[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # House with stunning rural and sea views Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38020000/38016800/38016758/36f7e280.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38020000/38016800/38016758/90-fad5e3c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38020000/38016800/38016758/4961cbab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38020000/38016800/38016758/da9ceb5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38020000/38016800/38016758/aeb6c7eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Tucked away with expansive rural and sea views, this haven invites you to unwind on the front deck or snuggle up in the large lounge. Take a short drive to ocean beach and Te Puia hot springs or walk along the beach and wharf, discovering local maori history at your own pace. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### House with stunning rural and sea views A great spot to relax and unwind with expansive rural and sea views, a front deck to enjoy the sunshine, large lounge and lovely sun room to hibernate in on cooler days. A five minute drive will get you to ocean beach and Te Puia hot springs where you can dig your own pool to relax and sooth your aches away. Five minutes walking will get you to the beach and wharf and an opportunity to visit the local museum to discover the extensive maori history of the area. Extras: Linen - Optional - Please request with booking (NZ$15.00 per person); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Entertainment - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near the ocean - Next to a golf course - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38005100/38005051/ea15e8d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous, comfortable holiday house Kawhia - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 135 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=38005051&PinnedHotelID=38005051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37990000/37984400/37984382/a1613e77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Monty's self-contained unit Kawhia - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 130 reviews CA $112 CA $155 total includes taxes & fees Oct 19 - Oct 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=37984382&PinnedHotelID=37984382&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76930000/76929800/76929762/30614f56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A bach to call home, pet friendly! 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Stunning Harbourside beach front. Aotea - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 8.8 Excellent 84 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=29485038&PinnedHotelID=29485038&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102750000/102745600/102745506/fd14c74d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Wee Crib with water views and PET friendly Kawhia - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=102745506&PinnedHotelID=102745506&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated 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 ### Property is also known as House With Stunning Rural and sea Views Kawhia House With Stunning Rural and sea Views Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.06121%2C174.82513&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xNj0ijNivh6a1D8RhUAr2nd-4NM=) Kawhia, Kawhia #### What's nearby - Maketu Marae - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Kawhia Beach - 12 min drive - 6.1 km #### Getting around - Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 86 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Kawhia Fish Shop - ‬10 min walk - ‪The Rusty Snapper Cafe - ‬7 min walk - ‪Fish & Chips - ‬10 min walk - ‪OpArau Ro - ‬12 min drive - ‪Annie's Cafe - ‬1 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is House with stunning rural and sea views pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at House with stunning rural and sea views? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at House with stunning rural and sea views? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is House with stunning rural and sea views located? > Situated in Kawhia, this golf vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Maketu Marae and Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery. Kawhia Beach is 3 mi (4.8 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## House with stunning rural and sea views Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 105 8 - Good 22 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### jenn a. Dec 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Great place to stay ##### jenn a. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul R. Jan 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place near the wharf Stoked with the location. Easy walking access to wharf and pub. ##### Paul R. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keir I. Jan 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay in Kawhia Zero complaints. Loved our stay. The house is quite large with several different spaces, which is nice when you’re there with a group. ##### Keir I. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dalibor M. Feb 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant stay Everything met our expectations! The only thing we were missing was the WiFi but at the end we didn't really need it. ##### Dalibor M. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eilish W. Apr 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Was a great stay, tidy and great location place. Awesome host ##### Eilish W. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne M. May 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kawhia Spacious and all ammenities ##### Suzanne M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jimmy L. Dec 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### A comfortable house The house is comfortable and clean. Check in is easy. ##### Jimmy L. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie J. Apr 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Had 3 couples stay, plenty of parking for us all and our boat. Lovely spacious home, good sized covered deck out back. Easy to walk down to the shops and pub, would highly recommend. ##### Julie J. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alicia I. Dec 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great family get away The property was tidy and a great size for our family of 2 adults and 3 children. Just walking distance from everything we needed. We loved our stay, thank you! ##### Alicia I. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tanya L. Dec 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kawhia Holiday Everything we needed to have a great stay at Kawhia. Highly recommend. ##### Tanya L. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma K. Feb 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful, remote getaway. Seamless check in process. Very helpful host, including restaurant recommendations. House was more spacious than expected and had everything we needed for a long weekend escape from the big city. ##### Emma K. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee A. Jan 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay The property is really nice, clean and a short walk from the "center" of Kawhia. Patsy the host was really helpful. We had a really relaxing stay and would definitely recommend. ##### Lee A. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy W. Nov 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay We had a fantastic stay visiting family near by. The house is in a stunning location with excellent views. The property is a generous size and very clean and tidy. Perfect for our weekend getaway. Patsy was lovely when we corresponded before and after our stay. Would definitely revommend! ##### Amy W. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria F. Jan 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Stay First time to Kawhia. It was beautiful. Accommodation was just what we needed. Patsy was awesome at communicating from the beginning. ##### Victoria F. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew P. Dec 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely quiet area Very nice house, weather let us down but very relaxing few days ##### Andrew P. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robyn P. Nov 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and spacious, great stay thank you. Lovely and clean and more spacious than expected. Check in process nice and easy. Great stay, thank you. ##### Robyn P. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary B. Feb 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful stunning home Another awesome stay,we have booked this house 3 times now and love it,owner is a breeze to talk with will be back agen thanks ##### Mary B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula D. Jan 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place My husband and I enjoyed our stay, everything clean and homely. Met Patsy who was very helpful and friendly. We loved Kawhia and the people. Caught some fish too. Thank you. ##### Paula D. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 23, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The house is in a quiet area and a plenty of room. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dalice S. Sep 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home away from home Spacious, home. Everything catered for. Also thank you for the eggs Patsy. ##### Dalice S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### David C. Feb 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacoius Bungalow So much room and very helpful property manager ##### David C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqui M. Nov 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### KAWHIA HOUSE Very comfortable and roomy house, had all the facilitied needed and we enjoyed our stay. Host great to deal with. ##### Jacqui M. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Winnie M. Oct 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and Friendly Our stay at Kawhia was a pure delight. With Patsy’s warm welcome, the smiling locals, the central location for our planned activities, and the lovely warm home to weather the cold snap. If we were to go to Kawhia again, this home would be my first choice. ##### Winnie M. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marina M. Mar 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Second time staying here and will be back again This is the second time we've stayed at this home and we thoroughly enjoyed it again. Awesome contact from Patsy, everything you need at the house and very clean and well maintained. BTW, amazing fishing charter with Dove Charters in Kawhia, we'll definitely be back. ##### Marina M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ethan J. Mar 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Always enjoy our stay in Kaawhia I regularly book this accommodation for an annual tribal event in Kaawhia, it's always tidy, cozy and spacious for us all who stay each year. Patsy is so lovely, easy to communicate with and always accommodating. It's a real joy and privilege to stay here every year. Highly recommend to large groups and families. ##### Ethan J. 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