Title: Family Haven - Waipu 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 # Family Haven - Waipu Holiday Home Vacation home in Waipu with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Family Haven - Waipu Holiday Home ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster - Family Haven - Waipu Holiday Home (Waipu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106120000/106117700/106117675/24b63875.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Family Haven - Waipu Holiday Home (Waipu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106120000/106117700/106117675/660620a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Family Haven - Waipu Holiday Home (Waipu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106120000/106117700/106117675/a07c6752.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster - Family Haven - Waipu Holiday Home (Waipu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106120000/106117700/106117675/429d8f5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Family Haven - Waipu Holiday Home (Waipu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106120000/106117700/106117675/8c31aac5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Waipu Family Haven offers a charming retreat with expansive living areas, a sunny deck, and cozy indoor spaces. Unwind in the well-equipped kitchen or BBQ on the deck while enjoying al fresco dining. The fully-fenced garden provides ample space for children to play while being just 5km from Waipu Cove’s estuary and white sand dunes. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91722 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Fireplace ## 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. ### Family Haven - Waipu Holiday Home This charming property features expansive living areas and a sunny deck, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. The well-equipped kitchen, BBQ, and al fresco dining area on the deck are ideal for family meals and entertaining. Inside, you'll find a cozy living room with heat pumps and a fireplace, ensuring comfort year-round. The master bedroom offers tranquility and privacy with a queen size bed, an ensuite, and direct access to the outdoor area. A second bathroom and four additional bedrooms enhance the convenience of the layout, making this home perfect for families. The large, fully-fenced garden provides a safe space for children to play, while the ample parking accommodates your vehicles and even a boat. Waipu Cove’s stunning estuary and white sand dunes is a 5km drive, perfect for kayaking, fishing, and swimming. The area offers picturesque routes between Mangawhai, Langs Beach, and Waipu Cove, making it an ideal base for exploring. Local attractions include scenic spots, delightful cafes, and fantastic walking tracks. The nearby skate park, rugby club, and Waipu township are a five minute stroll from the house providing ample amenities and entertainment. Experience the best of coastal living at Waipu Family Haven. Book now for an unforgettable family holiday! 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.Please note that the fireplace is only available for use during winter months.Please note there are security cameras at this property, placed in the outdoor areas for security purposes. Please be respectful of neighbours and limit excessive noise after 10pm. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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: 1,722 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63940000/63932300/63932267/cf50319e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Restful Ruakaka - Ruakaka Holiday Home Ruakaka - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=63932267&PinnedHotelID=63932267&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100940000/100931000/100930944/336c8a5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Tides - Ruakaka Holiday Home Ruakaka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=100930944&PinnedHotelID=100930944&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83626100/83626091/5e000871.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sea View Cottage – Ruakaka Holiday Cottage Ruakaka - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=83626091&PinnedHotelID=83626091&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108690000/108689200/108689123/c0293233.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Langs Time - Langs Beach Holiday Home Waipu - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=108689123&PinnedHotelID=108689123&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100330000/100329400/100329349/f6af1922.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bay View Bach - Langs Beach Holiday Home Waipu - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=100329349&PinnedHotelID=100329349&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33546200/33546106/7b32a3dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waipu Cove at its best! 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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 642138 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.98332,174.43814&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:rbrzEk%7Dtg%60%40%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FQ%40U%40Q%3FQBU%40Q%40Q%40SBSBQBQBSBQBQBQDUBQDMDSDODSDQFQDOFQDOFQFOHQFMFQHOFMHOFOHOHMJOHMHMHMJKHOJKJOJKJKJKJKJKJKLIJKLILKJGLILILGLGLILILGLENILELELENELENELENCNELANCNENALCN%3FNALCP%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FNBN%3FNBN%40L%3FNBN%40NDLBN%40NDLBNDLDNDLDNDLDLDLHNDLFLHLHLFLFJHLHLFLJJHLJJHJJJJLJJJJJHJJNJJJNHJJLHLHLHNHLHNHNFNHLFNHPFLFNFPFNFPDPFNDPFPDRDNBRDLDPBPDTBPBPBRBPBP%40R%40RBP%40P%40T%40P%40P%3FT%40P%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPAP%3FTAPAPATAPCPAPATCPCPCRCPCPERCPERELCPEREPGPEPGNEPGPGNGPGLGNIPGNILGNINILINILINIJKNIJKNKJKNIJKJKJMJKJKJKFMLKFMJMHMHKFMHMFMHMHMFODMHMDMDODMDODMDODMBODO%40M%40OFO%40OBM%3FO%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAQ%3FMCOAO%3FMCOAOGOAMAOEOCMEOEMEOEMEMEMEOIMEMGMIMIMGMIMGMIKIMKMGKMMGKKKKKKKKKKKKKOKKIOKKIOIKIOKMIOIMGOIOGMIOGQGOIQGMGSEMGQEOGQEQEQESEQEMCSESCQCQCQCSCQCQCUAQAQAQCU%3FQAQAU%3FQAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VAmDQzypOtw04g3Bz1W_M-Y-SCE=) Waipu, Northland #### What's nearby - Waipu Museum \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Ruakaka Beach \- 9 min drive \- 12.3 km - Waipu Cove Beach \- 13 min drive \- 10.1 km - Mangawhai Heads Beach \- 26 min drive \- 25.5 km - Matakana Village \- 60 min drive \- 87.5 km #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 36 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cove Cafe - ‬10 min drive - ‪Waipu Pizza Barn - ‬13 min walk - ‪little RED - ‬14 min walk - ‪FEOH Espresso Waipu - ‬6 min walk - ‪Wicked Cafe & Take Away - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family Haven - Waipu Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Family Haven - Waipu Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family Haven - Waipu Holiday Home Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve G. Oct 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved our stay. Walking distance to town. Easy drive to beach and caves. Enjoyed the big garden. Very comfortable even with two families (8 people). ##### Steve G. 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