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Rural retreat minutes from the beaches of Waipu

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A wooden deck with a round table and blue chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a red rug. There is a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A two-story house with a covered porch, brick exterior, and a well-maintained garden with various flowers and shrubs.
A garden with a wooden deck, lush greenery, and a blue spherical object hanging above.
A hallway leading to a living room with a bookshelf, a sofa, and a TV.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
This vacation home accommodates 4 guests with 2 bedrooms. It offers adventure activities like kayaking, hiking, and cave exploring. Enjoy the outdoor deck, patio, and porch. The property features games and provides access to golf nearby. Explore Waipu Museum and Ruakaka Beach for additional attractions.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Patio
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Waipu, Northland
  • Place, Waipu Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Waipu Cove Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Waipu Caves
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rural retreat minutes from the beaches of Waipu

Comfort, space and convenience in a country garden setting, with a rural outlook, minutes from the Waipu Centre, Uretiti and Waipu Cove Beaches. A little further away is Langs Beach. The property is newly built 130sqm single storey home with easy access for mobility-impaired people (Wheelchair friendly). All linen - sheets, duvets and towels - are provided.
Minutes from the Waipu Centre, Uretiti and Waipu Cove Beaches. A little further away is Langs Beach. Plenty of activities in the area including - golf, horse trekking, surfing and swimming. Minutes from the Waipu Centre with its cafes and restaurants, Uretiti and Waipu Cove Beaches for surfing and swimming or just relaxing in the sun. A little further away is Langs Beach. Plenty of activities close by in the area including - caving, golf, hiking and horse trekking. Waipu also has an award-winning Museum and a craft brewery (McLeod's aka the Pizza Barn).
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13-17
Not suitable for children under 10
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9228401ha
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Waipu

Located in Waipu, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waipu Cove Beach and Ruakaka Beach, while Waipu Museum and Mangawhai Museum are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and horse riding nearby.
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Waipu, Northland

What's nearby

  • Waipu Museum - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ruakaka Beach - 10 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Waipu Cove Beach - 16 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Waipu Caves - 18 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Matakana Village - 54 min drive - 87.7 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bach Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cove Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Waipu Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ynot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salt ‘N’ Pepper Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rural retreat minutes from the beaches of Waipu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rural retreat minutes from the beaches of Waipu?

As of Sep 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rural retreat minutes from the beaches of Waipu on Nov 21, 2026 start from $156, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rural retreat minutes from the beaches of Waipu?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural retreat minutes from the beaches of Waipu?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rural retreat minutes from the beaches of Waipu located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Waipu Museum and within 9 mi (15 km) of Waipu Cove Beach and Ruakaka Beach. Waipu Caves and Lang's Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great! Lovely, clean, great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was very clean and looked after, surrounded by beautiful garden. Would stay there again.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome property in a rural area that was comfortable and peaceful. Host was very friendly and offered a late checkout as well. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nigel was very welcoming and informative of local venues. The Cottage was spacious and clean and had all that we needed for our weekly stay. The gardens were beautiful and peaceful. This is our second stay here from 3 yrs ago we will definitely return. Thank you Nigel. Home from home
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Review

Lovely country cottage that had everything there. The gardens are lovely, just wish the weather had been better while we were there to enjoy it more
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Time stops at Tayford

The location was perfect so was the accommodation. No clocks in the house! But the listing was incorrect. I put a filter in for a hot tub the main reason for a weekend away! Only to find there was no HOT TUB. If there had been it would have been a perfect weekend. Will think twice before using this web site again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
There are lots of little touches which make it homely. The native pig is so friendly and cute. The gardens are beautiful and full of native birds. Great location, Waipu has some great restaurants/cafe plus a small supermarket. Thank you to the host Nigel he went above and beyond to help me look after my dad. His kindness was beyond any expectations.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage

Very good
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waipu

My daughter and I stayed here when we were here for a tangi. Thank you Nigel and Keith for sharing your beautiful home with us. Will definitely be back and will recommend to family and friends.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Cannot fault this property. Spacious clean and peaceful. Beautiful grounds and Nigel is awesome . We would loved to have spent more time there. Thanks so much Nigel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

High standard bach

Excellent high quality of accommodation, spacious and has everything we need, thank you Nigel for letting us to stay at your Bach, we had a great time there, cheers
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An excellent cottage which I would have no hesitation in recommending to others

A spacious, well presented and spotlessly clean home away from home
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Bliss

Property was spacious and we all said it had a really nice feel. The gardens were lovely, the rural views, the lovely part Kuni Kuni pig Sausage. Nigel left us fruit and our stay was just lovely. Thank you so much for having us!~
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to relax in!

Very well sized, clean and beautifully furnished. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great stay

Beautiful rural outlook , the property catered for everything we needed to make a nice relaxing stay with great touches from the host, thank you Nigel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming comfortable welcoming stay

Modern comfortable clean place to stay. Close to the beaches and waipu township. Lovely hosts, loved the cute pet pig!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful gardens and location

A lovely Bach and Nigel was fantastic! Great communication with our requests before the visit and a very welcoming when at the Bach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

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Hosted by Nigel Taylor

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