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Tranquility Base - Waikanae Beach Holiday Home

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Waikanae Beach, Wellington - Wairarapa
  • Waikanae Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Southward Car Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Paraparaumu Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Tranquility Base - Waikanae Beach Holiday Home

Built in the decade of people landing on the moon, this 1960s holiday house has been enhanced with 21st-century conveniences to create a tranquil base from which to launch your holiday adventures. This 2-bedroom holiday home is located in a quiet cul-de-sac and is ideal for families or small groups wanting to spend time together.

The house enjoys an elevated, sunny position with views west to Kāpiti Island and east to the Waikanae hills. Wake to varied bird-life and unwind watching the sunset. There is a flat lawn for cricket and a large garden for wandering or playing hide and seek.

The kitchen, dining, living, and sleeping areas are on one level staying warm in winter with heat pumps. Bedroom 1 offers views of Kāpiti Island and a queen bed. Bedroom 2 has two king single beds (can be converted to a double bed) and external access onto a garden terrace. There are two pop-up single beds that can be used in bedroom 2 or the sunroom. On the lower level is a rumpus room with a pool and table tennis table, a small bathroom, and external access to the garden.

Waimeha wildlife refuge and lagoon is just a 5-minute walk away, as is an excellent playground. Waikanae Beach and cafés are a 12-minute walk from the property. The legendary Olde Beach Bakery is just down the hill! Also, within easy reach is the riverside cycle trail. For those wanting to stay connected, there is unlimited Ultra-Fast broadband.

Tranquility Base is a private and peaceful location perfect for resting or making your own celestial discoveries along the beautiful Kapiti Coast.
The wood burner pictured at this property is not operational for guest use.Please note that the games room and lower-level bathroom are accessible only via stairs.Please note that on occasion a boat may beparked at the top of the driveway in front of the garage. There is an extra off-road parking space available on the driveway.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.

Property manager

Bachcare Holiday Homes

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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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
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Waikanae

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Waikanae Beach, a neighbourhood in Waikanae. Coastlands Shoppingtown and Lindale Park are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve and Kapiti Marine Reserve.
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Waikanae Beach, Wellington - Wairarapa

What's nearby

  • Waikanae Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nga Manu Nature Reserve - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Southward Car Museum - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Paraparaumu Beach - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Raumati Beach - 14 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Long Beach - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Salt and Wood Collective - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tuatara Brewery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Olde Beach Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sunlong Restaurant & Fast Food - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquility Base - Waikanae Beach Holiday Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Tranquility Base - Waikanae Beach Holiday Home located?

Located in Waikanae Beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Waikanae Beach and Waimeha Domain. Kapiti Marine Reserve and Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Excellent in all possible ways. We felt like we were family staying in a generously appointed home. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clint J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place, love the hot tub
The description correctly captures the quirky retro feel as described in the advertising. The house was spacious and comfortable. It was well fitted out with all equipment and supplies we could need. We especially enjoyed the hot tub out under the stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We enjoyed our stay. Kitchen is very clean and well equipped with cooking equipments. The outdoor spa is also very clean and is a nice spot to relax at the end of the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waikanae Treasure
Lovely original property in a beautiful location. House had an absolutely everything you could ever need to enjoy a relaxing break. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dinah Cohen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
House is well set up with everything you could possibly need for a holiday. Surprisingly spacious and well laid out.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4 day getaway from Wellington
A very well appointed property with high quality modern conveniences. A relaxing escape from Wellington for a short break in sunny Kapiti. Thank you so much for a perfect rental experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Perfect!
We loved our stay here, such a comfortable stay we did not wnat to leave! Thanks for letting us stay at your hmely place. Hghly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy to organise with. Great place overall and so much room. Love the TV system, BBQ and the beach
Loved it so much with the views, bbq, spacious rooms, the extra en suite and the closeness to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Back to The Future
Tranquility Base has everything for a long or short stay at Waikanae Beach. The funky 60s style has been maintained and given a modern kick so that it feels brand new. There are plenty of areas to relax and move about from the sun trap patio with large couches and beanbags, or the warm double-glazed lounge for a surround-sound movie night, as well as the pool and table tennis in the basement. If you don't want to cook, you can head down to the best bakery in Wellington with a 5 minute walk, or a 15minute walk to great pizza for dinner. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

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