Title: Patuwai ('By the Water') - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=30097874&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Patuwai ('By the Water') Vacation home in Whangamata with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Patuwai ('By the Water') ![Outdoor dining - Patuwai ('By the Water') (Whangamata)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30097900/30097874/bcc1adda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Patuwai ('By the Water') (Whangamata)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30097900/30097874/8f0e47cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Patuwai ('By the Water') (Whangamata)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30097900/30097874/f61d31fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, electric kettle - Patuwai ('By the Water') (Whangamata)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30097900/30097874/8431b82d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player - Patuwai ('By the Water') (Whangamata)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30097900/30097874/a0b360f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies PATUWAI - BY THE WATER - offers comfortable and spacious living with a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, and Sky TV. Enjoy the corner section with front and back decks, perfect for taking in the surroundings near the estuary. With 9 beds available, this holiday home is ideal for larger groups. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Kitchen ## 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. ### Patuwai ('By the Water') Cancellations: 100% refunds are given in the event of Covid restrictions or family breavements preventing travel to our holiday home. PATUWAI - BY THE WATER - is an awesome kiwi holiday home with sleep out Patuwai offers comfortable and spacious living • corner section • front and back decks • fully equipped kitchen • 3 fridges and a freezer • 9 beds (bedding available) • fireplace • Sky TV (MySky) and Internet An excellent location • close to the estuary • beach • dairy • takeaway Plenty of off street parking - so bring the boat! For larger groups, packages will be made available on a per family or per individual basis. We welcome all enquiries, so what are you waiting for? We look forward to hearing from you soon :) Special conditions: Tailored packages are available for both small and large groups (please enquire) to provide flexibility. Standard accommodation includes the House and sleepout, comprising 6 bedrooms (with additional pull out bedding) and 3 bathrooms. Please note the three bathrooms are in the main house. Under five years of age are free. Portacot and highchair available on request. Smoking is not permitted on the property. Pets allowed. Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$110.00 per stay); Linen (Optional, NZ$18.00 per person); ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Freezer - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit 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 Patuwai House Whangamata Patuwai House Patuwai Whangamata Patuwai Patuwai 'by The Water' Patuwai ('By the Water') Whangamata Patuwai ('By the Water') Private vacation home Patuwai ('By the Water') Private vacation home Whangamata ## 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-37.22570%2C175.87510&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=M_fjH7kmnOkD3jLasoI6rbedno0=) Whangamata, Coromandel Peninsula #### What's nearby - Kotuku Reserve \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - Whangamata Beach \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Williamson Park \- 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Whenuakura Island \- 18 min walk \- 1.5 km - Cathedral Cove \- 43 min drive \- 74.1 km #### Getting around - Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 80 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Smokey Pallet - ‬3 min drive - ‪Port Road Project - ‬4 min drive - ‪Wangamata Club - ‬3 min drive - ‪Rassasy - ‬4 min drive - ‪Palms - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Patuwai ('By the Water') pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Patuwai ('By the Water')? ### What time is check-out at Patuwai ('By the Water')? ### Where is Patuwai ('By the Water') located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Patuwai ('By the Water') Reviews ## Reviews 9.4 ### 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 164 8 - Good 61 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony L. Mar 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Close to both beach and estuary, nice and peaceful and plenty of room. ##### Tony L. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue A. Jun 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great As always perfect location and catered all needs. ##### Sue A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Michaela W. Dec 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! We really enjoyed our stay here, it was exactly as advertised and the communication was fantastic. ##### Michaela W. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aimee K. Jan 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Place was perfect for our family and location to the beach was amazing - despite awful weather we had a great stay! ##### Aimee K. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Naomi K. May 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house for family stay in prime location An excellent house for all the family to stay. Location is ideal - a quick walk to the estuary and shop. Nice quiet area. The fire makes the house cosy (and hot) on the cooler nights. This will be first choice whenever the entire family stay at Whanga. ##### Naomi K. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah D. Sep 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Had a great time away with family excellent location very clean and plenty of space thankyou Nice and relaxing had everything we needed ##### Deborah D. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam S. Apr 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Golf very enjoyable stay once again ##### Adam S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly T. Nov 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family weekend away This was our second time staying here and wont be the last, is a perfect home away from home. Look forward to getting back there again! ##### Kimberly T. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zita P. Jan 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location for our family group, 4 showers, which is fantastic. Great communication Plenty of space inside, great decks outside. Very well stocked. ##### Zita P. Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz F. Feb 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely beach holiday option for large group The property was the perfect beach break for our large family group. Located across the road from the Estuary reserve and the surf beach at the end of the road (or accessed by walking along the beautiful estuary walkway. ##### Liz F. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### briar h. Jan 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for families Great for families ##### briar h. Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Russell P., Mount Maunganui Feb 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Long weekend getaway Very roomy property in an excellent location. ##### Russell P. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonia G. Apr 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun, fun Comfortable, roomy easy for a large group to manage. All amenities were brilliant. ##### Sonia G. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SALLY B. Jul 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Excellent place to stay. ##### SALLY B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kim H. Jan 24, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great spot, big house, has all you need ##### Kim H. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zita P. Jan 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place for a family group Very well stocked, lovely to have so many sofas to chill out on at night, enough room for everyone and great bedroom space with comfy beds 🙂 ##### Zita P. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Benjamin M. Nov 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Nice property. Great area. Well appointed. Good bedrooms. ##### Benjamin M. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alanna T. Apr 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommend Great place! Has everything you need to make the stay feel like home Great location Will book again ##### Alanna T. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### kate s. Jan 26, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Whangamata getaway Good layout and location, easy check in and comfortable stay ##### kate s. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Evelyn F. Feb 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect The perfect stay for us and our family. Perfect location. Can't wait to stay again. ##### Evelyn F. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deb H. Feb 20, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Perfect place for our group of friends Loved the property which was perfect for our group of 4 couples. Communication with the owner was 10 out of 10\. They were very lovely and accommodating and helpful ##### Deb H. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah G. Dec 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for a group The house was great for a large group. Comfortable, good location and good communication with host. Appreciated flexibility re check out. ##### Sarah G. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brett F. Mar 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning spot Amazing spot. We enjoyed our stay here. 10/10 recommend to everyone. ##### Brett F. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanna L. Jun 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday celebration Thank you so much for a wonderful stay at delightful whangamata the accomodation was perfect and suited our age range from 6 months to 60 years old and our pets. Alan was a super host nothing was too much trouble and his communication was brilliant .I would definitely recommend this accomodation to my friends and family and would love to stay again Thanks for everything super memories . ##### Joanna L. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo A. Jan 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome location for the estuary and beach Spacious house, with two large decks. It has everything we needed. It is a convenient location to the estuary and beach, friendly neighborhood. Helen and Alan were great communicators. Would happily stay there again. ##### Jo A. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025