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An historic holiday house right on the beach
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Main Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Second Front Bedroom
3 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
An historic holiday house right on the beach
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Take all your used linen and towels with you. Leave out white under slips on the pillows.If you have used any family items you forgot to bring with you, please wash and hang on the internal rack.
Follow the cleaning instructions pinned on the noticeboard in the hall.
You must take all your rubbish with you unless you are leaving on a Sunday night. Rubbish is collected early Monday morning from outside little gate.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
On-site 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 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
Kairakau
Located in Kairakau, this holiday home is near the beach. Wairunga Golf Course and Waipawa Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mangakuri Beach and Kirakau Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

Mangakuri Beach, Havelock North
What's nearby
- Mangakuri Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Splash Planet - 55 min drive - 76.8 km
- Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital - 57 min drive - 77.6 km
- Te Mata Peak - 57 min drive - 75.4 km
- Craggy Range - 59 min drive - 80.3 km
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
21 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chelsea P.
13 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Chelsea P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joshua F.
13 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joshua F.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hannah P.
3 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Hannah P.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lance R.
8 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend break
Lance R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
tom a.
26 May 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Living Museum - lots of history
tom a.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
marcel v.
22 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t beat this spot and accommodation
marcel v.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
marcel v.
14 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yearly vacation
marcel v.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah C.
15 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful old bach
Sarah C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
amy d.
11 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful place!
amy d.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alistair J.
11 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Alistair J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
16 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reset at the beach
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Todd L.
29 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing weekend
Todd L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tamsin H.
29 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to get away and relax
Tamsin H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Louise U.
2 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay!
Louise U.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Belinda K.
8 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Belinda K.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
marcel v.
24 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top spot
marcel v.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kate L.
17 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great escape
Kate L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Irene M.
19 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful historic Cottage by the sea
Irene M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cindy J.
22 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great bach
Cindy J.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amanda R.
2 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
Amanda R.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
7 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway on the beach
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthew F.
29 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A walk through time
Matthew F.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mel L.
24 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach getaway
Mel L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rachel D.
28 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was amazing !
Rachel D.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
About the host
Hosted by NicolaSa6
What makes this property unique
The house is set in a generous section and framed by pohutukawa trees.
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