Title: Surf Sounds Cottage - Hot Water Beach - 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 # Surf Sounds Cottage - Hot Water Beach Cottage in Hot Water Beach with patio ## Photo gallery for Surf Sounds Cottage - Hot Water Beach ![Beach - Surf Sounds Cottage - Hot Water Beach (Hot Water Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30230000/30220100/30220043/3431fab8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Surf Sounds Cottage - Hot Water Beach (Hot Water Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30230000/30220100/30220043/38eba518.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Surf Sounds Cottage - Hot Water Beach (Hot Water Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30230000/30220100/30220043/dafad947.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Surf Sounds Cottage - Hot Water Beach (Hot Water Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30230000/30220100/30220043/6a56d773.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms - Surf Sounds Cottage - Hot Water Beach (Hot Water Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30230000/30220100/30220043/a130e544.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Surf Sounds Cottage - Hot Water Beach provides a garden and more. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51076 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Surf Sounds Cottage - Hot Water Beach Our place is close to the beach and family-friendly activities but also tucked away so you can still enjoy the piece and quiet. The cottage is situated on the front half of a large subtropical shared landscaped garden. You will have your own large private fenced garden and a large back get where you can watch the kids or enjoy a BBQ My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, and families (with kids). ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 1,076 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102750000/102741700/102741672/efe5603b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Emmerdale Escape Hahei, Emmerdale Escape Hahei Hahei - Washer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=102741672&PinnedHotelID=102741672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112370000/112361200/112361159/18fd1dd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Green Serenity. 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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 Surf Sounds Cottage Hot Water Beach House Surf Sounds Cottage House Surf Sounds Cottage Surf Sounds Hot Water House Surf Sounds Hot Water Beach Surf Sounds Cottage Hot Water Beach Hot Water Beach Surf Sounds Cottage Hot Water Beach Private vacation home 531297\_S-101853129711388264 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.894394,175.82423&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:z%60d%60Fmtcp%60%40%3FS%3FS%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%40Q%40Q%40UBQ%40QBU%40QBQBQBUBQDQBSDQDQBQDQDQFQDOFQFQDSFMFQFOFQHOFMHSFMHOHMHOHOHKJMHOJKHOJKHMJMLKHKJKLKJKJKLIJKLILKLGLIJILGLGLINILCLILENELELENELGNENALENCNELANCNALCN%3FNAN%3FNCN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40NBL%40NDLBNDN%40LDNFLDNDLDLDNDLHLBLHNHJFLFLHLHLFJJLHLJJHLJJJJJJJJJJJJLJLJJHNJJHNJLFJJNHNHLFNHLFRHLFNFPHNFPFLDRFPDPFNDPDPDPDPDPBPDRBPDP%40TBPBPBPBT%40P%40PBT%40P%3FP%40T%40P%3FT%40P%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAR%3FRAPAT%3FPAPCTAPAPCTCPCPCRAREPCPERCPEPEPEPEPERGLEPGPERGLGRILGPGNINGPILGNILINKNGJKNILKJINKJKNKJKJKJKJKJKJMJKHMJMHKJMFMHMHMFKHOFMHMDMFOFMDMDOBMFODMDO%40ODMBODM%40OBOBO%40O%3FMBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCO%3FMAOCOCMAOEOCMEOAOEMEOGMCMEOEMGMGMEOIMGMIMGKIMIMGMKMIKKMIKKKKMKKKIKMKKKIOKKIOKKIMKOIKIOIOIMIOGMIQGOIOGQGMGSGMESGQGQEMGSEQEQCQEQEQCSEQCQCSCSCQAQCUAQCQAUAQAQAU%3FQAS%3FS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ztilDMoy_WBiF1tTJc52QEwmcGo=) Hot Water Beach, Whitianga #### What's nearby - Hot Water Beach \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Cathedral Cove \- 9 min drive \- 10.8 km - Hahei Beach \- 9 min drive \- 10.4 km - Lost Spring Thermal Pools \- 24 min drive \- 40.0 km - Whangamata Beach \- 43 min drive \- 69.3 km #### Getting around - Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Church Restaurant and Accomodation - ‬7 min drive - ‪Hot Waves - ‬2 min walk - ‪Hahei Beach Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Pour House - ‬8 min drive - ‪Little Blue Kitchen - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Surf Sounds Cottage - Hot Water Beach pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Surf Sounds Cottage - Hot Water Beach? ### What time is check-in at Surf Sounds Cottage - Hot Water Beach? ### What time is check-out at Surf Sounds Cottage - Hot Water Beach? ### Where is Surf Sounds Cottage - Hot Water Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Surf Sounds Cottage - Hot Water Beach Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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 60 8 - Good 39 6 - Okay 9 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark C. Mar 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Nice place ##### Mark C. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark M. Jan 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kick Back and Relax This is a superb Kiwi bach brilliantly appointed and so much fun to stay at. With the beach 5 minutes walk away the location is superb. Outdoor areas for morning and afternoon, a sweet lawn and garden and a fantastic Weber barbee as well. Super helpful hosts and just a gem in one of NZs most outstanding locations. ##### Mark M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David W., Christchurch, New Zealand Oct 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic cottage Wonderful accomodation. Well appointed with everything you need. Lovely outdoor setting in a lovely part of the world. Lots to do in the area. Highly recommend ##### David W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter M. Mar 1, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A well positioned cottage close to Hot Water Beach There were no issues in renting this property ##### Peter M. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark T. Feb 12, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome place at hot water beach Spent Auckland anniversary weeekend here with my family. Kids loved it. Nice and cool inside with nice little lawn and tropical garden. 1 min walk to cafe and 5 min walk to beach ##### Mark T. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ron R. Apr 13, 2025 Liked: Location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Great location but very basic accommodation in need of an upgrade We loved the location and the garden of the property but the rest was basic and old - it could be beautiful but needs updating- expensive for what it was but if upgrades were there it would be worth the price. ##### Ron R. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark T. Jan 31, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love staying here Second time staying here. We love the tropical garden and the rustic little cottage. Covered decks front and back. Good for a couple or small family. Nice and quiet. Last night I stayed up listening to kiwi and more pork in the surrounding bush. Only five min drive to Hahei and 2 min walk to the beach. ##### Mark T. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Duncan T. Jul 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house, perfect location This house is so great we were able to enjoy it even on rainy days. Great outside area, nice garden, lots of room inside and the most perfect location for those visiting Hot Water Beach. Good value too. Will be back again. ##### Duncan T. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa A. Jan 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review A perfect basic kiwi bach. Great location for the beach, has everything you need. 👌 beautiful gardens. We loved our time here. ##### Lisa A. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David C., Devonport, New Zealand May 9, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxed place close to the hot water A great location and clean cottage, a stones throw from the hot water. was lovely. ##### David C. ### 4/10 Poor #### Brenden M. Feb 5, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### House is fine but they threw out our lost property after 24 hours We had a good time at the property but apparently the owners have a policy of throwing out lost property after 24 hours. I’ve never heard of this approach, most providers keep things left behind for several weeks. The item itself wasn’t significant (toothbrush charger) but if you choose to stay here check the rooms VERY carefully. We were traveling so didn’t notice until the next morning and I didn’t follow up until 48 hours had elapsed. A shocking lapse on my part I know, get a box people! ##### Brenden M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenna F. Jan 23, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it! Such a cosy wee spot with beautiful gardens and decks, an easy walk to the beach. ##### Jenna F. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Bridget K. Dec 7, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and private Comfortable older style bach property with nice decks in private subtropical garden setting. Super convenient for the beach, close to 2 cafes/restaurants. Highly recommend Hotties eatery. ##### Bridget K. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica S. Oct 26, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing beach getaway Had an amazing stay near the beach and left feeling relaxed and renewed. ##### Jessica S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Oct 7, 2020 #### Location fab. Location fab. Bach very tidy on inside and plenty of heating to keep warm. ### 8/10 Good #### kassiem h. Jul 17, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overall we had a great time, weather not good but the cottage was excellent Nice peaceful location ##### kassiem h. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy K. Feb 10, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic What a wee gem this cottage is - just wonderful - wished our break away had of been longer - fabulous property managers- thanks Tony for everything - bbq huge bonus !! ##### Cindy K. ### 8/10 Good #### Seth J. Dec 13, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for exploring Hot Water Beach area The house is very neat, very close to the beach and Cathedral Cove. There were a couple of burned out light bulbs and the oven is tempermental, but otherwise everything is very nice. The rooms are comfortable, the kitchen is nice, the deck and yard are beautiful. Tony stopped out within a few minutes when the oven wasn't working and called out an electrician to check things out. We would gladly stay here again if we were in the area. ##### Seth J. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sudammi R. Nov 25, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Surf sound cottage was fantastic The cottage is quaint and is very well maintained. The house is in close proximity to the hot water beach. The garden is beautiful and well maintained. The taps in bathroom sink are separate for hot and cold and there was no way to mix the temperatures when the hot water became scalding. We had to get used to that. Overall loved the location and the surroundings. All amenities were as described. ##### Sudammi R. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Susan M. Nov 8, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant stay Although the location is great, the gardens lovely, For the price, I think the beds perhaps need upgrading and a few kitchens ‘staples’ wouldn’t go astray. ##### Susan M. ### 8/10 Good #### Gavin L. Oct 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Scallop festival weekend Second time we have stayed at this property and was very pleased to see the introduction of Wifi. The house is well located, comfortable and clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The booking process was ruined a little by the struggle to access the key code. Message we got was your key is available so clicked on the link only to be sent on a wild goose chase around multiple web pages to no avail. Emailed property managers however and immediate response with the code so all good. Would definitely stay again thanks very much. ##### Gavin L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen B. Jul 17, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mid winter school holiday adventure Lovely house. Well equipped and nice and warm for our walk Myer getaway. A short walk to hot water beach and a great base to explore the surrounding area. ##### Karen B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corie B. May 9, 2019 #### Beautiful home, perfect location This batch was the perfect location for our stay. You could hear the waves break, and so many native birds. A short walk to hot water beach, and a short drive to Hahei. We highly recommend the bact for anyone to stay at. It was very clean and beautiful property. ##### Corie B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruby M. May 3, 2019 #### Fantastic home away from home. Wonderful accommodation and beautiful grounds! Will definitely be back! Thank you! ##### Ruby M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amelia D. Apr 25, 2019 #### Beautiful little cottage perfect location Was a lovely house perfect for what we needed ##### Amelia D. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019