Walkers Retreat at Mataikona

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A modern building with a covered patio area, a barbecue grill, and outdoor seating.
A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread and pillows, two bedside tables with lamps, and a floral wallpaper design on the wall.
A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a sink, and a countertop.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a view of the outdoors.
A coastal view with a gravel path leading to a gated entrance, overlooking the ocean.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Castle Point, Mataikona
  • Place, Castlepoint Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Mataikona

Located in Mataikona, this holiday home is on the beach. Castlepoint Lighthouse and Castlepoint Rock are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Castlepoint Beach and Otahome Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Castle Point, Mataikona

What's nearby

  • Castlepoint Beach - 34 min drive - 19.9 km

Restaurants

  • Yummy Mummy's Cheesecakes

Frequently asked questions

Is Walkers Retreat at Mataikona pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Walkers Retreat at Mataikona?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walkers Retreat at Mataikona?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walkers Retreat at Mataikona?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walkers Retreat at Mataikona located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Castlepoint Beach, Castlepoint Lighthouse and Castlepoint Rock.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 130 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beachfront location but be aware there's a few kilometres of unsealed roads to get there. Very tidy and peaceful cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, with beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Clean and tidy. Great bedding, cushions, kitchen equipment etc. Heating available ok but very noisy. It was not clear to us when we booked that bathroom was external to sleeping and living area. Made for some very cold toilet visits during the night!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy interaction and nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely spot! We had everything we needed and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was as listed. It was terrible weather but we loved being locked in and watching the sea! Our walks out were very refreshing...and windy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So so upset we had to leave such a beautiful place after the weekend, hosts were lovely, place was beautiful, views were spectacular. 100/10 will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely bach in a beautiful location

Perfect spot for relaxing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great views - perfect for a relaxing weekend

We really enjoyed our time at Mataikona! It was super relaxing and the beach is just across the road. Hosts were super lovely and welcoming :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely quiet bach by the sea

We had a lovely relaxing time with everything we needed. It was a good winter break away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Property was clean and fresh. Location was perfect for a coastal getaway. All round a pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot

Had an awesome time. Shame about the weather but the accommodation was 100%Will recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The property had everything we needed, it was clean,tidy and warm.

Beautiful sunrises, easy to get to. The bed is extremely comfortable with lovely linen. Would highly recommend this idealic spot for a relaxing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thanks for leaving the place so clean and tidy, we are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet getaway

Lovely quiet spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idle spot away from it all

Lovely couple of nights, wish it had been longer - peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach bach

Great wee bach. Had everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

True NZ bach location

Thank you for sharing your little bit of paradise with us, and for being amazing hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Escape

Beautiful little hideaway on the East coast. The cottage was really well set up with everything you need for an off the grid long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely chilled stay. Its a cute bach. Very clean. Beautiful outlook. Maybe more detailed info regarding cooking facilities would be useful. Wasn't a problem though.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

ocean view

clean, tidy, and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fab Bach and location

We had a wonderful time at Walkers Retreat. We had wonderful weather, too. It was wonderful seeing the beach from the lounge and bedroom window. Such a treat. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mataikona

The Road access was a bit daunting for the unprepared traveller. Property was awesome comfy, clean and cosy and being so close to the beach was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2022
Thanks Michelle the council will have it all fixed up in the next couple of weeks.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

magic

Awesome ocean views. Clean and warm batch. Enjoyable stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great little bach on the beach.

Brilliant location right across the road from the beach. Comfy bed and great setup. Had a few issues with the heating on the first night due to low battery from previous guests which was a bit of a shame, luckily loads of blankets to keep me warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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