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Patuwai ('By the Water')

Holiday home in Whangamata with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, electric kettle
Interior
Exterior

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

About this property

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

Patuwai ('By the Water')

Holiday home in Whangamata with kitchen and patio
Laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

ALAN COULAM

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Patuwai
Patuwai 'by The Water'
Patuwai ('By the Water') Whangamata
Patuwai ('By the Water') Private vacation home
Patuwai ('By the Water') Private vacation home Whangamata

About the area

Map
Whangamata, Coromandel Peninsula

What's nearby

  • Whangamata Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Williamson Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kotuku Reserve - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Whangamata Marina - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Onemana Beach - 11 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea and Salt Takeaways - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Port Road Project - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whanga Bar & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Minato Sushi - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lincoln - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Patuwai ('By the Water') pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Patuwai ('By the Water')?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Patuwai ('By the Water')?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Patuwai ('By the Water') located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Kotuku Reserve and Whangamata Beach. Whenuakura Island and Williamson Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Patuwai ('By the Water') Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 230 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony L.

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

Great location

Close to both beach and estuary, nice and peaceful and plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia G.

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

Fun, fun

Comfortable, roomy easy for a large group to manage. All amenities were brilliant.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zita P.

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

Perfect location for our family group, 4 showers, which is fantastic. Great communication

Plenty of space inside, great decks outside. Very well stocked.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

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

Family weekend away

This was our second time staying here and wont be the last, is a perfect home away from home. Look forward to getting back there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michaela W.

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

Great stay!

We really enjoyed our stay here, it was exactly as advertised and the communication was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for our group of friends

Loved the property which was perfect for our group of 4 couples. Communication with the owner was 10 out of 10. They were very lovely and accommodating and helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee K.

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

Great stay

Place was perfect for our family and location to the beach was amazing - despite awful weather we had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Great place for a group

The house was great for a large group. Comfortable, good location and good communication with host. Appreciated flexibility re check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin M.

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

Great stay

Nice property. Great area. Well appointed. Good bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

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

Had a great time away with family excellent location very clean and plenty of space thankyou

Nice and relaxing had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo A.

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

Awesome location for the estuary and beach

Spacious house, with two large decks. It has everything we needed. It is a convenient location to the estuary and beach, friendly neighborhood. Helen and Alan were great communicators. Would happily stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

briar h.

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

Great for families

Great for families
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Russell P., Mount Maunganui

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

Long weekend getaway

Very roomy property in an excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

SALLY B.

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

Excellent

Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zita P.

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

Perfect place for a family group

Very well stocked, lovely to have so many sofas to chill out on at night, enough room for everyone and great bedroom space with comfy beds 🙂
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the spaciousness of the property, it's natural light and comfortable furnishings. The grounds were well kept and included off-street parking. The surrounding streets were flat, safe and easy to walk the dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kim H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great spot, big house, has all you need
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett F.

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

Stunning spot

Amazing spot. We enjoyed our stay here. 10/10 recommend to everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alanna T.

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

Highly recommend

Great place! Has everything you need to make the stay feel like home Great location Will book again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

SALLY B.

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

Sally

Second time staying here. Great place. Rained most of the time so the fire was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

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

Loved this Place

Great place for an extended family. Lots of space and awesome decks. Thank you for having us to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

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

Perfect as Always

Home away from home, so great for all ages, easy access to estuary and beach, clean, practical.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin J.

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

Excellent Location, Wonderful Accommodation

We had such a good time in Whangamatā, the house was exactly as pictured & in a great location. Just a 4 minute walk to the beach! Definitely would recommend. Excellent size & configuration for groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandie W.

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

Whangamata Getaway

Four women enjoying a significant birthday!! We loved we all had a room each, the location was great, house was clean and had everything we needed. Great accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara W.

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

Amazing!!!

Stay was even better then expected. Amazing set up, cannot wait to stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023