Title: La Casa de la Playa - Beachfront Waikanae Home 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 # La Casa de la Playa - Beachfront Waikanae Home ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38000600/38000527/9cfd7067.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38000600/38000527/2584df7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38000600/38000527/30999eea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38000600/38000527/52389abc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38000600/38000527/b841e94a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location La Casa de la Playa is a beautiful Ernst Plischke designed house, perfectly suited for a beachside escape. With an open-plan living area featuring beachy tones and nautical styling, you'll unwind in style while enjoying the warm and cozy atmosphere. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## 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. ### La Casa de la Playa - Beachfront Waikanae Home Sitting on absolute beachfront, La Casa de la Playa is a beautiful Ernst Plischke designed house on the Kapiti Coast. With One large bedroom and a large shared sleeping space that is enclosed with a portion door as well as a bunk room in the sunporch, there is plenty of room for the whole family to enjoy a beachside escape in Kiwi holiday style! The open-plan living is bright and welcoming with beachy tones and nautical styling. The lounge opens out onto the paved courtyard and grassy yard stretching out to the sands of Waikanae Beach. Wake up and stroll out into the garden, where you can conduct the morning surf report with a cup of Nespresso coffee in hand. After a morning dip, the outdoor shower is on hand to rinse off the salt and sand, before frying up some bacon and eggs on the BBQ! La Casa de la Playa is ideal for water lovers, with plenty of room to park the boat on site, as well as kayaks, boogie boards and a surfboard available for use. If your ideal holiday = nothing but relaxation; the bookshelf is well-stocked, and the golden sands of Waikanae Beach are the perfect place to park a towel and work on your tan! This home is in the Olde Beach area of Waikanae in walking distance to shops, tennis court, golf course, gallery and cinema, as well as the delicious French bakery. Whatever your holiday style, life is better (literally) on the beach. Fall in love with this slice of paradise at La Casa de la Playa! The Super King bed in Bedroom 1 can be split into two King Single beds if needed.Please note that the bunk beds are in the sunporch, which is a common space and not an enclosed separate bedroom.As the property has unfenced access to the beach, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.There are three adult life-jackets and three buoyancy aids available for guest use - please provide life-jackets for young children if needed.On the front lawn there are two poles with hammock attachments - so bring your hammock along for a lazy read with just the sound of the sea, some shade and protection from the sea breeze.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.Please note that the partition doors that separate the large sleeping area from the main living space are difficult to close and open at times. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bodyboard - Kayak ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## 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 ### 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 596735 La Casa La Beachfront Waikanae La Casa de la Playa - Beachfront Waikanae Holiday Home Waikanae ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-40.861897,175.02277&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:v%7DjxFicgk%60%40%3FS%3FU%40Q%3FU%40S%40U%3FQ%40UBU%40S%40SBSBUBQ%40SBSDSBSDSBSDSDSDQDQDSFSDQFQDQFQFQHOFQFSFMHQHOFQHMHOHQHOJMHOJKHOJMJMJMJKJOJKJKJKLKJMLKLGJKLILKLILGJGNILILGLENILELENELINALENENELCNCLENANCNAN%3FLCNAN%3FN%3FN%3FNCNBL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40NBN%3FL%40NBN%40LDNBNBLDNDNDL%40LHNDLDNDLHLDLFNHLHLFLFJHLJLHLJLFJJJLLJJJJJLJHNJJJLJLJLHNJJHNJLHNHPHNHLHPFNHPFLFRHPFNFPFPDPFPFPDRDRDPFPBRDRDRBRDRBRBRBRBP%40TBR%40RBR%40T%40T%40P%3FT%40R%40T%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FPATAR%3FTAPATARCTAPCTATCPCTCPCREPCTEPETCPGPEPETEPGPGREPGPGPGNIPGPGNIPGLIRILINIPINKNILKJILKNKJKNKJINMJKJKJMJKJKJMHMJMHMJKFMHMFMHOHMFMDMHODMDODMHM%40ODODMDOBO%40MFO%40O%40MBO%3FO%40OBO%3FO%3FM%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FO%3FOCMAO%3FOCOAOAMGOAMCOEOEMEOAMIOEMEMEOIMEMGMIOIKGMIMGMKMIKKMIMKKKMKKKKKKKKOKKKOKKKOIMKKIMKOIOIQIOIMGSIMIQGOGQGQIOGQGQEQGSEQGQEUEQEQEQEUCQEUCQESCQAUCQCUCUAQAUCSAU%3FQAUAS%3FUAQ%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CgPoTXhZx1tUxXMkhwDMPjkoe8k=) Waikanae Beach, Wellington - Wairarapa #### What's nearby - Waikanae Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Nga Manu Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles - Southward Car Museum - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles - Paraparaumu Beach - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles - Raumati Beach - 9 min drive - 6.9 miles #### Getting around - Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Roastery Kapiti - ‬6 min drive - ‪Long Beach - ‬5 min walk - ‪Olde Beach Bakery - ‬10 min walk - ‪Lokanti - ‬6 min drive - ‪Salty’s - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is La Casa de la Playa - Beachfront Waikanae Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at La Casa de la Playa - Beachfront Waikanae Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at La Casa de la Playa - Beachfront Waikanae Home? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is La Casa de la Playa - Beachfront Waikanae Home located? > Located in Waikanae Beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Waikanae Beach and Waimeha Domain. Kapiti Marine Reserve and Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## La Casa de la Playa - Beachfront Waikanae Home 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 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah W. 2 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location A great kiwi bach that had the perfect location right by the sea. ##### Sarah W. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah Z. 20 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay One of the best places we stayed in the last few years! Highly recommended! We will be back again! ##### Sarah Z. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicola K. 26 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach front dream This place was incredible! Loved being literally on the beach. Having access to kayaks was excellent! House was fully equipped, tidy and comfortable. We will definitely be returning! ##### Nicola K. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karena B. 12 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Plenty of room for all the family. Loved the location right on the beach front with own access. We had vews of the sea and sunset. Everything was there except portacot and highchair would of been handy.Liked that it was all day sun and warm with the heating for some chilly nights. Would definitely go again. Nice touches to the place, outside shower was warm and canoes in the garage. Thanks for letting us stay. ##### Karena B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anneliese P. 15 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great kiwi bach We had a lovely summer break at this property. It’s right on the beach, so no roads for the kids to negotiate and lots of toys like kayaks and body boards provided. The house has an authentic bach feel, but with mod cons for the grown ups. ##### Anneliese P. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andreea M. 29 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful spot, excellent batch Very nice and comfortable, homely. Has everything you need. Cafe 2 min walk, beach in front of the house. Very clean. Highly recommended. ##### Andreea M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula F. 19 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location, views and facilities. La Casa de la Playa is a real gem! A beautifully designed house with stylish decor and everything you would need for a wonderfully relaxing weekend. Views of Kapiti Island are quite something. Communication with property manager was great - timely and efficient. We loved it and would thoroughly recommend. ##### Paula F. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria C., Arlesheim , Switzerland 7 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Magic memories The time we spent here was wonderful. It’s a perfect bach. ##### Victoria C. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber C. 28 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Bach! Made our holiday Clean, comfortable and cosy Bach !! Perfect location, especially loved the big lawn and path onto the beach. Swam every chance we got! Thank you so much for sharing your Bach. ##### Amber C. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### helen j. 14 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway Absolutely loved the location. Had lots of walks on the beach. The lounge and dining area is bathed in sun. So lovely! Will definitely be back! ##### helen j. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosie S. 21 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach front joy This was a lovely beach front property, hunkered down in the sand dunes, which gave a bit of shelter from offshore breeze. A well set up bach. Loved our stay. ##### Rosie S. 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