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The Wee Crib with water views and PET friendly

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A calm lake with clear reflections of the sky and clouds, surrounded by hills and mountains.
A black dog standing in clear water.
A small, dark blue building with a sliding glass door, a deck with wooden flooring, and a blue umbrella.
Dining
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, a bed, and a seating area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kawhia, Waikato
  • Place, Maketu Marae
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Kawhia Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

About this property

The Wee Crib with water views and PET friendly

Located in the tranquil village of Aotea Harbour is The Wee Crib.
Suitable for singles and couples looking for peace and relaxation. Swimming, fishing and long beach walks are enjoyed on a daily basis in Aotea. Chat to the locals or take a 10 minute drive to Kawhia for supplies and fish and chips.
Being in the present is easy here, come and enjoy.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9933965
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 cabin. 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 - 21 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery - 21 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Kawhia Beach - 34 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish & Chips - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sands of Kawhia - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kawhia Hotel - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Snapper Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Annie's Cafe - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wee Crib with water views and PET friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Wee Crib with water views and PET friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Wee Crib with water views and PET friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Wee Crib with water views and PET friendly located?

Situated in Kawhia, this cabin 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

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Judy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy place to stay, all amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dom N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the area, great spot, especially for the dogs - second time visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely bach, awesome view, super comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dom N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In love with the location, people very friendly. Great swimming and dogs loved the garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ziggy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Catherine was a fantastic host, promt on point communication. Location was perfect for our stay, quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb, 2026
Thanks so much Ziggy. Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a lovely time. The area is so pretty and enjoyed the view from the Bach. The doggies loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leilani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful stay out in Aotea, tidy place and super close to the harbour entrance. It had everything I needed for the weekend, bed was comfy & the place was quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zeno S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little place with everything we needed including board games. Each next door and a wee trail along the beach - can do trail runs if you are i to that kind of thing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Proactive contact, Crib was simple, small but clean with with the necessities for a comfortable few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger P.

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

Quiet getaway

Aotea Harbour was a amazing spot to get awsy for a few days. Friendly community, our dogs loved the run on the beach. Will definitely revisit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S T.

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

Wee batch

Great location, walking to the waterfront close, quiet friendly neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna P.

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

Stunning views

We had the best time, our 2 dogs loved being there, they could run for ages on the beach, and it'll be even better when you put up the fence at the back. Definitely be back when thats up. Prime location where you can watch the sunset Thanks Catherine can and see the sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lorrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
First cabin was good there was No wifi which states that there was in your advertisement, no tv ok there might not had been any coverage, the shower basically you could only have a quick one before went cold then you had to wait for a bit to get hot again my partner had a cold shower, then we lelf our bread on the bench found ants all over our bread which we had to throw away last of all Kawhia was bout 20 minutes away you said just up road to me our stay wasn't satisfied so im asking for a Refund of 100 Nga mihi Lorrie whare
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay. Beautiful sunsets . Our fur baby loved the walks on the beach
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Für uns war es perfekt. Gerne wieder.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Renee C.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

About the host

Hosted by Catherine Fletcher

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