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A wooden table with two wine glasses on a deck overlooking a grassy field and a wooden fence.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, a bed, and a seating area.
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A black dog standing in clear water.
A calm lake with clear reflections of the sky and clouds, surrounded by hills and mountains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kawhia, Waikato
  • Place, Maketu Marae
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Kawhia Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kawhia

This cabin places you 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Maketu Marae and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery. The cabin includes conveniences like a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Maketu Marae - 21 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery - 21 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Kawhia Beach - 34 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sands of Kawhia - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Wee Crib with water views and PET friendly

Located in the tranquil village of Aotea Harbour is The Wee Crib.
Suitable for singles and couples looking for peace and relaxation. Swimming, fishing and long beach walks are enjoyed on a daily basis in Aotea. Chat to the locals or take a 10 minute drive to Kawhia for supplies and fish and chips.
Being in the present is easy here, come and enjoy.
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a separate bedroom. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a microwave.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Food and drink

  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

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)

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this cabin?

This cabin is located in Kawhia, close to Kawhia Beach, Maketu Marae, and Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wee Crib with water views and PET friendly?

As of Aug 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wee Crib with water views and PET friendly on Sep 6, 2026 start from $136, 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.

Is parking available on site at The Wee Crib with water views and PET friendly?

No, there isn't parking at this cabin.

Is this cabin next to a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.

Does The Wee Crib with water views and PET friendly have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cabin.

Does this cabin offer breakfast?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cabin allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cabin.

Does The Wee Crib with water views and PET friendly have connecting rooms available?

No, this cabin doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this cabin?

The closest major airport to this cabin is Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.), which is about 29.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Wee Crib with water views and PET friendly?

No, there aren't any cabins with balconies at The Wee Crib with water views and PET friendly.

The Wee Crib with water views and PET friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Judy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy place to stay, all amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dom N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the area, great spot, especially for the dogs - second time visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely bach, awesome view, super comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dom N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In love with the location, people very friendly. Great swimming and dogs loved the garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ziggy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Catherine was a fantastic host, promt on point communication. Location was perfect for our stay, quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a lovely time. The area is so pretty and enjoyed the view from the Bach. The doggies loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leilani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful stay out in Aotea, tidy place and super close to the harbour entrance. It had everything I needed for the weekend, bed was comfy & the place was quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zeno S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little place with everything we needed including board games. Each next door and a wee trail along the beach - can do trail runs if you are i to that kind of thing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Proactive contact, Crib was simple, small but clean with with the necessities for a comfortable few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger P.

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

Quiet getaway

Aotea Harbour was a amazing spot to get awsy for a few days. Friendly community, our dogs loved the run on the beach. Will definitely revisit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

S T.

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

Wee batch

Great location, walking to the waterfront close, quiet friendly neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanna P.

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

Stunning views

We had the best time, our 2 dogs loved being there, they could run for ages on the beach, and it'll be even better when you put up the fence at the back. Definitely be back when thats up. Prime location where you can watch the sunset Thanks Catherine can and see the sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lorrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
First cabin was good there was No wifi which states that there was in your advertisement, no tv ok there might not had been any coverage, the shower basically you could only have a quick one before went cold then you had to wait for a bit to get hot again my partner had a cold shower, then we lelf our bread on the bench found ants all over our bread which we had to throw away last of all Kawhia was bout 20 minutes away you said just up road to me our stay wasn't satisfied so im asking for a Refund of 100 Nga mihi Lorrie whare
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Für uns war es perfekt. Gerne wieder.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Renee C.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026