Title: Kawau Vista - Snells Beach Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=38004067&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kawau Vista - Snells Beach Holiday Home Cottage in Snells Beach with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Kawau Vista - Snells Beach Holiday Home ![Outdoor dining - Kawau Vista - Snells Beach Holiday Home (Snells Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38004100/38004067/ce6cae3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Kawau Vista - Snells Beach Holiday Home (Snells Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38004100/38004067/6160cd59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Kawau Vista - Snells Beach Holiday Home (Snells Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38004100/38004067/e5f9c9d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Kawau Vista - Snells Beach Holiday Home (Snells Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38004100/38004067/9266d82a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Kawau Vista - Snells Beach Holiday Home (Snells Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38004100/38004067/943ba6a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to Kawau Vista, a laid-back 4-bedroom Snells Beach holiday home. Take in the sea views from the spacious deck, unwind with Wi-Fi and easy outdoor flow into open plan living on the upper level. With 2.5 bathrooms on the upper level plus a bathroom on the lower level, this beach base has all you need for an adventure-filled getaway. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Kawau Vista - Snells Beach Holiday Home Kawau Vista is a 4 bedroom 3 bathroom Snells Beach holiday home with Wi-Fi. This laid back beach base has all the basics for a family friendly getaway, just a 10-15 minute stroll to the beach and within easy distance to all local amenities! This 2 storey Snells Beach holiday home includes open plan living on the upper level, with easy outdoor flow into the spacious deck... This is a fantastic spot to admire the sea views! On the upper level at this Snells Beach accommodation, bedroom 1 opens onto decking and is fitted with a queen bed. Bedrooms 2 and 3 each have 2 single beds. On the lower level, bedroom 4 is fitted with a double bed. To complete your holiday set up, there are 2.5 bathrooms on the upper level plus a bathroom on the lower level. Stay on site and take in the views, stroll to the beach, or pack a picnic and set out on adventure with a selection of beaches in the local region to explore. Plus, there are many great vineyards and markets within easy driving distance from this laid back holiday home... Welcome to Kawau Vista for a relaxed or adventure-filled Snells Beach stay! Boat Parking: the driveway is steep and narrow and clearance for the roof line is approximately 7 feetPlease note that bedroom 4 is a converted rumpus roo, located off the garage. This room has its own ensuite.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Things to do - Golf - Fishing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38110000/38105900/38105894/13f6917b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serene at Snells - Snells Beach Bach Snells Beach - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available 8.2 Very good 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=38105894&PinnedHotelID=38105894&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37996300/37996285/0967ed93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ultimate Omaha - Omaha Holiday Home Omaha - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=37996285&PinnedHotelID=37996285&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122300000/122290800/122290763/0ce9a2ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family home with sleepout & pool. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Kawau Vista Snells Home Snells Kawau Vista - Snells Beach Holiday Home Snells Beach Kawau Vista - Snells Beach Holiday Home Private vacation home 597502 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.413193,174.72083&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:jaf%7DEedli%60%40%3FQ%3FS%3FS%40S%3FQ%40Q%40U%40Q%40SBS%40S%40OBSBSBQBSBQDQBQDQDQBSDODSFQDOFQDQFOFQFQFOFMHQFOHMFOHOHMHOHOHMHOJKHOJKJMHMJKJKJKJKLKJKJKLIJKLILKLGJILGLILILGNELILELGLENELGNELENENALENCLANENCNAL%3FNCNCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBNBN%3FL%40NBNDN%40LBNDN%40LDLDNDNFLDLDLFNDLHLDLFLHLHLFLHLFJJLHLJJHLJJJJJJJJJJJJJJLJLHJJNHJHNHLJNHNHLFNHNFLHNFPFLHNFPFPDNFPDPFNDPDRDNDRDPBPDPBPBPBRBPBRBRBN%40R%40R%40RBP%3FT%40P%40P%3FR%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAP%3FTAPAP%3FTCPAPATAPCPCRCRCPCRCNCREPCPEPEREPEPEPGNEPGPENGPGPINGLGPINGNILGNILINKNILINIJKNIJKLKLKJKJKJKJKJKJMJKHMJMFKLMFMHMFMHMHMFMDMHODMHMBMDODOFMDMDO%40ODMBO%40ODOBM%40O%3FOBM%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAOCM%3FOAOCOEMAOCMEOAOEMEOGMEOEMCMIMEMIOEMGMIMIMGKIMGMMMGKKMIKKKKMKKKKKKKKKIMKMKKIOKKIOIMIOIOIMIOGMIOGOIQGMGOGQGQGOEQGQEOGQEQEQCSEQEQCQESCOCSCQCSCSAQAQCUAQAQAUAQ%3FQAU%3FQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pqjUx8JRqvFewn_3t-aQ0VcQz3Q=) Snells Beach, Matakana #### What's nearby - Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Snells Beach \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Omaha Beach \- 15 min drive \- 11.0 miles - Sky Tower \- 55 min drive \- 47.4 miles - Auckland Ferry Terminal \- 56 min drive \- 47.8 miles #### Getting around - Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 75 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪St Pierre's Sushi - ‬8 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Crimson Coast Cafe - ‬17 min walk - ‪Savan's Bakery - ‬6 min drive - ‪Smoke Junction BBQ - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kawau Vista - Snells Beach Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Kawau Vista - Snells Beach Holiday Home? ### What time is check-in at Kawau Vista - Snells Beach Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Kawau Vista - Snells Beach Holiday Home? ### Where is Kawau Vista - Snells Beach Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Kawau Vista - Snells Beach Holiday Home Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 5.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 4.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Ali B. 24 Mar 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Our stay It was a good space for our extended family, nice view, handy to the shops and near the beach. The house wasn't very clean, looked like a rush job. And the shower in the ensuite off the queen bedroom had no water flow, we had to use another one. ##### Ali B. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Gillian H. 20 Nov 2022 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Not very clean. Our family group of 4 adults were all disappointed with how grubby this property was. We don’t mind things which are a bit shabby (carpet, paintwork, furniture, curtains) but we really like things to be clean! Don’t even expect hospital standards but not ….dead bugs, spiders, dust, cobwebs…. Hair and mould in showers, basins, bathroom mirrors splashed with someone else’s toothpaste….YUK. Kitchen equipment greasy and grimy. Also the downstairs bedroom was very damp and unaired and we had to move rooms in the middle of the night and put all the bedding out into the sun to dry. Location was great, and it’s a lovely big house but really let down by the standard of cleanliness. ##### Gillian H. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Nicole 31 May 2022 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities This property is in a bad state of repair. The blinds need replacing, there are cracks everywhere, and the handle fell off in my hand while i was in the bathroom. Also very musty/damp smelling, needs a good overhaul. The view and deck however are great and it was a lovely walk to the beach (about 15 minutes) ##### Nicole Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne W. 26 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable Easter stay The property is a little tired in places but the quiet location is hard to beat, we loved the beautiful views over the bay and being a short drive from the wineries. Plenty of room for the whole family. ##### Anne W. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lyndal L. 9 Jun 2019 #### Kawau views Large house. Plenty of room. A little tired, which is reflected in the affordable price. Lovely views. Quiet. Conveniently situated. We have enjoyed our girls weekend here. ##### Lyndal L. Stayed 2 nights in May 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dmitry P. 23 Nov 2017 #### Great value for money. Great value for money. Generous size, stunning views, convenient location, all at an affordable price (we stayed there off-season) more than make up for the slightly run-down feel (which in itself may be an attraction, depending on your taste). We have already recommended to friends. ##### Dmitry P. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 1 Apr 2017 #### Great place - perfect for our family get together. Great place - perfect for our family get together. Everything we needed - would definitely stay again. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 23 Apr 2016 #### Perfect location, 3 and 1/2 bathrooms was a bonus, lots of room both inside and out. Perfect location, 3 and 1/2 bathrooms was a bonus, lots of room both inside and out. 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