Title: Back to Basics at Iconic Wharekaho Bay (Simpsons Beach) Whitianga Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=109509210&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Back to Basics at Iconic Wharekaho Bay (Simpsons Beach) Whitianga Cottage in Wharekaho ## Photo gallery for Back to Basics at Iconic Wharekaho Bay (Simpsons Beach) Whitianga ![Beach - Back to Basics at Iconic Wharekaho Bay (Simpsons Beach) Whitianga (Wharekaho)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109510000/109509300/109509210/4196e88c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Back to Basics at Iconic Wharekaho Bay (Simpsons Beach) Whitianga (Wharekaho)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109510000/109509300/109509210/42a2b624.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous - Back to Basics at Iconic Wharekaho Bay (Simpsons Beach) Whitianga (Wharekaho)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109510000/109509300/109509210/bc43e06e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Back to Basics at Iconic Wharekaho Bay (Simpsons Beach) Whitianga (Wharekaho)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109510000/109509300/109509210/cbef5ea3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![WiFi, bed sheets - Back to Basics at Iconic Wharekaho Bay (Simpsons Beach) Whitianga (Wharekaho)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109510000/109509300/109509210/8a05a954.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Back to Basics at Iconic Wharekaho Bay (Simpsons Beach) Whitianga provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Back to Basics at Iconic Wharekaho Bay (Simpsons Beach) Whitianga This 2 bedroom very comfortable, back to basics cottage is set in an idealic location, on a tree filled level section at iconic Wharekaho Bay (Simpson’s Beach) The cottage/ Bach is Very well equipped to ensure a-relaxing holiday . A short walk along the road to get onto the popular beach with its gorgeous views, safe swimming, boating and fishing, lots of walks and places of interest to visit all near by. Ideal holiday for mum, dad and the kids … Negotiable to a small tent on the lawn, a small dog, plenty of boat parking,wi fi,TV, BBQ, etc 5 kms to the town centre for restaurants & shops ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![On the beach, white sand, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3590000/3584200/3584192/1cb8d4de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachside Resort Whitianga Whitianga - Pool - Kids’ pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.2 Wonderful 878 reviews £89 includes taxes & fees 16 Mar - 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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that 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 Registration Number No ## About the area Wharekaho is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach. [Visit our Wharekaho travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wharekaho.dx6361482) [View more Cottages in Wharekaho](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wharekaho-Cottages.d6361482-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.79965,175.71707&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:tpq_Fuvno%60%40%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FU%40Q%40Q%3FUBQ%40U%40Q%40QBQBUBQBQBQBUBQDQBSDQDQDQDQDOFQDQFQDOFQFOHQFMFQHOFOHMFOHQHKJOHOHMHOJKHOJKJKJMJKJMJKJKJKLGJMLKLGJILKLGLILILGLELILGNELELILENELENELCNENALENCNCNALCNANCLAN%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLBNDL%40NDNBLDNDLDNDLHLDLDNFLHLDLFLHLHJFLJLHLFJJLLJFJJJJLJJLJJHLJJJJJNHJJNHLHNHNHJHLHRFLHNFNHPFLFPFNFPFNDPFPDPFNDPDPBPDPDRBPDPBTBPBPBPBT%40P%40PBP%40T%40P%40T%40P%3FP%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPAT%3FPAPATANATCPARAPCTCPCPCPCTEPCPEPEPCPEREPGNEPGPEPGLGRGLGPGNIPGNILGNIPINIJILININKLILKLKJKLILKJKLMHKJKLKFMJKJMHMFMLKFMHMFMHMDMHOFMDMDMHODMDODMDOBODM%40ODMBO%40OBO%40MBO%40OBO%3FO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FMCOAOCMAOCOAOCMEOAOEMCOEMEOEMEMIMEOEMGMIMEMIMGMIMGMMKGMIMKKKMGKMKKKIKMKKKMKMKKIMKMIMIOIOKMIKIQGOIOGMIOGQGOIQGMGSEMGQEQGQEOEQESEQEQCQEQCQCUCQCQCQCUCQASAQAUCO%3FUAQAQ%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KKQT6LlmfTwlCSpOS1wZoQlyQGQ=) Wharekaho, Waikato ### What's nearby - ![If you walk along the Buffalo Beach (near to the corner by the wharf) after the tide has gone out, you will be treated to seeing hundreds of little starfish. We wandered down the almost deserted beach as the sun set over the hills, finding whole shells and the little stars - it was magical.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10451/233f9d96-fa77-4b67-b4fa-3d2d110c52ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Buffalo Beach 2 min drive \- 1.2 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 33 min drive \- 29.4 miles - Simpsons Beach 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Brophys Beach 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Lost Spring Thermal Pools 6 min drive \- 3.6 miles ### Getting around - Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) 7 min drive ### Restaurants - The Church Restaurant and Accomodation 29 min drive - The Pour House 30 min drive - Little Blue Kitchen 29 min drive - Hahei Beach Cafe 30 min drive - Kua Café 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Back to Basics at Iconic Wharekaho Bay (Simpsons Beach) Whitianga pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Back to Basics at Iconic Wharekaho Bay (Simpsons Beach) Whitianga? ### What time is check-out at Back to Basics at Iconic Wharekaho Bay (Simpsons Beach) Whitianga? ### Where is Back to Basics at Iconic Wharekaho Bay (Simpsons Beach) Whitianga located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Back to Basics at Iconic Wharekaho Bay (Simpsons Beach) Whitianga 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### paula k. 11 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Fantastic amenities, excellent hosts to deal. Great communication. ##### paula k. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026 ### 6/10 Okay #### Gary G. 19 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Was cosy an comfortable ##### Gary G. 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