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Aotea Harbour bach, stunning views of the harbour

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A wooden deck with a table set for dining, overlooking a body of water and distant mountains.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen with a refrigerator, and a door leading to another room.
A modern white house with a balcony, a garage, and a hillside backdrop.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with white linens, and several hats on the wall.
A room with a large window overlooking a body of water and a grassy area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach

    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bed Room 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bed Room 3

1 Double Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Child Bed

Main Bed Room

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Aotea Harbour bach, stunning views of the harbour

Aotea Harbour is on the West Coast, South of Raglan and a fifteen minutes drive to Kawhia and Hotwater beach (Te Puia Springs), just over an hour from Hamilton. The bach is located in Aotea Village right on the waterfront only 20 metres to the water with stunning panoramic views of the harbour and across the water are spectacular sand dunes and reserve. An ideal place for a lovely quiet getaway where you can go for long walks along the beach out to the heads, or trek further along Ocean Beach and dig your own hot pool in the sand at low tide. Bring your boat and explore the harbour or fish to your hearts content or set a flounder net. Horse treks are available locally. Great winter retreat or summer family beach holiday, with safe swimming or have a go at catching a kingfish from the beach. This three bedroom bach has most modern facilities and appliances.

Special conditions:
No Pets allowed

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels); take your own rubbish when you leave Thanks

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 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

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 20020404
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

Located in Kawhia, this holiday home 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 snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Aotea, Aotea Harbour, Kawhia

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Aotea Harbour bach, stunning views of the harbour pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aotea Harbour bach, stunning views of the harbour?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Aotea Harbour bach, stunning views of the harbour?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aotea Harbour bach, stunning views of the harbour?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aotea Harbour bach, stunning views of the harbour located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kawhia holiday home 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

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Really enjoyed it, Aotea is a lovely place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely, quirky kiwi bach. North facing and warm. Great walks and outdoor activities within an hours drive including Raglan and Waitomo caves. Great communication's from the owner and very adequate facilities and comfortable beds.Look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Helpful host, beatiful view
Beautiful sunset
Room with a view!
Room with a view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

What a perfect place to stay, great communication, all we needed for our 2 night escape, would love to visit again for longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Aotea Harbour

Beautiful spot, well equipped bach with an authentic beach feel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great traditional kiwi batch feel with truckloads of character and an even better view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Spot

Great bach to spend a weekend with friends and being right on the water we always had daily visits from stingrays...very cool.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

December Holiday

The bach was great and a perfect location for our quiet holiday. We swam right outside and Aotea was lovely and quiet
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful spot and everything you could need for a relaxing stay! Owner was very helpful, place was clean and tidy. We loved looking out on the dunes and harbour form the dining table/lounge. Magic!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec, 2024
Glad you enjoyed our slice of paradise. You are welcome back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You couldn't ask for a better spot to relax,unwind and fish all want in different spots. Or even right outside the bach. It's got the true kiwi Bach about the place. Highly recommend it! The host is very good to deal with as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway

Loved our stay at the Bach! Was so relaxing, great location, and cozy home. Would defo stay again, and even come back with a group as the house is set up with heaps of beds. Thanks Ginni for sharing your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Getaway Bach on the Bay

Comfortable old style bach with mostly upgraded conveniences. Located on the edge of the village and on the water"s edge, it's a great place to unwind. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Location

Great location! Clean, loved the multiple beds and layout of the living area and deck. Perfect to sit and watch the sunrise and set. Fished off the rocks straight across the road.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome bach

Bach was well equipped, beautiful location and all furnishings were comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolute Gem

This gorgeous bach on the shores of Aotea Harbour is an absolute gem. We had the most amazing stay, swimming in the harbour, afternoon drinks watching the sunset from the balcony and walks along the Aotea Walkway. A truly special family holiday in a very special spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Love Aotea

Great “bachy” feel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Aotea bach

Awesome, true kiwi style bach. We had a range of ages from grandparents to kids and we all loved this remote spot right beside the water! House is well equipped, great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely family getaway

We had a lovely time in Aotea staying at this bach and Ginni was great to deal with, good communication. Kids loved walking across the road to fish off the rocks at high tide and playing in the sand and rock pools at low tide. Caught snapper up off the beach. We will definatly be coming back :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay

The owners are awesome people and very helpful. Very relaxing spot with amazing fishing straight out from the bach, lots to explore and a great playground just down the road. Locals very friendly. Only 12 minutes into Kawhia Shops. Memories to last. Thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Family Getaway

What a fantastic spot for a family holiday. Sittin on the front deck we had amazing views of the beach right across the quiet no exit road. House had everything we needed and was clean and tidy. The layout of the bedrooms and front lounge area was perfect for relaxing. Plenty of parking. Owners communication was fast pleasant and helpful. Would definitely come back. Many thanks for making our family Christmas special.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Aotea Paradise

What an awesome batch! Great place to just get away. Good swimming for the kids and a short walk to the playground. The batch has everything you need except for the use of the washing machine but there is ways around that. Locals are super friendly and the sunsets are beautiful. Thank you for letting people use your amazing batch in paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2023
Delighted you had a lovely time in our family bach. Aotea certainly is a beautiful area with something for all the family. Sorry about the washing machine we don't advertise that there is one available in the summer as we rely only on rain water. Hope you come again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Aotea

A great Kiwi Batch, timely & easy communication with property owner, who was very helpful, everything that you need at this batch, great swimming a few steps off the batch deck, beautiful views to have with coffee every morning, very peaceful. Will definitely be returning to Aotea and staying in that batch. Loved it.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location!

Beautiful kiwi Bach in the perfect location, can’t get much closer to the water! The kids could play down the beach while we relaxed on the beautiful deck. Easy to communicate with owner, kind enough to allow early check in and late check out to accommodate our guests who traveled a long way for our wedding! 100% recommend this house for whatever the reason of your stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great property; fantastic location

What a lovely setting and an awesome area. Loved our stay here. A classic Kiwi bach. Quirky lay out - bathroom downstairs and 2 mezzanine bedrooms. Not for tall people as v low ceilings in those bedrooms and bathrooms! Accommodating hosts. Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A peaceful spot

Lovely quiet spot with beautiful views! Bach just the perfect little getaway for us, I was surprised to see we couldn’t use the washing machine and wasn’t too sure why... all in all we loved our time at this beautiful west coast spot! Thanks Ginni
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Ginni

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What makes this property unique

Great fishing in the harbour or surfcasting off the beach.

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English

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