The Kakariki Cottage - Experience all that Aotea has to offer

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a residential area with houses and a body of water.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a built-in oven.
A neatly made bed with white linens and two pillows, a window with a view of greenery, and a balcony with sheer curtains.
A two-story building with a green roof and black siding, surrounded by a variety of plants and trees.
A glass-enclosed shower stall with a showerhead and handheld shower attachment.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Kawhia

Located in Kawhia, this holiday home is near 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. With power boating and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Aotea, Kawhia, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Maketu Marae - 21 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery - 21 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Kawhia Beach - 34 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kakariki Cottage - Experience all that Aotea has to offer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Kakariki Cottage - Experience all that Aotea has to offer?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Kakariki Cottage - Experience all that Aotea has to offer?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Kakariki Cottage - Experience all that Aotea has to offer?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Kakariki Cottage - Experience all that Aotea has to offer located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Maketu Marae, Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery and Kawhia Beach. Bridal Veil Falls and Ruapuke Beach are also within 25 miles (40 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. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, beautiful comfy bed. House clean. Stunning view from veranda. Thx for good place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Accommodation

We really enjoyed our stay. Accommodation was amazing, host communication was excellent. Beautiful deck to enjoy our morning coffee on, and a quick walk to the beach for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Had everything that we needed. Beds were comfortable. The place was peaceful with a great view. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommended

Great location and very clean space, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Aotea harbour

Brilliant location and fast response from owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Xmas 23

Lovely clean bach with comfortable beds, good water pressure and beautiful views. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a relaxing time

Good
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning little village, loads to explore.

A gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome spot

Fantastic spot, close to beach. Very impressed with moden kitchen appliances. Even has filtered water. Wish there was steps to the balcony otherwise perfect place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home with gorgeous views. Clean, tidy and well equipped.Dave was a lovely host. Accommodated me when I messed up my booking and couldn't have made it easier.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend

Loved the area, the water and the view. Water is only a walk away and you can swim all day long if you wanted to. House was easy to find, check in was also easy. The bach was lovely had everything you need. definitely go back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Aotea Vista

The home was very well setup with a brand new kitchen and freshly painted interior. Perfect for our needs. The home owners were very friendly and easy to deal with and we will certainly look for this property in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful bach

Spacious, bright and clean, and quite luxurious! We loved it! The property manager was quick to reply and generous with allowing early entry to enable my daughter to have a zoom meeting. Lovely views and a great deck. Grateful for the aircon. It was perfect. Wed love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2023
Thanks Tracy, great that you enjoyed Aotea and you’re welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice view of the black sand dune

Just as advertised. As simple as that. We arrived on a nice sunny day and even though the weather became overcast then wet at times, we did not let that affect us as we know the NZ forests tend to become alive in such conditions. Thanks for letting us be part of this.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was perfect for our overnight needs. The kitchen was modern, clean and well-stocked. The bedrooms were comfortable and we loved eating a home-cooked meal on the deck. The night bugs were out when the sun went down so we didn’t spend time on the porch after dinner. The water views were lovely - we just wish we had more time to swim! The owner was in contact quickly with lots of useful information. The property is in a neighborhood that is fairly remote. We stopped in Kawhia for dinner supplies. I would recommend this cottage for a peaceful stay with beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Excellent. Hilight the Code to get in!!!

Excellent view. Clean & Tidy. Driveway is unsafe and needs to be fixed. No communication with Manager. Lucky we took photocopy of email or we would not have got in! Too hard to find the Code on the email. This need to be highligthed!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2022
An odd review, they were sent access details prior to their stay with my contact details on it.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Almost There

There are many positives about this property, such as new appliances & fixtures, clean & comfortable bed, nice view of the inlet & dunes. But, there was a disagreeable odor about the place that emanated from the utility room/foyer. Perhaps a sour mop? Trash? Once I closed off that section of the house and aired the place out, it was better. And...then there were the bugs. Many different kinds of insects and spiders. The cockroach in the sugar bowl was the kicker. So, keep working on it, you are almost there!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The place to be in Aotea!

Such a beautiful bach, pristine clean, stunning views, modern appliances, plenty of room, and very comfortable beds. Had everything we needed, and more. Quiet neighbourhood. Lovely host. Will be back as was a great experience :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thanks Anna, pleased that you had a great time.
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