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Coastal Family Cottage<br>

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Sun-loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Exterior
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Opotiki, Bay of Plenty
  • Opotiki Beach
    14 min drive
  • Hiona St Stephen’s Church
    15 min drive
  • Shalfoon & Francis Museum
    15 min drive
  • Whakatane (WHK)
    62 min drive

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About the area

Tirohanga

When you stay at this cottage in Tirohanga, you'll be by the sea and 14 minutes by car from Opotiki Beach. .This cottage is 6.9 mi (11 km) from Opotiki Heritage & Agriculture Museum and 6.9 mi (11 km) from Opotiki District Museum.

What's nearby

  • Opotiki Beach - 14 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Opotiki District Museum - 15 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Hiona St Stephen’s Church - 15 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Shalfoon & Francis Museum - 15 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Ohope Beach - 32 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Gastropub - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hot Bread Shop Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Seafoods - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Arigato Mum's Sushi - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Coastal Family Cottage<br>

Our 1940’s refurbished cottage is a home away from home for family and friends who live near and far. Set in the middle of a large avocado and feijoa orchard, it is one of three homes built on ancestral land originally belonging to the Ngati Ruatakena hapu (extended family cliques) of the Te Whakatohea tribe (indigenous people). It is surrounded by a rich settler history that can be seen at the local museum in the township of Opotiki, a short 10 minute drive away, and many local marae (ancestral gathering places).

If you’re into the great outdoors then this is a good place to base yourself with quiet (never crowded) safe swimming and fishing beaches 5 minutes down the road, while a further 5 minutes drive either way on SH 35 will allow you to launch a boat to go diving or deep sea fishing, or maybe head into the hills for a spot of hunting in search of deer or wild pigs.

The Motu Trail is part of the National Biking Trail starting in the town of Opotiki and passes through the sand dunes on our local beach then heads inland towards the hills and bush. It is not uncommon to see fishermen making the most of the early morning or late afternoon tides either surf, torpedo or kayak fishing. Our fishing grounds are well known for their bounty of snapper and kahawai and our connecting streams home to whitebait in August.

Just up from the beach is the local Tirohanga camping store and it has all the necessities, does tasty takeaways, as well as makes the cheapest and biggest ice creams in a cone you will ever see. It is a favourite stop for trail walkers and bikers.

Inside, our cottage is cosy, bright and cheerful and full of home comforts including a portable foot bath for tired feet at the end of the day, and books and games for all ages. If you are one of those people who likes to cook while on holiday, then you will find all the basic necessities in our kitchen from electric frying pans and woks, through to a full oven, microwave and an air fryer.

There is a small deck out front that gets the sun all day and it’s a good place to read, enjoy a chilled glass of wine or beer while sitting around a blazing brazier or if it’s too cold, inside next to the log fire. With a clear view in front it’s also a good spot to stargaze and unwind.

For the less physical our cottage is also a great place for artists and writers to hide away or rediscover their muse, while the more social can head to nearby Ohope Beach and Whakatane a 30 minute ride way where there are good restaurants, galleries, movies and day tours for the more adventurous on land and sea.

A further 10 minutes beyond Whakatane, also known as the gateway to White island - an active volcano, is Awakeri Hot Springs. A favourite place for locals this is where people go to soak away aches and pains. It also has a great outdoor and covered BBQ area and playground.

There is plenty of parking space for cars, boats and trailers as well as room for kids to run around and kick a ball.

We have deliberately kept our price low so that families can have an affordable holiday. With the beach, rivers, bush and trails nearby there is something for everyone.

So, naumai, haeremai - welcome to Pete’s Cottage.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This cottage features books, games, and a playground. Amenities include designated smoking areas.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Faithe Hanrahan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 55 lbs per pet
Note from host: No pets inside. Beware of wild orchard cats.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Use nappy bin in bathroom

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Coastal Family Cottage<br> Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

Lovely and quiet
Good neighbors very friendly and kind all round enjoyed my stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy and Comfortable
Due to weather conditions and our internet connections communication was not on our side. But once we found the accommodation our cottage was perfect for x2 Aunties in their 80's and cousin and I in our late 60's we were so grateful to have found this Cottage on book a bach. So Cosy and comfortable it was perfect for our purpose. Weather warnings were in place for the days we were there so returning to the Cottage after a long day at the Marae was a blessing. Thank you to the Hosts, who ensured we were well looked after and had the cottage heaters on for our arrival. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hoera B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay
Home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mataatua regionals weekend
Our stay at this property was everything we needed for our weekend the property us a piece of quaintness in aotearoa quietit had everything we needed for comfort we loved the little extras☆☆communication has been exceptional and fast we LOVED UNCLE PETES COTTAGE !!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Robbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Opotiki paradise
Enjoyed the break. Peaceful environment. Hope to return mid-year.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Megan G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not again
Our host Faithe was absolutely lovey and so helpful with a few issues we had. So I feel bad saying the whole truth, But sadly what let this experience down was the wee place was so dirty. I was under no illusion that it’s a Bach but we felt basic cleaning was not up to standard. The bathroom had so many spiders and webs all over we lost count. My youngest was so afraid to use it, I don’t blame him at all. Every cupboard we opened in the kitchen was full of webs. There were dead cockroaches in the bedrooms but the reason we left only after our second night was what we found in the bed sheets……. (The sheets that did not even fit the beds!) We were absolutely gutted. We are a normal family who had to save hard for our holiday, that we were not even able to finish.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jodi b.

Liked: Cleanliness
A cosy and peaceful getaway
A very comfortable and peaceful place to stay. Pete's Cottage has everything you need for a relaxed getaway - a cosy fire, well stocked kitchen, books and games, comfy beds and a gorgeous starry sky on a clear evening. You'll find serenity here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023