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Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View - Tahi

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
Pataua North, Pataua
  • Whangaumu Bay
  • Town Basin Marina
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Tutukaka Marina
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Pataua North

This cottage places you 2.5 mi (4 km) from Pataua Island. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Beach - 30 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Whangarei Falls - 34 min drive - 18.1 miles
  • Town Basin Marina - 35 min drive - 23.5 miles
  • Tutukaka Marina - 52 min drive - 32.6 miles
  • Matapouri Bay - 60 min drive - 37.2 miles

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smith & Local Parua Bay - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Parua Bay Tavern - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Parua Boys Bakery - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Salt Air Cafe - ‬42 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View - Tahi

Hiwi, with its cool whites and neutral tones, is a beautifully furnished two-bedroom bungalow. Dine or simply relax on the terrace while enjoying expansive views over the ocean, as well as complete privacy.

Hiwi cottage is part of the 256ha Tahi ecological sanctuary, including restored wetlands, lakes and forests. You will have the choice of walking one of the many tracks, swimming from the beautiful white sand surf beach or fishing and kayaking in the estuary. Surfing lessons and standup paddleboards are available locally, along with horse trekking through the property or along the beach.

Encompassing a rich variety of habitats, Tahi is a haven for walkers, birdwatchers and the conservation minded. Dune vegetation on the surf beach gives way to diverse broadleaf forest on the hills further inland, lakes provide habitat for mullet and rare long-finned eels while mangroves and saltmarshes are home to kingfishers, rare fernbirds and banded rails. Tahi is also proud to host a number of endangered bird species including Kiwi, Brown Teal, Bittern and Dotterell.

The on-site Tahi Cafe offers a blackboard menu of delicious breakfast and lunch dishes, great coffee and Kohu Road icecreams. Open Christmas to Waitangi Weekend - 7 days a week.

Special conditions:
No pets please, Tahi is a bird and kiwi sanctuary.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included)
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a fenced private yard.

Property manager

Tahi NZ

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Hiwi at Tahi New Zealand
Nature Retreat With Sea Tahi
Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View Tahi
Hiwi Private Retreat with Sea View Pataua Tahi
Luxury Private Nature Retreat with Sea View Tahi
Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View - Tahi Cottage
Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View - Tahi Pataua North
Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View - Tahi Cottage Pataua North

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage is located in Pataua North, close to Whangaumu Bay, Goat Island, and Parauwanui Beach. You'll also find Pataua Island and Reparapahoe Island nearby.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View - Tahi a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside cottage include a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring ocean views.

Are there hot tubs at Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View - Tahi?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Whangarei (WRE), which is 19.5 mi away (42 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View - Tahi?

Yes, every accommodation at Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View - Tahi comes with a deck with some featuring ocean views.

Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View - Tahi Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frana D., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frana D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

We loved our holiday at Hiwi. The location is stunning and secluded. The house is charming. We enjoyed it so much we booked for next summer as soon as we returned home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

David U., 850 W Bear River Rd., Petoskey, MI 49770

Great place

We liked the house and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019