Waikawa House, lovely modern home in quiet setting

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A single-story house with a red roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various flowering plants.
A well-maintained garden with various plants and a wooden fence.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a large window.
A patio with two chairs and a table, a covered area with a roof, and a view of a garden with flowers and a fence.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Waikawa, Waikawa
  • Place, Porpoise Bay Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Curio Bay Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Curio Bay Petrified Forest
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

Living room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Waikawa

Located in Waikawa, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Waipapa Point Lighthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Porpoise Bay Beach and Curio Bay Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Waikawa, Waikawa

What's nearby

  • Porpoise Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Curio Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Curio Bay Petrified Forest - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Waipapa Point Lighthouse - 31 min drive - 38.5 km
  • McLean Falls - 39 min drive - 39.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Cod Blues - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Niagara Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waikawa House, lovely modern home in quiet setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waikawa House, lovely modern home in quiet setting?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waikawa House, lovely modern home in quiet setting on 2 Nov 2026 start from AU$240, 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 Waikawa House, lovely modern home in quiet setting?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waikawa House, lovely modern home in quiet setting?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waikawa House, lovely modern home in quiet setting?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waikawa House, lovely modern home in quiet setting located?

This family-friendly Waikawa holiday home is located by the sea, 3 mi (4.8 km) from Porpoise Bay Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Curio Bay Beach and Curio Bay Petrified Forest. Cathedral Caves and McLean Falls are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay in the Catlins

Great place to stay as a staging post to explore the Catlins
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

If you’re heading to the Catlins this is a top accommodation option
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic Waikawa

Great place to stay, its a real find. Very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and comfortable

Large, very clean and comfy house. Very quiet with everything you would need. Enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family holiday

Very comfortable , well equipped and warm house in a stunningly beautiful part of NZ.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waikawa haven

Spacious, very comfortable, well appointed house. Definitely worth a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We had a fabulous stay, the house was perfect and had everything we needed. I would highly recommend and we’ll definitely be back. Thanks so much 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Review

Property exactly as listed. Good comms from owner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

waikawa house

Well-equipped, stylish modern house. Very happy with the cleanliness of the house. It is clear that the owner loves and cherishes her bach very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visit to see friends in Waikawa

Rental was very good it felt like staying in a hotel as provided all the necessary items you need for a holiday Would use this again for a get away as lots of room for families with children close to the sea
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tidy modern house with everything we needed

We stayed here for one night and enjoyed our time here. Very handy to Curio Bay and with a great little cafe just up the road the other direction. Beds comfy, and kitchen well stocked. Great communication with owner, very easy and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely house

Great property, very clean and tidy. Heat pumps work very well, warm and toasty on a cold rainy night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

October

tidy, warm, spacious, a good location to explore the area
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Parfait

Superbe maison, totalement équipée, un havre où nous avons pu nous réchauffer après des balades venteuses! Grand confort!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very friendly and communicative owner.

Very friendly and communicative owner. The property was very clean and well serviced with every facility necessary within a home environment. All you need are food and liquid supplies as there are no facilities for such within easy reach, and there are no phone or internet connection. A luxury hideaway that I would highly recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Great guests, thank you. Good to deal with highly recommend Penny and her family as guests.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Well presented property, loved the space and comfort.

Well presented property, loved the space and comfort. Made use of BBQ and rosemary .... bit difficult to find as planned checking photos when arrived as advised, but no cell phone reception.... my fault.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

All good.

All good. It was a bit of a problem though to have neither internet nor phone signal. We ended up sitting outside the museum next door to pay and use their hotspot, as we were touring and needed to confirm further bookings ahead. It would have been nice to have some small coffee cups- and egg cups!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Hi, thanks for the egg cup idea. As regards to the internet, it is terribly expensive, as we would have to put in a satilitte dish then pay @$80 for 5GB!!! We are waiting and hoping for another cellphone tower to go in down near Waikawa. Rural internet can be a nightmare in isolated areas. If you come back again we may be up to date with technology, heres hoping. Happy travels.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home.

Beautiful home. Definately be back for a longer stay next time
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