Title: Escape to your own Hidden Valley and Secluded Beach on the Beautiful West Coast! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=43733109&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Escape to your own Hidden Valley and Secluded Beach on the Beautiful West Coast! Family fun on the beach ## Photo gallery for Escape to your own Hidden Valley and Secluded Beach on the Beautiful West Coast! ![On the beach, sun-loungers - Escape to your own Hidden Valley and Secluded Beach on the Beautiful West Coast! (Te Akau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/44000000/43740000/43733200/43733109/c3151952.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Escape to your own Hidden Valley and Secluded Beach on the Beautiful West Coast! (Te Akau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/44000000/43740000/43733200/43733109/f83c6c9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, travel cot, bed sheets - Escape to your own Hidden Valley and Secluded Beach on the Beautiful West Coast! (Te Akau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/44000000/43740000/43733200/43733109/4e68110c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Escape to your own Hidden Valley and Secluded Beach on the Beautiful West Coast! (Te Akau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/44000000/43740000/43733200/43733109/35dd14b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Escape to your own Hidden Valley and Secluded Beach on the Beautiful West Coast! (Te Akau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/44000000/43740000/43733200/43733109/41abc6b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this secluded retreat, where simple living meets luxury. Relax on the deck with a book and enjoy the ocean views or watch wild goats graze in the valley. A log fire will keep you warm and cosy on colder nights, while a diesel generator powers your off-the-grid experience. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - 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 cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Escape to your own Hidden Valley and Secluded Beach on the Beautiful West Coast! Get back to simple off-the-grid living and detox from your hectic lifestyle of work & family commitments. Relax on the deck with a book and listen to the ocean or watch the wild goats graze on the other side of the valley. This cosy bach has everything you need to make your stay a holiday to remember! With your power from a diesel generator this unique off-the-grid experience still brings you the luxury of hot water and cooking with gas. You can enjoy a cool beer while using the BBQ on the deck overlooking the ocean. The bach has 2 bedrooms with Queen size beds and a single mattress each and there is a fold down couch in the living area. A large dining table seats 8 people or maybe you will prefer to use the breakfast bar. A log fire will keep you warm and cosy on those colder nights. The bach comfortably sleeps 8 but please enquire if you have a larger family. The base rate is for up to 6 people then it's $25 per person, per night for extras. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers ### Parking and transport - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Smoking is permitted outside only ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - 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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 Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area Located in Te Akau, this cabin is in a rural area and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Nikau Cave and Waingaro Hot Springs can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Raglan Golf Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Te Akau travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Te-Akau.dx692482416634691584) [View more Cabin rentals in Te Akau](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Te-Akau-Cabins.d692482416634691584-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-37.66814%2C174.82657&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wTwowsGbBGxxtagZXHlYQkblSvY=) Te Akau, Waikato ### What's nearby - ![A few kilometres downstream from Lake Taupo the river changes to some rapids for a short distance. When the rapids finish there is a drop which creates a waterfall. It all ends with this scene which is stunning. Only a 30 second walk from the car park to the river this shot was taken about a 5 minute walk further downstream on the main track at sunrise.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052675/3e9386a9-4a68-4d66-8ef7-cf1789a774db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Waikato River 57 min drive \- 34.1 miles - Waingaro Hot Springs 44 min drive \- 17.6 miles ### Getting around - Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) 83 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Escape to your own Hidden Valley and Secluded Beach on the Beautiful West Coast! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Escape to your own Hidden Valley and Secluded Beach on the Beautiful West Coast!? ### What time is check-in at Escape to your own Hidden Valley and Secluded Beach on the Beautiful West Coast!? ### What time is check-out at Escape to your own Hidden Valley and Secluded Beach on the Beautiful West Coast!? ### Where is Escape to your own Hidden Valley and Secluded Beach on the Beautiful West Coast! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Escape to your own Hidden Valley and Secluded Beach on the Beautiful West Coast! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 36 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate S. 26 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway Second time staying here and just love it!Great place to get away and unwind.Thanks Paula. ##### Kate S. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Anna B. 29 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely break away We loved staying here, very relaxing. Had everything you need. Kids had a blast on the secluded beach searching for crabs and hubby fishing. A 4wd vehicle would be best to get there, rather than a car. ##### Anna B. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kitty P. 29 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolute Paradise The location was absolutely stunning. Was beautiful watching the sunset and the family thoroughly enjoyed a spot of fishing.Overall our experience was nothing short of amazing. We cannot recommend Paula and their property highly enough. We will definitely be going back. of fishing ##### Kitty P. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris T. 30 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rugged coastline. Two bedroom, sleeps 8\. Good facilities, just up the track from beach. Plan carefully as its a long drive to shops. Not a safe swimming beach. Come prepared, fishing, reading, puzzles. No tv, no wifi. Off thd grid is great for a few days. ##### Chris T. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sapna S. 9 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location Amazing place,will be back. ##### Sapna S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Peter H. 14 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Family short break A great place to take the kids and have a family break ##### Peter H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin S. 3 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful area. Remote and beautiful All you could wish for and the most helpful and kind hosts ##### Robin S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marisa H. 23 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relax in Te Akau Lovely place to really get away from the hustle and bustle. Take everything you need and enjoy the peacefulness. ##### Marisa H. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea R. 19 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Remote paradise The bach had beautiful smart décor & situated in such a remote spot. Short walk down to stunning coastline. We loved everything about this listing and will be back. ##### Andrea R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Callum M. 10 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family getaway Absolutely amazing place right here, beautiful scenery and plenty of exploring and adventures eating to be discovered, we loved our stay here and will be coming back for more! Paula is very nice to deal with and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Great place, great people, great experience! ##### Callum M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana S., Tauranga, New Zealand 26 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Special place Loved this special place - peaceful and quiet with all the comforts one needs to relax. Thank you for sharing with us 😁 ##### Diana S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maggie B. 29 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Raglan Fantastic and private ##### Maggie B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lyndy C. 7 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved Off The Grid! Walking, fishing, mini olympics in the garage on a rainy Sunday afternoon! Paula and her team were so helpful and friendly! Thank you!! The house was immaculate and had everything we needed and more!!! ##### Lyndy C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marion D. 14 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Special family memories We had a wonderful weekend at this bach with my elderly parents and teenage children. Thank you Paula for all the prompt communication and for the atention to detail with this property. ##### Marion D. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica G. 27 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Idyllic spot All amenities available, stunning views. Host shows you around the place on arrival and gives you tips on how things work. No cellphone reception unless you go to the beach....which we loved. Can get a wee bit noisy on windy nights, but the night stars make up for it. ##### Jessica G. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deloise H. 19 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Definitely a Must visit! Second time we stayed but this time with friends. A scene of breathtaking beauty. Peaceful and calm environment. Just great for relaxing. Paula is such an amazing host. She will definitely go the extra mile to make your stay enjoyable. Will certainly return. Thank you for making our stay one to remember." ##### Deloise H. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyler H. 21 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An amazing property and amazing owner! Paula went above and beyond when customs delayed us by hours Paula was still very kind and patient with our delay. We didn’t arrange to the property till 9 pm where she met us at the front of the property happy and super nice. The Bach didn’t disappoint when we saw the beautiful area in the sun rise along with the black sand beach. 20/10 me and my family absolutely loved the time we were allowed to stay and want to thank Paula and her family for the amazing time! ##### Tyler H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex G. 27 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible location off the grid We had such a relaxing stay here. Thank you to Paula for being an incredible host! ##### Alex G. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben O., Tallinn, Estonia 12 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning off the beaten track bach Paula's place is incredible. Just a heads up - it's very far off the beaten track, and it takes a while to get to from the main road (roughly 20-25 mins from there). Some of the hills are a little steep in places, so make sure you've got good traction. However, once you get there, it's incredible. The views are stunning, there's essentially a private black sand beach at the bottom and the bach is cozy and charming. It had everything we needed: comfy beds, hot shower with amazing pressure, decent stove and oven, and plenty of sofas for chilling out on. Honestly, I can't recommend this place enough. ##### Ben O. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellen P. 21 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A magical place. We had the best time staying at this property. It is the most amazing location and we so enjoyed being off grid. The fishing is excellent and it was nice to spot the wildlife (deer and goats). We will definitely be back. ##### Ellen P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc F. 19 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great recharge spot Look forward to staying again ##### Marc F. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brigitte D. 15 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great to get off grid The photos don't do the place justice! Beautiful land, lovely beach. Great spot to disconnect from phones and computers. Thanks for having us Paula. It was magical! ##### Brigitte D. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul O. 26 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden gem Amazing location to unwind, weather exploring the beach, fishing, or just relaxing on the deck enjoying the veiw, will be back again ##### Paul O. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KYLE L. 20 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Really enjoyed our stay at this awesome off the grid bach!!! Been off the grid has never been so easy...Amazing views out in the country. Highly recommend ##### KYLE L. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca D. 16 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best “off the grid” escape! Absolutely amazing wee hidden gem. The drive in is definitely a bit of a mission (our car wasn’t the best choice along the bumpy gravel) but once you’re there it is incredible. Peaceful, no internet, no one for miles. Can’t wait to come back! ##### Rebecca D. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 ---