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Hunter Bay Bach absolute beachfront

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Hunter Bay Bach
Hunter Bay bach
Beach
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Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Wellington, Brooklyn
  • Te Papa
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Cuba Street Mall
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 2 Loft

1 Child Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Hunter Bay Bach absolute beachfront

Hunter Bay Bach is absolute stand alone beachfront at the southernmost tip of Wellington. 20 minutes from the CBD its position at the foot of our family farm overlooking wild Cook Strait with uninterrupted sea views across to the snowy South Island mountains.
This truely Kiwi Bach sits in its own Bay surrounded by walking tracks and seal colonies yet within minutes one can be enjoying a movie or sipping coffee at one of Wellington's iconic cafes.
As the Bach is off the grid, cooking and hot water are gas heated, otherwise solar and generater power.
Mobile coverage Spark is best / Vodafone in certain areas
Guests with feedback preferred
This could possibly be the most unique and adventurous stay available of any capital city!
If you love the outdoors are keen on diving, fishing, beachcombing, stargazing and wild walking, you will love your stay at Hunter Bay.
Special conditions:
4wd or all wheel drive is required to get to the bach, however this varies depending on the weather and road conditions.
No pets allowed
This property is suitable for two people only, any
larger groups and events strictly by arrangement.
Extra guests strictly by arrangement, $40 per night per guest

If you need television, tarseal, streetlights, hairdryers and neighbours and are not confident driving on NZ farm roads, this property is not suitable for you!

Please be aware we have a strict no cancellation policy.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; feel free to check out our other baches in the bay - Abigail and Juliet’s

Property manager

Chrissy 1
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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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 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 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

Wellington

Located in Brooklyn, a neighbourhood in Wellington, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Colonial Cottage Museum and Wellington Wind Turbine are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Carlucci Land and Wellington Zoo. Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre and Sisters of Compassion - Suzanne Aubert Compassion Centre are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Wellington, Brooklyn

What's nearby

  • Te Papa - 36 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Wellington Central Business District - 37 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 37 min drive - 14.6 km
  • TSB Bank Arena - 38 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 42 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 41 min drive
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caribbean Coffee Roasters - Cafe Caribe - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Penthouse Cinema - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Burger Wisconsin - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Corner - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hunter Bay Bach absolute beachfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hunter Bay Bach absolute beachfront?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hunter Bay Bach absolute beachfront?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hunter Bay Bach absolute beachfront located?

Located in Brooklyn, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Island Bay Beach, Carlucci Land and Houghton Bay Beach. Princess Beach and Berhampore Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nothing like it.
Setting was unbelievable. The Bach was so comfortable. Our hosts were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible
We had the best weekend! Couldn’t have asked for more, exactly as described, but better! Thank you for having us
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stijn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
We had a nice stay at this bach at a beautiful and unique location. It was a bit hard to reach, but Chrissy and Steve were very quick to help us out when we decided we needed a last-minute taxi. The house was spacious and clean and an excellent place to start a nice beach walk from. Seals on the front step!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning coastal wilderness
Incredible property in perfect location, everything exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brooklyn
Fantastic stay. Exceeded our expectations
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous bach
Wonderful stay at a gorgeous place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very special getaway
This was and amazing stay. The property was great, scenery breathtaking, and the seal colony took it to a whole new level. We'd happily return from Australia to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Favourite place in New Zealand
Easily our favourite place in New Zealand -- a great chance to just get away from everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

E G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax in a rustic yet chic environment
I found it to be a very relaxing stay in a very functional house with everything you need. Plenty of life to watch through the windows such as nesting oyster catchers guarding their eggs, gannets wizzing past, seals and great black back gulls in their natural environment breaking shells looking forward to going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Gutter but couldn't stay there ourselves due to bereavement. Chrissy was understanding when we requested to gift stay to friends. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem
Beautiful accommodation in a perfect location for privacy and relaxation. We would love to return again one day
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise stay
My partner and I had three nights stay in this incredibly cosy Bach. The Views were amazing, waking up to the wave crashing is our kind of get away!! Great place to explore on our quad and soaked up the scenic views around us. comunicating with the owners was great! Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Natural Haven
Great to have a natural haven so close to the city
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Absolutely loved our stay, very remote and private. Even though it was a harsh southerly it was so nice to rug up inside watching the ferru go past. We thoroughly recommend this beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved it
What an incredible place and we felt privileged to stay! We had an amazing time taking it all in. Loved the bach and was very inspired by the off-grid simplicity and functionality. We would base another trip around staying here in the future. Thanks so much for sharing ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fong and Maria A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view of Cook Strait p
Very lovely off the grid property and surprised us how little energy you need to live. It is a really nice rustic house with amazing view of the water. It is virtually in front of the Cook Strait. Great walk along the waterfront and seeing seals, oyster catchers etc beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! What an Adventure!
We loved the bach at Hunter Bay! It was an adventure from the start, finding the Brooklyn wind turbine high above the city, then winding our way down through bush and farmland to the rugged coast. Then the delight of finding our rustic yet well appointed bach right on the stony foreshore.We enjoyed a sample of all of Wellington's weather! There were seals & seabirds, and the setting is a beachcombers heaven. This place is truly a treasure but not for those who need all their mod cons on holiday. It's a true Get Away!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ash and Gem

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing coastal getaway
The bach was amazing! The seclusion and scenery 10/10! The hosts were lovely and communicative. We couldn’t have asked for anything more. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marice H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome experience
We had a great stay in this lovely, well appointed bach. I don't think you would find many like this. The waves crashing, watching the weather, tracking the ships on the shipping app, it was a great time. While isolated, not exactly quiet. The weather has it's own sounds. But this is a great place to sit back and watch it happen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay …
I had another wonderfully relaxing stay surrounded by stunning views. As weather changed to being a little chilly, it was great to light the fire which was set up ready to go. Thanks very much to Chrissy and Steve.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility
Wished we had of booked another night, great place to get away to re charge, fresh air, get into a good book, (the selection is fantastic). Weather was stormy but that didnt matter at all. Would definitely book again. Many thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome spot
Absolutely beautiful spot. Loved being able to relax and recharge. So nice seeing the ferries and cruise ships at night. It was raining when we left so Steve & Chrissy met us on our way out with a remote for the gate so we didn't need to get out of the car to sort out the paddlock - awesome service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectiom
Perfect accommodation in a perfect setting. What a fabulous Bach/lodge in a fantastic location. Even with the weather being windy, raining and grey we still had an amazing time. We absolutely love the accommodation and location and didn’t want to leave. The hosts have everything covered and we were immensely grateful for their attention to detail. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your amazing accommodation. JK & Helen
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Possibly the best holiday home in NZ
This place is an absolute work of art, we stayed here for our anniversary weekend and I couldn’t have imagined a better spot. A long 4x4 track to get in (probably 35 minutes from downtown Wellington along a bumpy unsealed road), so you will need a 4x4 to get here comfortably. Also, good to stock up on supplies since once you arrive you’ll want to stay. Comfortable bed, amazing bath/shower. Seal colony literally in the doorstep, amazing shells and pāua diving, etc etc. I almost don’t want to go on about how amazing this place was so I can come back again without it being booked up! Worth the adventure, beautiful in all weather, a wonderful place. Look forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just wonderful
My only negative is I couldn't stay longer! I hope to 1 day be back. We didn't check in till very late due to flight delays but the hosts were so lovely and waited up for us to guide us to the Bach which was very much appreciated. Secluded, beautiful setting and luxury furnishings. Would love to revisit in winter and snuggle up by the fire :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Chrissy 1

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What makes this property unique

Excellent diving, fishing, beachcombing, seal watching and farm walks.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests