Title: Peacefully private. A welcome retreat away from the bustle of the beach. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Peacefully private. A welcome retreat away from the bustle of the beach. Cottage in Kaitaia with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Peacefully private. A welcome retreat away from the bustle of the beach. ![Property grounds - Peacefully private. A welcome retreat away from the bustle of the beach. (Ahipara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121270000/121265600/121265507/5dca4a16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - Peacefully private. A welcome retreat away from the bustle of the beach. (Ahipara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121270000/121265600/121265507/05f683d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Peacefully private. 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Active travellers can enjoy kayaking at this cottage. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Beach view ## 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. ### Peacefully private. A welcome retreat away from the bustle of the beach. The Cottage is 8 minutes from the surf of Shipwreck Bay, Ahipara, set on 2 acres, off grid, and tucked against a forest backdrop. Native plantings and cottage gardens bear witness to the unpredictable temperament of the west coast; the same conditions that give us the beautiful surf on the point. The expansive views north along 90-mile beach and west to Tauroa Point ensure sunsets are a specialty! Thought is continually given to creating multiple spaces with self sufficiency, hosting guests, restoring birdsong and improving the ecology of the place we call home. Plantings and gardens help create these spaces - Vegetable gardens, an orchard, cottage gardens, accommodation and a paddock or 2 for the the sheep. Watching the Kereru and Kahu swoop, dive and glide is always a pleasure, as is watching the Wax eyes and hearing the song thrush. If you hunt around the front garden of the cottage there are some herbs, sometimes tomatoes or salad greens. Help yourself to those. We have seasonal vegetables and herbs for sale at times. Feel free to ask. Developing the property has been an adventure in recycling, re purposing and continually asking "what do we really need? ", allowing us to find acceptance in simplicity, create more with less and develop greater stewardship of the land, and mindfulness around consumption. Please be aware that we are solar only with a simple, low energy power system. We haven't replaced the main grid with the same energy that main grid provides.. Our system can support charging phones, batteries, laptops or blending smoothies. It is not an endless supply. Use only the cooking methods provided. No electric fry pans, coffee machines, air fryers or hair driers etc or we will all be in the dark. 😊 There is a plunger for coffee. There is a BBQ with gas bottle and outside table and chairs on the deck. There are Mosquito screens so that windows can be open at night. We are located on another part of the property. Separated from the cottage and garden by plantings and paddock. Feel free to ask any questions. If there are any issues, we are close by or can always be contacted by phone. We can provide thoughts on where to go for the day in The far North, or if you want to be shown the area, we offer guided journeys. Fishing, Surfing or just a day out with the Moretti’s at our favorite spots. If conditions are appropriate, we offer beginner surfing lessons, surfboard and wetsuit rental. About the area. We call the Far, far north Te Hiku. There are multiple beaches both East and West, always an offshore somewhere. Surfing, diving, sailing or fishing well catered for! Te Hiku or Te Hiku-o-te Ika-a-Māui is the name given to the Far North by Māui. Te Hiku for short. It has a rich Māori and European history with a landscape that holds many significant cultural, sacred, and spiritual sites important to the Muriwhenua tribes. The collective name given to six iwi (tribes), Ngāti Kurī, Ngāi Takoto, Te Pātū, Ngāti Kahu, Te Aupōuri and Te Rarawa. There story is not ours to tell, but we are happy to talk to what we know and point you in the right direction for answers. The Te Ahu center- home to Kaitaia's Library, Cinema, Museum and i-SITE Visitor Information Centre is a good place to start. The standing carved Pou in the entrance each tell a story of the 6 Iwi and early Dalmatian settlers from Europe. There are many places to get takeaway, dine in or cafe food in Kaitaia and Ahipara, as well as shops and markets for fresh food. The following are just a few, they are not a recommendation, but somewhere to start. North Drift Cafe Ahipara - Opens 8 am Closed Monday and Tuesday Bidz takeaway Ahipara Bay View Restaurant - 22 Reef View Road Ahipara Peekaboo Back Yard Eatery - 5 Bank Street Kaitaia Indian Spice - 43 Commerce Street Kaitaia Kaitaia Farmers Market - Saturday Mornings - 7 am - 12 pm Kaitaia Pak and Save - Open 7 days Ahipara Four Square - Open 7 days ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible parking space - No lift (single-level property) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - 100% renewable energy - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Composting - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Garden - Living plant wall - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Solar energy - Towels (changed on request) - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121310000/121307800/121307763/be70dfcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 750 m flat walk to one of the most beautiful beaches in New Zealand ,Spa,skywifi Ruakākā - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=121307763&PinnedHotelID=121307763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122630000/122622300/122622215/2708a115.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 1-bedroom studio in Mangawhai Mangawhai - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=122622215&PinnedHotelID=122622215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114350000/114348400/114348396/72a9b44a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coopers Perch - Coopers Beach Couples Retreat Coopers Beach - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=114348396&PinnedHotelID=114348396&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83070000/83061400/83061354/44fa682f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous cottage, stunning ocean views, 1 min to the beach! 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Please take your rubbish and recycling with you. This can be dropped at the transfer station in Ahipara, Awanui or Kaitaia There is a compost bin to the front and west of the cottage. Food scraps can go in there. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: There is room for a travel cot. ### Events No events allowed ### 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 This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### National rating Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services. ## About the area Located in Ahipara, a neighbourhood in Kaitaia, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Te Ahu Centre and Motuti Marae are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kaitaia Golf Club and Okahu Estate Winery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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