Waikorea Beach is located between Raglan and Port Waikato on the West Coast of New Zealand's North Island.
The Cottage is a 2 bedroom "Bach" overlooking the beach, every room has an amazing view. The Cottage is on a 1500 acre sheep and cattle farm.
Staying at the cottage gives you the opportunity to escape the madness of daily life & either sit back and enjoy the views or get in amongst it, whether this be;
- long farm or beach walks
- fishing (surfcasting, longlining or off Split Rock)
- sliding down sand dunes
- bird watching (NZ Dotterels)
- exploring archaeological sites
- or, taking your own horse for a stroll down the beach at low tide.
Access to the beach about 300m down a pedestrian/Quad bike access route, it is quite steep in places and unfortunately is not suitable for wheelchairs or baby buggies. A good level of fitness is required.
BRINGING YOUR ANIMALS
Due to lambing season, unfortunately, we cannot have dogs at the property between 1 August to 1 December. Horses are fine, but we suggest you bring electric fence standards & tape.
- Well behaved dogs are also welcome (dogs chasing farm animals will not be tolerated). Also, there are a few dotterels on a piece of the beach (easily avoided) which I’m keen to keep dogs away from. Beach is about 5km long so lots of space without hassling dotterels in their 150m stretch - info on the location of dotterels is in a folder at the cottage. The section is fully fenced. Chasing of possums in the flax is fine!
Essential Stay Info
Cottage
4WD access only
Access to lakes, rivers, streams & beaches
Cats Welcome
Digital Detox
Direct Beach Access
Dogs Welcome
Family Friendly
Historical Site
Horse Grazing Available
Rural Views
Single Safe
Eating and Drinking
The Cottage has good water from a Natural spring, gas powered hot water, flush toilet, and a full kitchen with oven & large fridge/freezer.(BYO sharp knives). .While most people get to the Cottage and never want to leave just down the road (20mins) is the Nikau Caves & Cafe (www.nikaucave.co.nz), they do great coffee and homemade food in an amazing setting.
There is also a good walk to a waterfall fall from the cafe and of course the Caves themselves which some say are better than Waitomo - bring your old clothes for that!
Bedding Configuration
Bedroom 1: 1 x Queen bed (accessed through bathroom)
Bedroom 2: 1 Double bed and 1 x Single bed (Bunk set), 2 x Single beds (Bunk set)
EXTRA SPACE
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Bedroom 1: 1 x Queen bed (accessed through bathroom)
Bedroom 2: 1 Double bed and 1 x Single bed (Bunk set), 2 x Single beds (Bunk set)
EXTRA SPACE
The cottage sleeps 7 inside; there is also flat space for 2 tents outside the cottage, we welcome a maximum of 4 additional guests in tents, please add additional guests when booking.
More info about the property
The Beach Cottage is a rustic, recently rejuvenated 50-year-old bach overlooking the beautiful remote 5km Waikorea beach. It is set amongst native bush and as such you may see or hear possums, rats,...
The Beach Cottage is a rustic, recently rejuvenated 50-year-old bach overlooking the beautiful remote 5km Waikorea beach. It is set amongst native bush and as such you may see or hear possums, rats, mice and even wild goats and pigs.
We recommend 4WD vehicles as the farm track can get very slippery following heavy rain.
Bed linen and towels provided (from January 1st 2024).
To keep you warm in the evenings the cosy lounge has an open fire and there are an outdoor brazier and firewood to burn.
CELL & INTERNET
This location offers a true escape from the modern communications world - no phone, internet, cellphone or TV at the cottage, although you will get cellphone coverage just 5mins walk from the cottage and on the beach - if you must.
DOGS
Well behaved dogs are fine to bring with you. Dogs chasing farm animals will not be tolerated. Also, there are a few dotterels on a piece of the beach (easily avoided) which I’m keen to keep dogs away from. Beach is about 5km long so lots of space without hassling dotterels in their 150m stretch. Info on the location of dotterels is in the folder at the cottage.
The section is fully fenced and chasing of possums in the flax is fine!
Unique kiwi experiences for you
Walk, run, surf or fish on 5km unpopulated beach
Farm walks
Playing in sand dunes
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What we love about this property
Enjoy the Isolation, peace and quiet (well except for the birds, stock and other wildlife), beautiful views and private beach access.
Take the chance to get back to nature, with no TV, wifi or c...
Enjoy the Isolation, peace and quiet (well except for the birds, stock and other wildlife), beautiful views and private beach access.
Take the chance to get back to nature, with no TV, wifi or cellphones, and explore the many different areas on foot.
Activities on or nearby this property
Birdlife
Caves
Cycle Tracks
Glow worms to visit
Golf (BYO clubs)
Hiking | Tramping
Nature Walks
Relaxation
Star Gazing
Surfing
Swimming
Amenities
BBQ
Drinking Water
Fridge (or cooling facility) available
Heating (electric, gas or fireplace)
Jug/Kettle
No Wifi
North Island
Oven
Picnic Table
Power Available
Shower
Toaster
Toilet
Unsealed Roads
Extras you might like to add
These will be available to select during the booking progress
Due to the condition of the farm track following heavy rain, we highly recommend the use of 4WD vehicles only.
Reviews
Reviews
Lovely view from this cute rustic cottage on the rugged West Coast. No one around so very peaceful. Cell phone coverage did work intermittently for those who can't cope without it!
Carolyn - Dec 2024
Loved our stay at Waikorea Beach. Amazing starry skies, beautiful beach walks, majestic surf, and an adventure to the cliffs at the south end of the beach past Waimai Valley and stream, where we found some of the debris from the old shipwreck. Saw a couple of wild deer on the beach path early one morning too. The bach was cosy and very welcoming. Our Toyota Hiace van made it slowly and safely along the farm track to the bach. Will definitely be back!
Nicola - Dec 2024
Another great stay thank you Lisa. Very comfortable , had everything we needed.
Nerissa - Jul 2024
Fantastic location, lovely laid back unfussy building with all the essentials.
Leigh - Jun 2024
Another great stay at the beach cottage. Beach all to ourselves. Lots of exploring and treasure hunting on the beach. The kids loved the big dunes.
Nerissa - Apr 2024
All good and enjoyed it very much. Was nice to have the beach totally to ourselves (and our dog !!)
Graeme - Mar 2024
A beautiful spot to unwind and disconnect from any technology. The cosiest cottage with a roaring open fireplace. Views of the beach and surrounding rolling hills. We will be back!
Britney - Jun 2023
Great time staying here. Remote and rustic, wonderful spot on the coast.
Deane - Jun 2023
Another amazing stay. Caught plenty of fish for a feed and enjoyed the beach all day long. Comfortable stay with everything you need.
Nerissa - Feb 2023
We had a great stay here - the location is absolutely amazing.
Charlotte - Apr 2023
Lovely location. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
David and Mary - Mar 2023
Another great stay, thank you! Kids had a great time exploring the beach, rock pools and little waterfalls. Such a serene spot. Perfect bach!
Nerissa - Feb 2023
Great place and great location!!!
Aaron - Dec 2022
A semi remote location with great weather made it all very worth while and enjoyable.
Colin - Oct 2022
Brilliant batch. Such a wonderful setting and just what the family needed to start 2022.
Bryan - Jan 2022
Great off grid unique private stay. Communication was excellent from the hosts. Got a little bit lost on the track in but figured it out seeing the power lines. Loved the chairs on the walking track to the beach to look at yet another amazing view point as well as connecting with the digital world to check messages. Enjoyed lunch enroute at Nikau Cafe. Thanks for a fabulous stay and allowing access to this slice of paradise. Hidden gem. Recharged.
Felicity - Dec 2021
A wonderful secluded hideaway for the whole family. The owners have allowed access to enough parts of the property to keep you busy over the 2 night stay. From looking for the elusive Bitten for our young twitcher, swimming in hole at the end of the Waikorea Stream to chilling out around the fire place at the end of the day.
Jared - Apr 2021
Another awesome stay
Pip - Mar 2021
Was a epic place. Will be back. Place could do with a tidy up around the out side but hay it just adds to the wild west coast. I do reccomend this epic place
Jake - Jan 2021
Nice location and interior. Fabulous shower pressure. Great views. Didnt see a single other soul. Great that there was no tv or reception for phones. Helped us detox from technology a bit.
Downside- ants everywhere, including joining us in bed... but that's summertime at beach, and I think they got driven inside with showers ! Total lack of smoke alarms, which I dont even think is legal.
Jenna - Feb 2020
Incredible, remote, stunning spot with everything you need. I want to say it was awful so no one else knows about it.
Matt - Jan 2020
What a spot! Thank you
Laura - Dec 2019
Fantastic place, clean and great info prior to arrival.
Can’t wait to go back
JUSTINE - Nov 2019
Fantastic location, not a soul in sight. Perfect getaway for family and friends that wants to forget about the hustle and bustle of the city.
George - Nov 2019
Had a great stay with Fam, weather wasn’t kind to us but was a fun relax, walks along the beach, toasting marshmallows and eating and drinking too much! Lunch at Nikau Cafe on the way there and a soak at Waignaro Hot pools on the way home.
Lisa - Oct 2019
Our family had a fantastic time.. the cottage is tidy, homely and cosy... the farm and animals were great for the kids to see.. and the beach is paradise to explore!
Russell - Sep 2019
Excellent Kiwi Bach, loved the location, smoky fire and wild weather made for a great time. Awesome shower!
Seals, Dotterels, Oyster Catchers, Geese, Goats along the beach and dunes made it a great pleasure to be in this West Coast Idyll.
Not easy to find, but I guess a bonus, we saw no other humans 😄
Will visit again.
Ian - Aug 2019
What a fabulous piece of paradise. We picked the worst weather of the winter but it was wild and wonderful at the beach. The Bach was cosy with the open fire and we enjoyed the spectacular view. We will be back 😊
Neroli - Aug 2019
Fantastic spot, great get away for the weekend would definitely be back in the future ... thank you Lisa.
Lovely break in ideal location. Fish aplenty!
Just a fine weekend to go fishing off the rock. Great sleep and good to relax before life gets crazy again - thank you.
Lovely view from this cute rustic cottage on the rugged West Coast. No one around so very peaceful. Cell phone coverage did work intermittently for those who can't cope without it!
Carolyn - Dec 2024
Loved our stay at Waikorea Beach. Amazing starry skies, beautiful beach walks, majestic surf, and an adventure to the cliffs at the south end of the beach past Waimai Valley and stream, where we found some of the debris from the old shipwreck. Saw a couple of wild deer on the beach path early one morning too. The bach was cosy and very welcoming. Our Toyota Hiace van made it slowly and safely along the farm track to the bach. Will definitely be back!
Nicola - Dec 2024
About your host, Lisa
The Beach Cottage & Farm house are owned by the Black family. These properties and their locations are very special to us and following extensive improvements we have decided to provide others with the same opportunity to stay in and enjoy these amazing settings. We trust that you will give the property the respect it deserves and look forward to sharing our piece of paradise with you.
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Questions and Answers
Question: Hi there, Just wanted to check I don't have a 4WD but if booking in summer this would be ok? asked by Holly on 15/11/2024 08:31
Answer: Hi Holly
For safety reasons I suggest 4wd but if track is dry you will be fine. Thx
answered by Lisa on 15/11/2024 09:59Question: Hi. Would i be able to get a horse truck in here and bring 3 horses?
Thanks asked by Kaye McQuire on 15/01/2025 23:16
Answer: Hi Kaye . Best option for horse truck & 3 horses is The Farm House- also on OTBT. It’s about 1-1.5km inland from Beach Cottage but still has beach access for horses.
answered by Lisa on 16/01/2025 18:57
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