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Riverside Retreat - 3 Bedrooms + Fully Contained Sleepout + Hot Tub

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A modern living room with a sliding glass door leading to a dining area.
A modern living room with a dark grey sofa, a green armchair, and a white rug. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen counter with a sink and a window.
A wooden fence with a gate leading to a path through a natural landscape.
A compact kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a dishwasher, a sink, and a microwave.
A room with a large window, a chair, a wooden chest, and a bed.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Whangamata Beach

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Whangamata, Waikato
  • Place, Whangamata Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Williamson Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Whangamata Marina
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 Main House

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Main House

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Main House

1 Double Bed

Sleepout

1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom Main House

Toilet · Shower only

Sleepout Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Whangamata

Whangamata is home to this holiday home. Seddon St and Martha Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whangamata Marina and The Lakes Golf Course. Waihi Arts Centre & Museum and Goldfields Railway are also worth visiting.
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Whangamata, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Whangamata Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Williamson Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Whangamata Marina - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Pauanui Beach - 38 min drive - 41.4 km
  • Karangahake Gorge - 49 min drive - 53.2 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea and Salt - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wangamata Club - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Palms - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Port Road Project - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Smash Pipi - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Retreat - 3 Bedrooms + Fully Contained Sleepout + Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Riverside Retreat - 3 Bedrooms + Fully Contained Sleepout + Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Retreat - 3 Bedrooms + Fully Contained Sleepout + Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Retreat - 3 Bedrooms + Fully Contained Sleepout + Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Riverside Retreat - 3 Bedrooms + Fully Contained Sleepout + Hot Tub located?

Situated in Whangamata, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Whangamata Beach and Williamson Park. Whangamata Marina and Kotuku Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 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. 40 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot and the property is very well set up for kids and adults alike. We’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private and quiet so you can unwind, yet so close to town. Awesome spot and amenities and the jetty and river at high tide was so cool.Great stay
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, perfect for a weekend away with friends and family, spa and outlook from deck was amazing, close to the city only walking distance, the perfect kiwi bach with everything you need! Hosts were great with communication and check / check out was a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct, 2025
Thanks Paul. Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. Really appreciate you taking care of the place so well with your group . Come again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Setting

A great house with beautiful views over the estuary.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Family Holiday

Fabulous location and set up. Perfect for our family. Especially loved the kayaking and spa.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr, 2023
Thanks Jacqui, so glad you enjoyed your family get together at our place. Kind Regards Lynley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third time staying at this delightful house and we always love our time here. The host Lynley is wonderful, communication is easy and any little issues are dealt with promptly and without fuss. It’s the most magical of settings, an awesome setup for inter generational family groups or friends and so great to be able to have our small dog join us.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar, 2026
Thanks for your lovely feedback Cath. Great to have you and family with us once again and hoping we can sort dates for your next stay. Kind Regards Lynley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing break

We love staying at the bach its so pieceful
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Thoroughly enjoyed the lovely layout of the house, fresh and clean, spacious and breezey. Very well set up!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb, 2025
Thanks Gill happy you enjoyed your stay with family and glad we could accomodate your early check in. Come again any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second time at this property

And hoping to go back again. Love sitting on the deck just taking in the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2023
Thanks Trudi, you and family are welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely immaculate Property

Beautiful home with everything you need!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay in a special hideaway

This is one of the best places we have stayed in Whangamata. Close to the heart of town, but feels very secluded and private once you arrive. Everything set up perfectly for a larger group. Addition of kayaks and spa pool are fantastic to keep everyone busy along with games and table tennis. We had terrible weather but still had an amazing time. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Getaway

Absolutely loved our stay, our second time here! Its the most beautiful setting with plenty of space for all 3 generations of the family to spend time together and great to be able to bring our dog. Lynley the host is a pleasure to deal with and nothing is ever too much trouble. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magic spot

Was a great stay. From communications to the property itself. Very much appreciated
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Nice modern property with awesome peaceful views out the back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely fabulous

Great location, amazingly well appointed property. Looking out over the estuary from the deck you felt like you were in the middle of nowhere, not 10 min walk to the centre of town! The spa and kayaks were the icing on the cake. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec, 2022
Thanks Trudi - hope to see you again soon. Glad you enjoyed beach hop!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful wilderness and amazing outdoor living

A helpful and friendly host. A clean, well appointed and enjoyable house with an amazing deck ...and, what a view!! A paradise playground for kids - the wetlands and river! All day sun, privacy and hot tub. We'll be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct, 2020
Thanks Sarah, come again soon.!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing End to a Beachful Day

I don't really want to say too much, else someone else might book it when we want it. Awesome location, not far from town and beach. Great facilities and heaps of extras provided and heaps not used; bikes, table tennis, kayaks....and the list goes on. Very comfortable for the number staying and a the sleep out was great for the older boys to have their own space. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec, 2022
Thanks so much for your kind comments. We love to have other families enjoy our place as much as we do. Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Back for more....

Love coming back to this little slice of paradise. The view is stunning and the property is well equipped with a great interior style. House with sleepout set up ideal for two families or those holidaying with teens. Private jetty for canoe access kept the kids entertained for hours. Great location. We love it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous little spot

We really enjoyed our week long stay at the property. It was really well setup for our group with a large sleep out that could fit the teenagers and friends and a spacious main house that didn’t feel cramped at all when it came to dining time with everyone in the same space. The highlight of the property is the outside deck area which has a beautiful tree shading a large outdoor dining space, gorgeous view over the river and spa pool for the evenings. It’s a comfortable walk to town and the beach is also walkable although we tended to drive there as we didn’t want to carry gear. Overall a great spot and was perfect for the three generations of our family to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb, 2024
Hi Cath, Thanks so much for such a lovely review. We really do love it when families come and enjoy the place as much as we do. Come back soon! 😀
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Place to relax

Overall impression really great outlook very relaxing place to stay and wind down. Rooms were a bit old musty smell and not aired out when we got there but all good second night. Comfortable beds plenty of space. Spa was clean and great to hop into after the day out. BBQ was not clean but after cleaning it all good. Need to reposition the clothesline as was tricky parking the cars but still plenty of parking for the cars. Would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2023
Thanks Alan, so glad you enjoyed your stay. Sorry you thought the rooms smelt musty. We haven't had that comment before so have asked our cleaner to do a double check(including the BBQ) before guests arrive. We love our old school washing line but as you mentioned there is plenty of parking (x3 cars + 2 cars on driveway) without having to park on the grass. Come again any time. Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax & unwind

A great property away from the hustle of Whangamata, but close enough to the action (town/beach both being within walking distance) when it suits. Loved the setting by the river/outlook for evening meals. Great for family reunions. Having the two separate lodgings works well. Spa pool, kayaks & bikes were all made use of. If you’re looking for a Kiwi Bach experience, or a rustic retreat, this is a great set up. Being able to take our geriatric dog with us was a real blessing too!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect break for the family

Thanks for sharing your bach with us! Great view over the river (estuary) to the bush and access to the river for paddle boarding and kayaking. Common space is open and communal. Though we didn’t use the table tennis table, spa or kayaks on site they’re great to have available. Was a real treat to be able to have our dog with us with the reassurance of secure fencing. Communication was accurate, friendly and response quick. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thanks to Graham and his family for being such hospitable guests. So easy to deal with and incredibly thankful. Would definitely recommend them as lovely guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous and Tranquil

This is an awesome property. It deceptive from the front , just nestled in a suburban cul-de-sac but around the back is a gorgeous vista stretching across the river and into the hills. There is everything you’ll need here , styled so beautifully. It was great for our group with 8 teenagers! The sleep out is a fabulous setup complete with table tennis kit. So close to town they could bike , skateboard or walk. The spa pool was the clincher though. Just right for the rainy days we’ve been having this summer and to warm up after a dip in the ocean Thank you so much to our hosts for sharing their little piece of heaven.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic weekend away

Absolutely awesome house and location, really enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Weekend

This property is beautifully decorated and inviting. Lots of room for our extended family of 8 plus dog. The spa pool and fire made it the perfect winter getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2022
Thanks Carolyn, glad you enjoyed the spa pool and fire. Welcome back anytime.
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