Pātiki cottage - Pakawau
Pakawau, Tasman
2
Bed
1
Bath
Private Vacation Home
Property Type
5
Max Sleeps
2 nights
Min Stay
This historical and cozy bach has a rural outlook and is just a short stroll to the beach. A character bach that started life as a Mill worker’s hut, it has since been a holiday park cabin and home. It is now enjoyed as a holiday house, and is well equipped for your stay. This is the place to stay if you want a true kiwi bach experience and don’t expect perfection.
The bach is a perfect location to get to the best parts of Golden Bay: Wharariki, Farewell Spit, Whanganu
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Features
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PETS
Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees -
BEACH
Beach Sun Loungers Near The Beach -
DINING
Dining Table -
SAFETY
No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property) -
BEDROOM
2 Bedrooms -
GENERAL
Recycling -
KITCHEN
Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster -
LAUNDRY
Laundry Facilities Washing Machine -
PARKING
Onsite Parking -
OUTDOORS
Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio -
BATHROOMS
1 Bathroom Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided -
ENTERTAINMENT
Books DVD Player Games Stereo TV -
LIVING SPACES
Fireplace -
CLIMATE CONTROL
Heating -
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Highchair Playground -
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
In A Rural Location -
SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY
Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property
Check-in : 12:00 PM
Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair
No smoking
No pets
Children allowed
Max occupancy : 5
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Rich and Anna B.
Submitted Apr 19, 2026
Stayed Apr 13, 2026Loved our stay and the fact that it could accommodate our dog. Very clean, welcoming and full of personality
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fred m.
Submitted Apr 9, 2026
Stayed Apr 4, 2026Quintessential kiwi bach
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Fiona R.
Submitted Apr 3, 2026
Stayed Mar 30, 2026What a beautiful spot in paradise to have guilt free relax and recuperate and to celebrate my 64th birthday. With breakfast and coffee on the sunny deck in the mornings, to cosied up in the evenings with our books or a DVD. The cottage was so lovely to stay in with comfortable beds and great shower. I particularly wanted a holiday to take my dog with me and this little gem was the best place. We enjoyed long walks along the beach everyday.The cottage was well equipped with everything we needed. My niece who accompanied me, visiting from Germany, did not want to leave. We enjoyed a friendly chat with the neighbors, Laura and Jason and fed Royal, the local horse, some carrots and also met his owner and learnt of Royals life, as I own horses myself, this was interesting. The weather was stunning except one day which we stayed inside, lit the fire and cosied up with our books. We had a lovely Birthday meal at the Mussell Inn, 15 mins drive away. Emma our host , was prompt and helpful with our bookings and information. The only little let down was the cottage had not been vacuumed before our arrival from previous tenants and the stove was dirty.We did an 1.5 hour clean before we left to ensure the next tenants for Easter were greeted with freshness. Apart from that, it was excellent and one day we would love to come back.
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Leigh H.
Submitted Mar 18, 2026
Stayed Mar 9, 2026A lovely wee kiwi cottage in a beautiful part of the country. Would stay there again.
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Rob B.
Submitted Feb 4, 2026
Stayed Jan 24, 2026Very comfortable home in great spot. Have been before and plan to return.
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ingrid w.
Submitted Oct 27, 2025
Stayed Oct 9, 2025very good host
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josh r.
Submitted Oct 6, 2025
Stayed Oct 4, 2025Sweet. Thanks
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chris w.
Submitted Sep 30, 2025
Stayed Sep 25, 2025Perfect for our family holiday. House was nice and warm and how we expected it to be. Great location, so much to explore in the area
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Alison M.
Submitted Sep 14, 2025
Stayed Sep 12, 2025Comfortable and convenient, lovely having a fireplace for the cold blustery weather. Easy and efficient communication with the host.
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Imre F.
Submitted Aug 31, 2025
Stayed Aug 29, 2025Had everything we needed and felt very inviting and homely. Beds were comfortable. Great to be able to bring our dog on holiday.
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Marjolein B.
Submitted Aug 14, 2025
Stayed Jul 24, 2025Great stay overall. Great location and we loved being able to bring our dog.
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Alena K.
Submitted Apr 30, 2025
Stayed Apr 20, 2025The property is classic Kiwi batch, a bit old but very charming and full of character. The facilities are good with fully equipped kitchen, even some free coffee, tea and condiments. There are books and board games as well. The location is also very good just a minute walk from the beach. On a negative side the property needs an upgrade, lick of paint, curtains that fit the windows would go long way. You are required to clean the house after your stay, including washing the sheets and towels. I have never stayed in a batch so not sure if this is the norm, but it surprised me. Overall the communication with the owners was great, they seemed very friendly and helpful. We definitely enjoyed our stay at this property.
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Suzanne K.
Submitted Mar 12, 2025
Stayed Feb 27, 2025Thanks so much
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Carol C.
Submitted Feb 18, 2025
Stayed Feb 4, 2025Cute dinky batch with everything you need
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Hugh C.
Submitted Feb 8, 2025
Stayed Jan 24, 2025Pakawau is the at the base of Farewell Spit and has a manageable number of visitors. Its a wild place with attractions that are not over-built. We walked on the beach, visited Westhaven Inlet, Wharariki Beach and Farewell Spit. The house is perfectly located and comfortable. We had a dog and she loved it all. There's a shop and a cafe/restaurant nearby. The weather precluded swimming and there were quite a few signs of stingrays.There was a whale stranding the day we left.
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Kira P.
Submitted Dec 25, 2024
Stayed Dec 13, 2024As listed, perfect for a family weekend of adventures in the area
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Angela L.
Submitted Dec 9, 2024
Stayed Nov 20, 2024Absolutely stoked with being able to bring beloved pet! Had no idea why we thought it was on the beach front but loved being where we were and caught a big king fish on the beach Wahoooo!!! Many thanks we coming back again.
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Corinna B.
Submitted Oct 24, 2024
Stayed Oct 18, 2024Easy communication with hosts. Lovely relaxing property
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Richard O.
Submitted Oct 13, 2024
Stayed Sep 28, 2024Just loved going somewhere where I instantly felt relaxed and at home.
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Walter C.
Submitted Sep 25, 2024
Stayed Sep 22, 2024Comfortable and clean property. Had everything we needed as a family. Would definitely stay again.
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Erin F.
Submitted Sep 22, 2024
Stayed Sep 20, 2024Super cute little property full of character, everything you need and amazing fireplace. Perfect for a weekend away from it all
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Sarah B.
Submitted Sep 19, 2024
Stayed Sep 3, 2024We had a great stay in September. House was perfect for two.
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David B.
Submitted Sep 6, 2024
Stayed Aug 26, 2024A week hiding away, writing, thinking, walking with the dog - and the perfect place to do it. Thank you to Emma for making it possible.
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Hiram T.
Submitted Aug 13, 2024
Stayed Aug 6, 2024👍
