Harakeke - Award Winning, Beachfront Holiday Home - Waikanae

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

Waikanae Beach, Waikanae Beach

Waikanae Beach2 min walk
Peka Peka Beach2 min drive
Paraparaumu Beach13 min drive
Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)59 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2 (queen)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (queen)

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom with ensuite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Back Block Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Harakeke - Award Winning, Beachfront Holiday Home

Located on the beachfront with direct beach access in northern Waikanae Beach, Harakeke looks over the Waimea Stream Estuary to Kapiti Island.

Never before available to guests, Harakeke is a multi-award winning (NZ Institute of Architects, Master Builders in 2015) modern kiwi bach designed by Geoff Fletcher and built by Haarlem Build to replace our previous bach “Spinifex". Harakeke was awarded #1 holiday home for Bookabach/VRBO.com for 2024, previously a silver award winner in 2016. Harakeke was also featured by Stuff as one of the top 10 holiday homes for 2015 (Dec 15, New Zealand’s best holiday homes provide plenty of wow factor").

Relaxed, carefree indoor/outdoor living is a reality with a private sheltered patio straight off the living room. Harakeke has all the benefits of unobstructed beach front views, and is sunny and very sheltered.

If you can drag yourself away from the view, Harakeke is within easy (5 min) walking distance of restaurants and cafes, a source of provisions and fine wines, golf course, tennis court and interesting parks and reserves. Harakeke has, in-core floor heating, gas water and cooking, and a wood burner for warmth and ambience for those colder winter nights. With mains pressure continuous flow water heating there is plenty of hot water, and apart from the standard inside showers (with Methvan SatinJet heads), and inside and outside baths, a hot outside shower is a touch of luxury for after swimming or at night...

Special conditions:
No parties please - you must ask us if you are intending having more folk around than stated on the booking from please.

Dogs are OK, but only in the lounge/kitchen area please (ie. not in the bedrooms). No cats please!

Normal check out is 10am, check in 2pm (unless by prior arrangement).

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Property manager

Peter Stevens and Michelle Glogau

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Beach view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Adults only

Older children could be OK - please check!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Dogs are OK, cats not please.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waikanae

Located by the ocean, this holiday home is in Waikanae Beach, a neighbourhood in Waikanae. Coastlands Shoppingtown and Lindale Park are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve and Nga Manu Nature Reserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Waikanae Beach, Waikanae Beach

What's nearby

Waikanae Beach - 2 min walk
Peka Peka Beach - 2 min drive
Southward Car Museum - 11 min drive
Paraparaumu Beach - 13 min drive
Raumati Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

Salt and Wood Collective - 6 min drive
Tom Thumb - 12 min drive
Joe & Joy Eatery - 7 min drive
North End Brewery - 6 min drive
Long Beach - 11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Harakeke - Award Winning, Beachfront Holiday Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Harakeke - Award Winning, Beachfront Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harakeke - Award Winning, Beachfront Holiday Home?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Harakeke - Award Winning, Beachfront Holiday Home located?

Located in Waikanae Beach, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Waikanae Beach, Peka Peka Beach and Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve. Nga Manu Nature Reserve is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Steve O.

16 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Modern House in Wonderful Location

We were 3 couples visiting family in Waikanae beach over Xmas. The house is very comfortable, in a great location with views out to Kapiti and situated to make the most of the sunset. The outdoor areas are well-designed to be enjoyed no matter where the wind comes from. The one issue was finding the 3rd bathroom is an outdoor shower in a bath - very useful for cleaning off after a walk on the beach or a swim - but not so practical. The owners have indicated they will adjust the info accordingly. It was not a big deal for us just not what we expected. Warmly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

yvette

28 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Instructions for appliances

Great peace when you come from somewhere like Sydney. Some small maintenance issues need to addressed i.e. oiling the opening sliders (realise the salt makes this difficult but guests should not have to resort to using a blade knife to open). Would I come back and stay again? Definately

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

13 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a wonderful stay at Peter and Michelle’s holiday home. The location was fantastic!

Would definitely rent the house again as it’s a wonderful home for a family getaway by the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

23 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous holiday beach house!

This place is amazing! All the comforts of home in a gorgeous setting. Bed linen was so comfy and beds very comfortable. The weather wasn’t the best but the fireplace was excellent and kept us warm. There is no clothes dryer in the house however we were able to use the portable clothes rack to dry our clothes in front of the fire. Also the absence of a TV was a little disconcerting at first but we did get used to that. As the weather turned sour it would have been nice to catch up on some Netflix movies though. All in all we loved our weekend in this fabulous house!

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P., Martinborough, NZ

29 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

80th Break away

Fantastic location for all - our elderly parents loved the relaxing space & view. It was exactly as we hoped for by allowing them a chance to people watch & do as much or little, as they wanted. Close to great food, bakery & 10 minutes from shopping we would recommend it to anyone looking for a weekend away. Michelle made sure little extras were left & we are grateful to have the opportunity to bring our small dogs with us. They loved their break away as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024