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Cosy Aotea Cottage with water views, a gentle stroll to the beach. Pet Friendly!

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kawhia, Waikato
  • Maketu Marae
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Kawhia Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪95 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Cosy Aotea Cottage with water views, a gentle stroll to the beach. Pet Friendly!

Relax in the comfort of a beach retreat and enjoy long walks on the beach. Watch the sun go down with a nice cold drink as you sit on the deck after a lovely day exploring the tranquility of Aotea Harbour. Your beloved pets (all dogs are welcome even large ones over 25kgs, I don’t know how to change the original setting) will be safe and can relax within the fully fenced section. There's books to read and wifi to connect to so you can upload your pictures while you create memories for the future. Enjoy the use of a full kitchen and bathroom. There's also a laundry with an extra toilet too.
The main cottage includes a double bed, open plan kitchen and dining , access to both decks while the two single beds are in a sleepout.

Aotea Village is a warm and welcoming place where you can choose to socialise or just enjoy the beauty that surrounds you. There's coffee, food and several shops a ten minute drive away in Kawhia and a gorgeous little pottery and wood gallery in Aotea Village.

The fishing here is great, bring the boat or your surfcasting rods. Alternatively just bring yourselves and swimming gear. Swim in the harbour in summer and whether it's winter or summer relax at Te Puia Springs (hot water beach) at Kawhia.

The person looking after the cottage lives within the village and is available to answer any queries you may have and looks forward to welcoming you to Aotea Village, our little piece of paradise.

Property manager

Susan
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Kawhia

Kawhia is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kawhia Beach and Manu Bay Nature Reserve, while Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery and Raglan & District Museum are cultural highlights.
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Kawhia, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Maketu Marae - 17 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery - 17 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Kawhia Beach - 31 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 69 min drive - 76.3 km
  • Whale Bay - 93 min drive - 62.7 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rusty Snapper - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kawhia Fish Shop - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Annie's Cafe & Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Annie's Cafe & Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy Aotea Cottage with water views, a gentle stroll to the beach. Pet Friendly! 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 Cosy Aotea Cottage with water views, a gentle stroll to the beach. Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Where is Cosy Aotea Cottage with water views, a gentle stroll to the beach. Pet Friendly! located?

Situated in Kawhia, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Maketu Marae, Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery and Kawhia Beach. Mt Pirongia and Bridal Veil Falls are also within 25 miles (40 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. 16 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aotea stay
Loved the indoor/outdoor living even with the inclement weather.Appreciated the variety of teas. Great to be able to have the dogs with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

george z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice place
all good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My Beach Retreat
Using the Google map we found the house difficult to find as it was the second house in on a street which did not look at all similar to the map. The house was fine and well fitted out with equipment, extra bedding and other extras such as tea & coffee. The outdoor furniture needs replacing as it is very tired making it uncomfortable and requires replacing. The dinning area inside and out was fine the benches offered plenty of room to sit. The unit lacked a night stand and a small table lamp, the one provided was just a bare bulb and balanced poorly on the box provided. The laundry contained all that was required with an extra vanity and toilet which was handy but it requires a good thorough clean.We loved the setting so near the beach with lovely walks along the walkway however the view from the unit was unfortunately mostly straight into the foundations of the house next door which can't been helped due to new development.Despite these issue we enjoyed our relaxing stay and would love to use this venue again. Susan the owner was very helpful and pleasant to deal with .
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kallpanna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best weekend trip ever
My partner and I came to Kawhia for a weekend away. Susan was so amazing and so responsive. The cottage was clean and tidy. We had a restful stay. It was quiet and so peaceful, especially with the ocean so close by. I’ll definitely be coming back here
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aotea
Had a great time so very relaxing and peacefull.Enjoyes safe swimming in harbour and it was so close to bach.My dog Jimmy thoroughly enjoyed the stay tooThanks Sue
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wee piece of paradise
Lovely bach with easy access to one of the most beautiful harbours in NZ (in our opinion). Susan was so easy to deal with. A magic weekend and we'll be back for another visit I'm sure
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little escape from the city
Aotea Village is absolutely beautiful and the location of the bach was idillic. Windows look out to the magical forest and the beach is a two minute walk away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aotea Mini Break
Susan is amazing to deal with. The bach is in a superb location only a 2 minute walk to the water. Its fully fenced and would be great for dogs to be secured in. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Maria P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach stay
A peaceful retreat
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

toby p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas
Great bach in a terrific spot. Susans a awesome host and will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michele B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
OK
Probably better once the next door neighbour has finished building and stops burning rubbish all day but their new deck overlooking the bach outdoor living spoils the view and takes away privacy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Josie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to get a way ,
We just stayed there for 2 nights , but where thinking to expand. Location is fabulous- lots of things to do around the next 100 km . Good Fishing and walking . Very relaxed carefree Days .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Aotea
An incredible 4 night stay. We often stay over the hill at Kawhia and have been converted to champions of Aotea. Met Susan and Lilly and they were lovely and available if we needed anything. We didn't though as everything is catered for, it was so comfortable and welcoming. Thank you again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

joanna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility
Beautiful little cottage a stones throw from the dog friendly beach. Warm & cosy with everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Piece of NZ Paradise
We love Aotea, such a lovely tranquil friendly place. Hot Water beach in Kawhia is pretty amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent for quiet birthday celebration!
4 family members had a wonderful weekend. Splendid convenient position in quiet settlement, well equipped kitchen. Glad weather was brilliant so easy to use outside deck as living/ eating area. Useful to have additional toilet( in laundry outside) for guests in the sleepout. little dog happy & safe in fenced area. Clean & comforyable with huge choice pf specialty teas!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigid W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome spot to retreat from the world
Great wee spot to get away from it all. Beautifully quiet, relaxed and friendly. Susan is an epic host, super helpful but leaves you to it. Spotlessly clean, with everything you need. We'll be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe & Lisa P., Otorohanga

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aotea...
Great communication, bach has everything you need. 1 block from waters edge. Stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roz A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place to relax.
We really enjoyed our stay. Aotea is so peaceful and pretty. The bach had everything we needed and Susan had communicated where the nearest shops were so we came prepared with groceries. We were able to just chill out.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Writing Retreat
This was a perfect venue for inspiration for our PhD writing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Susan

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having grown up in Hamilton, I was thrilled to move full time to Aotea Harbour. There's a tranquility and mystical beauty here. I love welcoming people to a place that feeds my soul.

Why they chose this property

When I first came for a holiday here at Aotea, I simply fell in love with the place and decided that one day I would have a holiday place here. That was a few years ago now and I'm living in the village full time and loving it. My little holiday place is now ready to welcome the next people to have adventures here.

What makes this property unique

It's a true kiwi bach with retro lino; it feels just like a beach bach used to feel.
It's a great place to relax, wind down and leave the stresses of everyday life behind. Aotea Harbour will likely weave it's magic around you too.

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