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Ohiwa Bach By the Sea

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Bach surounded by trees
Exterior
Living area
Lounge
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Waiotahi, ohiwa
  • Ohope Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Ohiwa Harbour
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Ohope International Golf Club
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Whakatane (WHK)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bed room 2

1 Queen Bed

Master suite

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ohiwa Bach By the Sea

This is a spacious four bedroom beach home located in a quiet cul-de-sac at Bryans Beach, Ohiwa. There is ample room for cars, boats and tents plus a large understorey garage with ping-pong table and sofas. Upstairs are two queen beds, one double bed bunks and three single beds to sleep nine.

A large sunny deck with an ocean view and BBQ caters for sundowners and al fresco dining while the freestanding woodburner inside makes for cosy winter evenings.
Two refridgerators and an extra downstairs freezer cope with the supplies needed to feed and water the crew.

One minutes walk puts you on the ocean beach with its surf swimming, surf and Kontiki fishing plus the opportunity for long walks with great views of Te Puia o Whakaari (White) Island, Moutohora (Whale) Island and the East Cape.
The calm waters of Ohiwa harbour and Waiotahi estuary are just a few minutes away by car. Very safe bathing, kayaking, windsurfing, shellfish gathering and flounder fishing are all catered for here.

Local activities include biking the Dunes Trail, Motu road trail or the more adventurous Pakihi mountain biking trail.

Golf courses at both Ohope and Opotiki.

Freshwater recreation is also close by. The beautiful Waioweka and Waimana rivers are great for swimming, canoeing, campfires and are also excellent trout fisheries. A little closer to Ohiwa are the Otara and Waiotahi rivers which boast the same activities on a more intimate scale. Come night-time the Ohiwa glow-worm trail is well worth a visit and a must for young children.

Just five minutes from Bryans Beach is the Waiotahi garage which provides fuel and while Opotiki 15 minutes away has a supermarket to keep the cupboards stocked. Whakatane is approximately 40 minutes by car and boasts good shopping, cafes, restaurants and of course a cinema to help cure camp-fever on a wet day.
Great fish and chips too.

Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only
Pets allowed with prior approval outside. Dog kennel provided.
Cell phone coverage can be restricted. Spark coverage from the bach. Other networks available from the beach.
Please take all your rubbish with you when you leave. There is information about the recycling services in Opotiki in the Information Folder in the house or online.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$60.00 per stay);
Linen Provided for Beds with $15.00 per person linen charge

Property manager

Joanna Carr
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Opotiki

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Waiotahi, a neighbourhood in Opotiki. Ohope International Golf Club and Whakatane River Walk are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Opotiki Beach and Ohope Beach. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Waiotahi, ohiwa

What's nearby

  • Opotiki Beach - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Ohope Beach - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Ohiwa Harbour - 20 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Maraetotara Reserve - 23 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Ohope International Golf Club - 28 min drive - 32.2 km

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ohiwa Macadamias - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Gastropub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Seafoods - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Arigato Mum's Sushi - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ohiwa Bach By the Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ohiwa Bach By the Sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ohiwa Bach By the Sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ohiwa Bach By the Sea located?

Located in Waiotahi, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Opotiki Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Ohope Beach and Opotiki Heritage & Agriculture Museum. Opotiki District Museum and Hiona St Stephen’s Church are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful beach holiday
We loved staying in this superbly-appointed property which is situated just a minute away from the beautiful (white sand, safe) Ohiwa Beach. Our little Jack Russell dog also had the time of his life being one of the kids — playing kick the can on the lawn and running on the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

manea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach stay
Such a beautiful place to stay we thoroughly enjoyed this bit of paradise and having no wifi and tv for a couple days we will definitely be booling again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Whanau reunion
Awesome stay - although an older property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
A lovely family batch that perfectly suited our needs. Rooms were comfortable and everything was lovely and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Spot
House had heaps of room, and loved the bach feel! So close to the beach. Fantastic not having Tv or Wifi - enjoyed the peace and quiet and just relaxing. Communication with the owners was awesome, very prompt in responding :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl T.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Bruv
Quiet area with nice neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kym W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BEAUTIFUL
Wow - something magic about Bryan's Bay! House was kiwi-style charming, so comfortable and peaceful nestled in bush setting with sea views. Sun-drenched balcony was our favourite chill-spot. No noise apart from bird song and waves crashing. Amazing walk up through regional park was on our doorstep, which we did three times -was so special. THANK YOU.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clive V., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful spot in a friendly neighbourhood.
Great to break away from everything and the limited cell coverage and no TV a big plus. Back to basics, loved it 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

greg m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Easy as booking. Had a great stay and would recommend to anyone.

10/10 Excellent

Anahera B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay, lovely little slice of heaven ❤
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Derek S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice hidden away spot
Well appointed except we did not check the 2 packs of cards we used only to find there was about 6 missing!!! More than comfortable for the 5 of us
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time
Great property and location for our family to explore Ohiwa. Perfect family fun time keeping everyone well entertained with trekking, beaches or enjoying a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

jarrod d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Well cared for and very homely
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay.
Great place to stay, just a short walk to the surf beach. Quiet street with lots of birds around in the trees. Not modern but very functional and well presented.

10/10 Excellent

Donnelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place beautiful surrounding.
We absolutely loved our stay especially my 2 eight year olds which had no WiFi and no tv, who asked to stay for another night 5 min drive we came home with pipis and oysters.. managed to do a harakeke (flax) harvest on our 1 min walk to the beach.. Absolutely loved our little get away.. Property manager was on point..

8/10 Good

Morwenna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location
Enjoyable stay, short easy walk to beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice kiwi bach
Perfect Bach for family stay. Great communication with property manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Great property. Everything needed was available. Warm and clean
Excellent stay. Great spot, so relaxing. Overall great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eddie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bird songs
Awesome house loved it Awesome surroundings
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time
We absolutely loved our 3 night stay. Location was perfect for us as we had a family unveiling not too far. The games room made up for no TV and no WIFI and it was so good to have my 4 teenagers off there phones and playing Games/Cards and just enjoying the simple things in life. Jo was an amazing host. We will definitely be back when we are in this beautiful country again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good

Shannon W.

Great relaxed beach property, typical kiwi batch.
Great relaxed beach property, typical kiwi batch.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great spot, good fishing, lovely swimming.
Great spot, good fishing, lovely swimming. In the immortal words of Arnie - I'll be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Very comfortable.
Very comfortable. Enjoyed our stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

This house was great for our big group of adults from a tramping club - plenty of room and very cl
This house was great for our big group of adults from a tramping club - plenty of room and very close to the lovely beach. Well equipped kitchen. Good parking. Nice fire to warm the house as the weather was cold and clear. Plenty of nice walks in the area. A lovely area to visit.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Plenty of space for the kids.
Plenty of space for the kids.

About the host

Hosted by Joanna Carr

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What makes this property unique

Relax or explore local activities , Surf swimming, biking, walking, fishing, rivers, East Coast towns

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests