Title: Holiday Retreat - Sea Views - Pure R & R! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=109528864&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Holiday Retreat - Sea Views - Pure R & R! Cottage in Whangapoua with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Holiday Retreat - Sea Views - Pure R & R! ![Beach - Holiday Retreat - Sea Views - Pure R & R! (Whangapoua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109528900/109528864/w1175h700x40y0-e4a481bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Holiday Retreat - Sea Views - Pure R & R! (Whangapoua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109528900/109528864/b1285368.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Holiday Retreat - Sea Views - Pure R & R! (Whangapoua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109528900/109528864/5b897305.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Holiday Retreat - Sea Views - Pure R & R! (Whangapoua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109528900/109528864/ab4d8a6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils, spices - Holiday Retreat - Sea Views - Pure R & R! (Whangapoua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109528900/109528864/b0caf60f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Lachelles offers a serene retreat with sea views, perfect for singles and couples alike. Unwind in the expansive porch, enjoy hot showers and WiFi, or take a 10-minute walk to the white sandy beach. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Parking available ## 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. ### Holiday Retreat - Sea Views - Pure R & R! 100% pure, rest and rejuvenation! Nestled up on the hill with sea views this very comfortable off grid cottage will give you all the rest and restoration your mind, body and soul needs. It's humble, has all the comforts despite being 'off-grid' and is designed to be the perfect getaway.... a place to take a deep breath, gather your thoughts, restore and be inspired. Perfect for singles needing time out and couples who want to enjoy quality time together. This little treasure is a 10 minute walk to the stunning white sandy beach. It has a huge master bedroom, a lounge which can have a queen bed made up and an expansive porch which can also be enclosed. ‘Off the grid’ (no electricity), but comes with all the modern day comforts...hot showers, flush toilets, WiFi, solar/battery lights, charging station for devices, ice bin as a fridge & gas cooking. Imagine; ocean views, starry nights, walking the beach, swimming at your leisure, silence while reading and the smell of bush, sea and fresh air. We are dedicated hosts, have been ‘Superhosts’ for 8 consecutive years and always honour guest reservations. We endeavour to keep our rates affordable and are humbled with great reviews. Lachelles (Lance and Michelle’s) bach is a pleasure to share and we trust is a place you’ll remember for years to come. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Spices ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Porch/lanai ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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 - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31190000/31186800/31186739/c507d52b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serene Opoutere Bush Haven (family and pet-friendly) Opoutere - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 88 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=31186739&PinnedHotelID=31186739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90710000/90700600/90700522/f34830cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Roberts Beach Escape in Tairua is 3-5 minute walk from the beach Tairua - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=90700522&PinnedHotelID=90700522&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45700000/45692000/45691978/90-999baa60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pauanui Beach House. 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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. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.71985,175.61618&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7C%7Da_Fc%60%7Bn%60%40%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FU%40Q%40Q%3FUBQ%40Q%40U%40QBQBUBQBQBQBQBUDQDQBSDQDQDMDSFQDQFQFODQHMFSFMFQHOFOHMFOHMHOJOHMHOHKJOHKJOJKJIJOJKJKJMJGLKJKLILKJILGLILGLILILGLGLGNGLELELGNGLCNELENENALCNENANCLANCNCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FNCNBL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBLBN%40NBN%40LDNBN%40LDNDLDNBLDNHLDLDLFNFLFLFLHLDLJJHLFLHLJJHLJJJJFJLLJJJJNHHLJHNJJHNJJHNHLHNHNHLHNFLHNHNFPFLFRFLFPFNDPFPDPFRDLDPBPDRDPBPDTBPBPBPBPBT%40P%40PBT%40P%40P%40T%40P%3FP%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPAT%3FPAPARARAPCTAPAPCTCPCPCPCPETCPEPEPCREPENGNERGPEPGNGPGLGRGLGPININGLINILININILINKJINKJILMLIJKLKJMJKJKHKJMJKHMJMHMFKHMJMDMFMHMHODMFMDMDOHMDOBMBOFMDO%40OBMDO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FM%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOEMCOAOEMGOCMCOIMEMEMEOGMEMIMIMGMIMGMIMGKIMKMIKKMKKIKKKKKKKMKKKMKMIKKOIKIOIMKOIOIMGOIMGOIOGQGMGSIMEQGOGQEQGSEOEOEQESCQEQEQCUCQCQCQCQCUCQAQAUAQCS%3FSAQAQ%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dHIFtNBrfVanFKdzPdjitp6yGRw=) Whangapoua, Waikato #### What's nearby - Whangapoua Beach \- 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Whangapoua Wharf \- 1 min drive \- 0.5 miles - Lost Spring Thermal Pools \- 27 min drive \- 25.3 miles - Cathedral Cove \- 50 min drive \- 51.1 miles - Hahei Beach \- 50 min drive \- 50.8 miles #### Getting around - Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 39 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Omaras Restaurant - ‬17 min drive - ‪Pipers Cafe & Catering - ‬15 min drive - ‪Velocity Cafe - ‬16 min drive - ‪Solo Cafe Driving Creek - ‬19 min drive - ‪OK Palace - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Holiday Retreat - Sea Views - Pure R & R! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Holiday Retreat - Sea Views - Pure R & R!? ### Where is Holiday Retreat - Sea Views - Pure R & R! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Holiday Retreat - Sea Views - Pure R & R! Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good 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 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### liz i. 15 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Amazing hosts, communication outstanding and easy care free check in. A beautiful setting, peaceful atmosphere. Views are stunning. Super clean home. We didn’t want to leave. Will be back. ##### liz i. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Max O. 9 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing trip for new years We all were very impressed when we came down the driveway. Was perfect for us. Definitely would recommend to anyone that wanted to stay in whangapoua. ##### Max O. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Veronika 5 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Etwas weit vom Meer entfernt! Doch eine sehr schöne Unterkunft. ##### Veronika Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Harjenjot K. 27 Feb 2025 ##### Harjenjot K. 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