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Okiwi Bay beach front bach

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Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Kitchen/Dining
Kitchen/Dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Okiwi Bay, Okiwi Bay
  • Penzance Bay
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Duncan Bay
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Picton Ferry Terminal
    ‪89 min drive‬
  • Picton (PCN)
    ‪85 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Lounge

1 Double Futon

Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Okiwi Bay beach front bach

Fully furnished iconic kiwi bach. Perfect location with beach right across the road. Great for children. Only one hour’s drive from Nelson and Blenheim, Okiwi Bay is an idyllic spot to get away from it all, with some of the best fishing in the region right on your doorstep. If fishing's not your thing these are plenty of other activities to do in the bay including, swimming, bush walks, kayaking, a children's playground or just relaxing. Large flat section with plenty of room for boats and vehicles.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only
No TV reception but two DVD players and TV's for movie watching
Ceramic tower heater in lounge and econo panel heaters in bedroom 2.

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

Jane_and_Nigel_C

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No 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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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

Okiwi Bay

Located in Okiwi Bay, this holiday home is on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tunnicliff Reserve and Penzance Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Okiwi Bay, Okiwi Bay

What's nearby

  • Tunnicliff Reserve - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Penzance Bay - 37 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Duncan Bay - 51 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Picton Harbour - 88 min drive - 85.6 km
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 89 min drive - 85.8 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 85 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Okiwi Bay beach front bach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Okiwi Bay beach front bach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Okiwi Bay beach front bach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Okiwi Bay beach front bach located?

This family-friendly Okiwi Bay holiday home is located on the beach, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Tunnicliff Reserve, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Penzance Bay and Rai Valley Pioneer Cottage. Pelorus Eco Adventures and Duncan Bay are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joan l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great holiday
well old had everything we needed and great location
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leola T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best views
Loved our stay just a little bit on the small side but overall we enjoyed everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Living the dream
Absolutely loved it!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Garry J H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay all as expected from ad,perfect location and highly recommend.
Rental was as advertised ,awesome stay,Thanks
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location, lots of room. Close to the boat ramp and shop.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend fishing
Lovely 2 bedroom home excellent fish and boat cleaning facilities everything you need for great stay at okiwi bay. We got some great advice from locals on fishing spots but dont forget your insect repellant the sand flys never give up
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Annie B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
A kiwi bach from the 70s
Great location for this kiwi bach from the 70s. Don't expect anything modern as it is not in this bach. Does have a great fridge freezer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Candice D.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
3Days in Okiwi Bay
Very basic ,comfortable bach in prime location. We had a lovely time and would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Slice of Paradise
Nostalgic Kiwiana Bach with required amenities. Beautiful bay, great fishing location when the weather permited and lovely place to holiday.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fordy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ōkiwi Bay
Amazing location, we managed to get an amazing home to stay in that we loved. It had everything you needed including a meat thermometer that we desperately needed for our tomahawk steaks. The hosts were very helpful and friendly AAA +++ Regards, Fordy & Family
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Bach so close to the water
lovely little basic bach close, walking distance to water. Million dollar views!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Gerd N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Good location near beach
No separate bathroom, shower and washing basin in corridor connecting kitchen with bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R., Rangiora, nz

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Gem
The little kiwi batch. Huge character, true feeling of holiday. Grounds we're superb for all our vehicles and toys and in great location. Property manager is lovley and easy to work with. Overall experience for our family was a happy one.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel & Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot
Great spot if you need to park a boat Very handy to launch ramp Lovely views Will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic kiwi bach
Fantastic stay at this old school bach in Okiwi Bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous setting
Older property that had everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Terry P., Nelson

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Okiwi Bay
The property was great. I think it was like Grandmas old house :)

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy Classic Nz holiday
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lizzy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location.
Such a great location opposite the water and close to boat ramp. We loved our stay here and was perfect for our family. Be aware, this is a very very dated kiwi Bach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kem P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Million dollar view
Old school Bach which we really enjoyed, great parking for the boat too :)

8/10 Good

Alison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant location waterfront view.
Older style, quirky, a bit rough and tumble but everything needed is there, very relaxing, brilliant views.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kellie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome wee batch
Great wee batch, primo spot. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect as always
Perfect place, amazing communication

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent truly authentic bach!
We loved our stay! The location simply can’t be beat. It is right across the street from the beach, huge lawn to play on, only a 2 minute walk to the boat ramp/kayak rental/coffee cart and a 1 minute walk in the other direction from the small store at the holiday park. The bach was very tidy, well-stocked with dishes, cutlery, pots and pans, fish cleaning bench out back, as well as plenty of cleaning supplies. Oh, and the microwave works just fine. Beds were comfy, too! Definitely a bonus! 😊 Make no mistake, this bach is from a bygone era, but that is what we loved about it. If you’re looking for a cosy landing pad after a day of outdoor adventuring you’d be hard pressed to find anything better. We would absolutely come stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A true kiwi bach
A place to relax and enjoy. Location is fabulous.

About the host

Hosted by Jane_and_Nigel_C

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What makes this property unique

Great views of the bay