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Monty's self-contained unit

Kawhia apartment with kitchen

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Property grounds
Sun loungers, beach towels
Interior
TV
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Kawhia, Kawhia
  • Place, Maketu Marae
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kawhia

In Kawhia .You'll find Maketu Marae and Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery within a 15-minute walk of this Kawhia apartment. Kawhia Beach is within 6 miles (10 km) and Mt Pirongia is within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Maketu Marae - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kawhia Beach - 12 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 53 min drive - 54.1 miles
  • Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple - 57 min drive - 60.1 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rusty Snapper Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sands of Kawhia - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪OpArau Ro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kawhia Fish Shop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Chips - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Monty's self-contained unit

Child friendly warm comfortable unit set one section back from Kawhia Harbour in a peaceful garden setting. A lovely 5 min walk to Kawhia CBD where you find the Rusty Snapper Cafe, Museum, fish and chip shop, local hotel, boating and sports clubs and petrol station. Wharf fishing, surf casting, harbour fishing and charter boats can cover fishing for all tastes.
Soak in Te Puia springs on Ocean Beach two hour either side of low tide or just enjoy a sun set over the Tasman sea.
Kayak hire can be arranged.
The local 9 hole golf course is 5 min drive and has some stunning views of the area.
Lovely harbour side walks or a 10 min drive to Aotea Harbour for a walk along the sand dunes or a long one around to Kawhia along Ocean Beach
Waitomo is 1-5 hr drive to the caves , along the way are the Marakopa Falls, PiriPiri Caves and the Natural Bridge. Return back through Otorohanga for the Kiwi House and Bird House.
1 hr north is Raglan with some metal road a must see on the way is the Bridle Veil Falls.
Special conditions:
Smoking outside only using ash tray provided.
Washing machine and dryer on request.
Kayak hire can be arranged.
Unit must be left in clean and tidy condition or $35 charge applies.
NO PARTIES.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

NOTE BREAKFAST NOT PROVIDED

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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
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.

Property is also known as

Montys Self Contained Unit Kawhia
Montys Self Contained Unit Apartment
Montys Self Contained Unit Apartment Kawhia

Frequently asked questions

How close is Monty's self-contained unit to the airport?

This apartment is 48.8 mi (84-min drive) away from the Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Monty's self-contained unit have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Monty's self-contained unit to the beach?

This apartment is 3.2 mi (10-min drive) from Kawhia Beach.

Does Monty's self-contained unit offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Monty's self-contained unit?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Monty's self-contained unit?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Monty's self-contained unit?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Monty's self-contained unit have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Monty's self-contained unit have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Monty's self-contained unit to downtown Kawhia?

This apartment is 0.9 mi away from Kawhia.

Monty's self-contained unit Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jude I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Informative host! Thanks for the sight seeing tips.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, friendly, lots of little touches that made our stay easier. They let us borrow the spade and towels for the hot water beach and can after we checked out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Yuji M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and clean handy location by the water and town. Hope back again
Bunk beds room
Sign entrance
Entire house
Side way
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, Lovely accommodation and garden. The bed was very comfortable and we slept really well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful location! A great lay out with all the things we need as a family to enjoy our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gubby R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ray was awesome, very friendly. The unit was lovely had everything we needed clean & cosy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness
VERY CLEAN VERY QUIET.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

nick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hosts
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lance K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Only stayed one night. Unit is clean and tidy and host was very pleasant and helpful. Lovely veg garden as well. Will surely be back again sometime.Thank-you Ray.Lance and Jannet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ebony R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful to be back home
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

dave c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay. Very warm little unit with everything we needed. Sunny bedrooms, towels for the stunning beach and even some thoughtful extras provided in the kitchen. Very friendly owners and walking distance to town, even with little kids. We had a great weekend here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Had a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well appointed, handy and good beds

Ray is a helpful person. The unit is actually better than the online photos. The fridge is a fridge freezer now and the microwave sits on top of it. There's a nice breakfast bar opposite the kitchen bench and 2 sofas in the lounge. It's a short walk to the shops and wharf. The unit is private and well supplied, for example, we needed scissors and found some in the unit. There are plenty of plates and cutlery. There is a selection of cereals, tea and coffee, and 2 moccona ( I think) coffee sachets ( I like coffee). My wife added she liked the shower. Got a good sleep. Everyone happy (mum, dad, 16yrs and 11yrs). Thanks Ray, all the best. We had a good break.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Very helpful hosts, clean and tidy unit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flavian E.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great experience in Kawhia

Ray was friendly, helpful and accommodating, and the unit was clean and comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudie B.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Faye T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall comfortable stay

Didn't realize unit was under owners home
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday

The bach was great. Nice and clean, had everything we needed and good position in Kawhia.Hopefully we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

This was perfect for our overnight in Kāwhia. It was true to the description on the website so lived up to expectation. Thanks for a comfortable stay. Jenny
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kawhia weekend

Monty's BB was an excellent choice for our weekend stay in Kawhia. From the ease of booking to our arrival & departure. Accommodation was very well laid out and had everything we needed. It was a lovely peaceful location with just a quick 10 minute walk into town. We especially enjoyed the outdoor BBQ area.Our host, Monty, recommended some sites to visit & a day ride on the motorbike. We took his advice and had an awesome day out.Would also recommend a visit to the Boat club for a drink & a meal with some great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property. Highly recommend. Super friendly owners.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Te Rita P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relief

Suited us pretty well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024