Idyllic ocean front beach house - Waikawa Beach - Waikawa Beach

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Wonderful

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8214 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Washer

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Waikawa Beach, Manawatu - Wanganui

Otaki River Walks
22 min drive
Worser Bay
25 min drive
Otaki Beach
26 min drive
Paraparaumu (PPQ)
38 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Idyllic ocean front beach house - Waikawa Beach

Our beachfront home has a natural coastal dune setting with immediate beach access, offering a family-friendly, tranquil way of life that is hard to find or create.

Our spacious and sunny home epitomises the special coastal ambiance on offer and is definitely a place for all seasons. Ideal for friends, couples or families who want a break away to enjoy surfcasting, white baiting, bike riding, walking or just relaxing/reading. Kids love to play in the sand dunes and can safely have the freedom to do so as they are on the property! We are family-friendly and have toys for the kids.

With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms split over 3 levels, it can comfortably sleep 8 so there’s plenty of room for the whole family. The spacious open-plan living is complemented with large stacker doors designed to maximise the indoor/outdoor flow to the outdoor areas. Outside, the sheltered courtyard is the perfect place to relax and unwind. The numerous other features include the tower to escape to for relaxation or a wine. The tower has 360-degree panoramic views of the Tararua ranges, Kapiti Island, the sea and beyond, plus enjoy the magnificent sunsets on offer. This really is a magic place to stay.

You can even bring your own horse and use our horse paddock - go horse trekking along the wide beach and swim the horse in the little lake or sea.

For your convenience, the home is kitted out with all the mod cons such as unlimited Wi-Fi, dishwasher, microwave and a wood fire to keep you cozy in Winter.

Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Waikawa-Beach-Ltd-108019240905879

Property manager

Ronel

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Great place for families with or without children

Events

No events allowed

Please enquire

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Please enquire

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

Note from host: Please enquire

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

About the area

Waikawa Beach

Located in Waikawa Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Ohau Wines and Otaki River Walks are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Otane Market and Lindale Park.

Waikawa Beach, Manawatu - Wanganui

What's nearby

Otaki River Walks - 22 min drive
Otaki Beach - 26 min drive
Waikanae Beach - 36 min drive
Otaki Gorge - 39 min drive
Paraparaumu Beach - 43 min drive

Getting around

Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cafe Nga Purapura - ‬23 min drive
‪Cafe Sixty SIX - ‬23 min drive
‪River Stone Cafe - ‬21 min drive
‪River Cottage Cafe - ‬22 min drive
‪Reds Cafe - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic ocean front beach house - Waikawa Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Idyllic ocean front beach house - Waikawa Beach?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic ocean front beach house - Waikawa Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic ocean front beach house - Waikawa Beach located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Ohau Wines, Otane Market and Otaki River Walks. Otaki Beach and Levin Public Gardens are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Natalia

11 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Beautiful setting by the dunes and has a unique 'watch tower'! Lots of space and an awesome upstairs main room. Just a couple of minor points to make it super - a bigger TV screen would be great to match the big open space inside and a little bit of upkeep of the outside grounds could've but otherwise enjoyed our stay there and would recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Deborah R.

9 Sept 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beach retreat

We booked this as a weekend beach retreat, the property is spacious, but some areas are a little run down and looking a bit tired. The fire - was hard to light with 5 matches and no fire starters and a blunt axe to chop kindling - also it looked like the fire was in need of a service as kicked out little heat. The kitchen was well equipped. We didn’t realise when we booked that pets were allowed which is on us, but meant that the two of us with fur allergies did struggle a bit - as we could smell dog and there were stray dog fur about. The front door didn’t open from the inside as handle was broken. The beach access is about 5 mins away through dunes and we got “ lost “ a couple of times as track from house isn’t clear - you need sturdy footwear. What saves this property is the tower - 360 degree views perfect for weather watching and relaxing. Whilst we enjoyed our stay, it’s not somewhere that we would return to.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

10 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

Close to stunning beach , relaxing warm and had all you could need to cater for every one. Comfy beds and close to shopping in Ōtaki or Levin. Brilliant place

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Miranda M., Whitby porirua

31 Jan 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Enjoyed our stay lots of room so everyone had space to do what they wanted lots of sunny areas to sit. Location fab. This is 2nd stay here lovely place to get away from it all

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa G., New Zealand

15 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nui's freedom

This trip was about celebrating a birthday but also building confidence in our young dogs. The accommodation is very dog friendly with a contained courtyard in the middle and lots of freedom outside of this to run through the dunes and onto the quiet beach. Locals are dog aware so no issues with unfriendly dogs. The accommodation is comfortable, large and welcoming. The turret at the top is a peaceful oasis to sit with a glass of wine and watch the sun go down. Great place to unwind and forget about daily life for a while. Will definitely be back for another family gathering. Thank you Ronel for allowing us to enjoy your slice of heaven!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Yazmin J.

20 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great location and house but few maintenance and comms niggles

Beautiful location, great birdwatching and fantastic bathroom showers but the house was let down by a few maintenance issues that could easily be fixed - kitchen bin doesn’t close (smelly and attracted flies), the dishwasher drawer is missing some wheels and had no rinse aid and the master bed is old and squeaky (we were quite sleep deprived after 3 nights as it was very noisy). Communication also wasn’t great. Bookabach lists check in as 1pm but, just 24 hours before we arrived, the owner emailed to say check in was now 3pm. When I queried this and sent through a screenshot of the Bookabach page, I got no response. It really messed up our first day plans and an apology would have gone a long way. When we did arrive, the cleaner (who was still cleaning) said it had happened before so this seems to be a known issue when booking through Bookabach.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne T.

20 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large house with nice views

No issues. Lots of room for everyone. Very quiet neighbourhood. The turret views are great.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Moira G., Tawa 5028

11 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous spacious accomodation and Good facilities. Beautiful location and views.

Would love to go back. Lovely host to deal with.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

31 Dec 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach holiday

Lovely big house with lots of space for all members of the family Sunny & room for the dogs Beach 3mins walk away, awesome

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

22 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible location and home

Absolutely loved our family break away. Loved it so much we’ve re booked for next year already. Beautiful beaches, fully equipped home with everything and more. Can’t wait to return.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ari P., Wellington

12 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely family beach getaway

Awesome house and awesome location. The beach was amazing despite the rain. Loved pizza from Manakau Markets. The best in a long time.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan K.

15 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

Place is perfect close to beach and so peaceful, Ideal for family’s .

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise P.

18 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and accommodation

We had a fantastic stay. Amazing sunset and walks along the beach with our dogs

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Brendon H.

26 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time at Waikawa Beach

Very glad to have found this property at Waikawa Beach and spend time there with the dogs. Loved the log fireplace and the lookout chill area. Nice quiet area

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa v.

3 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely large private beach house

We had a lovely relaxing stay at this great property. The perfect mid-winter escape with plenty of space for the whole family to relax and enjoy the area. Would love to stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah v.

29 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning home, beachfront location

This quirky home is very well set up, warm and comfortable. Our extended family and two dogs loved it and were sad to leave. It’s a really restorative retreat.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miranda M.

14 June 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Very lovely home lots of space for everyone to relax. Very happy to be able to takes dogs with us. Host was very responsive was a shame we had a storm while there but loved watching lightning strikes in the tower. Felt very safe and warm with the fire . Thankyou will definately recommend this place

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

4 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location - Great House

See above and we definitely want to come back.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla M.

29 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to relax and unwind.

Spacious house with lovely views. Easy to walk down to the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin P.

15 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

waikawa layback and chill

this was great for our family group ,kitchen was good the design of the house allowed for plenty of space to have a little bit of quiet time when needed and outdoors there were acres of lawn , sand dunes and beach to roam splash or relax. we thoroughly enjoyed the house and our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernie H., Wellington

14 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return trip to waikawa

Once again a beautiful stay at waikawa beach house, communication with owner is on point so quick in responding and nothing is a problem for them, rained two days we were up there, but beach walks and the spacious house, we all had somewhere to chill out and we lit the fire this time and it was just beautifully warm, Dogs once again had the time of their lives, so grateful the owners have opened their beautiful home to having dogs inside and out, will post pics on their FB page. Ready to book in again can’t wait to get back up there House was spotless inside and out, it really is a home away from home, thank you so much, woof, Kobe and my family look forward to going back ❤️

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

12 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely holiday

Great location in the dunes, a well equipped house and an awesome turret for reading and relaxing. 😄

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Devashana G.

29 May 2021

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Poor cleanliness of property

House is huge and is it were maintained with a thorough clean would have been great. Nice tower for views. But we arrived to a dirty counter top and table. Dirt in the sink and poo in the BBQ. Left early as couldn't beat to stay longer.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Michael D.

20 June 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All up, a treasure

Wild dunes and Kapiti Coast on the doorstep. Perfect beach getaway. Well appointed kitchen, comfy lounge and log burner for cold winter days. Better beds and pillows would make it a first class experience, and some fire tools would be helpful.