Hosts on the Coast Crown Reef Cottage

Crown Reef Cottage is a cosy and comfortable beach house in beautiful Pauanui, perfect for a relaxed family getaway.

The main home offers two queen bedrooms and one bathroom with a shower and vanity, plus a separate toilet for added convenience. The kitchen is a good-sized and well-equipped space, featuring an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, full-size fridge, and a handy breakfast bar. Flowing off the kitchen is a dining area that opens onto a covered deck, ideal for easy indoor–outdoor living.

The cosy lounge features comfortable seating and a flatscreen TV, providing a welcoming space to unwind after a day at the beach. With air conditioning, the home stays comfortable year-round.

Adding extra flexibility, there is also a separate studio complete with a queen bed, kitchenette, bathroom, and TV—ideal for extended family or additional guests.

Outside, the property sits on a flat, easy-care section with plenty of space for children to play, off-street parking, and room for a small boat. The covered deck is furnished, making it a great spot to enjoy evening meals or simply relax with the family.

A relaxed and well-located beach base, Crown Reef Cottage is the perfect place to enjoy everything Pauanui has to offer.

Pauanui is a small town on the east coast of the Coromandel, located between Whangamata and Whitianga. It’s about 2 hours from Auckland and Hamilton.

There are around 1000 locals in Pauanui, but over the busy summer season, those numbers swell to over 15,000. It is a fantastic spot for fishing, hiking, surfing, or just relaxing on the beach. Although it’s a small town, there are cafes, restaurants, bars, and even a small supermarket.

If you are an active relaxer, you could hike up Mt Pauanui or walk around the coastal track at the base of the mountain. There is also a boardwalk and bike track that takes you to Tairua. So, hop on your bike or pop on your walking shoes and check out the scenery and wildlife and grab an ice cream in Tairua. If the kids want something to do, there is a skatepark and a play park, so this should keep them busy for a couple of hours.

You could drive them out to the Puketui watering hole, which is about 15 minutes from Pauanui. It’s a great place to cool down on those hot summer days!

There are 3 golf courses in Pauanui, 2 of them are in town and are 9-hole courses, and the third is just out of town and is an 18-hole course.