Title: Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View - Tahi 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 # Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View - Tahi ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38001800/38001799/ccc353f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38001800/38001799/8d0d0659.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38001800/38001799/fe9fbfde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38001800/38001799/9b34f853.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38001800/38001799/c7079269.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View - Tahi provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling and kayaking at this cottage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Parking available - Dryer - Air conditioning - Washer - Fireplace ## 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. ### Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View - Tahi Hiwi, with its cool whites and neutral tones, is a beautifully furnished two-bedroom bungalow. Dine or simply relax on the terrace while enjoying expansive views over the ocean, as well as complete privacy. Hiwi cottage is part of the 256ha Tahi ecological sanctuary, including restored wetlands, lakes and forests. You will have the choice of walking one of the many tracks, swimming from the beautiful white sand surf beach or fishing and kayaking in the estuary. Surfing lessons and standup paddleboards are available locally, along with horse trekking through the property or along the beach. Encompassing a rich variety of habitats, Tahi is a haven for walkers, birdwatchers and the conservation minded. Dune vegetation on the surf beach gives way to diverse broadleaf forest on the hills further inland, lakes provide habitat for mullet and rare long-finned eels while mangroves and saltmarshes are home to kingfishers, rare fernbirds and banded rails. Tahi is also proud to host a number of endangered bird species including Kiwi, Brown Teal, Bittern and Dotterell. The on-site Tahi Cafe offers a blackboard menu of delicious breakfast and lunch dishes, great coffee and Kohu Road icecreams. Open Christmas to Waitangi Weekend - 7 days a week. Special conditions: No pets please, Tahi is a bird and kiwi sanctuary. Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included) ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the sea - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Bicycles - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 - Bicycles - Garden ## Similar properties ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113850000/113847400/113847336/w1896h1265x4y1-f505cd49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront with private beach access Parua Bay - 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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 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 ### Property is also known as Hiwi at Tahi New Zealand Nature Retreat With Sea Tahi Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View Tahi Hiwi Private Retreat with Sea View Pataua Tahi Luxury Private Nature Retreat with Sea View Tahi Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View - Tahi Cottage Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View - Tahi Pataua North Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View - Tahi Cottage Pataua North ## About the area Located in Pataua North, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Town Basin Marina and Tutukaka Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park and Whangarei Falls. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Pataua North travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pataua-North.dx553248635976730011) [View more Cottages in Pataua North](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pataua-North-Cottages.d553248635976730011-aaCottages.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-35.70288%2C174.50845&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=y6aPrwZnR034lbYyPgX5mgKL3QQ=) Pataua North, Pataua ### What's nearby - Pataua Island - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles - Town Basin Marina - 35 min drive - 23.5 miles - Tutukaka Marina - 52 min drive - 32.6 miles - Dive Tutukaka - 52 min drive - 32.6 miles - Matapouri Bay - 60 min drive - 37.5 miles ### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 42 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Parua Bay Tavern - ‬45 min drive - ‪Smith & Local - ‬46 min drive - ‪Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society - ‬43 min drive - ‪Salt Air Cafe - ‬48 min drive - ‪Newday Cafe and Catering - ‬46 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View - Tahi pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View - Tahi? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View - Tahi? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View - Tahi located? > Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 20 miles (32 km) of A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park, Pataua Island and Whangarei Falls. Mair Park and Claphams Clock Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View - Tahi Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frana D. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Frana D. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frana D. 28 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful We loved our holiday at Hiwi. The location is stunning and secluded. The house is charming. We enjoyed it so much we booked for next summer as soon as we returned home. ##### Frana D. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David U., 850 W Bear River Rd., Petoskey, MI 49770 19 Feb 2019 #### Great place We liked the house and location. ##### David U. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate G. 12 Sept 2018 #### We had a wonderful stay at Hiwi\_at\_Tahi We had a wonderful stay at Hiwi\_at\_Tahi. The location was superb with a magnificent outlook and the property was perfectly appointed. ##### Kate G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis H. 16 Mar 2018 #### Very charming, unique property with lots of privacy and trmoteness Very charming, unique property with lots of privacy and trmoteness ##### Dennis H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan D. 8 Jan 2018 #### A stunning, serene and beautifully equipped and furnished property. A stunning, serene and beautifully equipped and furnished property. Idyllic. Definitely coming back. ##### Jonathan D. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 15 Jan 2017 #### We had a wonderful stay at Hiwi! Loved the privacy and location of the house. We had a wonderful stay at Hiwi! Loved the privacy and location of the house. It was beautifully decorated and the kitchen was well equipped. The nearby Tahi cafe was delicious and we enjoyed many of the lovely walks around the property. Will definitely return.