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The Gannet Hatch, Aotea Harbour

The Gannet Hatch, Aotea Harbour

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of The Gannet Hatch, Aotea Harbour

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Explore the area

Map
Aotea Harbour, Waikato
  • Popular LocationMaketu Marae16 min drive
  • Popular LocationKawhia Beach35 min drive
  • Popular LocationWaitomo Glowworm Caves68 min drive
  • AirportHamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)73 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 4
185 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    No shower or bath

About this property

Entire place

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

The Gannet Hatch, Aotea Harbour

Welcome to The Gannet Hatch. Unwind, unplug and relax in this modern day bach nestled in an old-school kiwi town. Sit in awe of the commanding views over Aotea Harbour, Mount Karioi, Gannet Island and beyond. Explore the community, beach and harbour by foot or don't leave the house at all. Full kitchen, BBQ, two living areas, and large deck are all yours to enjoy. A peaceful, perfect and picturesque getaway for couples.

Built in 2018, this house is equipped with all the basics you need for a getaway from the city. The walls are constructed from insulated solid concrete giving the house a grounded presence on those stormy days and stays cool on hot summer days. Attached garage for your convenience.

Two spacious bedrooms, one queen, one double. Two lounges, large tv with freeview, dvd player. Dish-drawer, washing machine.

The kitchen has a full range of pots, pans, plates, bowls, glasses, utensils etc and we provide salt, pepper and oil for guest use. The beds will be made prior to your arrival with fresh linen and bath towels are included. Please don’t take the bath towels onto the beach. Soap, shampoo, conditioner and body wash is provided in the bathrooms.

The Gannet Hatch is equipped with high speed satellite Starlink internet WiFi. For those guests who want an off-grid experience, WiFi can be disabled for your stay upon request.

Contactless check-in 3pm onwards. Contactless check-out by 11am.

Property manager

Taylor

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 1991 sq ft (185 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

This property does not allow children

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Gannet Hatch, Aotea Harbour Kawhia
The Gannet Hatch, Aotea Harbour Private vacation home
The Gannet Hatch, Aotea Harbour Private vacation home Kawhia

About the area

Kawhia

Located in Kawhia, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kawhia Beach and Manu Bay Nature Reserve, while Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery and Raglan & District Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Maketu Marae - 16 min drive
  • Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery - 16 min drive
  • Kawhia Beach - 35 min drive
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 68 min drive
  • Whale Bay - 92 min drive

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Rusty Snapper - 15 min drive
  • Kawhia Fish Shop - 15 min drive
  • Annie's Cafe & Restaurant - 15 min drive
  • Annie's Cafe & Restaurant - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gannet Hatch, Aotea Harbour pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gannet Hatch, Aotea Harbour?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gannet Hatch, Aotea Harbour?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Gannet Hatch, Aotea Harbour located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Maketu Marae, Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery and Kawhia Beach. Mt Pirongia and Bridal Veil Falls are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
Enjoyed our stay at Aotea Harbour. House was well equipped with everything you need. Had a peaceful, relaxing stay, which was just what we needed, nobody around. Had good communication with Host Taylor and when we were due to leave, cleaning lady. Thank you all for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous home in an ideal location! This was a luxury stay and we can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shanae A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gannet Hatch
Absolutely beautiful, we really enjoyed our stay despite the weather. Would definitely recommend to family and friends to book this place. Peaceful location with beautiful views of Aotea harbour
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort and views
This place is very comfortable even in winter. We enjoyed the constant changing show put on by nature and viewed through the large double glazed windows. This host is most generous and the place was in perfect order.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Warren

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a grear spot and a very nice house however it would be nice to know how remote it is so that we could have got some supplies before we headed to stay. Kahwai had only a small convenience store and other dining options were closed. Expedia distance to Waitomo caves has it listed as 33km when it was 77km away.

8/10 Good

Sam L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home and good location
Very nice home and good location nice and quite which is nice for a get away only negative i guess if u want to call it that was maybe some form of cooling in bedroom eg maybe a fàn as was really hot but other then that was a good stay and would stay again next time we dont have the kids 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cari A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, Relaxing Stay
We had a lovely, relaxing stay. The house is situated in a beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

George Y., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Perfect west coast retreat for two couples, would book again. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet
Although it rained all weekend we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We came in search of peace and quiet and that is certainly what we found. A lovely property in a lovely spot - ideal for getting away from the daily grind!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose M., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
In love!!
The most beautiful space surrounded by breathtaking views! The house had everything you’d need. The best getaway to sit, relax and explore around you. Definitely recommend to anyone ready for a peaceful escape
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022