10/10 Excellent
ricky B.
30 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ricky B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Entire home
Great river views from this cute modernised and homely cottage!
Holiday home in Tolaga Bay with kitchen
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Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Tolaga Bay, Gisborne
- Place, Cooks Cove Walkway4 min drive
- Place, Tokomaru Bay29 min drive
- Place, Te Puia Springs37 min drive
- Airport, Gisborne (GIS)62 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Great river views from this cute modernised and homely cottage!
Enjoy the beautiful Uawa River from this cute 3 bedroom cottage with modern amenities. Situated opposite the river it’s the perfect spot for river activities, with plenty of off street parking for the boat / or jetski and is 10 minutes drive from the popular Cooks Cove walk. The house comfortably sleeps 7. Fans are in each bedroom and aircon / heating is available. 10minutes walk to the Tolaga Bay shops and pub. An additional studio is available for larger groupsby arrangement (extra charges apply). This place has all the ingredients for a relaxing riverside stay!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Next to a river. Ensure supervision of kids!
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No 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
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
You will need to take your rubbish with you as there is no rubbish collection service. Some blue rubbish stickers are provided to drop rubbish off to the tip. See GDC website for opening hours.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Tolaga Bay
Tolaga Bay is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cooks Cove Walkway and Tokomaru Bay.
Tolaga Bay, Gisborne
What's nearby
- Cooks Cove Walkway - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
- Tokomaru Bay - 29 min drive - 43.5 km
- Te Puia Springs - 37 min drive - 56.1 km
- Wainui Beach - 51 min drive - 61.1 km
- Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House - 55 min drive - 66.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Uawa cafe - 15 min walk
- Tolaga Bay Fish Shop - 13 min walk
- J and A's Corner Cafe - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jazz C.
6 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jazz C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Joel H.
21 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best accommodation in Tolaga Bay
Joel H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christo R.
31 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great bach in a lovely setting!
Christo R.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shelley H.
23 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolaga Bay river side house
Shelley H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kellin P.
22 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matariki in Uawa
Kellin P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karla w.
10 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute bliss
Karla w.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Laura Morrissey
Languages:
English
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