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Escape to Kairakau Beach, a tranquil haven fifty minutes from Hastings. Unwind on the small sandy beach, perfect for families with kids who love tennis and exploring safe streets.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Kairakau Hideaway close to beach!

  • Kairakau Beach, fifty minutes from Hastings, thirty-five minutes to local shops and twenty minutes to the country pub. This is the ultimate getaway. Small sandy beach, suited to families, with a stunning backdrop of rocky hills. The community tennis court, estuary, and safe streets make it perfect for kids to do their own thing. Bring the boat and fishing rods. Plenty of native bush to encourage bird song and a sense of getting away from it all.

    Special conditions:
    Minimum stay 2 nights
    - Bring your own linen and towels, duvets provided.
    please vacate property by 10.30am .


    NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave. Please bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels).

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

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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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 20049483

About the area

Located in Kairakau, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kirakau Beach and Mangakuri Beach, while Central Hawke’s Bay Settler’s Museum and Birdwoods Gallery are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and mountain biking. Visit our Kairakau travel guide
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Mangakuri Beach, Elsthorpe

What's nearby

  • Kirakau Beach
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mangakuri Beach
    12 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Central Hawkes Bay College
    50 min drive - 60.3 km
  • Hastings Golf Club
    58 min drive - 71.2 km
  • Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park
    64 min drive - 77.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Kairakau Hideaway close to beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kairakau Hideaway close to beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kairakau Hideaway close to beach!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kairakau Hideaway close to beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kairakau Hideaway close to beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Kirakau Beach and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Mangakuri Beach. Central Hawke’s Bay Settler’s Museum and Central Hawkes Bay Settlers Museum are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Kairakau Hideaway close to beach! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 196 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beatrix E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, close to bush and short walk to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great space for a relaxing break within easy reach of the sea.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

phil r.

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

Family get away

Great little place,nice and simple has all you need to get away with the family and friends, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Place is amazing. We loved it here. The beach is just a short walk. The Batch is warm, clean, and comfortable. The view of the rock face/hill behind you is mesmerizing. I am a huge fan of the Monarch Butterfly and the garden is full of them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ava H.

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

Fantastic trip away!

The most gorgeous bach in a great location! stunning views and a great trip away!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherize E.

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

Great stay, good location

Thanks for another lovely stay. Home was clean, easy to access and a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Great get away place

Great bach and great spot. Good beach for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely homely batch kept us nice and dry and warm during some horrible weather. Everything we needed and we enjoyed having a very easy to use fireplace! Lorraine was very quick to reply to any questions I had. Would love to go back when the weather is better to enjoy the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernadine C.

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

Lovely property

We had a lovely holiday in this quiet retreat. Very family friendly and great communication with hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Relaxing holiday feel

Loved the vibe and location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very warm host with family that have been connected to Kairakau forever. There is the story of the connection to the beach that goes back well over a century.The bach is a traditional bach, but large for a bach and very comfortable. Peaceful, backing onto bush and a high ridge. Wonderful beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

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

Nice little break away

Stay was awesome lots to do if you bring your children alone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendall G.

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

Great Long Weekend

Even with crazy winds for a couple of days, there was plenty to do at the bach. Once the wind was gone, just a quick walk to the beach, great place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect! The quintessential kiwi bach. Lorraine was an excellent host and the facilities were awesome. Location totally unbeatable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

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

Family holiday

Great place, child friendly. Cosy property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cam O.

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

Beautiful bach

Lovely spot which was great for our little family.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoe C.

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

Fantastic Place!

Lorraine is very easy to deal with. The team always enjoy staying here when in the area for work. It's clean, tidy and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Abby & Fraser H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Very friendly host, although there were a lot of messages about her other property instead of this one. We very nearly arrived with no sheets or towels as she hadn’t told us we needed those. Fortunately one of our group had stayed there before and told us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

aliciastarfish

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

Lovely spot

A lovely secluded spot next to native bush and close to the beach. Very relaxing and a great little kiwi bach
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

frances m.

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

Relaxing retreat

This was the ideal location to get away from the hustle and bustle. It was lovely to take winter walks on the beach then come home to a comfy fire with a good book and a glass of something nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen E.

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

Kairakau

Awesome place to stay, very clean and comfy… the kids loved the hammock!! We had a wonderful time and everything was easy to find and use. 100% recommend as a lovely getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bev P.

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

Beach Magic

Batch was cosy holiday style with all we needed.Beach is safe with a great swimming and walks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherize E.

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

Fantastic stay in a beautiful location

It was a fantastic location with lots to do. The home was lovely, neat and welcoming. The hosts communication was prompt and they are very generous. Thank you Loraine and family. We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susannah M.

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

Great little bach

Really exceeded our expectations - lovely bach with great spaces. Nice cosy fire. Appreciated the games for the kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

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

Relaxing Getaway

This Bach has everything you could need for your weekend away. Well appointed kitchen, cozy, clean and a comfortable bed. The beach is perfect for swimming, long walks, rockhounding and just general mooching around.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025