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Riverfront Cottage Waipu

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View from upstairs when the tide is in
Exterior
Downstairs bedroom
Upstairs bedroom
Kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Waipu, Northland
  • Waipu Museum
    5 min drive
  • Waipu Cove Beach
    6 min drive
  • Lang's Beach
    8 min drive
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    41 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master

1 Queen Bed

Sunroom

1 Single Bed

Upstairs bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Riverfront Cottage Waipu

Comfortable, private cottage situated right on the Waipu River on Cove Road. The River is great for great for swimming, kayaking and Waipu Cove is 5km further down the road. Lovely north-facing verandah is very sunny and warm. The house sleeps five - one bedroom with a queen sized bed, one bedroom with 2 x single beds and a bedrooms, and a divan bed in the upstairs lounge; and has one bathroom.

Please note that this is a typical kiwi bach and tenants are required to take their own linen etc and clean up after them.

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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 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

About the area

Waipu

Located in Waipu, this holiday home is on a river. Waipu Museum and Mangawhai Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mangawhai Cliff Walk and Mangawhai Golf Club.
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Waipu, Northland

What's nearby

  • Waipu Cove Beach - 6 min drive
  • Lang's Beach - 8 min drive
  • Waipu Caves - 12 min drive
  • Ruakaka Beach - 14 min drive
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cove Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waipu Pizza Barn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waipu Central - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Feoh Espresso Waipu - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Magic Tasty Takeaways - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Cottage Waipu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Cottage Waipu?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Cottage Waipu?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Cottage Waipu located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.7 km) from Waipu Cove Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Waipu Museum and Lang's Beach. Ruakaka Beach and Waipu Caves are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Iain F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay for a wedding
We enjoyed our short stay at the Bach to attend a wedding- it was easy to find, and convenient, with just a short drive to town. A lovely place with plenty of character and backed on to the river- a nice place in a nice area for a break!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dargaville Sewing Centre

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place to stay
A great place to stay with children and being near the river was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful sunsets
We had a quick overnight stay had dinner at waipu cove and went to the museum at waipu. We loved the 160 year old tree in the cemetery. I think the museum gave us some context to the location and the history. Needs a few repairs to the deck to keep it safe but other than that a great kiwi Bach experience . stairs creaked a bit which freaked out my friend but overall we had fun. I’d stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
True Kiwi Bach
Stayed one night, passing through. I as described. It is a pretty simple place just as you would expect from a bach, so don't expect too many bells and whistles.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little spot
Between Waipu village and the Cove itself, a cosy little spot, nothing flash and no reason for it to be, has most of what you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed for wedding
Thanks Emma, we really thought your Bach was so cute & well equipped in a stunning location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

melanie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little bach
This was a perfect little bach for us (my parents, two teens and me). Loved that we could walk straight down to the river for a swim. Close to town but away from crowds. The house could do with a bit of maintenance, but it is what it says it is - a family bach, and that is also reflected in the price. Very friendly and responsive owner. Recommend. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jill F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Bach stay overnight
We were surprised it was next to a cemetery but no problem. The jug did have 3 dead flys in it which was a bit disconcerting and a dead bird on the deck. Otherwise it was a nice old bach
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bach stay
Quintessential kiwi bach. Just like the one our parents had. Everything you need for a comfortable stay. Lovely to give our UK grandson this unique experience. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

deb T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A piece of the past
A great find in this location and budget. Whilst dated it hold the charm of grandmas Bach. A little cold in September, I wished I’d brought a hot water bottle and a blanket. We’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lesley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quaint kiwi Bach with lovely surprises
The Bach was better than expected fantastic view and location between the cove and waipu. Will be return visitors
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views and location
Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and charming bach with pretty outlook.
It was a lovely family bach with all that we needed for a weekend away. Our family group of 5 really enjoyed staying here and we'd happily stay again. Thanks owners!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Family Bach
An authentic bach with a relaxed vibe. Plenty of room to sit on the deck and for the kids to play on the lawn at the front. There is a large table that easily accommodate 5 people with a big couch along with 2 arm chairs and even a rocking chair. The bathroom has a bath and shower combo with a seperate toilet. There is a laundry tub and a washing machine along with a washing line. There is also a cool graveyard next door and the kids enjoyed reading the plaques and history. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New year stay
Great stay and lovely location by the river.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

jurek w.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
holiday
good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good stay
A+
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waipu sleepover
Loved this old school stay/experience. Due to delayed planes and crazy detours got in after midnight. But everything as promised and as we needed. Even v helpful neighbours with a ladder when we locked ourselves out! Found ancestors buried nearby. What more could you ask for.😊
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Frank G., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Retreat
We are in our seventies; the bed was a bit hard for us and the bath/shower was not what we are use to. However, the Bungalow is ideally suited to family with young or older teenage children, with plenty of outdoor space and activities with water nearby and easy access to both townships of Waipu and Waipu Cove. Overall we rated our stay as 3.5 out 5. The Cove Restuarant/Bar was fantastic. Thank you, Frank & Trish
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Bruce R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot
Great kiwi bach in an amazing location. Loved the rustic feel of the place, comfortable and well set up. Bed was great and the outdoor decks upstairs and downstairs have super views (especially upstairs), with downstairs getting sun most of the day. Town supply meant a nice shower. Thanks for lettingus stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlene P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable weekend
We really enjoyed our weekend in Waipu and loved this cute bach. It is in a great position with easy access to the water, was a good size for us, and had everything we needed. Thanks a lot
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
dont want to review
It has everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grant B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right on the river
Great swimming at high tide, and great for kayaking. There is a gate onto an easy slope down to a mown grassed area by the river, we even got our decent sized clinker dinghy through. House came with everything you might need (including a piano) , lots of parking outside on the flat lawn for the toys. Short drive to lovely beaches, recommend a walk to the wildlife reserve and lagoon. Interesting little town nearby with anything you might need.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Francesc B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sensible stay
The property is vintage, but in good working order and well maintained
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Perfect for what we needed
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

About the host

Your host

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This house was built by our Grandmother in the early 1980s. Her family some of the original settlers in Waipu.

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