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Koru Bach Medlands Beach Great Barrier Island

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Kitchen living
Bathroom
Children's bedroom
Main bedroom
Kitchen/ living

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Medlands Beach, Great Barrier Island
  • Medlands Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Kaitoki Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Windy Canyon Lookout
    ‪69 min drive‬
  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

bedroom 1

1 King Bed

bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Koru Bach Medlands Beach Great Barrier Island

Koru bach is the idyllic holiday retreat located at the southern end of Medlands beach. It offers expansive views over the eastern coastline and Pacific ocean.

Set in native bush and gardens and within easy walking distance to stunning Medlands Beach. Koru is a small modern eco Bach which runs from solar power.
Vodafone wireless internet is connected at the property.

Vehicle access requires crossing of Oruawharo stream at low tide. A 4WD vehicle is recommended.
Pedestrian access is via the walk bridge located next to the Medlands campground. A car park can also be found here.
Our property manager offers a meet and greet service ($35.00 ) and will run you and your supplies up to the bach if preferred.

Medlands beach is centrally located on Great Barrier and is an easy drive to Tryphena or Claris and a great base for accessing all of the other island attractions.
Special conditions:
The nightly rate applies to two adults or couple with 2 children under 12 years. (max 4 persons) For extra adults please contact us.
Beach towels are not included.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$110.00 per stay); Linen (included);

Property manager

surf65

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Out doors only

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

About the area

Great Barrier Island

Located in Great Barrier Island, this cottage is near the beach. 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 horse riding and mountain biking.
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Medlands Beach, Great Barrier Island

What's nearby

  • Medlands Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kaitoki Beach - 20 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Blind Bay - 26 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Glenfern Sanctuary - 53 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Windy Canyon Lookout - 69 min drive - 38.4 km

Getting around

  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ) - 15 min drive

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

Is Koru Bach Medlands Beach Great Barrier Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Koru Bach Medlands Beach Great Barrier Island?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Koru Bach Medlands Beach Great Barrier Island?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Koru Bach Medlands Beach Great Barrier Island located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Medlands Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Kaitoki Beach and Blind Bay. Awana Bay is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing trip
Shane’s place amazing prefect little bush designed Bach everything about it was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Modern and quirky bach
This bach is well designed with an outdoor bathroom. Ten minutes walk up a steep road from the creek where you leave your car Close to Medlands Beach and a bush walk to Tryphena
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Derek F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great bach
Really cool bach, up a short walk form beautiful Medlands Beach. Would love to come back in summer and get the full benefit of the decks and terrace, a really cool set up for our young family of four.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Strachan C.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Great escape
The Bach is in a great location and is wonderful to escape town. Has everything you need and great spaces to relax. Loved the openness of the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great summer getaway
A real bach
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
Location and place was amazing, loved our stay. Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Margo C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed
This building was well thought out and built by a perfectionist. We enjoyed the peaceful location and privacy. Plenty of time to relax and loved being able to have a tech free holiday. Everything and more we could have asked for. Will definitely come again. A bit of advice if renting a car....they (airport rentals) will charge you $600 for desalting the car if you drive across the low tide stream and sand, so be prepared to walk across the foot bridge to accommodation. There is a short steep concreted road section to walk up so reasonable mobility is necessary. Also, plan your food/dining out options in advance as the Island shops/restaurants are not open everyday. There are some amazing uncrowded beaches on Barrier. Paradise!

10/10 Excellent

rosie w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simple, sophisticated indoor outdoor bliss
A simple, sophisticated plywood cabin of delight. We loved the design, really good linen, quality cook’s kitchen gear, fine crockery, indoor-outdoor shower, & many comfortable outdoor lounging spots The tide-limited access for the car was tricky as we were otherwise in true Barrier timeless flow. The master bedroom is exquisite - the 2 children’s singles much less luxurious. The eternal hum of ocean is mesmerising.

10/10 Excellent

Suzannah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous spot for a retreat
Koru Bach is a stunning home away from home. It is perfectly situated with stunning views over Medlands Bay, and nestled amongst the trees - the bird life Is phenomenal, with Kingfishers, Kaka and Ruru right on the back door step. Very comfy bed king bed, great kitchen facilities with everything you need for your stay, and great decking and BBQ and outdoor furniture to help you make the most of the view. I loved the private, outdoor shower too! The owners provided great instructions, and I was met on arrival by the friendly property manager who helped me find my way to, and around the Bach. This is a unique and spectacular spot, I plan to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terese T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Oasis
A great place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magic at Medlands
Lovely bach at Medlands Beach on the beautiful Barrier!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Warwick F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect relax/recharge hideaway
We were looking for a quiet, simple, secluded place to stay that was close to the beach. Koru Bach met our requirements perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

jeff E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Contemporary luxury
Tastefully designed and appointed this Bach Is the perfect getaway luxury spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anita R., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little gem!
Recharge your batteries in this idyllic getaway, it's everything you want to get away from a busy life, even though we only had two days, it was the best day off we've had in years. The house is nothing short of perfect, go there to experience it yourself, you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kris L.

Compact hideaway
We loved this Bach. Minimal and well designed! Everything we needed for a great relaxing stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Perfect Bach in a wonderful location
What a great Bach. Thank you for sharing your beautiful holiday house! We had a great time, wonderfully designed and an awesome location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

charlie d.

Beautiful, serene and well equipped bach. Perfect place to escape
Beautiful, serene and well equipped bach. Perfect place to escape and unwind, as well as a great base for exploring the island
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stylish eco-friendly retreat
This is a really well designed, comfortable, thoughtfully-equipped bach in a fabulous location. It is quiet and peaceful with an amazing night sky. We loved being off grid and even enjoyed the 10 minute walk from the car park up the (steep) hill to get to the bach. We were sad to leave and will return if we can. Thank you to Shane and The Barrier!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

We had the BEST stay at Koru Cottage.
We had the BEST stay at Koru Cottage. Exactly what we needed to unwind. The Bach is tucked away up a hill and nestled under tall whispy Manuka trees. It is so beautifully designed with everything we needed. The beach is a close 10 beautiful minute walk. The 4wd drive access across the stream was easy and the long walk up Medlands Beach is a must to de-stress. Can't wait to go back one day.
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8/10 Good

Cathleen F.

We had a relaxing stay and our daughter enjoyed it too!
We had a relaxing stay and our daughter enjoyed it too! We will be back, it is a great place to unwind and close to a safe and gorgeous family beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

A very nice batch in a NZ paradise.
A very nice batch in a NZ paradise.
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10/10 Excellent

Marnie C.

Lovely property in an excellent location near Medlands beach.
Lovely property in an excellent location near Medlands beach. A perfect modern bach - comfortable but with a relaxed holiday feel.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stylish, relaxing, private location.
Stylish, relaxing, private location. Perfect little bach. Recommend a 4 wheel drive to get across the stream at low tide and driving straight up to the Bach instead of walking. We rented an old rav 4 and it was fine for this.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Awesome property.
Awesome property. It's perfect to relax. The view is amazing.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

A 4WD is essential for accessing this property.
A 4WD is essential for accessing this property. Very difficult with small children. Great concept but hard to manage. No oven facilities when we were there, which coupled with very challenging access made feeding a family difficult. We had a good time but were quite disappointed with the accomodation overall given the cost.

About the host

Hosted by surf65

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What makes this property unique

Private and quiet

Languages:

English, German