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Escape to a beautiful coastal cottage!

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Beach
Dining
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Tutukaka, Northland
  • Place, Tutukaka Headland
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tutukaka Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Matapouri Bay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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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.

Escape to a beautiful coastal cottage!

Downtime Cottage is a cozy, fresh and newly renovated holiday home located on the stunning Tutukaka coast. Ideally situated, just 3-minutes’ drive from Tutukaka marina and 3-minutes to Matapouri beach.

Couples, families or friends looking to relax in a peaceful location with gorgeous rural and sea views, should look no further. Secluded and private with all-day sun, swing in the hammocks after a day at the beach, diving at the world-famous Poor Knights Islands or deep-sea fishing!

Downtime Cottage comfortably sleeps 5-people in two separate rooms, with quality linens throughout.

COTTAGE:
The main cottage includes a bedroom with double bed and built-in closet, open-plan living area with kitchenette facilities, comprising a large fridge/freezer, microwave, mini plug-in oven, double hot-plate, toaster, kettle and all necessarily utensils.

Toilet room, bathroom (shower) and laundry room with washing machine.

A window breakfast bar and dining table offer views of the open lawns with rolling hills and the sea beyond complement this lovely cottage.

SLEEP-OUT:
Adjoining the cottage a few steps across the wide deck is the recently renovated Sleep-Out. This room includes a Double & Single bed, bathroom with shower, a small bar-fridge and Tea & Coffee making station.

Indulge in this breathtaking setting by taking a seat out on the deck, where you can enjoy a refreshing drink or some alfresco dining with sublime scenery to make it even more special. Or simply while-away the day and relax in hammocks looking out to Cape Bret in the distance.

Note: Under Kiwi Bach tradition you are expected to clean the house and do the dishes before you leave.

TUTUKAKA COAST
The fabulous Tutukaka coast can easily be explored from this perfect location, situated close to Tutukaka’s Marina for diving and fishing charters, the marina also offers a selection of lovely cafes and restaurants for all-day dining options, a variety of shops and a petrol station for your convenience. Matapouri Beach and its close neighbours Whale Bay, Woolleys and Sandy Bay offer beautiful beaches that cater for all interests, not only calm and sheltered for children but also offering great surfing options as well.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Dive Tutukaka. The cottage offers free WiFi and 2 bathrooms.
  • The cottage offers 2 bathrooms, a patio and a Smart TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Tutukaka Marina and a few minutes from Tutukaka Headland
Escape to a beautiful coastal cottage! offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Tutukaka cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

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 bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Escape to a beautiful coastal cottage! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Jupiter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet. Lots of outdoor space
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasiia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

It was beautiful stay! Our family really enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location, had everything you needed to sit back and relax. The hammocks were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

lee h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

We loved our stay at Downtime Cottage. Perfect peaceful location. Easily accessible to fantastic beaches. Clean, tidy, comfortable with all the amenities needed. Star gazing a highlight. A real gem and we hope to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our time at Downtime Cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage and sleep out were super clean and tidy, excellent amenities and good location. Everything was well presented, and had everything we needed. Loved sitting out on the deck for our meals Highly recommend Downtime Cottage, and we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendon C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location

This was just the most amazing place!! Removed slightly from the local batches but so close to not be out of touch. Will be back!! Beaches and walks are a solid 10. Recommended you will love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jane m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

My daughters and I had a fantastic stay here! The cottage is gorgeous and everything clean and well organised. The sleepout was great and had a ceiling fan to keep it cool. Great location on a hill between matapouri and tutukaka.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023