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Kairakau Hideaway close to beach!

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Beach nearby
Dining
TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Mangakuri Beach, Elsthorpe
  • Place, Kirakau Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Planet
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Barn Vineyards
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the area

Kairakau

Located in Kairakau, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Kirakau Beach and Mangakuri Beach. .This vacation home is 21.9 mi (35.2 km) from Central Hawke’s Bay Settler’s Museum and 24.1 mi (38.7 km) from Central Hawkes Bay Settlers Museum.

What's nearby

  • Kirakau Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Splash Planet - 47 min drive - 73.6 km
  • Black Barn Vineyards - 48 min drive - 72.5 km
  • Te Mata Peak - 49 min drive - 72.2 km
  • Mission Estate Winery - 61 min drive - 89.4 km

About this property

Entire place

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

Kairakau Hideaway close to beach!

Kairakau Beach, fifty minutes from Hastings, thirty-five minutes to local shops and twenty minutes to the country pub. This is the ultimate getaway. Small sandy beach, suited to families, with a stunning backdrop of rocky hills. The community tennis court, estuary, and safe streets make it perfect for kids to do their own thing. Bring the boat and fishing rods. Plenty of native bush to encourage bird song and a sense of getting away from it all.

Special conditions:
Minimum stay 2 nights
- Bring your own linen and towels, duvets provided.
please vacate property by 10.30am .


NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave. Please bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels).
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Conveniences include an electric kettle and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 not allowed

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 first aid kit 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
Property Registration Number 20049483

Property is also known as

Kairakau Hideaway Kairakau
Kairakau Hideaway Close to Beach! Kairakau
Kairakau Hideaway Close to Beach! Private vacation home
Kairakau Hideaway Close to Beach! Private vacation home Kairakau

Kairakau Hideaway close to beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 189 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
An older style bach but all was good with lots of things to hand
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Phil W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This Place is amazing. We loved it here. The beach is just a short walk. The Batch is warm, clean, and comfortable. The view of the rock face/hill behind you is mesmerizing. I am a huge fan of the Monarch Butterfly and the garden is full of them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John B., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
A very warm host with family that have been connected to Kairakau forever. There is the story of the connection to the beach that goes back well over a century.The bach is a traditional bach, but large for a bach and very comfortable. Peaceful, backing onto bush and a high ridge. Wonderful beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Louise W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very homely place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aimee J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely homely batch kept us nice and dry and warm during some horrible weather. Everything we needed and we enjoyed having a very easy to use fireplace! Lorraine was very quick to reply to any questions I had. Would love to go back when the weather is better to enjoy the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stasiah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was so cozy and clean. Was lovely for our getaway :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ike I.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tertia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
So easy! Cruisy, lovely, quinessential kiwi beach. Lorraine was great with comms and very helpful. No issues when i qas asking questions and changing plans. Whare had everything we needed. Woudl have been nice to stay for longer! Next time
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place my favourite place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and host
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect! The quintessential kiwi bach. Lorraine was an excellent host and the facilities were awesome. Location totally unbeatable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great girl's weekend at this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendall G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Long Weekend

Even with crazy winds for a couple of days, there was plenty to do at the bach. Once the wind was gone, just a quick walk to the beach, great place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

frances m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing retreat

This was the ideal location to get away from the hustle and bustle. It was lovely to take winter walks on the beach then come home to a comfy fire with a good book and a glass of something nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susannah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little bach

Really exceeded our expectations - lovely bach with great spaces. Nice cosy fire. Appreciated the games for the kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

aliciastarfish

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely spot

A lovely secluded spot next to native bush and close to the beach. Very relaxing and a great little kiwi bach
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Place!

Lorraine is very easy to deal with. The team always enjoy staying here when in the area for work. It's clean, tidy and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

phil r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get away

Great little place,nice and simple has all you need to get away with the family and friends, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Getaway

This Bach has everything you could need for your weekend away. Well appointed kitchen, cozy, clean and a comfortable bed. The beach is perfect for swimming, long walks, rockhounding and just general mooching around.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great space for a relaxing break within easy reach of the sea.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great find

Beautiful spot on a beautiful beach. Great for the whole family. Thank you to the owner for making it so affordable - very grateful for you sharing your place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bev P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Magic

Batch was cosy holiday style with all we needed.Beach is safe with a great swimming and walks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property

We had a lovely holiday in this quiet retreat. Very family friendly and great communication with hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Escape!

Great relaxed weekend at the beach. Was exactly what we were looking for. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025