10/10 Excellent
Julian D.
12 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect bach
Julian D.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Entire home
Medlands Beach Bach
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6150 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Medlands Beach, Great Barrier Island
- Medlands Beach11 min walk
- Glenfern Sanctuary53 min drive
- Windy Canyon Lookout69 min drive
- Great Barrier Island (GBZ)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Pacific room
1 Queen Bed
Southern Ocean room
1 Queen Bed
Tasman room
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 2
Outdoor shower
Inside
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Medlands Beach Bach
Family Bach with ocean views. The property has two bedrooms and a comfortable sleepout, each with a queen bed. There’s a well equipped galley, wood burner, indoor & outdoor showers. ( indoor shower has hot water, outdoor shower cold water only) Enjoy a ten minute walk to the golden sand beach. Walk, talk, surf, read a book & in the evenings gaze in wonder at the heavens above.
Special conditions:
Linen and house towels supplied. Please bring your own beach towels as these are NOT provided.
The entire island is off the grid and electricity at the Bach is solar generated. Charging devices is no problem but not possible to operate heavy load electrical items; ie hair driers, coffee machines etc.
Water is harvested from rainfall. Please be careful with use. Drinkable from the tap. Drive or ten minute walk to house. Last 100 metres up a steep hill. Vehicle access requires crossing the beach & a shallow stream at low / mid tide.
GBI From Above;
https://youtu.be/7_fHVAkCtM4
Special conditions:
Linen and house towels supplied. Please bring your own beach towels as these are NOT provided.
The entire island is off the grid and electricity at the Bach is solar generated. Charging devices is no problem but not possible to operate heavy load electrical items; ie hair driers, coffee machines etc.
Water is harvested from rainfall. Please be careful with use. Drinkable from the tap. Drive or ten minute walk to house. Last 100 metres up a steep hill. Vehicle access requires crossing the beach & a shallow stream at low / mid tide.
GBI From Above;
https://youtu.be/7_fHVAkCtM4
Property manager
James Heyward
Languages
English, French
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Amenities
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Beach view
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not suited to children under 5yrs
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Great Barrier Island
Located in Great Barrier Island, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Medlands Beach and Kaitoki Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
Medlands Beach, Great Barrier Island
What's nearby
- Medlands Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Kaitoki Beach - 20 min drive - 11.5 km
- Blind Bay - 26 min drive - 12.2 km
- Glenfern Sanctuary - 53 min drive - 32.9 km
- Windy Canyon Lookout - 69 min drive - 38.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Mulberry Grove General Store - 17 min drive
- The Innkeeper's Lodge & Currach Irish Pub - 14 min drive
- Wild Rose Cafe - 14 min drive
- Barrier Social Club - 13 min drive
- Stonewall Store & Bottle Store - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
steve e.
27 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barrier getaway
steve e.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katie W.
14 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
Katie W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nick L.
10 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kiwi Paradise
Nick L.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Edward M.
14 February 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Medlands Vista
Edward M.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Desmond O.
2 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A stay in paradise
Desmond O.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Donna H.
23 March 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Donna H.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
8/10 Good
Frances B.
18 February 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great Bach
Frances B.
10/10 Excellent
Baden M., Auckland, New Zealand
14 December 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Baden M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Gabrielle O.
5 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful holiday!
Gabrielle O.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Peter N.
17 February 2019
Lovely Weekend Away
Peter N.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
7 June 2017
The View and set up are amazing!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
15 February 2016
Great place if you're after a bach (not a flash holiday house).
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
4 January 2013
Great place to relax with friends and family, all you need
About the host
Hosted by James Heyward
I love good coffee, simple food, lime & soda, reading page turner thrillers, skiing steep deep powder, sailing fair winds & the sound of an air cooled 911. I’ve travelled widely and enjoy meeting new people from all walks of life and cultures.
Why they chose this property
Medland's beach is centrally located on the island. It’s a short drive to Tryphena or Claris and is a great base for accessing all the other island attractions.
Drive to the Bach or enjoy a ten minute walk along a gravel road with the last hundred meters up a steep hill. If driving you will need to cross the beach & ford a shallow tidal stream at mid to low tide, then drive 500 meters and up the hill. Vehicles can be parked at the Bach or beside the DOC camping ground. The stream is easily waded or use the pedestrian bridge located next to the car park area.
Drive to the Bach or enjoy a ten minute walk along a gravel road with the last hundred meters up a steep hill. If driving you will need to cross the beach & ford a shallow tidal stream at mid to low tide, then drive 500 meters and up the hill. Vehicles can be parked at the Bach or beside the DOC camping ground. The stream is easily waded or use the pedestrian bridge located next to the car park area.
What makes this property unique
The entire island is off the grid and the Bach is on solar electricity and rain water. Fishing, surfing, walk to the hot springs, play gold, read a book or just do nothing. At night, gaze in wonder at the heavens above.
Languages:
English, French
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