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Best deck in Aotea, designed for your relaxation

Our Terracotta Warrior is waiting to welcome you

Rain head shower and japanese bidet style toilet

Open up the lounge to views and sea breeze

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Aotea, Waikato

Whale Bay
Maketu Marae
‪19 min drive‬
Kawhia Beach
‪30 min drive‬
Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
‪90 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

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.

Property manager

John

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

House is not suitable for infants

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

We have 2 cats at the property

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking on decks OK.

Important information

You need to know

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

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.

Aotea, Waikato

What's nearby

Maketu Marae - 19 min drive - 12.0 km
Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery - 19 min drive - 12.0 km
Kawhia Beach - 30 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪The Rusty Snapper - ‬17 min drive
‪Kawhia Fish Shop - ‬17 min drive
‪Annie's Cafe & Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
‪Annie's Cafe & Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Vaughan C.

25 May, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Zanya D.

7 Nov, 2024

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

Weekend Getaway

Great views and loved the deck area.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shand P.

1 Nov, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jolandie S.

23 Oct, 2024

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

Excellent holiday house

Highly recommended. Thanks.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

7 Dec, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

18 Jan, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K., Opunake, Taranaki

14 Oct, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Shona P.

29 Sept, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Amie C.

16 Apr, 2023

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

7 Mar, 2023

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

Great view

Great view, wonderful place to stay

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

james v.

6 May, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Tony A.

22 Dec, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Tony Y.

14 Oct, 2024

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

Awesome sport to relax

Thanks John, for letting us once again for allowing us to stay at your lovely home. We really enjoyed the spot. Short stroll to the water to fish and relax with some good mates. We even tried to catch flounder and mullet during low tide with the net. Beds are very comfortable, and the outdoor area is much to adore. What more can you ask for? Definitely would recommend to anyone who is looking at staying at Aotea.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

1 Apr, 2024

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

Stunning location

Definitely the best deck in the whole of Aotea! Lovely location - and homely feel! Excellent toilet!! Trekking up from the downstairs bedroom made it worth it !

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine B.

16 Feb, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole N.

4 Oct, 2023

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

Nicole

Amazing views, great quiet place just what we needed. Host was very helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn & Richard G.

28 Feb, 2024

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

Dawn Glover

Wonderful place we always enjoy our time out place very enjoyable

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Tirau, New Zealand

10 Jan, 2024

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

What a spot

We had one of our best holidays at this spot. Such a great place to go, the kids had a blast. Lots of different swimming places to choose from. Gorgeous view from the deck. The owners and the neighbours were very lovely and welcoming. We will be back!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richelle E.

26 Feb, 2023

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

The peace

We all enjoyed our stay, thw option of a sandy beach or rock pools where the kids favourite. And for me and hubby, was the quite and peace, a great break from the city. Our hosts where wonderful and provided all that we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jemma N.

28 Apr, 2023

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

Peace and quiet

Beautiful place, wonderful setup. Everything was perfect

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

phil l.

13 Dec, 2023

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

Nice

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn & Richard G.

19 May, 2023

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

Bliss at the beach

We have stayed here before....a beautiful peaceful location. The property has all the amenities one could want. The owners are friendly & helpful. John had a generator going for us as the power was out most of the first day we were there. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

23 Jul, 2019

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

Highly recommended

The bach was well appointed, very comfortable and stocked with everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. The information provided was well laid out and informative - supported by great communication. An excellent find for us and we highly recommend this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

11 Feb, 2024

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

Perfect location..

A weekend for two in this amazing bach. Photos were true to form. The online listing was honest and thorough. Very homely vibe and we loved the artwork. Everything we needed was availble and written in their welcome folder if we needed further detail. John was a great host and was available if we needed anything. Another great weekend spent at Aotea Harbour. We will definitely be returning to this property soon. Do not pass up an amazing opportunity to stay here. Thank you John

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

P T., Whangarei

29 Dec, 2022

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

tuturu te kainga whenua no kainga tupuna o te wa mua.

The property was once the land of many tupuna who once walked back in time, and shared history with our host so we appreciated the learning knowledge of the area.....so recommend his property to others who want a place to relax rest, and just take it all in. Awesome hosts John & Kirsty nice to have met you guys nga mihi....

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022