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

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books
Beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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

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About the area

Tairua

When you stay at this cottage in Tairua, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Tairua Beach and Mount Paku. .This cottage is 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from Cathedral Cove and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Pepe Reserve.
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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
  • ‪Tairua Landing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Local - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Flock Kitchen And Bar - ‬3 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.

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage offers books.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 30 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michaela R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy communication with the host, wonderful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jane G., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a cute wee house with stunning views. Keen to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lynette S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy

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

10/10 Excellent

The K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tairua

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

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views

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

10/10 Excellent

Susanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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