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# Kowhai Retreat - Matarangi Holiday Home

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

At Kowhai Retreat - Matarangi Holiday Home, you can look forward to golfing on-site, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71399 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Outdoor space
- Parking available

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## About this property

### Entire place

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

### Kowhai Retreat - Matarangi Holiday Home

Kowhai Retreat is a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Matarangi holiday home... Fresh and light, this Lockwood style home is situated on Kowhai Avenue (just a short walk to the beach) and can sleep up to 7 people.  
  
This Matarangi holiday home is set over one level, with a spacious open plan kitchen, dining and living area that opens on to a large north facing deck where you can relax and dine outdoors throughout the summer months!  
  
The master bedroom has a Queen size bed and an ensuite. The main bedroom opens onto the deck. The second bedroom has a Queen bed also, and the third bedroom has a sturdy single bunk set and a single bed, making this holiday home perfect for an extended family. The main bathroom has a bath as well as a shower.  
  
The house has all modern appliances, including fully equipped kitchen (with dishwasher), Laundry, and a 4 burner barbeque.  
  
The section is large and flat, and has plenty of off street parking with loads of room for a large boat. This Matarangi accommodation is situated just a 2 minute stroll away from the beach, with only one road to cross!  
  
For space, comfort and relaxation, make your way to Kowhai Retreat!  
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

- 3 bedrooms

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Shower

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Garden

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Things to do

- Golf
- Cycling nearby
- 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: 1,399 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### 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

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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

599399

Kowhai Retreat Matarangi Home

Kowhai Retreat - Matarangi Holiday Home Matarangi

Kowhai Retreat - Matarangi Holiday Home Private vacation home

## About the area

Located in Matarangi, this cottage is near the beach. Whangapoua Wharf and Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Coromandel Smoking Co. and Driving Creek Railway. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. [Visit our Matarangi travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Matarangi.dx6306288)

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Matarangi, Coromandel

### What's nearby

- ![Matarangi Beach, Coromandel, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976194891/5679e220-2df0-4fae-8f0c-5e83167cc54b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Matarangi Beach  
5 min walk \- 0.3 miles
- ![Hot Water Beach featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and rocky coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108208/2d9db61a-a1e3-465c-8062-3f74ba08b4e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Hot Water Beach  
49 min drive \- 41.5 miles
- ![Cathedral Cove Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108210/46325e4c-1118-4490-9022-13232c4bd8b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Cathedral Cove  
51 min drive \- 44.0 miles
- ![Hahei Beach showing a beach, a bay or harbour and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108212/939e2140-3a93-4c63-8f3e-b7bf33b69d76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Hahei Beach  
51 min drive \- 43.8 miles
- Lost Spring Thermal Pools  
23 min drive \- 18.2 miles

### Getting around

- Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)  
30 min drive

### Restaurants

- Kua Café  
11 min drive
- Lukes Kitchen  
11 min drive
- Omaras Restaurant  
15 min walk
- Pipers Cafe & Catering  
8 min walk
- Velocity Cafe  
15 min walk

## Frequently asked questions

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## Kowhai Retreat - Matarangi Holiday Home 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.

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3

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 10

Location

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Jo S.

20 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Enjoyed stay

Great

##### Jo S.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Charl L.

26 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Matarangi perfection 

What a beautiful home to stay in - everything we needed to enjoy beautiful Matarangi. Highly recommended! 

##### Charl L.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Kathy O.

8 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

##### Kathy O.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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