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Kawakawa House - Piha Holiday Home

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Exterior
Beach
Dining
Interior
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Piha Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Auckland, Auckland
  • Place, Piha Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Place, Spark Arena
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Kawakawa House - Piha Holiday Home

This beachfront home features open-plan living, dining, and kitchen spaces with large windows showcasing stunning sea and bush views.

Pet-friendly and just a 1-minute walk via a private path to a 2 km beach, it’s perfect for seaside strolls. Wake to native birds, enjoy spacious living for family and friends, and unwind with a relaxing bath after exploring Piha’s iconic black sand beach, surf, and rugged landscapes.

Indoor comforts include board games, puzzles, and a telescope for all-weather entertainment. The beach track is just 100 meters away.

Nearby dining includes Aryeh by the Piha Store, Murray at South Piha Surf Club (takeaway), and Brothers Beer & Juke Joint.

For further adventure, the Waitākere Ranges - waterfalls and trails - are a 15-minute drive.

Kawakawa House is your west coast retreat.
As there is a drop into the bath, children should be closely supervised.

The home features clerestory windows that wrap around the house. For guests who are sensitive to light, we recommend bringing an eye mask to ensure a restful stay.

Please note the outdoor fireplace, BBQ and bluetooth speaker set up are currently not available for guest use.

Do not park on the right of way. There is space for three vehicles on the property; any additional cars must be parked on North Piha Road.

This is a pet-friendly property. Please keep dogs on a leash when using the driveway and do not allow them to roam freely around the property.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9908929
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

About the area

Piha

Piha is home to this holiday home. Waikumete Cemetery and Manukau Heads Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Whoa! Studios and West Wave Pool And Leisure Centre. Corban Estate Arts Centre and Crystal Mountain are also worth visiting.
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Auckland, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Piha Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Auckland Zoo - 49 min drive - 44.9 km
  • Eden Park - 52 min drive - 48.8 km
  • Sky Tower - 55 min drive - 51.0 km
  • Spark Arena - 58 min drive - 52.7 km

Getting around

  • New Lynn Station - 29 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piha Rsa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Guru - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪ADEYS Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cassels - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Blairs On The Beach - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kawakawa House - Piha Holiday Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kawakawa House - Piha Holiday Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kawakawa House - Piha Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kawakawa House - Piha Holiday Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kawakawa House - Piha Holiday Home located?

Situated in Piha, this holiday home is steps from Piha Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Piha Surf School. Waitakere Ranges and Karekare Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This has been one of our favorite houses to stay at in New Zealand! The house design is spectacular! Ocean view, close to the beach, but very private. We loved waking up in the forest.( forest views from both the master bedrooms). The inner courtyard is nice( sheltered from the wind).It would be really fantastic if there was a two person hot tub in this courtyard, or off the back walkway, in the forest.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2026
Hi there, Thanks for the wonderful feedback. It’s fantastic to hear this has been one of your favourite houses to stay at in New Zealand. The design really is something special, and those ocean and forest views make waking up feel pretty magical. The privacy and proximity to the beach sound like they made your stay even better, and it’s great that you enjoyed the sheltered inner courtyard too. We really appreciate your suggestion about adding a two‑person hot tub. We’ll be sure to pass this on to the property owners for consideration. Thanks again for sharing your experience. Best, Bachcare Reputation and Resolutions Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacquie C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Idyllic setting.

Beautiful setting. Disappointed that the floors and windows were not clean throughout the house. We certainly left it a lot cleaner than we found it. The fire was fantastic at warming the whole house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2025
We’re truly sorry that your stay didn’t meet expectations, particularly regarding cleanliness. This is not the standard we strive for, and we’ve addressed your concerns with our cleaning team to prevent this in the future.Thank you for bringing this to our attention - we deeply value your feedback and hope to provide a better experience next time.
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful modern house in the trees. A bit form over function though. Some practical issues eg wood was a bit wet, no salt.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2026
We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the beautiful modern home and its peaceful setting among the trees. Thank you for sharing your feedback around a few of the practical details, as these small touches can make a difference. Thank you for choosing Bachcare, and we’d love to welcome you back again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory C.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
Thank you Gregory for your review and rating. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are glad to hear you had an enjoyable stay. If there’s anything we could improve for next time, we’d love to hear your thoughts. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Reputation & Resolutions Coordinators
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel E.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2025
Thank you, Rachel, for your positive review. We're thrilled to hear you had such a great stay, and we would love to welcome you back in the future. Reputation & Resolutions Coordinators, Bachcare.

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