The Top House sits on the highest point of our property, nestled amongst beautiful mature Pohutukawa's and tropical gardens. At this point I would like to make you aware that there are about 40 steps up to The Top House. My mum likes to call them the stairway to heaven but if you don't like stairs it may be the stairway to hell!
It boasts all day sun. The front deck looks towards the gorgeous island views of Hahei and provides guests with the first sun of the day, perfect for having your breakfast or morning coffee. The back deck looks over bush and rural views and enjoys the afternoon sun - perfect for late afternoon drinks.
The Top House is an easy downhill 5-10 minute walk to the beach. Hahei Beach is so beautiful - it is often called the Pink Beach because of the number of ground shells that gives it that beautiful pink tinge - it has the nicest sand of all the Coromandel beaches! There are many sprawling Pohutukawa that line the beach front that provide shelter from the sun.
Cathedral Cove walking track is a 15 minute walk from the Top House. We do have other walks in the area that are fantastic and go to beautiful beaches such as Lonely Bay. You can also go to Cathedral Cove with Cathedral Cove Kayaks or the Cathedral Cove Water Taxi and our local boat operator Hahei Explorer will visit the Cove during its tour of the coastline.
Hahei has a small village shopping area which caters to most of holiday makers needs. A well stocked general store, two restaurants, take aways, an ice cream parlour, cafe, gift shop and delicatessen. We also have an amazing dive school, kayak tours and boat rides all available in our village.
Hot Water Beach is a 10 minute drive away, and is a stunning beach as well. Of course you can dig your hot pool here at low tide, but it is the most beautiful beach for walking along - much more open and rugged than Hahei. This is the beach to go to if you enjoy surfing. It also has two options for eating - Hot Waves is open during the day and Hotties provides evening dining right on the beach.
The beaches don't just stop here - they keep going all the way to the ferry - a beach suitable for any age or activity - all within 15 minutes drive. There are a variety of different eating establishments within this drive such as the beautiful Mercury Estate Vineyard open for lunch, The Hive nestled in amongst kiwi fruit vines provides relaxed dining during the day and evening.
Come and enjoy the peace and tranquility of our small village which also provides enough action and activities for any age group.
Special conditions: Smoking allowed outside only
Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
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About the area
Hahei
Hahei is home to this holiday home. Purangi Estate-The Purangi Winery and Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Stella Evered Memorial Park Reserve and Purangi Regional Reserve. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 28 min drive - 42.5 km
Getting around
Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
The Church Restaurant and Accomodation - 14 min walk
The Pour House - 7 min walk
Hahei Beach Cafe - 8 min walk
Little Blue Kitchen - 8 min walk
Hot Waves - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Hahei Tree Top Retreat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hahei Tree Top Retreat?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hahei Tree Top Retreat on 31 May 2026 start from AU$206, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Hahei Tree Top Retreat?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Hahei Tree Top Retreat?
Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Hahei Tree Top Retreat?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Hahei Tree Top Retreat located?
Situated in Hahei, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Hahei Beach and Cathedral Cove. Stingray Bay is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.
Reviews
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Perfect piece of the Coromandel Peninsula, beautiful house and close to amenities. Great location overlooking the gorgeous town of Hahei and the beach!Also loved being greeted by the four legged furry friend (cat).Sad to leave this one!Thankyou for letting us stay :)
This home has the “wow” factor. It is surrounded by lush, tropical plants, providing lots of privacy. It has amazing views of the ocean from several windows. The inside is clean and full of quality furnishings. I fell in love with this place!
We had an amazing stay here! It was the perfect place for our visit to Hahei, and had everything you could need for a short or longer stay. It was walking distance to everything in town and was along the path to the Cathedral Cove hike and very close to an excellent brewery. The views were incredible and the host was lovely, and her cat was so sweet. We’d love to stay here again if we’re ever back in Hahei.
Lovely place with lovely views. The walk to the local restaurants was steep, but worth the climb. The place itself was wonderful: clean, spacious, and beautiful.
Everything was perfect! Beautiful views, walking distance to town, beach & hikes. Comfy beds Y the kitchen had everything we needed to cook. I highly recommend staying here.
The property exceeded expectations, and our expectations were high given the fantastic reviews! Very clean, great views and quiet / elevated location. We can’t wait to stay there again!
We loved this place. Beautiful gardens and incredible view. Comfortable beds and well-equipped kitchen. Close to walking and swimming and winery. Exceptionally homey for a rental.
It’s a beautiful bach in a great location in Ha hei. It has everything you need and more, the views are outstanding and it’s better than the photos. Highly recommend a stay here.
Fab house - beautifully decorated but still cosy and welcoming. All the kitchen equipment you could want, lovely soaps and cleaners and linen to use. Had a great stay and would love to stay again sometime.
Alison G.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
About the host
Hosted by JaneW194
What makes this property unique
Short drive to Hot Water Beach
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests