Title: Wai Whare - Kūaotunu Holiday Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Wai Whare - Kūaotunu Holiday Home Vacation home in Kuaotunu with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Wai Whare - Kūaotunu Holiday Home ![Outdoor dining - Wai Whare - Kūaotunu Holiday Home (Whitianga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107130000/107123200/107123119/037bf44f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster - Wai Whare - Kūaotunu Holiday Home (Whitianga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107130000/107123200/107123119/91b9e622.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Wai Whare - Kūaotunu Holiday Home (Whitianga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107130000/107123200/107123119/3d1586ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Wai Whare - Kūaotunu Holiday Home (Whitianga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107130000/107123200/107123119/c49d6734.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Wai Whare - Kūaotunu Holiday Home (Whitianga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107130000/107123200/107123119/d80d8951.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located near Kuaotunu Beach, Wai Whare offers a classic kiwi bach vibe. Step outside onto the expansive decking, sunbathe on the beanbags or fire up the BBQ while enjoying outdoor furniture and peaceful surroundings. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Wai Whare - Kūaotunu Holiday Home Step outside onto the expansive, covered decking, grab a beanbag, sunbathe, or fire up the BBQ. With outdoor furniture and peaceful surroundings, immerse yourself in nature and seaside bliss. The compact and handy kitchen, equipped with a breakfast bar, is perfect for cooking and entertaining. The living and dining area welcomes you with a classic kiwi bach vibe. Spread out on the couch and feel right at home with a TV with Freeview. The compact dining table is ideal for catching up on the day's adventures over a meal. Wai Whare features three bedrooms, comfortably sleeping up to seven guests. A well-appointed bathroom ensures convenience, and after a long day, unwind with a relaxing soak in the bath. With ample space for a boat and water toys and being close to the Kuaotunu Boat Ramp, you'll be out on the water in no time. Just a 5-minute walk from the white sand Kuaotunu Beach, dinner is sorted at Luke's Kitchen, only a 4-minute drive away in Kuaotunu village. This northern Coromandel location places you just an 8-minute drive from Matarangi village, with its Four-Square supermarket and golf club, while just under 22 minutes from Whitianga and Opito Bay beach. Welcome to Wai Whare, a classic kiwi beach retreat! Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82952900/82952876/3b80b261.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Our Escape - 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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 643207 ## About the area Kuaotunu is home to this vacation home. Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club and Whangapoua Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kuaotunu Beach and Matarangi Beach. Combat Zone Paintball and Fun Park and Driving Creek Railway are also worth visiting. [Visit our Kuaotunu travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kuaotunu.dx6352792) [View more Vacation homes in Kuaotunu](https://www.expedia.ca/Kuaotunu-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6352792-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.72657,175.72168&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Egc_Fosoo%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40Q%40Q%40U%40Q%40Q%40UBQ%40QBUBQBQBQBQBUDQDQBSDQDQDMFQDSDQFQFODQHMFSFMFQHOFOHMHOHMFOJOHMHOHKJOJKHMJMJIJOJKJKLMJGJKLKJILKJILGLILKLELILGLGLGNGLELELINELCNENELENANELCNANCLANCNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40LBNDN%40LDNDLBNDLDNHLDLDLFNFLFLFLFLFLJLHLFJHLJJHLJJJJFLLJJJJJNJHJLHLJJHNJJHNHLHNHNHLHNHLFNHNFPFLFRFLFPFNFPDPDRFLDPDPDPBRDPDPBTBPBPBPBPBT%40P%40PBR%40R%40P%40T%40P%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FTAPAPARARARCRAPAPCTCPCPCPCPCTEPEPCPEREPEPGNEPEPGPGNGPGLGRGLGPINGNINILINILINILINKJINKJILKLKJKLKJKLMHKHKJMJKHMJKHMFMHMJMHMDMFMHODMFMDMDOHMDODM%40OFMDO%40ODMBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%3FOBO%3FO%3FOCO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOAMCOEOAMEOGOCMCOEMIMEMEOGMEMIMGMIMEMKMIMGKIMKKIMKKKKIMIKMKKKMKKKMIMKKKOIKIOIMKOGMIOIMIOGOIOGQGMGSIMEQGOGQEQEQGQEOEQESCQEQEQCUCQCQCQCQCUAQCQAUAQASASAQAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PEO4FAZhIHqWmskLc4Z1BKmzvmM=) Whitianga, Coromandel ### What's nearby - ![Incredible view. First day on a campervan trip heading south from Auckland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352792/3f95d2f3-61d8-41a1-ba86-d39990a7a7dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kuaotunu Beach 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![Hot Water Beach which includes a sandy beach, general coastal views and rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108208/2d9db61a-a1e3-465c-8062-3f74ba08b4e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hot Water Beach 41 min drive \- 56.1 km - ![Cathedral Cove Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108210/46325e4c-1118-4490-9022-13232c4bd8b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cathedral Cove 42 min drive \- 60.1 km - ![Hahei Beach featuring a sandy beach, a bay or harbour and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108212/939e2140-3a93-4c63-8f3e-b7bf33b69d76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hahei Beach 43 min drive \- 59.7 km - Lost Spring Thermal Pools 15 min drive \- 18.6 km ### Getting around - Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) 21 min drive ### Restaurants - Lukes Kitchen 14 min walk - Omaras Restaurant 11 min drive - Pipers Cafe & Catering 9 min drive - Kua Kawhe 14 min walk - Coromandel Gold 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Wai Whare - Kūaotunu Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Wai Whare - Kūaotunu Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? 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