Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tane B.
16 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay in the Catlins
Tane B.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Entire home
Waikawa House, lovely modern home in quiet setting
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Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Highlights
- Made for relaxationTop-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
- Private gardenA rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
- Garage parking available
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Barbecue grill
- Deck or patio
Explore the area
Waikawa, Waikawa
- Porpoise Bay BeachPlace, Porpoise Bay Beach4 min drive
- Curio Bay BeachPlace, Curio Bay Beach4 min drive
- Curio Bay Petrified ForestPlace, Curio Bay Petrified Forest8 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
Living room
1 Double Futon
Living room 2
1 Double Sofa Bed
Master bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Waikawa House, lovely modern home in quiet setting
The Waikawa/ Curio Bay area is renowned for its attractions, the Waikawa Museum (2 minutes walk) has all the information. You can be a busy as you want or just chill out and relax in the lovely modern warm Waikawa House. Set on a large section, it is off the road and quite. The setting is nice and close to all the local attractions but still has privacy and space. There are 4 local places to dine, some are seasonal, but we recommend them all as good local establishments . There is also another 2 places to dine 30 minutes away, so you are spoilt for choice for such a remote area. Do bring provisions as it is a 30 minute drive to the local Dairy.
Special conditions:
No pets, smoking outside only.
***Please take note of the signpost photo this is where you need to turn onto drive that leads to the house. The drive is behind the signpost.***Public hoilday weekends, minimum stay 2 nights
Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
Special conditions:
No pets, smoking outside only.
***Please take note of the signpost photo this is where you need to turn onto drive that leads to the house. The drive is behind the signpost.***Public hoilday weekends, minimum stay 2 nights
Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Property # 20044197
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Waikawa
Located in Waikawa, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Waipapa Point Lighthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Porpoise Bay Beach and Curio Bay Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
Waikawa, Waikawa
What's nearby
- Porpoise Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
- Curio Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
- Curio Bay Petrified Forest - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
- Waipapa Point Lighthouse - 31 min drive - 38.5 km
- McLean Falls - 39 min drive - 39.2 km
Restaurants
- Curioscape - 7 min drive
- Blue Cod Blues - 3 min walk
- Niagara Cafe - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Waikawa House, lovely modern home in quiet setting pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Waikawa House, lovely modern home in quiet setting?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waikawa House, lovely modern home in quiet setting?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waikawa House, lovely modern home in quiet setting?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waikawa House, lovely modern home in quiet setting located?
This family-friendly Waikawa holiday home is located by the sea, 3 mi (4.8 km) from Porpoise Bay Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Curio Bay Beach and Curio Bay Petrified Forest. Cathedral Caves and McLean Falls are also within 20 miles (32 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gus R.
14 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
If you’re heading to the Catlins this is a top accommodation option
Gus R.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael M.
31 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic Waikawa
Great place to stay, its a real find. Very pleasant.
Michael M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lynne M.
25 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable
Large, very clean and comfy house. Very quiet with everything you would need. Enjoyed our stay there.
Lynne M.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Leoni H.
2 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday
Very comfortable , well equipped and warm house in a stunningly beautiful part of NZ.
Leoni H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen E.
20 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waikawa haven
Spacious, very comfortable, well appointed house. Definitely worth a visit.
Karen E.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rachael F.
9 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We had a fabulous stay, the house was perfect and had everything we needed. I would highly recommend and we’ll definitely be back. Thanks so much 😊
Rachael F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Rachel C.
16 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Review
Property exactly as listed. Good comms from owner.
Rachel C.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Jian-Ping W.
3 Jan, 2019
waikawa house
Well-equipped, stylish modern house. Very happy with the cleanliness of the house. It is clear that the owner loves and cherishes her bach very much.
Jian-Ping W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Annette H.
25 Jan, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visit to see friends in Waikawa
Rental was very good it felt like staying in a hotel as provided all the necessary items you need for a holiday
Would use this again for a get away as lots of room for families with children close to the sea
Annette H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne M.
24 Dec, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tidy modern house with everything we needed
We stayed here for one night and enjoyed our time here. Very handy to Curio Bay and with a great little cafe just up the road the other direction. Beds comfy, and kitchen well stocked. Great communication with owner, very easy and enjoyable stay.
Suzanne M.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Jamie C.
27 Nov, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
Great property, very clean and tidy. Heat pumps work very well, warm and toasty on a cold rainy night.
Jamie C.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jim G.
15 Oct, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
October
tidy, warm, spacious, a good location to explore the area
Jim G.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
morgane l.
8 Jan, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parfait
Superbe maison, totalement équipée, un havre où nous avons pu nous réchauffer après des balades venteuses! Grand confort!
morgane l.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Penny H.
1 May, 2018
Very friendly and communicative owner.
Very friendly and communicative owner.
The property was very clean and well serviced with every facility necessary within a home environment.
All you need are food and liquid supplies as there are no facilities for such within easy reach, and there are no phone or internet connection.
A luxury hideaway that I would highly recommend.
Penny H.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Great guests, thank you. Good to deal with highly recommend Penny and her family as guests.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Paula D.
31 Mar, 2018
Well presented property, loved the space and comfort.
Well presented property, loved the space and comfort. Made use of BBQ and rosemary ....
bit difficult to find as planned checking photos when arrived as advised, but no cell phone reception.... my fault.
Paula D.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Angela C.
4 Mar, 2018
All good.
All good. It was a bit of a problem though to have neither internet nor phone signal. We ended up sitting outside the museum next door to pay and use their hotspot, as we were touring and needed to confirm further bookings ahead.
It would have been nice to have some small coffee cups- and egg cups!
Angela C.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Hi, thanks for the egg cup idea. As regards to the internet, it is terribly expensive, as we would have to put in a satilitte dish then pay @$80 for 5GB!!! We are waiting and hoping for another cellphone tower to go in down near Waikawa. Rural internet can be a nightmare in isolated areas. If you come back again we may be up to date with technology, heres hoping. Happy travels.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Lisa J.
27 Dec, 2017
Beautiful home.
Beautiful home. Definately be back for a longer stay next time
Lisa J.
About the host
Hosted by pipbl163
My husband and I farm locally on a sheep farm, we run 2100 breeding ewes, and winter 300 dairy cows.
We have two teenage boys who weekly board in Invercargill.
We have two teenage boys who weekly board in Invercargill.
Why they chose this property
We think our house provides a beautiful quite setting for larger groups or just a couple. Everyone who has stayed has enjoyed the peaceful location and love the native bird song. Still very handy to all the local attractions, this modern, clean and warm hose is ideal. I am developing the gardens to be easy care with mass planting, and may retire here myself.
What makes this property unique
Surberb facilities in house.
Languages:
English
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