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The Bay Bach, Paihia, Bay of Islands NZ

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Exterior detail
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Paihia, Bay of Islands
  • Paihia Wharf
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Paihia Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

The Bay Bach, Paihia, Bay of Islands NZ

The Bay Bach is a 4 bedroom, two storey OLDER style (Kiwi bach - modest NZ holiday home)holiday home in the beautiful Bay of Island.
Enjoying an elevated position to capture brillant bush and sea views, this holiday base is only a few minutes walk to the main shops and beach!

The Bay Bach is fitted out with comfy furnishings for you to relax.
Chill out indoors with everything you need for your home away from home stay, or set yourself up on the well appointed deck for sun,kiwi bbqs and views!

Stay on site and admire the views of native bush, birdlife and out to sea...or head out to explore the local area.
The Bay Bach is perfectly situated for you to explore the Bay of Islands and beyond!The main Paihia shopping centre is only minutes walk away - stroll along the beach, visit the local shops, cafes and restaurants or join activities which the Bay of Islands has to offer such as :- Fishing, Parasailing, Sailing, Jet Skiing, Scenic Flights, Hole in the Rock Cruise, Dolphin Swimming Cruise, Golf, Cape Reinga Tour, visit Waitangi Treaty Grounds, catch a ferry to historic Russell and more.

The Bay Bach is only 22kms from the Kerikeri airport and a local airport shuttle is available for those who don't have transport to and from the airport.

Your Bay of Islands Escape starts here, welcome to The Bay Bach!!


Special conditions:
Absolutely no parties or events to be held at this property.
Property is not suitable for toddlers or infants.
Short steep sharp driveway up to carport for one vehicle, more parking across the road.
From the carport steps up to house.
Internal stairs.
High deck for great viewing.
Smoking outside only.
The Bay Bach is a holiday home not a motel so guests to supply own toiletries, washing powder, condiments such as cooking oil etc.(there are some toilet rolls supplied along with hand soap, dish washing detergent and salt, pepper and sugar)
Rubbish to be disposed of - council bag supplied - extra can be purchased at local supermarkets.

No wheelchair access.
Families and mature couples preferred.
No parties or excessive noise
No additional guests staying beyond those booked.
Mandatory cleaning fee applies.
Property to be left neat and tidy as it was found.
Extra cleaning fee may apply.
Rubbish disposal fee may apply.

Bond required.
Cancellation fee applies
No tents/fires

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$130.00 per stay); Linen (Required, NZ$130.00 per stay); Extra cleaning fee may apply (Required, NZ$0.00 per stay); Excessive Rubbish Fee may apply (Required, NZ$0.00 per stay); Bond (Required, NZ$200.00 per stay).

Property manager

WendyBl10

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Not ideal for toddlers
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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
Outside smoking 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Paihia

Located in Paihia, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point Historic Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Action World and Makana Chocolate Boutique. Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway and Makana Confections are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Paihia, Bay of Islands

What's nearby

  • Paihia Wharf - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Paihia Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Opua Forest - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Haruru Falls - 6 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte’s Kitchen - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bay Bach, Paihia, Bay of Islands NZ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bay Bach, Paihia, Bay of Islands NZ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bay Bach, Paihia, Bay of Islands NZ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bay Bach, Paihia, Bay of Islands NZ located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Paihia Wharf and Bay of Islands. Paihia Beach and St Paul’s Church are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had an amazing time away, we had the opportunity to be together as a family, relaxed and explored

Well appointed property with everything you could have wanted. Even better than the photos showed. Very friendly owner and property was very clean. Lots of space for us to come together as a family and also space to be on your own if you wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Plenty of space with everything you could possibly need. Great location and exactly as advertised. Merideth was lovely to deal with, great communication throughout. A
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Warwick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

A Weeks Stay

Awesome spot with a great view. The check-in could have been a bit better with information with held until the final day, not so good when trying to pass on the info to others to meet us there.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

Good location. Walking distance to town. Nice views from the deck. Bunks only suitable for children or short adults. All other beds very comfy. Kitchen bathroom and laundry well appointed. Steep driveway and stairs to access the property but we all managed. Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Debbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

Awesome stay (late April) very good heating large rooms nice big shower. You could walk to town but we had little kids only down side was no wifi. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Tania and Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super tidy Bach

This is great Bach with lots of room for us and our teenage sons. Great quiet location with a short walk to town. The Bach had everything we needed for a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fabulous stay in Paihia

Fantastic property for a large family or group. Steep driveway and loads of stairs to access which was fine for us but could be limiting for the aged or those with health issues or disabilities. We had to cancel half of our stay due to a Covid lockdown and received a full refund. Wendy was amazing to deal with!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Haley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paihia Beach House

Enjoyable stay. Great location: 10 min walk to town centre, ferry's and beach. Good house layout, good deck. Steep access to house and one car spot for a 4wd vehicle. Pricey, however close to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicki P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant Bach

We all had a great break in Paihia. The house was perfect for our needs and so close to everything. Would love to stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gaylene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property has all amenities and easy walk into center of Paihia.

very easy to book through bookabach.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

SUZANNE M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property close to town

Good property , older house but got every thing you need
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

7 Mates on a fishing trip

The house location is perfect it walking distance to the wharf and the cities amenities once we got there we park the van up and didn’t start the van until it was time to go. Enjoy everything about the house very relaxing, the only down side was the kitchen is dated But the rest was perfect Strongly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Robert M.

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Bach in need of renovation

I would rate this as a typical (big) Kiwi bach but now in need of renovation, with cracked window panes and holes in the wall near the front door etc. Drive is very steep and I did not feel comfortable in taking a rental car up it so parked on the street. Across the road is a college dormatory so loud music and shouting are routine.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jake W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house, clean, tidy and very comfy, would recommend this house and the town of Paihia.

Great house, it was choice!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Toni B., Kaitaia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bush retreat

We had a fantastic time. Everything was very clean and tidy, and what a beautiful spot in the bush with the tuis and the fantails and listening to the Owl at night... had a great time. Thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Denis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Whilst the property may require some updating it is in an excellent location and has all the facilities you could want. It was clean with comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Philip R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kiwi Bach

Good value
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

The Bay Bach - Paihia

Location and proximity to shops and beach was excellent. House was clean and comfortable. Some work required as some areas felt a bit unstable such as walkway to back deck and stair banister.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Neil J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

Perfect Paihia location. Bach is a typical kiwi Bach and has everything you need for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hilary K., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location, great stay

Perfect location to explore Paihia and surrounds. Walking distance to town and wharf. Bach was comfortable and had all the amenities we needed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Haven close to town

I stayed 6 nights here with my 2 sisters for a getaway. Tucked away in the native bush surrounded by birdsong yet only 5 mins walk to downtown, this setting was like a spa retreat. Tastefully furnished with comfortable seating. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family holiday home

A really nice older house renovated for holiday use. We had a great time and would be happy to return. It looks a little jaded from the outside but Wendy has gone to a lot of trouble to make sure the inside is very clean and beds and bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen are to a high standard of family use,
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

RACHEL T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Short walk to town

Very clean property and very handy to town. Well equipped kitchen however lacked basics essentials ie salt and pepper, oil etc. Nicely decorated throughout however could not dine outside as table very unstable and needed repair. Beds all very comfortable. Student accomodation across the street very noisy in evening and hard to get young children to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

laura h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and cosy

We had a lovely stay- everything spotless and set up when we got there. Beds were comfortable and all furnishings and linen seemed as new. Great communication. Just a lovely time away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hayley K.

Great family getaway

Awesome location, was a very spacious property heaps of room for our large family and the kids loved it. It was in a good location nice and close to town and the wharf. Everyone said the beds were comfortable and the property had everything we needed for our stay, also loved seeing the native birds from the lounge. Definitely a place we would travel back to.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by WendyBl10

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What makes this property unique

The Bay Bach includes comfortable relaxed open plan living - home away from home

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English
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