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Harakeke - Award Winning, Beachfront Holiday Home

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A modern two-story house with a visible staircase leading to the upper floor, large glass windows, and a well-lit interior.
A bedroom with a large window offering a view of the beach and mountains.
A modern building with a wooden deck, large windows, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A room with a large window offering a view of a beach and ocean.
A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a glass table and metal chairs, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Waikanae Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Waikanae Beach, Waikanae Beach
  • Place, Waikanae Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Waimeha Domain
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Peka Peka Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2 (queen)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (queen)

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Back Block Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Waikanae

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Waikanae Beach, a neighbourhood in Waikanae. Coastlands Shoppingtown and Otane Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve and Kapiti Marine Reserve. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Waikanae Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Waimeha Domain - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Peka Peka Beach - 9 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Paraparaumu Beach - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Raumati Beach - 11 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Fat Chefs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪180 Degrees Cafe & Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Passo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Olde Beach Bakery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burgerfuel Kapiti Coast - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Harakeke - Award Winning, Beachfront Holiday Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Harakeke - Award Winning, Beachfront Holiday Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Harakeke - Award Winning, Beachfront Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harakeke - Award Winning, Beachfront Holiday Home?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Harakeke - Award Winning, Beachfront Holiday Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Waikanae Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Waikanae Beach and Waimeha Domain. Peka Peka Beach and Kapiti Marine Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 146 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location and sea views. Lovely home - we had a super relaxing time.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2026
Thanks Ken - we are glad you loved your stay. And thanks for your tolerance around the ‘popped’ RCD - very much appreciated. Pete & Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Beach and Ocean view, Pet-friendly, spacious, 100% relaxing, beach access, full amenities, great hosts and communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2026
Mark, we are delighted that the stay met your expectations. We will look forward to welcoming you again at some stage in the future. Pete & Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Harakeke was a lovely place to stay with beautiful views and sunsets. The hosts were great and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2026
Dan, we will look forward to hosting you sometime in the future! Glad you enjoyed your stay. Pete & Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous home and views and fantastic hosts. Our favorite VRBO ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2025
Thanks so much for your stay, and lovely comments. Thanks also for your forbearance as we sorted out the stuck key! Enjoy the rest of your stay here. Pete & Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay!

An amazing property to stay for a getaway. Location is brilliant and hosts were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2024
Thank you Sindy for your comments and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay @ Harakeke! Pete & Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved staying here! The view is fantastic, the architecture is very clever, the pantry is well-stocked. Brilliant property to relax, take a stroll on the beach or enjoy everything the surrounding area has to offer. Michelle was super-helpful and very organised - big thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location with outstanding views of Kāpiti Island, even in a storm! The hosts, Peter and Michelle were so welcoming, making sure that we were settled and letting us know we could contact them if there were any issues. We would happily stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All communication was excellent and forthcoming for check in so it was a seamless arrival . Beautiful designer property , well equipped with especially comfortable beds and pillows and an incredible sea view from all rooms . Lovely peaceful stay .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning view! We loved the privacy and easy access to the beach. Plenty of space to spread out and just unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2025
Thanks - you were wonderful guests. Thanks for leaving Harakeke so tidy and clean. P&M
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful spot on the beach

Amazing stay in this gorgeous property right on the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great spot in the beach

Great location virtually on the beach itself, very quite and relaxing. Hosts were terrific and easy to communicate with
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb beachfront home!

Gorgeous place to stay. Well set up for visitors with excellent communication, easy check-in and (most importantly) a gorgeous place to stay with amazing views! This is our third time staying here and we will definitely be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2024
So glad to hear that you enjoyed your time @ Harakeke. Michelle & I will look forward to your next stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible place to stay

The bach was amazing, those views and comfortable rooms made this a memorable stay. Peter and Michelle's communication was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for looking after Harakeke so well. Pete & Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent beach location

This spacious, modern home is located on the beach and provides excellent views of the ocean.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic bach and views.

A great bach for our family holiday, dog friendly and super easy access to the beach.Really clean and well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2025
So glad that you enjoyed your stay. A great pity that Wellington turned on ‘average’ weather for your holiday! Thanks, P M
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property

Lovely property with everything required Highly recommend hosts and property
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2023
Thanks Michael - and we are sorry that NZ did not offer up less dramatic weather for your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning accommodation

Such a beautiful house in the perfect location. Can not recommend this accommodation enough. We will definitely be coming back to stay again at some point :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2023
Laura - we are so delighted that you had a peaceful break - especially given the rather ‘dramatic’ weather Aotearoa has been having! Pete & Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waikanae wonder

A beautiful place to relax and enjoy the view, the beach and the books. Nice and private and and perfect for three couples.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

What a great location! House is awesome and has everything you could need. Great layout and private
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2022
Paul - thanks for your comments and we are so glad you had a good stay in some summer sun @ Harakeke!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well Designed Bach

This lovely beachside home had everything we needed for our stay. The view is astounding and the local towns are filled with delightful choices to eat and shop.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thanks for your wonderful feedback - we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we will look forward to welcoming you again when you next return to NZ!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Bach

This is a lovely, open bach. It was very pleasant to stay there and had all the amenities. Beautiful location overlooking the beach and Kapiti Island. It was really nice to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach stay

Nice place for family reunion. All Waikanae offered is in a close proximity. House needs some maintenance
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Five star Beach Villa

The photos don’t do justice to this property . Stunning location / amazing sunsets / great facilities . Everything was perfect .Loved our stay Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beachfront paradise

Absolutely loved staying here on my wedding weekend! Thanks again Peter and Michelle :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2022
Thanks Ashleigh - best of luck for your shared future together! Pete & Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Harakeke

We had the most lovely time here. It is a stunning property, with a great blend of outstanding design with a relaxed feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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