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Waikawau Retreat. Private home, overlooking the sea, covered deck to entertain.

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Enjoy a serene ocean view from this covered outdoor space with a round table and comfortable seating.
Perched on a hillside, this house offers a balcony with a staircase leading to an upper level, surrounded by lush greenery and ocean views.
Relax in this stylish living space with a round dining table, comfortable sofa, and large windows offering a view of the lush landscape.
Enjoy casual dining and cooking in this kitchen with a central island, cabinetry, and stainless steel range.
Stroll through lush gardens along a winding pathway.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kereta, Waikato
  • Cathedral Cove
  • Wilson Bay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waikawau Retreat. Private home, overlooking the sea, covered deck to entertain.

Relax with the whole family at this secluded and serene spot on the Thames Coast.
Short walk down the driveway to the beach. Large gardens
Stunning views of the Firth and just minutes from the Waikawau Boat ramp.
Large covered deck with outdoor seating. No neighbours, Plenty of parking.

This is a 3 story house. Upstairs is 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. Living, kitchen and toilet/ laundry is in the middle. Downstairs is a large bedroom with it's own bathroom.

Where you'll sleep...
Bedroom 1- King bed
Bedroom 2- Double bed
Bedroom 3- Double bed with single bunk above
Bedroom 4- King bed and single bed. (Bottom level)
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Wilson Bay. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Wilson Bay and 6 minutes from Tararu Bay
As a guest of Waikawau Retreat. Private home, overlooking the sea, covered deck to entertain. , you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Aliesha Fairbarn

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 13 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Return Key to Keybox. Enter pin 269 to reopen box.
Please throw all linen and towels into Laundry

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Dogs allow outside

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Waikawau Retreat. Private home, overlooking the sea, covered deck to entertain. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay with stunning sea views of the Firth of Thames.

Beautiful three story house with everything you need. Amazing sea views and walk to the beach where we caught snapper off the rocks. Great facilities and beautiful garden, loved bbqs on the deck with outdoor heater. Bedrooms and bathrooms spacious and beautifully presented. Booking process and stay was seemless, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place for family

This home is an awesome place as a base. Arrived on Friday and was amazed by the sun set view. Kids loved the outdoor area. Finding skinks.Saturday took kids on a charter boat for fishing, short 30min drive. Younger kids and wives visited local bays.Once again awesome spot.Would recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025