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/31000000/30100000/30097900/30097874/630c93a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi - Patuwai ('By the Water') (Whangamata)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30097900/30097874/5ee44bab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, electric kettle - Patuwai ('By the Water') (Whangamata)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30097900/30097874/13c3f252.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Patuwai ('By the Water') (Whangamata)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30097900/30097874/dcf14873.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 - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - 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. ### 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 - 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Children under two are free ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; 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 Located in Whangamata, this vacation home is near the beach. Topadahil Studios and Waihi Arts Centre & Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Seddon St and Martha Mine. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. [Visit our Whangamata travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Whangamata.dx6141123) [View more Vacation homes in Whangamata](https://www.expedia.ca/Whangamata-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6141123-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - ![Whangamata beach, North Island, New Zealand.; Shutterstock ID 575043175; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108226/86b63bef-e87f-49fc-809c-f558c55dab36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Whangamata Beach 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Kotuku Reserve 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - Williamson Park 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Whenuakura Island 18 min walk \- 1.5 km - Whangamata Marina 3 min drive \- 3.3 km ### Getting around - Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) 80 min drive ### Restaurants - Blackies Cafe 3 min drive - Port Road Project 4 min drive - Smokey Pallet 3 min drive - Palms 3 min drive - Camina 4 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 ### 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 168 8 - Good 61 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca D. Sep 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful stay. The house is spacious and very well equipped for a beach getaway. Thank-you! ##### Rebecca D. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven W. Oct 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Awesome house. Awesome location. 2 adults and 5 teenagers stayed for long weekend. Well set up house and separate sleepout. Heaps of room for everyone and more if need be. Close to estuary and beach. Everything you need there. Definitely stay again. ##### Steven W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 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 #### 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 #### 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 ### 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 #### 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 ### 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 #### 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 #### 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 #### 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 #### 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue A. Jan 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect as Always Home away from home, so great for all ages, easy access to estuary and beach, clean, practical. ##### Sue A. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SALLY B. Jul 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sally Second time staying here. Great place. Rained most of the time so the fire was fantastic! ##### SALLY B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandie W. Feb 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Whangamata Getaway Four women enjoying a significant birthday!! We loved we all had a room each, the location was great, house was clean and had everything we needed. Great accommodation. ##### Sandie W. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin J. Mar 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Location, Wonderful Accommodation We had such a good time in Whangamatā, the house was exactly as pictured & in a great location. Just a 4 minute walk to the beach! Definitely would recommend. Excellent size & configuration for groups. ##### Erin J. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie Dec 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We loved the spaciousness of the property, it's natural light and comfortable furnishings. The grounds were well kept and included off-street parking. The surrounding streets were flat, safe and easy to walk the dog. ##### Laurie Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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 #### Leeann A., Wanganui Dec 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy Excellent happy to book again when we come back. The house was inviting and comfortable thank you ##### Leeann A. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fiona W. Jun 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing home for a family celebration Plenty of space for multiple families to have their own space while enjoying extensive decks and comfortable dining/lounge area. Fabulous heating from freestanding fire. Well equipped kitchen! We’d love to stay again. ##### Fiona W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly T. Oct 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### School holiday getaway We loved it! Thanks Alan. The kids loved the easy access to the estuary for fishing, flat cycle into town. House is great, had everything we needed. Already planning our next trip back. Thanks again. ##### Kimberly T. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan G. Aug 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Whanga Estuary Gold Great location, great house with lots of space for big families, great communication and house is well equipped. This is our second time here and we will definitely be back a third. Thanks Alan ##### Ryan G. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MARIE G. Dec 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas at Whangamatā Such a great, well-equipped house! Wonderful hosts! We were a four generation group enjoying a long-overdue catch-up with extended whānau, so being able to spread out across all 5.5 bedrooms and the many living areas was perfect with our large numbers. It was just a short walk to the beautiful river and south end of the surf beach for lots of swimming, fishing and beach life. Thanks Helen and Alan! ##### MARIE G. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024