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Beachaven FRONT Cottage - Kayaks and unlimited WiFi.

Lounge and Dining Area looking towards the beach.

Getting ready for kayaking in front of the cottages. Calm winter morning.

Cottage Kitchen. Full size fridge/freezer. Dishwasher with view to the beach.

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Twin single beds or Kingsize bed but not both.

2 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

Lounge

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Beachaven FRONT Cottage - Kayaks and unlimited WiFi.

Beachaven has two cottages with two bedrooms each.
Maximum five guests per cottage.
Photos and booking calendar on this listing are for the FRONT cottage.
For the Rear cottage please refer to listing #20024100.

Stroll on the beach, swim, kayak, listen to the waves and just chill on the gorgeous beach only a few steps across the road. Paddle the beautifully clear water around the stunning coastline to Tata Beach, Tarakohe Harbour and the sheltered lagoon. You are likely to see seals.

LINEN AND CLEANING are optional extras.
Linen is $50 for a queen or king width bed, $25 per single bed.
Cleaning is $95 otherwise please leave it cleaned as you found it.

Fully self contained with:
- 48" Smart TV with HDMI cable
- Washing machine, full oven and dishwasher
- Carport and extra parking space for a second car.

The Cottages are separated by a carport and lawn area. They are not attached and are private from each other.

Grocery Store, great Cafe's, Restaurants and Golf at Pohara Beach are a short drive. A 15 minute drive takes you to the northen end of Abel Tasman National Park, Mountain Bike Tracks, or to the supermarket and shopping in Takaka.

We have an extensive information folder in the cottage describing walks, bike rides, childrens activities plus travel times.

No tents, campervans or caravans to be parked on the property please.

The cottage is a comfortable, functional New Zealand holiday home. It's not a grand house but it is clean, warm, cozy. Bring all that you need for your stay. Minimal basic supplies are provided to get you started.

Golden Bay has many other show stopper places to visit nearby including Wainui Falls, Taupo Point, Waikoropupu Springs, Anatoki Salmon Farm, Rawhiti Caves, Abel Tasman National Park. Further travel to Farewell Spit, Wharareki Beach, walks, bike rides, explore local arts, crafts and cafe's.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

No group bookings with any under 21 year olds.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside only. Clean up your butts please.

Rubbish glass and bottles must be removed. Council bag is provided for you to drop at the Takaka or Motueka Recovery Centre on your departure route.

No tents, caravans or campervans at the cottages.

No loud music or parties.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20019167

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: No group bookings with any under 21 year olds.

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Ligar Bay

Located in Ligar Bay, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Onetahuti Bay Campsite and Te Anaroa Caves are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Abel Tasman National Park and Kahurangi National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cave exploring.

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Ligar Bay, TAKAKA

What's nearby

Ligar Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Tata Beach - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
Abel Tasman National Park - 12 min drive - 13.1 km
Abel Tasman Coast Track - 12 min drive - 13.1 km
Kaiteriteri Beach - 49 min drive - 72.4 km

Restaurants

‪The Wholemeal Cafe - ‬13 min drive
‪Molly B’s - ‬4 min drive
‪Countryard cafe - ‬13 min drive
‪Dangerous Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
‪Roots Bar - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachaven FRONT Cottage - Kayaks and unlimited WiFi. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beachaven FRONT Cottage - Kayaks and unlimited WiFi.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachaven FRONT Cottage - Kayaks and unlimited WiFi.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachaven FRONT Cottage - Kayaks and unlimited WiFi.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachaven FRONT Cottage - Kayaks and unlimited WiFi. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ligar Bay Beach, Tata Beach and Golden Bay. Pohara Beach is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Chantelle B.

17 Mar 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot, accommodation clean and kitchen well kitted out. Worth a stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

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8/10 Good

Charles H.

15 May 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had everything we needed, very comfortable. Great view.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

3 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic bach for our stay in Golden Bay

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Jarrod U.

9 Apr 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was the perfect spot for the long weekend. Thanks for having us

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Rhys S.

2 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, will come back in summer

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

16 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The location was amazing. The house was very clean and well equiped. Wendy was great and responded to emails quickly. We will definitely be back next year.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Grant J.

12 Apr 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really enjoyed the location. TV was a llittle frustrating / slow to operate and get wiorking. Lacked some extras for teh kitchen eg; Sugar , some cooking oil , Tea / Coffee and also a couple of extra Toilet rolls.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Christiane M.

24 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We stayed at the front cottage and it was perfect: clean, very well equipped and comfortable beds. There were kajaks ans life jackets. Everything we needed for a comfortabel stay. Thank you Wendy!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Kirsty I.

28 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

The house was perfect for us. We loved being so close to such a beautiful beach for swimming in.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

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10/10 Excellent

DAVID O.

1 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful time by the beach

very cosy batch with everything you need to be self sufficient and enjoy the beautiful surrounds.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Peter and Alison S.

13 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved sitting out on the deck listening to the bird song with the sea in the background.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Rob D.

30 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach haven cottages

An awesome property only 30 m from beautiful Liga beach.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

23 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We loved our stay here, great location and bach. Clean and modern and warm, well designed and set up, and so close to the beach. Really appreciated being allowed to use the cottage kayaks, had such a good day on the water.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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