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No. 5 Beach Cottage by the sea in Ngakawau

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Beach nearby, beach towels
Interior
Exterior
TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

No. 5 Beach Cottage by the sea in Ngakawau

The house is located close to Granity with bush backdrop and
sea across the road with access by a little bridge.
Beautiful native bush behind on the hills - Rata flowering in
December turning the bush red.
Many bellbirds and tui live in the trees, weka families also.
Sea life of seals, Hector Dolphin in the warmer times surfing
along the coastline.
Good for surf casting , beach stunning for walking or collecting shellfish at low tide.
Swimming in the summer when the tide is out and sea calm.
The house has the railway line at the back of the house with the
road in front, then the sea. As this is a coal mining town the train will sometimes be heading to the loading bay at the Ngakawau Complex.
Good for all railway enthusiasts, tours of the coal mine with pick up in Granity is worth booking to go on Unimog to Stockton.
The township of Millerton is worth spending time exploring, only about 8 minutes up the hill from the house with nice walks through abandoned coal mining workings like the old bath house.
Hotels to dine - Ngakawau, Mohikinui, Seddonville
Driving distance to Karamea or to Tauranga Bay
Near the Old Ghost Road for walking or biking .
A good house for motor bike enthusiasts with lock up garage plus the best area in NZ for bike touring. Buller Gorge to Karamea a stunning ride. The Coast Road also to Punakaiki is spectacular.
Special conditions:
suitable for families, individuals or couples, work or holiday.
no fence in front of house
garage for car or bike parking
Firewood provided for the fireplace
The house sleeps six only
Check in time after 2pm, check out time by 10am

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

annec738

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

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Interior

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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

No 5 By The Sea In Ngakawau
No 5 Beach Cottage by the sea in Ngakawau Hector
No 5 Beach Cottage by the sea in Ngakawau Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Westport, Westport

What's nearby

  • Charming Creek Walkway - 13 min walk
  • Carters Beach - 36 min drive
  • Tauranga Bay Seal Colony - 48 min drive
  • Karamea Beach - 67 min drive
  • Buller Gorge - 81 min drive

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ghost Lodge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Charming Creek Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tommy Knockers Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tommyknockers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mokihinui Tavern - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is No. 5 Beach Cottage by the sea in Ngakawau pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at No. 5 Beach Cottage by the sea in Ngakawau?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at No. 5 Beach Cottage by the sea in Ngakawau?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is No. 5 Beach Cottage by the sea in Ngakawau located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Charming Creek Walkway and within 25 miles (40 km) of Denniston Experience and Solid Energy Centre. Miner's Brewery and NBS Theatre are also within 25 miles (40 km).

No. 5 Beach Cottage by the sea in Ngakawau Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Everything we needed and Anne was a very generous host we will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm C.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 Beach Cottage Ngakawau
Excellent stay. Place very clean and tidy, and all the facilities one needed. Very helpful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

George C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyed the cottage for Christmas
Well appointed Kiwi classic style cottage. Hector area is very low key. Beautiful beach with close access
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur H.

Liked: Cleanliness
West Coast delight
The property is in an ideal place for exploring the awesome West Coast, walkways, old mines and trails. The property was clean and tidy, we enjoyed staying there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent little house with great lockup garage for the bike
Great stay, watch out for cheeky wekas
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Nice place right across from the beach very handy location especially when family are staying just down the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax and tour the west coast
Very relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Hilary K.

Comfortable place
Very comfortable and well equipped. Lots of local information provided and close beach access
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
West Coast getaway
Great bach to base ourselves, getting to know the Coast a little and recover from our Old Ghost Road adventure. Well set-up, with interesting art and great book collection. The beach across the road is a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lie in bed and listen to the waves
Beach, bush and Weka. All that in a place redolent with historic interest. So much to see we didn't do half the walks we intended on doing. Beautiful sunny weather. Pies at Westcoast Pie Company in Westport are good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

CAROLE B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very handy to the mines we wanted to xplore.
Will recommend the property to people exploring that part of the Coast.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really nice loved it
Really nice loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Jackie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy crib, across from great beach, about 20mins to Westport
Comfy & spacious 3 beddie, across road from beach, about 20mins to Westport - great spot for us to unwind and as a base to explore Denniston, Reefton and Westport. Had more than what we needed, great book selection - so many good books, not enough time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

pip a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay
Excellent communication with our host- thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Spot
Very well set up. Everything we needed. Great situation. Beach just across the road. We enjoyed the art and book selection.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Celia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great character bach
A cute little bach, with creative touches and excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

david c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home
Great house with the sea over the road
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Ken R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The beach on your doorstep
Great location everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful place to reconnect with nature and revive the spirits
We loved our stay in Hector. The property is across the road from a stunning West Coast beach, and has sea views from most windows. It is a lovely, clean home with polished wood floors, beautiful art work, and crockery from the famous Hector Pottery down the road. We appreciated the warmth from the fire laid ready for us, and the quiet disturbed only by native birds (pukeko and tui). We also appreciated all the books, including novels on the bookshelf and beautiful coffee table books. The bathroom was impeccable! In summary, this was a perfect place for us to celebrate the end of lockdown, and to revive our spririts!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant Bach
Our family loved staying in this bach on the beach. We were over for the Buller Marathon and couldn't find a place closer to Westport to accommodate us and we are so glad that we didn't. No 5 gave us a perfect holiday break. Thanks for the recommendation for the local takaway van as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julian T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Stay
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Arron M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great little place to chill
If your looking for somewhere to just get away from it all, this is it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Shawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy retreat
A lovely spot on a cold wet night with the fire going. Plenty of dry wood. 30 metres from the sea and a great walk along the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Robert H.

An excellent stay. Much to enjoy.
Lovely house to return to after a day’s activity. Set up really well for the visitor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sabiena v.

Fab location!
Great location and the owner was fantastic when corresponding with them as we had to change our holiday dates. House was comfortable and great having three bedrooms. Would highly recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018