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The Gem in Ohiwa within the Bay of Plenty

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 436 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Map
Ohiwa Harbour Road, Waiotahi
  • Ohope Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Ohiwa Harbour
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Ohope International Golf Club
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Whakatane (WHK)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Caravan

1 Queen Bed

Mezzanine Sleeping Area

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Outhouse Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Gem in Ohiwa within the Bay of Plenty

A small and pleasantly basic kiwi bach. 36 square meters, plus an old school caravan in a private beach estuary environment.

The perfect winter`s hide-a-way to recharge body and mind. And for the summer simply brilliant!

Very peaceful and quiet location right on the edge of Ohiwa Harbour close to the main channel. Fishing, shell fish, kayaking, surf beach, bush walks, sailing, kite surfing, glow worms and more all at your door step, everything you could ask for in a tranquil beach side location. Further enhanced by the ever changing moods of the tidal harbour lapping at the property boundary. Watch the bird life come and go, feeding with the changing tides.

A compact bach with fully equipped kitchen, sleeping is upstairs on the mezzanine floor. The mezzanine floor is accessed by a ladder staircase and contains a Queen bed and two single beds (one rolls under the other when not in use). This area has a very low ceiling height due to the steep roof pitch. Approx 1.6 meters at top of ladder up to 2 meters at the window. The second bedroom is a caravan which is accessed from the deck at the back of bach with queen sized bed and complete with plumbing, power (for fridge kettle, heater). The large wrap-around deck with table and chairs provides for outdoor living with relaxation the name of the game.

Smoking is outside only please.

25min drive from Ohope, 30min drive from Whakatane.

10min drive from Opotiki where there is a very good New World supermarket for all your supplies.

Special conditions:
A $40 surcharge applies to one night stays.

Smoking allowed outside only please.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

peteot700
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Sleeping on mezzanine accessed by ladder stairs
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Keep off furniture/Vacuum pet hair on departure
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside Only Please
A $40 surcharge applies to one night stays.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Opotiki

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Waiotahi, a neighbourhood in Opotiki. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ohope Beach and Opotiki Beach, while Opotiki Heritage & Agriculture Museum and Opotiki District Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Ohiwa Harbour Road, Waiotahi

What's nearby

  • Ohope Beach - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Opotiki Beach - 12 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Ohiwa Harbour - 23 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Maraetotara Reserve - 25 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Ohope International Golf Club - 30 min drive - 34.1 km

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ohiwa Macadamias - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Ohope Charter Club - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Wharf Cafe - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Ohiwa Oyster Farm - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Sandcastle - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gem in Ohiwa within the Bay of Plenty pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Gem in Ohiwa within the Bay of Plenty?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gem in Ohiwa within the Bay of Plenty?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gem in Ohiwa within the Bay of Plenty located?

This Waiotahi holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ohope Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Opotiki Beach and Opotiki Heritage & Agriculture Museum. Opotiki District Museum and Hiona St Stephen’s Church are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 325 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooke W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The batch that keeps on giving
We loved our stay, myself and 2 friends went for the weekend along with my dog and honestly the batch is beautiful. The location is stunning, the property is really big and has everything you need. Yeah really good value for money. Thank you for a great weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toka M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect nature getaway
Has the essentials one would need. My partner and I stayed while his mum slept on the couch inside. Beautiful location. It isn’t the Hilton but that’s what we love about the place. Authentic kiwi bach vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel K.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serenity
It was lovely to sit on the deck at dusk watching the variety of native seabirds and bushbirds dine before nightfall and hear their birdsong slowly deminish. The colours of the estuary with sunset were again beautiful with the lowering of tide. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Real GemUs ladues had absolute great time. Everything we needed was available. So close to beach.
Property was perfect. The deck with the view the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHAZ W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home by the sea.
This bach is a little gem, and perfectly located for our planned day trip to the east coast. Right off the bat, Peter made sure we were settled in and comfortable, then left us to it.This bach has everything you need, not only for a few nights, but also for longer stays. Its the perfect place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of town life. Being situated right on the waters edge of the Ohiwa harbour, theres something here for everyone. I highly recommend Peter and his property. I will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little slice of paradise
This bach is such an amzing spot, beautiful backyard amd it has everything you need for a relaxed weekend in Ohiwa. We will definitely come back longer another time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Johnny V.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous spot
Wonderful outside spaces with large garden and lots of great places to sit and enjoy the superb location. Cute little Bach with quirky sleeping arrangements. We slept in mezzanine and were very comfortable. Loved that we could take the dog and use the double kayak.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rangi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place to reset and relax
I have holidayed here many times with my family. We love the basic amenities, kayaks and space to spread out. But most of all we love the peace and quiet just to relax, kick back and chill!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karl J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Fabulous location
Amazing location. Casual no frills kiwi batch. Mezzanine suited teenagers.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful outlook
Lovely position - close to beach and awesome views.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kerry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away ohiwa
We wanted to escape with the puppies before xmas. A cool kiwi batch, not flash but comfy as. Full kitchen and 2 toilets. My only downer was it a bird sanctuary so couldnt walk dogs on the beach...is v
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lance D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ohiwa
Its the perfect location right on the beach for walking, fishing, boating..Most of all it's not over busy like alot of other places can be ..perfect place to relax back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beaumyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ohiwa
Beautiful little bungalow, nestled on the banks of the Ohiwa harbour. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Serenity
Cannot say enough. Exactly what we needed. On one side estuary, like glass for early morning kayak, then round the corner to the ocean, for surf casting and snapper!! Wines on the deck while hubby on BBQ, absolutely magical!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lesley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disappointed
We found the batch itself lovely, unique and clean. The caravan is very old and could do with updating. Unable to ope some windows and those we could open wouldnt stay open. We looked forward to sitting on the deck listening to the burds in the morning but unfortunately the neighbors decided to play music at top volume and we couldn't even talk to each other. We approached them and asked to turn it down and was sworn at and told no. We went out for the day instead. To our dismay the following morning the same thing happened and we decided to pack up and leave dedpite being booked for another night. Very disappointed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coral R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Absolutely amazing!! Everything was amazing - we took the kayak around the harbour, went for some incredible walks around the harbour and on the ocean beach. Very relaxing sitting and listening to all the native birds. Fantastic stay :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great mini break
This bach is the perfect epitome of what a kiwi bach is. Had everything we needed and nothing we didn't, and to top it all off the best location. Great communication from Pete. Thanks for sharing your piece of paradise with our family.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adequate for our needs
Was picked as being down the road from our main group but could not get a cabin there, Plenty of bird life and ocean wave noise. All the facilities we required.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katryna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend
Exactly as advertised. Enjoyed our stay and would happily return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, warm winter getaway
Great four-day getaway for us with our little dog. The estuary view was beautiful, the bird life was very entertaining, and the Bach was cozy and warm, even in rainy, cold weather!! The furniture was comfortable, and the kitchen was very user friendly! The location is ideal for seeing the area's beaches and walking trails. We will definitely return!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ohiwa tranquility
Great spot to chill out on the beautiful Ohiwa harbour
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rititia Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bird Heaven Cosy Bach
Stayed for two nights. Loved watching movement of tides. Great birdlife. Cosy tidy bach. Mezzanine for my hubby and I bit challenging as nearly 60 years. Prefered instead of caravan bed. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a Gem
We were looking for an "old school" style bach holiday and this property exceeded our expectations. Quirky, unique, quiet and in beautiful surroundings. The birdlife around the property was stunning and the fishing was consistent. An incredibly enjoyable weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by peteot700

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What makes this property unique

Large wrap around deck provides great outdoor living

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests