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Escape to your own Hidden Valley and Secluded Beach on the Beautiful West Coast!

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On the beach, sun loungers
Dining
Property grounds
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, travel crib, bed sheets
Escape to this secluded retreat, where simple living meets luxury. Relax on the deck with a book and enjoy the ocean views or watch wild goats graze in the valley. A log fire will keep you warm and cosy on colder nights, while a diesel generator powers your off-the-grid experience.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Escape to your own Hidden Valley and Secluded Beach on the Beautiful West Coast!

Get back to simple off-the-grid living and detox from your hectic lifestyle of work & family commitments.
Relax on the deck with a book and listen to the ocean or watch the wild goats graze on the other side of the valley.
This cosy bach has everything you need to make your stay a holiday to remember!
With your power from a diesel generator this unique off-the-grid experience still brings you the luxury of hot water and cooking with gas.
You can enjoy a cool beer while using the BBQ on the deck overlooking the ocean.
The bach has 2 bedrooms with Queen size beds and a single mattress each and there is a fold down couch in the living area. A large dining table seats 8 people or maybe you will prefer to use the breakfast bar.
A log fire will keep you warm and cosy on those colder nights.
The bach comfortably sleeps 8 but please enquire if you have a larger family. The base rate is for up to 6 people then it's $25 per person, per night for extras.

Property manager

Paula Holmes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking is permitted outside only

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is permitted outside only

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Te Akau, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Waingaro Hot Springs - 46 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Nikau Cave - 50 min drive - 15.4 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 83 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to your own Hidden Valley and Secluded Beach on the Beautiful West Coast! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to your own Hidden Valley and Secluded Beach on the Beautiful West Coast!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to your own Hidden Valley and Secluded Beach on the Beautiful West Coast!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to your own Hidden Valley and Secluded Beach on the Beautiful West Coast! located?

This Te Akau cabin is on the beach, 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Nikau Cave, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Waingaro Hot Springs and Bush Tramway Club. Sunset Beach and Waikato River are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Escape to your own Hidden Valley and Secluded Beach on the Beautiful West Coast! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marisa H.

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

Relax in Te Akau

Lovely place to really get away from the hustle and bustle. Take everything you need and enjoy the peacefulness.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sapna S.

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

Beautiful location

Amazing place,will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

Perfect getaway

Second time staying here and just love it!Great place to get away and unwind.Thanks Paula.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family short break

A great place to take the kids and have a family break
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

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

Wonderful area. Remote and beautiful

All you could wish for and the most helpful and kind hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kitty P.

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

Absolute Paradise

The location was absolutely stunning. Was beautiful watching the sunset and the family thoroughly enjoyed a spot of fishing.Overall our experience was nothing short of amazing. We cannot recommend Paula and their property highly enough. We will definitely be going back. of fishing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

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

Remote paradise

The bach had beautiful smart décor & situated in such a remote spot. Short walk down to stunning coastline. We loved everything about this listing and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Callum M.

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

Family getaway

Absolutely amazing place right here, beautiful scenery and plenty of exploring and adventures eating to be discovered, we loved our stay here and will be coming back for more! Paula is very nice to deal with and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Great place, great people, great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diana S., Tauranga, New Zealand

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

Special place

Loved this special place - peaceful and quiet with all the comforts one needs to relax. Thank you for sharing with us 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marion D.

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

Special family memories

We had a wonderful weekend at this bach with my elderly parents and teenage children. Thank you Paula for all the prompt communication and for the atention to detail with this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deloise H.

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

Great stay

Definitely a Must visit! Second time we stayed but this time with friends. A scene of breathtaking beauty. Peaceful and calm environment. Just great for relaxing. Paula is such an amazing host. She will definitely go the extra mile to make your stay enjoyable. Will certainly return. Thank you for making our stay one to remember."
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

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

Rugged coastline.

Two bedroom, sleeps 8. Good facilities, just up the track from beach. Plan carefully as its a long drive to shops. Not a safe swimming beach. Come prepared, fishing, reading, puzzles. No tv, no wifi. Off thd grid is great for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Anna B.

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

Lovely break away

We loved staying here, very relaxing. Had everything you need. Kids had a blast on the secluded beach searching for crabs and hubby fishing. A 4wd vehicle would be best to get there, rather than a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler H.

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

An amazing property and amazing owner!

Paula went above and beyond when customs delayed us by hours Paula was still very kind and patient with our delay. We didn’t arrange to the property till 9 pm where she met us at the front of the property happy and super nice. The Bach didn’t disappoint when we saw the beautiful area in the sun rise along with the black sand beach. 20/10 me and my family absolutely loved the time we were allowed to stay and want to thank Paula and her family for the amazing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

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

Incredible location off the grid

We had such a relaxing stay here. Thank you to Paula for being an incredible host!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben O., Tallinn, Estonia

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

Stunning off the beaten track bach

Paula's place is incredible. Just a heads up - it's very far off the beaten track, and it takes a while to get to from the main road (roughly 20-25 mins from there). Some of the hills are a little steep in places, so make sure you've got good traction. However, once you get there, it's incredible. The views are stunning, there's essentially a private black sand beach at the bottom and the bach is cozy and charming. It had everything we needed: comfy beds, hot shower with amazing pressure, decent stove and oven, and plenty of sofas for chilling out on. Honestly, I can't recommend this place enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen P.

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

A magical place.

We had the best time staying at this property. It is the most amazing location and we so enjoyed being off grid. The fishing is excellent and it was nice to spot the wildlife (deer and goats). We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc F.

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

Great recharge spot

Look forward to staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte D.

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

Great to get off grid

The photos don't do the place justice! Beautiful land, lovely beach. Great spot to disconnect from phones and computers. Thanks for having us Paula. It was magical!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Idyllic spot

All amenities available, stunning views. Host shows you around the place on arrival and gives you tips on how things work. No cellphone reception unless you go to the beach....which we loved. Can get a wee bit noisy on windy nights, but the night stars make up for it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

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

Hidden gem

Amazing location to unwind, weather exploring the beach, fishing, or just relaxing on the deck enjoying the veiw, will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

KYLE L.

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

Great stay

Really enjoyed our stay at this awesome off the grid bach!!! Been off the grid has never been so easy...Amazing views out in the country. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

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

Best “off the grid” escape!

Absolutely amazing wee hidden gem. The drive in is definitely a bit of a mission (our car wasn’t the best choice along the bumpy gravel) but once you’re there it is incredible. Peaceful, no internet, no one for miles. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

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

Beautiful Escape

Wonderful location. If you want to get away from all civilisation, this is where you want to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lyndy C.

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

We loved Off The Grid! Walking, fishing, mini olympics in the garage on a rainy Sunday afternoon!

Paula and her team were so helpful and friendly! Thank you!! The house was immaculate and had everything we needed and more!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021