Best Location 2013 Gold Piwa ~ Castaway Cottage

“2013 Gold Winner Golden Piwa Awards ~ BEST LOCATION ~ Come and sea what all the fuss is about ~ you won't be disappointed! Castaway Cottage welcomes couples and small family groups to experience a little slice of seaside heaven. The timber-lined cottage is cosy, simple and open-plan with combined kitchen and dining. Cooking facilities include bench top 2 element/oven, a baby Webber BBQ, New fridge/freezer, Double (cosy) bed on the ground level. A serene seaside escape where you will relax, unwind and rejuvenate your spirit. Privately located on a coastal farm and surrounded by Pohutukawa trees with ocean waves crashing against the rocky foreshore just metres away. Incredible ocean views south over to Kuaotunu and Matarangi coastline and east to Great Mercury Island. If you are fortunate you will spot the dolphins or whales just offshore. The rocky seashore invites snorkelling, fishing, sea- kayaking or beachcombing for treasures. Day trips can be comfortably taken from Castaway Cottage to explore further north - Little Bay, Waikawau Beach (surf beach) or visit Colville, Port Charles, Stony Bay. Tuateawa is located approximately 30 minute drive from Coromandel Town - the last stop for petrol and provisions. Off the beaten track, this coastal area has a spectacular rocky coastline with high cliffs and rocky foreshore and fabulous flora and fauna - a true nature lover's paradise. Beautiful white sand beaches are located south at Kennedy Bay (6 kms) or north 10 kms to Little Bay and Waikawau. PLEASE NOTE: There are no shops or restaurants in Tuateawa. Coromandel Town is the last stop for petrol and provisions. Waikawau DOC Camp Store open for basics. Approx.15 minutes drive North. The kitchen has a large modern fridge with 2 shelf freezer compartment so good food storage for 3-4 days. Cooking facilities include: Mircowave, small electric bench oven with 2 elements, a Webber BBQ with gas supplied and a large frying pan. The kitchen is equipped with crockery, pans, pots, cups, glasses etc and basic pantry items. Special conditions: Non-refundable booking/letting fee applies *2 night minimum stay Cleaning is required. *Peak rates apply to all public and school holidays. Not suitable for toddlers. NO DOGS - The area is a KIWI protected zone. Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$70.00 per stay); Linen (Required, NZ$20.00 per person); Non refundable Booking Fee (Required, NZ$34.50 per stay); **In accepting this booking, the guest agrees that should this booking be cancelled by the host for unavoidable, unexpected or circumstances beyond the hosts control, the host will issue a full refund to the guest and neither party shall have any further right or claim against the other.