Title: Waipu Cove Palm Cottage - Waipu Cove 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 # Waipu Cove Palm Cottage - Waipu Cove Holiday Home Vacation home in Waipu with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Waipu Cove Palm Cottage - Waipu Cove Holiday Home ![Netflix, streaming services - Waipu Cove Palm Cottage - Waipu Cove Holiday Home (Waipu Cove)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60850000/60847300/60847266/2911c42d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, dishwasher, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils - Waipu Cove Palm Cottage - Waipu Cove Holiday Home (Waipu Cove)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60850000/60847300/60847266/92873bdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Waipu Cove Palm Cottage - Waipu Cove Holiday Home (Waipu Cove)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60850000/60847300/60847266/8543400c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Waipu Cove Palm Cottage - Waipu Cove Holiday Home (Waipu Cove)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60850000/60847300/60847266/76697407.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Waipu Cove Palm Cottage - Waipu Cove Holiday Home (Waipu Cove)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60850000/60847300/60847266/751b5f48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched in the heart of Waipu Cove, Waipu Cove Palm Cottage offers a Kiwi coastal getaway. With its eclectic charm, enjoy expansive sea and island views from the deck, walk down to the white sands and patrolled surf beach below or explore The Bay with kayaks. Stay connected with WIFI or unwind on Smart TV while BBQing your catch of the day. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - 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. ### Waipu Cove Palm Cottage - Waipu Cove Holiday Home Welcome to Waipu Cove Palm Cottage, an eclectic Kiwiana bach right in the heart of Waipu Cove! This four-bedroom home enjoys stunning expansive sea and island views over Bream Bay, with an easy walk down the walkway to the white sands and patrolled surf beach below. Grab your surfboard, go fishing, or explore The Bay with the complimentary kayaks provided! If you want to stretch the legs, why not venture along the scenic coastal walk around the many private bays to Lang’s Beach. Just down the hill is the Waipu Cove General Store, the iconic dairy where Rachel Hunter launched her modelling career! Enjoy an ice cream or grab the necessities for your stay. The Cove Cafe is also close for your all-important morning caffeine fix, evening fine dining, or good ol' Kiwi fish'n'chips on the beach. The historic town of Waipu is a short drive away with plenty to see and do, including the award-winning McLeod’s Pizza Barn & Brewery, or The Waipu Caves to explore the glowworms, stalactites and stalagmites. After a fun-filled day, you can stay connected with the provided WIFI, watch Netflix on the Smart TV, throw on a DVD, or check out the waves from the deck with a cold one, while you crank up the BBQ with the catch of the day. For a classic Kiwi coastal getaway, choose Waipu Cove Palm Cottage! There are life-jackets available to use with the available kayaks, but we do recommend that guests bring their own well-fitting life-jackets to ensure safety.Please be aware that there is no internal access between floors at this property. The downstairs bedrooms are reached via a concrete footpath with a hand rail. For this reason, the ground floor bedrooms at this property may not be suitable for young children, unless an adult is also occupying a ground floor room.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 ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Netflix - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Kayak ### 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: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60640000/60634500/60634455/1a78470c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### “Dream Bay ecohouse’ with champagne taste. 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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 Waipu Cove Palm Waipu Cove 596477 Waipu Cove Palm Cottage - Waipu Cove Holiday Home Waipu ## About the area Located in Waipu, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waipu Cove Beach and Lang's Beach, while Waipu Museum and Mangawhai Museum are cultural highlights. 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Aerial view.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150809/7f99a87d-9a31-4bd9-a036-f57723515373.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Omaha Beach 60 min drive \- 75.8 km - Ruakaka Beach 17 min drive \- 22.0 km ### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) 47 min drive ### Restaurants - Cove Cafe 8 min walk - Waipu Pizza Barn 8 min drive - Millars Vineyard 29 min drive - little RED 8 min drive - FEOH Espresso Waipu 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waipu Cove Palm Cottage - Waipu Cove Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Waipu Cove Palm Cottage - Waipu Cove Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Waipu Cove Palm Cottage - Waipu Cove Holiday Home? ### Where is Waipu Cove Palm Cottage - Waipu Cove Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waipu Cove Palm Cottage - Waipu Cove 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim L. Oct 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We used this as a central location for a golf weekend and weren't disappointed. Great location with the Cove Cafe just a short walk, plus the stunning beach. Well equipped for a holiday stay. ![View from the deck](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/01397ce6-30c2-4236-96d3-b00d5d3af87f-1761003723335.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Tim L. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda M. Feb 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Amanda M. 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