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Riverfront Cottage Waipu

Waipu vacation home with kitchen

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A lakeside view with a wooden deck, a hammock, and a fenced area with a vehicle.
A two-story house with a wooden deck and a covered porch.
2 bedrooms, desk, travel crib
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A compact bathroom with a toilet, sink, and window.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Waipu, Northland
  • Place, Waipu Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Waipu Cove Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Lang's Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

Waipu

On river.You'll find Waipu Museum and Waipu Cove Beach within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Lang's Beach is within 6 miles (10 km) and Ruakaka Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Waipu Museum - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Waipu Cove Beach - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Lang's Beach - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Refining NZ Visitors Centre - 15 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Ruakaka Beach - 16 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bach Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cove Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waipu Pizza Barn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪little RED - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Unit Six Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Riverfront Cottage Waipu

Comfortable, private cottage situated right on the Waipu River on Cove Road. The River is great for great for swimming, kayaking and Waipu Cove is 5km further down the road. Lovely north-facing verandah is very sunny and warm. The house sleeps five - one bedroom with a queen sized bed, one bedroom with 2 x single beds and a bedrooms, and a divan bed in the upstairs lounge; and has one bathroom.

Please note that this is a typical kiwi bach whereby tenants are required to take their own linen etc and leave the house clean and tidy.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak

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

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

Tenants must take their own linen (sheets, pillowcases) as well as towels, tea towels etc.
Tenants must leave the house clean (vacuum, wash floors, clean bathroom, kitchen etc.).

Pets

  • No pets 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
Onsite 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Riverfront Cottage Waipu Waipu
Riverfront Cottage Waipu Private vacation home
Riverfront Cottage Waipu Private vacation home Waipu

Frequently asked questions

How close is Riverfront Cottage Waipu to the airport?

This vacation home is 30.8 mi (41-min drive) away from the Whangarei (WRE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Riverfront Cottage Waipu have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Riverfront Cottage Waipu to the beach?

This vacation home is 3.3 mi (6-min drive) from Waipu Cove Beach and 5.1 mi (8-min drive) from Lang's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Riverfront Cottage Waipu offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Riverfront Cottage Waipu?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Cottage Waipu?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Riverfront Cottage Waipu?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Riverfront Cottage Waipu have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Riverfront Cottage Waipu have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Riverfront Cottage Waipu to downtown Waipu?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from Waipu.

Riverfront Cottage Waipu Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely brilliant we all really enjoyed our stay there great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anzac L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay so close to everything Pizza Barn was great to
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jessica h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place had everything you needed and was in a very peaceful place, not too far from shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tara M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location in a tidy house, lovely estuary through the back yard
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anzac L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place to stay had everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Responsive and friendly host. All the amenities we needed for a long weekend. Great location for the beach (Waipu Cove), or visiting Waipu. Kids loved being close to the river and estuary.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic bach which is comfortable and clean. We all slept great! Loved having direct access to the river and the kayaks were a huge plus. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

momswim

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is spectacular. I wish we had a month to stay. It's on a nature reserve and has a magnificent beach 10 minutes away.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing clean simple
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Malmee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and tidy. It had everything we required for a enjoyable snd convenient stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dargaville Sewing Centre

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

A lovely place to stay

A great place to stay with children and being near the river was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sadie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Me and my three girl friends (age 20) stayed in the cottage for one night as part of our road trip, it was very homely, clean and welcoming! Very well stocked with cooking facilities, books and tv! We had a lovely stay, would definitely recommend thanks so much!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views and location

Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Compared to other "Bach" stays, this one requires you to provide your own linens and towels. House hasn't been updated, and had a very rustic feel. Not what we were expecting.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

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

Great stay

Other than the road noise this place is idyllic
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

New year stay

Great stay and lovely location by the river.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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

Waipu stay

A lovely old traditional batch with character Beautiful location right on the river and close to the townWould definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ryan J.

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

Waipu stay

Nice location, the back gate leads down to an estuary.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Janine F.

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

Relaxing

Had everything we needed for our short stay, close drive to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cassandra O.

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

Great lil getaway

The Bach was a good lil getaway for our family with everything you require and a few toys(kayak, surf boards etc), thanks fo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel S.

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

Great little spot

Between Waipu village and the Cove itself, a cosy little spot, nothing flash and no reason for it to be, has most of what you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iain F.

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

Short stay for a wedding

We enjoyed our short stay at the Bach to attend a wedding- it was easy to find, and convenient, with just a short drive to town. A lovely place with plenty of character and backed on to the river- a nice place in a nice area for a break!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola P.

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

Quaint and charming bach with pretty outlook.

It was a lovely family bach with all that we needed for a weekend away. Our family group of 5 really enjoyed staying here and we'd happily stay again. Thanks owners!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Stayed for wedding

Thanks Emma, we really thought your Bach was so cute & well equipped in a stunning location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lesley R.

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

Lovely quaint kiwi Bach with lovely surprises

The Bach was better than expected fantastic view and location between the cove and waipu. Will be return visitors
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023