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Amazing Water Views from the Harbour Masters Cottage! 2 mins walk to the beach

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Room
Room
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Tairua, Waikato
  • Place, Mount Paku
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tairua Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Paaku
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Amazing Water Views from the Harbour Masters Cottage! 2 mins walk to the beach

Escape to a haven where time stands still and nature paints the perfect backdrop for your coastal retreat. Welcome to the Harbour Master's Cottage!

Tucked away on the side of Paku, surrounded by lush foliage and embraced by ancient trees, our cottage offers a retreat like no other. Imagine.... stepping out the door for a morning walk up the achient volcano peak, strolling down the hill for a beach afternoon and finishing the day with wine on the deck taking in the magnificent coastal views.

The old harbour masters cottage split over 2 levels the upper and original building is made up of a main bedroom (queen bed), bathroom/laundry, modern kitchen and living space with TV. The top level expands onto a large balcony and bbq facilities overlooking the ever-changing estuary and mountain scenery. A sheltered back deck with outdoor lounge is the perfect spot to gaze upon the bush of the mountain and beautiful old tree.

The recently constructed lower level has an additional bathroom and own bathroom. There is also lower deck access that looks out over the water.

This property is accessible via a long staircase and guests should consider this before booking.

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About the area

Tairua

Located in Tairua, this cottage is in the mountains. Tairua Golf and Country Club and Purangi Estate-The Purangi Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tairua Beach and Mount Paku.
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Tairua, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Mount Paku - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tairua Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pepe Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Paaku - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Tairua Library - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Tides Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Old Mill Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Local - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Tairua Landing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Flock Kitchen And Bar - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Michaela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy communication with the host, wonderful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

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

Great views

We really enjoyed our stay thanks. Lovely views and lovely place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean, great views, good kitchen with wide range of utensils etc Comfortable cottage.Ideal location for beaches and walks.Steps to house steep and deep (outdoor climbing style steps rather than like a staircase) to and from house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2025
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Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute wee house with stunning views. Keen to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shane H.

Disliked: Listing accuracy
The stairs to the property need to be described as a goat track, not some steps. Place felt cold and damp on arrival, improved once aired out. We had an invasion of ants during our stay and had to go buy some fly spray to deal with them. No dishwasher either, I know it wasn't described as having, but at the price point, would have expected.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynette S.

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

Comfy

Awesome view everything we needed. Great that we could take our dog. Close amenities restaurant supermarket etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

The K.

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

Tairua

Very clean tidy property loved the veiws
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schöne Fewo auf der Coromandel Halbinsel mit toller Aussicht auf Strand und Bucht. Sehr gut ausgestattet, tolle Terrasse. Steiler Zugang über Treppe.
Schlafzimmer
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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