'WAITAI LODGE' , Whangaroa Harbour

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A deck with two lounge chairs and a table, overlooking a lake.
A secluded house with multiple decks and a view of a lake surrounded by dense forest and hills.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and a view of a forest and lake.
A spacious living area with a large wooden ceiling, a dining table with chairs, a television, and a view of a lake through large windows.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Soak and unwind
    Relax in the top-rated hot tub, celebrated for ultimate comfort.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Totara North, Northland
  • Place, Wairaupō - Milford Island
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohauroro Island
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Shark Island
    ‪14 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Chalet 1

1 Queen Bed

Chalet 2

1 Queen Bed

Chalet 3

1 Queen Bed

Living room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Totara North

Totara North is home to this holiday home. Whangaroa Marina and Whangaroa Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Whangaroa Harbour and Matauri Bay Beach.
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Totara North, Northland

What's nearby

  • Wairaupō - Milford Island - 8 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ohauroro Island - 9 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shark Island - 14 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Old Saddlery Cafe
  • Spice Grill Indian Cuisine
  • gumstore bar and grill
  • Texas Diner
  • Taupo Bay Glass House

Frequently asked questions

Is 'WAITAI LODGE' , Whangaroa Harbour pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

Where is 'WAITAI LODGE' , Whangaroa Harbour located?

Situated in Totara North, this holiday home is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Whangaroa Harbour and within 16 miles (25 km) of Matauri Bay Beach and Rainbow Warrior Memorial. Manginangina Kauri Walk and Puketi and Omahuta Native Forests are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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

6.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and cabins. Great host and caretaker who catered to our requests for flexible check in/out. Will be back to stay again one day!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing spot

We had a great time at this amazing location. Thanks to Ivan for meeting us on arrival and showing us around. He even had the hot tub warmed up which was well used!100% would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location and setting was beautiful. Great outdoor activities. House seemed lived in e.g full freezer etc. Needed a good clean. Toilet was not good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
Hi Stephen, Ive just arrived back to the Lodge.Very disappointed in the theft and damage caused by you and your guests.Weve had some translater ear buds stolen,bottles thrown down the toilet,graffiti written over the gang way bridge connecting the pontoon in felt pen,rubbish thrown of the balcony and left there etc.I am appalled at your behaviour.You are not welcome back here.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Birthday Trip

Patrick was an absolutely wonderful host and the arrival process was smooth and easy! It was the most stunning location with a lot of space for the seven of us that stayed. Unfortunately it rained most of our stay so we are hoping to stay again to get to spend some time outside on the property. One thing to note is that the property is completely off-grid. We loved this aspect but definitely worth knowing that there is just one composting toilet and one shower when you have a big group! The central part of the house was fantastic and was where we spent most of our time playing board games while it rained. Fantastic cooking facilities and more than enough space to all relax inside. As I said above, we will definitely look to book another stay, thank you Patrick!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2024
Becki and her guests were a pleasure to host.No problems,all went smoothly and the place left as they found it.Would love to have them back when weather is better so they can get the full experience.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Stunning Spot

Great kiwi batch, Stunning harbor. Views amazing. One of the prettiest places we have visited, if you have a boat to explore the harbor you will have a blast. Would love to visit again.
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