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Waipu Cove Beach - BAREFOOT COTTAGE

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Exterior
Beach towels
Interior
Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2603 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Waipu Cove Beach - BAREFOOT COTTAGE

Nestled in the heart of Waipu Cove is the perfect getaway for couples with easy access and view of one of New Zealand's most beautiful beaches only 5 minutes walk away. Relax and swim all day or hang out on the deck and take in the view. This cosy, comfy Cottage has everything you will need for either a weekend escape or a weeks total unwind.
Explore the coastal walk or the Fairy Terns along the beach. So many destinations in either direction from The Cove you will always have something to do and find. The Cove Cafe serves delicious food either takeaway or dine-in. Waipu township and the world famous McClouds Pizza Barn and Brewery is only a short drive away. Only 1 1/2 hours from Auckland Barefoot Cottage makes for a perfect getaway.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL PUBLIC HOLIDAY WEEKENDS MIN OF 2 NIGHTS: Waitangi, Anzac, Queens Birthday, Labour Weekend. Easter Weekend minimum 3 nights. December 26 - January 15 minimum 5 nights unless spare nights available.

Property manager

Margie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electric car charging station
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 603 square feet
  • Water dispenser

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 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

Property is also known as

Barefoot Waipu Cove Waipu
Barefoot Cottage Stunning Ocean Views
Barefoot Cottage - Waipu Cove Beach Waipu
Barefoot Cottage - Waipu Cove Beach Cottage
Barefoot Cottage - Waipu Cove Beach Cottage Waipu

About the neighborhood

Map
Waipu Cove, Waipu Cove

What's nearby

  • Waipu Cove Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lang's Beach - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 19 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Ruakaka Beach - 19 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Mangawhai Village Market - 23 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cove Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Waipu Pizza Barn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waipu Central - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Feoh Espresso - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Magic Tasty Takeaways - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waipu Cove Beach - BAREFOOT COTTAGE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waipu Cove Beach - BAREFOOT COTTAGE?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waipu Cove Beach - BAREFOOT COTTAGE?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waipu Cove Beach - BAREFOOT COTTAGE located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Waipu Cove Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Lang's Beach. Waipu Museum and Mangawhai Cliff Walk are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Waipu Cove Beach - BAREFOOT COTTAGE Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Perfect spot,great location

Lovely spot with great views, loved the filtered water at the tap and air conditioning in the bedroom. Great location to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark w.

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

Short stay

Very nice accommodation perfectly clean and just what we required ,close to all amenities and handy to the beach very private outstanding accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Excellent close to everything

At Waipu Cove for IRB SLS national championships.Perfect view's from deck, great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryn C.

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

Great views

Awesome location and short walk to beach. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff H.

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

Clean cosy & cool

Great place in a fantastic spot. Highly recommend. Thanks Margie!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louisa v.

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

Perfect!

Stayed at this hidden little gem which exceeded all of our expectations. Our only regret is that we could not stay longer. With our recommendation and thanks to Margie and Gary, we hope to return
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tal E.

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

Incredible experience

Words are not enough...honestly, stayed for 3 nights, amazing location, wonderful relaxing atmosphere, equiped beyond expectations, great attention to details, just perfect! Many thanks, definitely going to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lianne R.

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

We loved it, great view, lovely hosts, perfect for us

Lovely and clean, perfect spot, would definitely come again
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taine W.

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

Simply lovely

Barefoot Cottage is a must stay! Marg was a fantastic host, offering proactive and unprompted extra amenities when needed which was greatly appreciated. The Cottage is located within a few minutes walk away from Waipu Cove Beach & Cafe, making it the perfect place for an enjoyable holiday home. 5/5
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard T.

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

Short break

Had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

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

Perfect retreat

This cottage was well located with easy walk to the beach. There are fantastic views of the sea. It was super-clean and really well equipped - it had everything you could possibly want or think of. Well set up for both indoor and outdoor living. It was the perfect place for us to relax and revive. We will definitely come back here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Perfect location

The cottage is extremely well appointed, lots of little extras that make the stay special.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Awesome spot

Wonderful property with great access to Cove area via a track. Great supplies (coffee treats etc), comfortable bed, lovely views. Totally ideal. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leo L.

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

Great location

Beautiful views, clean, Maggie thought of everything
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Huia K.

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

Loved it

Loved it, beautiful spot and great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen T.

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

Short Stay at Waipu Cove

Lovely little cottage with everything you will need. Great views from the deck and conveniently located for The Cove cafe and restaurant. Hosts were welcoming but discrete.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Beautiful Barefoot Cottage

We stayed at Barefoot Cottage for six nights and will definitely be back. Superbly clean,quiet and the attention to detail exceptional. Margie is a lovely host abley assisted by Gary. Thanks guy's, regards John and Carrol.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Fantastic time at Barefoot Cottage

Perfect cottage to stay in whilst we enjoyed the beach and surroundings. Was spotless and everything we could have possibly needed was supplied. Looking forward to returning in the near future 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome view of the beach, lovely and quiet, very handy to walk to the beach. Very Private, Barefoot cottage had everything that we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn M.

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

Perfect Getaway

We loved staying at Barefoot Cottage! Margie was an excellent host, the cottage was well appointed with everything we needed, and the view was amazing! It's a beautiful location and we highly recommend staying here if you want a relaxing weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Fabulous stay

The cottage was very welcoming and had everything you need for a short holiday. Our hosts were very thoughtful and had the cottage nice and warm for our arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Barefoot Cottage

Lovely cottage with great views and close to beach Few mins walk to cafe/restaurant and general store Perfect getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

GEOFFREY ST

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spent a lovely 6 days at the cottage. Fantastic views. The cottage has all the little extras and we were most impressed.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

bronwyn m.

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

Waipu Cove Paradise

Beautiful property positioned a short walk from the beach. Stunning views and immaculate property with everything you needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

pam m.

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

Luxury peaceful delightful

We were so grateful for the welcome we received the beautiful outlook and the amenities were over and above everything provided
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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