonus to have a dishwasher and washing machine. Excellent access to beach across the road
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Khidra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot
Lovely accommodation right across from the beach, with all the amenities you need. Great and friendly communication with owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karl T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in the best location
Very tidy and well equipped. Clear instructions. Excellent bed. Loved using the kayaks. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect
Clean tidy everything you could possibly need 4 a great stay. Fenced so our 3 year old didn't escape. Beds comfortable. Didn't want to leave
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family break
We had a 4 day break away in july. House was comfortable and warm.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A+ position
Amazing views, comfy cottage. Despite being somewhat cold outside it was toasty warm even before putting on the heat pump. Very clean, couldnt fault the place. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Highly recommend staying at Beach haven, great location excellent setup and the Kayaks are a great bonus. The kids loved the rope swing down the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cosy bach
Nice cosy bach, new and modern, clean and tidy, everything we needed, and nothing we didn't. Nice to have a really good selection of kitchen stuff available.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So comfortable, next time we'll stay longer.
Everything we needed was there. The beach was so much fun, and so safe for kids to play on. Unfortunately we ended up leaving early due to my son getting COVID. But Wendy understood and was so helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little getaway
We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Lovely warm house, clean and tidy, great views, friendly locals and the kayaks were an absolute hit! Great communication, it was a very last minute trip for us and we were not made to feel a trouble at all. Thanks for sharing your little piece of paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thuy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little spot
Great week here with our family (2young kids). House has everything you need. Beautiful beach across the road - very tidal so not a great spot for swimming in the middle of the day/early arvo but lots of fun exploring the beach. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Breakaway
Very clean and tidy bach well situated just across the road from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Dorrington

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We have owned and rented Beachaven Cottages for over 20 years.

We enjoy the outdoor lifestyle. I'm a keen hiker and mountain biker so we can advise you on most of the tracks, National Parks and places to visit.

Why they chose this property

Beachaven Cottages are virtually beachfront. Just across the road is the beach and a reserve with wood fueled BBQ's. This makes it exceptionally easy to transport the kayaks, swim, picnic and enjoy the fabulous sunsets.

The beach is one of the calmest and most sheltered in Golden Bay. It is one of the few with golden sand which makes for clear water. You'll love it.

What makes this property unique

The Cottages have all day sun and a mild winter climate. However on cold days there is a heat pump for efficient easy heating.

The location to Ligar Bay beach has to be the best feature. Tata Beach, Wainui Falls and Abel Tasman National Park are a short drive from the cottage. Enjoy.

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English

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