Escape to your perfect NZ holiday home. We were founded in the Coromandel in 2003 and remain a proud, locally run company that loves to share the Kiwi bach experience with New Zealanders and visitors alike. We were nominated at the 2020 and 2021 Westpac Business awards for excellence in marketing and customer service delivery. Let us help you find your happy place!

Wake up, hit the beach and then come home to Calapso Cottage to fire up the BBQ and have a cold drink out on the sundeck! When you need a bright, relaxing and warm holiday home for this beachy adventure, look no further than Calapso Cottage. This recently renovated home has all the essentials including, air conditioning or heat pump to set the ideal temperature and a TV equipped with Chromecast, WiFi and DVD player for chill nights on the couch! Spend your days down by the water, toes in the sand and sunblock on your nose less than 500m from your door. Leave the car at home. First thing in the morning, brew a good cup of coffee on the coffee machine and cook up a storm in the kitchen to make sure everyone is energised for the day ahead. Before you head down to the beach, stop by Old Beach Bakery, just a 4-minute walk, and pick up some treats to enjoy down on the beach for lunch. And if you don't feel like cooking, pop down to the Waimea Restaurant for dinner by the beach. For convenience and a bit of peace of quiet - Calapso Cottage has you covered. As there is a shallow creek with a footbridge in the back garden, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around waterPlease note that the bunk beds are not suitable for adults. Please also be aware the sleepout at this property is accessed note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking

Just north from Paraparaumu, Waikanae Beach is a popular holiday destination, loved for it's undisturbed beauty and community vibe. The beach is great for swimming, fishing and kayaking, and there's great bird watching opportunities by the estuary. Visit the nearby Tararua Forest Park for great walking tracks through stunning scenery, or make the short drive to Paraparaumu for a day of shopping and cafe of our Waikanae Beach holiday homes are pre-inspected prior to your arrival and are ready for instant online booking.