Title: Stunning unobstructed views, from the lighthouse to beyond the Matakona Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Stunning unobstructed views, from the lighthouse to beyond the Matakona ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34350000/34344400/34344369/89d3ab59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34350000/34344400/34344369/b3d127be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34350000/34344400/34344369/4a8841bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34350000/34344400/34344369/06e192b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34350000/34344400/34344369/c9945599.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Mataikona Bay with the ocean front cottage, where panoramic views of the bay await. Located at Deliverance Cove's entrance, this roomy retreat is close to everything including a short walk from the Holiday Light and beach. Enjoy a relaxing getaway with your furry friend. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Stunning unobstructed views, from the lighthouse to beyond the Matakona Get away from it all and enjoy the spectacular views - whether to get out there and do it, or just to relax and enjoy the location. This roomy little ocean front cottage boasts a view of the whole Mataikona bay. Located right at the entrance of deliverance cove you're close to everything this iconic location has to offer. Located just a short walk from the Holiday Light; Deliverance Cove Track and the reef. Just down the road is the Castlepoint shop and beach. Just 2 hours from Wellington, Castlepoint is a spectacular year round holiday destination; be it for a summer break at the beach or a winter getaway to enjoy the spectacular scenery. Special conditions: Pets allowed with prior approval. Very well-behaved dogs are welcome but owners are requested to ensure that they clean up after them. NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels); ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Music library - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near the ocean - On the bay - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing 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) ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 969 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules NO WEDDINGS OR PARTIES ALLOWED!! Leave the property clean and tidy Conserve water - rainwater tank ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 25 kg per pet) Note from host: suitable for well-behaved dogs, responsible owners ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed No parties or weddings ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Note from host: No parties or weddings Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-40.90209%2C176.22607&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2SjXhVXjGgCSul2P7z8kk5aP-Rc=) Castle Point, Wairarapa #### What's nearby - Castlepoint Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Castlepoint Lighthouse - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Riversdale Beach - 59 min drive - 40.8 miles - Riversdale Beach Golf Course - 60 min drive - 41.3 miles - Riversdale Southern Reserve - 61 min drive - 41.5 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬21 min drive - ‪Whakataki Hotel - ‬9 min walk - ‪castlepoint store - ‬7 min walk - ‪Castlepoint Store - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stunning unobstructed views, from the lighthouse to beyond the Matakona pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Stunning unobstructed views, from the lighthouse to beyond the Matakona? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Stunning unobstructed views, from the lighthouse to beyond the Matakona? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Stunning unobstructed views, from the lighthouse to beyond the Matakona located? > Nestled on the beach, this Castlepoint holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Castlepoint Beach and Castlepoint Lighthouse. Castlepoint Rock is 1 mi (1.7 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stunning unobstructed views, from the lighthouse to beyond the Matakona Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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 197 8 - Good 102 6 - Okay 17 4 - Poor 6 2 - Terrible 2 ### 8.2/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Cheryl A. 28 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### Stunning views cosy bach Absolute beach front, views are fantastic. ##### Cheryl A. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robbie G. 10 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Autumn holiday A superb location and comfortable, clean accommodation. ##### Robbie G. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clair H. 4 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cottage This is a gorgeous little bach, in a wonderful location with a stunning view and great deck. We had a great stay, easy communication with host and arrival instructions. A lovely quiet couple of days at the beach ##### Clair H. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jillene D. 26 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend away with family Wonderful location and view. 2 oldies 2 young adults and 1 toddler, and our dog.Clean, tidy and everything we needed. ##### Jillene D. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam K. 24 Feb 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 30th getaway Incredible location!!! Super relaxing enjoyable few nights away to celebrate the wife's 30th. ##### Sam K. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Ian C. 3 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely location Will stay again. ##### Ian C. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ellen C. 15 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unequalled vista Hi we only had one night here sadly. I’m from Christchurch and was with Wellington family. We had never ventured here before and wow the view is unmatched. Our favourite moments were wandering the nearby track to the lighthouse at sunset and enjoying breakfast on the deck (which is right in the shore) as the sun streamed in. Owner was very helpful and was open to hearing our suggestions on some tweaks. Comfortable beds and couch with a well supplied kitchen. ##### Ellen C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben G. 14 Nov 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A truly lovely spot My kids and I had a lovely time at this bach. The views of the beach from the property were beautiful and we felt very relaxed staying. ##### Ben G. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane O. 21 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Selling home to daughter on OE in UK We had a great time with our daughter and her friends ( we rented 2 houses) reminding her of how glorious Home is. Hopefully it’s enough to make a permanent return likely! She loved it. ##### Jane O. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Pauline B. 1 Mar 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Castlepoint adventure Location is excellent. Property was adequate but could do with an update and fresh up. Spring clean wouldn’t go amiss. Curtains need very gentle care as fittings are brittle but understand the sun would do that. Thoroughly enjoyed our short stay. ##### Pauline B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elise A. 11 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Happy place LOVED our stay here and I will book again. Just a perfect location, close to beach to walk the dog, climb to the lighthouse. Out of the way so you have no clue what is going on in the rest of Castlepoint. I was a little concerned that there seemed no way to contact the host should anything go wrong.....which it didn't. But it disconcerted me a little. Won't stop me coming back. I could live there forever. ##### Elise A. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle G. 6 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely weekend away Lovely stay, house is well equipped. Amazing view and location. ##### Danielle G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Natasha C. 20 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable stay We had a wonderful time at castlepoint. It was really nice waking up to such a beautiful view of the beach and the lighthouse. Excellent location. The bach was comfortable, and check in/out was easy peezy. Wish we had brought a few important things wer ##### Natasha C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Willem L. 20 May 2024 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing location and batch Amazing place. Location is spot on for sun downers and sun rise breakfast. Thank you so much and looking forward to our next stay ##### Willem L. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ellen P. 28 Nov 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AMAZING views! Amazing views and location - can't wait to come back ##### Ellen P. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harvey S. 10 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location and very relaxing This is a great wee bach. Its comfy and easy to stay in with a fabulous location. Loved watching the lighthouse come on in the evening. ##### Harvey S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer B. 11 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful view Amazing view Really enjoyed the stay… ##### Jennifer B. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kent and Cindy H. 1 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Amazing situation. Needs another heating source for winter nights but would happily stay here again. ##### Kent and Cindy H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie B. 15 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location Lovely spot and we enjoyed our stay, close to the beach, with views of the lighthouse and we loved having our dog with us! Stars were incredible at night and the sunrise the next day next to the lighthouse was stunning ##### Katie B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne O. 1 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location was great looking straight at castle point lighthouse Really enjoyed my stay here the location was perfect looking straight at the lighthouse the batch was clean and tidy with easy instructions ##### Joanne O. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Rowan B. 25 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location Lovely little bach, in a beautiful location. Humble little kiwi bach. Good stay. ##### Rowan B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane W. 6 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Castlepoint Great stay ##### Jane W. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel L. 9 Jun 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely weekend away. Gorgeous spot right on the beach! Incredible views, very straightforward access. We had a lovely weekend stay! Thanks. ##### Rachel L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Chris W. 18 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning seaside spot Stunning seaside views, great location, everything we needed, simple but warm and comfy. ##### Chris W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah A. 17 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely little Beachfront stay We had the most relaxing time staying at this bach. The highlight was definitely the window seats looking out to the ocean and lighthouse. We were pleasantly surprised when the lighthouse lit up! The bach was tidy & cozy, exactly what you would expect from a little bach. We wished we had stayed an extra night though!! ##### Hannah A. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024