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Best deck in Aotea, designed for your relaxation

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A deck with a view of a lake, a chair, and a potted plant.
Our Terracotta Warrior is waiting to welcome you
Bedroom 2 view
Bedroom 1 - Upstairs Guests 1 and 2
A modern living room with a grey sofa, wooden coffee table, and a large mirror.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 6•2 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Aotea, Waikato
  • Place, Maketu Marae
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Kawhia Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Bedroom - External access

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Best deck in Aotea, designed for your relaxation

Our home is located on the shore of beautiful Aotea Harbour. We live here when guests are not staying, so have designed the house to make the most of the view and for maximum enjoyment. Fishing while lazing on the deck is a favourite activity Features include the view, large covered entertaining deck with cafe style infrared deck heater and blind, new luxury bathroom with Japanese bidet, UV water treatment, big screen TV (Netflix & Disney), Hi-Fi and Wi-Fi, big kahuna bean bag, gas and charcoal BBQ and fishing Rods.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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 3–17
House is not suitable for infants
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
We have 2 cats at the property
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking on decks OK.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7564045
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Kawhia

Located in Kawhia, this cottage is on the beach. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Aotea, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Maketu Marae - 23 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery - 23 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Kawhia Beach - 36 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish & Chips - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sands of Kawhia - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Kawhia Hotel - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Snapper Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Annie's Cafe - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best deck in Aotea, designed for your relaxation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best deck in Aotea, designed for your relaxation?

As of 30 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best deck in Aotea, designed for your relaxation on 31 Jul 2026 start from £291, 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 at Best deck in Aotea, designed for your relaxation?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Best deck in Aotea, designed for your relaxation?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best deck in Aotea, designed for your relaxation?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best deck in Aotea, designed for your relaxation located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kawhia cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Maketu Marae, Kawhia Beach and Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery. Ruapuke Beach and Bridal Veil Falls are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Shelly E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, lovely & relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend this property, beautiful location, modern facilities and easily accessible for whaanau. We stayed here to attend Poukai and was really easy to use, friendly community and very clean property. Can't wait to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sirinapha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely a beautiful spot, the accommodation has everything and well maintained, a great place to relax and enjoy the views, fishing, walking. Would highly recommend, none of the family wanted to leave so we will be back, Thank you John & Kirsty.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous spot! The house was perfect - had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ikimoke T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location. The house had everything you needed. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely bach right on the water!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect, we had an awesome time, cannot fualt this place, just comfort all round and great amenities, beautiful job on the kitchen Definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janinne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of the back is the best! Such an amazing place to relax, and every time I go back the owners have updated another part of the Bach. The deck is outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Great place to relax

We have stayed here before and will definitely be back again. Great location and great host
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Excellent home away from home

Really enjoyed our stay here great veiws and peaceful location. All had a great time exploring the area would recommended to any family wanting a get away from the hustle and bustle of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zanya D.

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

Weekend Getaway

Great views and loved the deck area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

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

Nice as

Lovely spot, great views and very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amie C.

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

Idyllic

Fantastic host, gorgeous views and lovely, laid back township. We loved staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

beautiful spot

Beautiful home and location stunning view Absolutely loved our stay, fishing off the deck was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shona P.

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

Great stay on all accounts

Clean extremely comfortable and well equipped 😀😀
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great view

Great view, wonderful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa W.

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

Great views and cozy cottage

Lovely views and access to the harbour and trail walk. Cottage is well equipped with everything you need for your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle D.

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

Lovely getaway

Cosy, clean home with fab views. The area is super relaxed and the locals were nice. Great place to recharge
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vaughan C.

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

Hawkes Bay flying fish and stay

What an amazing location and generosity in hospitality. Everything we wanted in a stay. I would recommend this BAB to anyone looking for short/medium/ling stay. Kirstie and John were at their best as hosts. Thanks again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shand P.

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

Great spot

We had a great time at Aotea. The bach is in a prime spot with great views. John the owner was awesome to deal with.. he even took us on a tour of Aotea on his Can-Am which was awesome fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony A.

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

Awesome spot

Had an awesome break in a beautiful location. Thanks for the opportunity to enjoy this part of NZ.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine B.

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

Fabulous place to stay and relax

Fantastic stay in a great location. Even managed to pick up a nice sized trevally for breakfast surfcasting within 30m of property! Hosts were great to deal with and communicated well. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jolandie S.

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

Excellent holiday house

Highly recommended. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgina M.

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

Peaceful beauty

Charming little beach cottage, with all we needed. The location on the lagoon and the view are beautiful. John and Kirsty friendly and very helpful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james v.

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

Aotea Bay

We had the best stay and we appreciate the beautiful setting. Home away from home, comfortable, wicked view and great fishing. Thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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