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Reviews of Kuku Cottage. The perfect coastal getaway.


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10/10 Excellent

Debbie E.

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Hawkes bay getaway
Loved this place! Location was so perfect - walking by down to the beach at sunset and watching the surfers. Cottage was really well set up and the fireplace was so good! Hosts were fantastic and helpful. Would definitely come again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

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Loved it
We loved our stay at Kuku Cottage. We were super impressed with the well equipped kitchen, we loved walking to the beach and the cafes. It was the perfect spot for our foxie and a base to explore the Hawkes Bay. The beds were super comfy and we loved the cosy fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate P., Alexandria, VA, USA

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A Little Piece of Paradise
We loved our 8-night stay at Kuku Cottage--it was a charming, surprisingly commodious, and very well provisioned home made all the more welcoming by the many personal touches, such as a wide-ranging collection of books for the perusal and reading pleasure of cottage guests. The home has an indefinable welcoming "feel" and the layout of the house with three bedrooms opening onto the common area comprising an open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, together with an additional bedroom and bathroom in a separate attached room off the back porch, made for an excellent gathering spot for our reunion of 6 friends from the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand who were getting together for the first time in 4 years to celebrate a "milestone" birthday for one of us. With huge thanks to Rob and Fiona for making Kuku Cottage such a comfortable and welcoming retreat for those wishing to stay in the Hawkes Bay area.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2024
Thanks Kate. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your stay in Kuku Cottage. Come again, anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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Te awanga
Really suitable for purpose of visit. Well equipped house and all clean and well presented. Would not hesitant to stay again and would recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2024
We’re pleased you enjoyed your stay at Kuku Cottage, and thank you for leaving it so clean and tidy. Come again, any time.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

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Kuku Lodge
We stayed in early March. Weather was great and Kuku Lodge was a perfect place to explore Napier and Hawk’s Bay Area. Close to many vineyards, steps from the water and short drive to Hastings and Napier. Kuku Lodge provided all we needed to enjoy our stay and a lovely location to unwind after a busy day. Highly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2024
Thank you Leslie. We’re glad you enjoyed Kuku Cottage. Come back anytime. Cheers, Rob.

10/10 Excellent

Calvyn J.

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We Love Kuku Cottage!
One of the neatest and well equipped accommodation places we have stayed at. Very neat, yet very homely and welcoming. Hosts even placed bread and milk there for our use and were very responsive and friendly. Kitchen facilities are excellent and we really enjoyed a bbq in the shaded garden courtyard. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2024
Thanks Calvyn. We’re pleased your group enjoyed the Cottage, and we’d welcome you back whenever you’d like.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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Christmas 2023
Lovely visit
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne W.

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Exceptional accommodation
Well-appointed accommodation. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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Rustic charm
Everything you would want
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

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Getaway
Awesome hosts great getaway spot with everything you need warm comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Great group of friends enjoying a birthday in Hawke’s Bay. They treated the Cottage kindly and left it clean and tidy. We’d welcome them back in a heartbeat and recommend them highly to other hosts. Thanks Liz.

10/10 Excellent

Fiona g.

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Just Fabulous
Very well equipped cottage. Cosy wood fire and heat pump great for winter weekend Close to beach for dog walks Well equipped. highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2023
Lovely family group enjoying a catch up in Hawke’s Bay. They treated the Cottage kindly and left it clean and tidy. We’d welcome them back in a heartbeat, and recommend them highly to other hosts. Thanks Fiona.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

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Wonderful relaxing get away holiday
7 adults and 2 dogs. What a wonderful weekend get away to Hawkes Bay. Hosts were lovely and accommodating. Kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed. Fire place and heat pump ensured we were nice and warm during our stay. Wineries and beach close by! Would highly recommend. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2023
Great group of old Varsity friends enjoying a catch up in a very wet Hawke’s Bay. They treated the Cottage kindly and left it clean and tidy. We’d welcome them back in a heartbeat, and recommend Catherine highly to other hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

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Location Location
Gorgeous cottage in a private quiet setting, close to wineries, Cafe and beach walks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2023
Great group of girls enjoying a catch up in Hawke’s Bay. They treated the Cottage kindly, and we recommend them unreservedly to other hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

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Family get together
Wonderful cottage, full of character. Extremely well equipped and maintained. Plenty of room for everyone. would highlighy recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

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Perfect for the occasion
Well appointed with everything we needed. House was full of character and charm and had a very homely feel about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2023
Thanks Helen. We’re pleased you enjoyed yourselves.

10/10 Excellent

Juliette L.

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Hawkes Bay at its best!
Stunning cottage, fabulous location and perfect sleeping and entertaining spaces for 6/ 8 adults. It’s was a privilege to be in this beautiful space … amazing attention to detail. Thank you Rob and Fiona.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2022
A great group of friends enjoying an annual get-together. They treated the Cottage kindly, and left it sparkling clean and tidy. We’d welcome them back in a heartbeat, and recommend Juliette unreservedly to other hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L., Ottawa

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Outstanding Property just perfect
Kuku cottage is perfect in every way. The attention to detail provided by the owners created the greatest holiday experience our family has ever had. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

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An oasis of calm
A wonderful couple of days child free in Kuku Cottage; so serene and chilled. Weather wasn't so great but it didn't matter as we cranked up the fire and just did very little. Felt like home away from home, but quieter and more relaxing! Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2022
Great group of friends enjoying a weekend without partners and children. They treated the Cottage kindly and left it clean and tidy. We’d welcome them back whenever they’d like and recommend them highly to other hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Gary J., Porirua, New Zealand

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We loved our stay at Kuku Cottage
Kuku Cottage is a great place to stay. With four bedrooms and two bathrooms, the four of us were spoilt for choice. Even on cool winter's days we were nice and warm with a fire and heat pump. Lots of space and the kitchen had everything you need. The beach was only a short walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2022
Thanks Gary. We’re pleased you enjoyed yourselves and really appreciated your positive feedback. You know you’ll always be welcome at Kuku Cottage.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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Fabulous !!
Gorgeous cottage, beautifully presented with attention to every detail and need. Great hosts, nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely stay again and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

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Lovely Easter break with extended family
We had a wonderful long Easter break with an extended family group at Kuku Cottage. The house is gorgeous and immaculately clean. It is well set up for smaller kids (ours are 5 and 2) as well as very comfortable for adult guests. We found everything we needed in the well equipped kitchen and enjoyed making use of the bikes to explore the area. We had a wonderful lunch at Clearview winery just down the road, which has a cute playground and kids' menu. Rob and Fiona were friendly and accommodating. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ursula D.

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Gorgeously presented home
Sweet gardens, beautiful rooms, gorgeous decor. Perfection!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

LEYDEN T.

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Great stay
Lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

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Wedding party
Excellent facilities with thoughtful decorations and beautiful garden. Although there are 2 bathrooms available for 8 guests, only one bathroom is readily available for 6 Having said this I would still come again in a heart beat
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin Olsen and F.

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Great place!
Relaxing (and large) house that is a perfect base for Hawke’s Bay. Even though set next to and amongst other houses, very private feeling. Down the road from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2022
Thanks Justin. We’re pleased you enjoyed the Cottage and would welcome you back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

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Get together after lockdown
Delightful property and surrounds. Very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2021
Thank you. We’re happy you enjoyed yourselves. Come again whenever you’d like.

10/10 Excellent

Campbell M.

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Sun drenched oasis in Hawkes Bay
A charming cottage that Rob and Fiona have equipped with everything one could need for a really comfortable stay in the lovely quiet beach settlement of Te Awanga
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2021
Thanks for choosing Kuku Cottage and treating it as kindly as you did. Pleased you enjoyed Hawke’s Bay and it’s cycle trails. Come again whenever you’d like.

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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Sisters weekend away
This place was immaculate and charming. We enjoyed a wonderful winter weekend away together enjoying all that Hawkes Bay and to offer. Rob was a generous and thoughtful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2021
Thanks Kate. We’re glad you enjoyed yourselves. You’re welcome back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Gill H.

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Lovely property, well appointed. Great location
Really good experience. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2021
Happy you enjoyed yourselves. Come again.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy i.

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Kuku cottage is such a cool little place to stay!
It has such a relaxing vibe. It has everything you need, beds are comfortable and is warm with a heat pump and a fire. It even has several bikes that you can use too. Rob and Fiona are very friendly and helpful hosts. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2021
Thanks Wendy. It’s always a pleasure hosting returning guests and we’re glad you enjoyed the Cottage.

10/10 Excellent

Kaye F., Wellington

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Always love a stay at Kuku
We felt very at home, love Kuku Cottage ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2021
Thanks Kaye, you’re always welcome at Kuku Cottage. Cheers, Rob.

10/10 Excellent

Melanie T.

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Perfect!
A wonderful property, beautifully presented, in a special location in Te Awanga. Great Host Rob, everything was perfect, right down to having French pastries delivered to the door on Sat morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2021
We’re so pleased you enjoyed Kuku Cottage, and appreciate the way you left it. Right at the top of our “top guest” list. You’re welcome back whenever you’d like.

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

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Quiet cute place
Will stay again, loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

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Home away from home
Love, love, love!! Absolutely stunning place. Rib was fantastic, left us with some good treats. Very spacious, comfortable and quiet. Highly recommend this beauty bach to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

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Lovely bedrooms and living area. Well located close to the beach and bike trails
Superb
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2021
Great group of friends enjoying Hawke’s Bay’s wineries, cycling trails, golf courses and cafes. They’re old student mates, and know how to treat a property kindly. We’d welcome them back whenever they’d like and recommend them highly to other hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

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Birthday weekend celebration
Charming property. Lovely hosts. Fantastic location in an idillic neighbourhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2021
Thanks Christy. Come again, you’ll always be welcome back at Kuku Cottage.

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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Cape kidnappers
Perfect place to stay for playing at cape kidnappers golf club
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kaye F., Wellington

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Love Kuku
This was our second stay, it’s like arriving home. Such a comfortable property with everything you need. We always enjoy the location and the closeness of the bike trails. Highly recommend 😀
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2021
Great group of friends enjoying being back at Kuku Cottage. They know the ropes and treat the place kindly. We’d welcome them back whenever they’d like, and highly recommend them to other hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh S.

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Beautiful home
Such a gorgeous space to stay in! Had a few friends over while we were there and everyone commented on how gorgeous it was and guests on the water pressure. Bed linen was all very luxurious only thing missing was a spa pool this place had it all!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Glenda S.

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Home away from home
Magic weekend with friends staying at Kuku Cottage. Nice quiet spot, short stroll to the beach, close to Hygge Cafe (they often have live music too). The cottage was comfy and just like being at home and had everything we needed - BBQ, bikes, and great indoor/outdoor flow. Definitely keen for another wend. Thanks Rob for the early check in for one of our guests.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2020
Pleased you enjoyed yourselves at Kuku Cottage, and thanks for treating it so kindly. We’d welcome you back whenever you’d like. Compliments of the Season.

10/10 Excellent

colin w.

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Great return stay
Our return visit with family was once again very enjoyable. Such a relaxing house and garden and beautifully decorated and spacious
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2020
We love returning guests. They’re testament to the fact we’re doing something right and the Cottage suits a myriad of situations. These people treated the Cottage kindly, and left it sparkling clean and tidy. We’d welcome them back whenever they’d like and recommend them highly to other hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

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Out stay at Kuku Cottage
We stayed at Kuku Cottage for 2 nights. We had a lovely time and the cottage was beautiful. It had everything we needed. Rob was great as well. Would definitely stay again. Laura
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Mario D.

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Great property not so great beach.
Lovely cozy home& garden. Hospitable host.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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Amazing stay in Te Awanga
My husband and I stayed at Kuku cottage for our wedding, along with some of the wedding party. We had a fabulous stay and myself and the bridesmaids got ready here the morning of the wedding. Loved the cottage, great location and lovely and peaceful. Would definitely recommend Kuku cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jo B.

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A place we'll return to again and again
Just felt like home. Cosy, homely, bright and light, everything we needed. Really great bedding and linen - we had such deep sleeps. Can't wait to have an excuse to head back there. Thanks for the hospitality Rob
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

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Perfect Family Bach
Kuku Cottage exceeded our expectations, we arrived on a very cold day, and the log burner, set to light, was a welcome bonus. Warm, comfortable, homely house, well appointed, and so clean. we didn’t want for anything, we will be back! Thankyou Rob and Fiona .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

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Perfect family stay
Exceeded our expectations in every way. Beautifully clean, comfortable family Bach. Warm and cozy for winter, we look forward to experiencing Kuku cottage in summer as well. Thankyou Rob and Fiona
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2020
Lovely family group who treated the Cottage kindly, and left it sparkling clean and tidy. We’d welcome them back whenever they’d like, and highly recommend them to other hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Lissa E.

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Cosy cottage
Wonderful cosy cottage making our stay enjoyable catering for all we needed Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Don L., Auckland

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Great few days
Lovely cosy property in great location close to the cycle trail and coast. Very friendly and helpful hosts too. A great winter stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2020
Great guests who treated the Cottage kindly and left it sparkling clean and tidy. We’d welcome them back whenever they’d like, and recommend them unreservedly to other hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

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50th birthday bach
We had a lovely time in a beautiful Bach. A brilliant place for friends and family to celebrate together.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020