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DRIFTWOOD INN - PAKAWAU BEACH FRONT

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View South from the beach
Interior
View from Lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Pakawau Beach, Pakawau
  • Pakawau Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Golden Bay
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Wharariki Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Takaka (KTF)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

+2
6 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

DRIFTWOOD INN - PAKAWAU BEACH FRONT

Driftwood Inn is a modern 3 bedroom stucco home with fully equipped kitchen and large sunny open plan living offering amazing views of the sea and across to farewell spit.
The living area has a cosy log fire to keep you warm on those cooler nights or for that lovely winter escape.
With 3 spacious bedrooms and a large bathroom with separate toilet there is plenty of room for up to 8 people.
There is a gently sloping front lawn that takes you straight onto the beach, which is safe for swimming and great for kayaking, paddleboards and Kontiki fishing.
Plenty of off-street parking and dogs are welcome with prior approval.
Driftwood Inn is situated just a short walk from the Old School Cafe and tennis court and only minutes to Collingwood which has a general store, cafes and pubs.
A short drive away is:
Wharaiki Beach - This is by far one of the coolest beaches in New Zealand ! Huge rock formations, huge sand hills, huge caves, cliffs, dunes , white sand and baby seals . The trail is amazing through farms and beautiful hills . You can even meet peacocks in the car park!
Farewell Spit - Farewell Spit is New Zealand’s longest sand spit (25 km) and a nature reserve. It is an internationally-renowned bird sanctuary with over 90 bird species recorded in the area.
Heaphy Track - One of New Zealand’s nine great walks. Many people choose to walk only to the first or second huts on the track instead of walking its entire length. The huts offer gas cooking facilities, open fires, bunks with mattresses, large camping grounds, toilets and running-water facilities. The Heaphy Track, one of New Zealand’s “Great Walks” is now a Great Ride. Mountain Bikers are now permitted by the Department of Conservation to ride the Heaphy Track between May 1 and September 30.
Special conditions:
* Dogs are welcome with prior approval.
* Please bring your own sheets, pillowcases, towels and tea towels. (Duvets & pillows provided). These items can be hired if needed.
* Please leave property clean and tidy for other guests.
* We ask all our guests to respect our home.

Extras: Cleaning (Optional, NZ$100.00 per stay); Linen - Sheets and Towels (Optional, NZ$25.00 per person); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/pillowcases/tea towels);

Property manager

Donna
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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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

Pakawau

Located in Pakawau, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Golden Bay and Kahurangi National Park, while Collingwood Museum and Golden Bay Museum & Gallery are cultural highlights. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Pakawau Beach, Pakawau

What's nearby

  • Pakawau Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Golden Bay - 25 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Wharariki Beach - 29 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Cape Farewell - 30 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Abel Tasman National Park - 64 min drive - 57.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Farewell Spit Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Collingwood Tavern - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Old School Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mad Cafe - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Farmers Bakehouse - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is DRIFTWOOD INN - PAKAWAU BEACH FRONT pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at DRIFTWOOD INN - PAKAWAU BEACH FRONT?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DRIFTWOOD INN - PAKAWAU BEACH FRONT?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is DRIFTWOOD INN - PAKAWAU BEACH FRONT located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pakawau holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Pakawau Beach and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Kahurangi National Park. Golden Bay and Farewell Spit are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

Great weekend

Awesome location on the beach front.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

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

Perfect spot

Lovely being right on the beach and handy to everything. The kids enjoyed kayaking and making huts out of wood on the beach. Being so close to Puponga (where i grew up) was great. Thanks Donna.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vani H.

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

Lovely spot

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kira P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Abi&Ewen P.

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

Wonderful

Beautiful location clean house all around great stay we will definitely be coming back
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Perfect short holiday

Everything was there for us and the weather was great Nothing but good things to say
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Star.dust C.

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

Sunny beach house

Location is perfect, just step right onto the beach.A big house, plenty of space, and filled with sun
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paddy B.

Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Great stay

We all loved the house. Great location right on the beach. Plenty of space for all 8 of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

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

Amazing Location and Property

We had a wonderful week at this beautiful property. Gorgeous view and easy access to the beach for walks and swimming. The kitchen was well set up with everything you need too which was great. We would definitely stay at here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe E.

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

Wish we had booked for longer!

Lovely quiet, relaxing spot with everything we needed and the beach literally 10 steps from the house. We were so comfortable there we didn't leave the property other than beach walks and swimming!! We were really sad to leave, will book for longer next time!! Also, thanks to the hosts for thinking of us when they learnt the Takaka Hill would be closed on our departure day and allowing us longer to check out if we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Beautiful stay

Absolutely beautiful spot, right on the beach. House really well kitted out for activities and cooking meals. Great host, so we'll organised and explained.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa G.

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

Driftwood inn-the perfect spot to recharge with our “pooches”

Our stay at Pakawau was nothing short of perfect—a peaceful retreat with the beach right on our doorstep, offering the ideal setting to unwind. The house was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed, truly a home away from home. The highlight? We were able to bring our two dogs, Kaia and Molly, along for the adventure. The Bach care team was incredibly welcoming, making it easy for us to enjoy the weekend together. Plus, with The Old School Café just down the road and also dog-friendly, the girls were able to join us for a bite, making the whole experience even more special. Highly recommend for anyone looking to relax with their furry friends! Ness and Dave
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela N.

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

Perfect Holiday

We had a fantastic family weekend staying at Driftwood Inn. The house is perfectly situated right on the beach, spotlessly clean, comfortable and enough room for us all. We had a great couple of days. Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth N.

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

Cosy beachside winter holiday

Our family and small dog all really enjoyed our winter holiday in this cosy well-equipped bach on the Pakawau beachfront. The log fire was a favourite along with the comfortable beds and couches and big wooden table for games nights. We had a mix of weather from torrential rain and strong winds to fine sunny days with sunrises, sunsets and lots of great walks. Would happily stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

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

Great family Bach

Clean, great location, would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Awesome stay

Another amazing stay in Pakawau. The house is fantastic. Right on the beach, you could not get any closer. Beautiful and clean with all the essentials you need. We did have a problem with the water pump but one phone call and the owners had someone come and fix straight away. Fantastic service! Highly recommend this property to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha C.

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

Great holiday

Great place for the family ... right next to the beach which the children loved and so did the adults. It was great to be able to have my dog with us on holiday . Donna was great to communicate with . We will go back again .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray v., Christchurch

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

Lazy break away

This property is located in the most beautiful part of Tasman. Great views and easy access to beaches. Comfortable and reasonably maintained. Could do with a deep clean as there's a buildup of dirt in hard-to-get places. Overall, I would most definitely love to come back. Reasonably priced for what is offered.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yuri K.

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

Perfect location

Second time staying. Lovely spot and lovely house. Will definitely go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon N., Christchurch

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

Golden stay

Great property
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sophie K., New Zealand

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

Pakawau Magic

What a spot right on the beach. It was a pure magic. And only a short drive to the beautiful Wharariki beach. Loved it super responsive hosts and easy check in check out. Kindest Sophie
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W., Takaka

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

AWESOME

Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda H., Nelson

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

Relaxing

Second time staying with our two wee dogs. Love the location and property is so well appointed. Such a relaxing and peaceful getaway spot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Donna

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