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Retro & Rural šŸ” East Coast Getaway | Highway 35

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Shower, towels, soap, shampoo
Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Tolaga Bay, Gisborne
  • Cooks Cove Walkway
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tokomaru Bay
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Wainui Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the area

Tolaga Bay

In Tolaga Bay .At this Tolaga Bay vacation home, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Cooks Cove Walkway and 25 miles (40 km) of Tokomaru Bay. Makorori Beach and Te Puia Springs are also within 32 miles (52 km).

What's nearby

  • Cooks Cove Walkway - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Tokomaru Bay - 26 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Wainui Beach - 45 min drive - 48.8 km
  • Midway Beach - 53 min drive - 56.9 km
  • Gisborne Hospital - 56 min drive - 58.8 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cottles Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Fish Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Roll Inn Food Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Blue Waters Cafe & Takeaway - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Retro & Rural šŸ” East Coast Getaway | Highway 35

šŸ” Uawa Stay | Coast, Kai & Chilled Vibes
Come stay in Uawa, Tolaga Bay — where life moves nice and slow.
Wake up to native birds, take a quick trip to the beach, and enjoy that real East Coast feel.

Bring the whānau – we’ve got space for everyone.
3 bedrooms, a cosy lounge, and a fully fenced yard so the kids can run free.
šŸ½ļø Kitchen’s simple but sorted – oven, stove, microwave, fridge/freezer, toaster, kettle, airfryer, slow cooker, a few extra appliances, plus basic pantry essentials.
šŸ“ŗ Smart TV, free WiFi, and HDMI ports if you’re bringing a console.
ā„ļø Warm and comfy for winter with heating and electric blankets.
šŸ›ļø Beds are fully made with linen, pillows, and blankets — just show up.
🧼 Shampoo, conditioner, and bodywash provided in pump bottles.
🚿 Full bathroom and separate laundry with washer and dryer.
šŸš— Free on-site parking with room for a trailer, float, or heavy vehicle.

🌊 Hit the beach, go for a fish, walk the iconic Tolaga Bay Wharf — all just minutes away.
🌿 Quiet, rural, and real — away from the noise, but still close to what matters.

Whether you’re here to connect with whānau, chill and breathe, or just passing through on Highway 35, this is your spot to rest and reset.

šŸ’› Easy, relaxed, and real — Nau mai, haere mai!
This is a pet-free property — thanks for understanding!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: There is no cot, portacot or bassinette available

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 indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; 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.

Retro & Rural šŸ” East Coast Getaway | Highway 35 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Numia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tidy, warm, lovely hot water, comfortable. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay in Tolaga Bay

We spent two night's at Larissa's house in Tolaga Bay exploring the area. The hosts were so friendly and really went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and have everything we need. Will definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025