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Modern Retro Bach, flat easy stroll to beach and town

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Main House
Kitchen
Kitchen/breakfast bar
View from Kitchen to front garden
Front Garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Whangamata, Waikato
  • Whangamata Marina
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Whangamata Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Williamson Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bus

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Caravan

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Main House Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Modern Retro Bach, flat easy stroll to beach and town

This property will wow you with it's bohemian charm. Bedrooms in the main house as well as beds in our retro jcaravan & bus PLUS two 1980's arcade game machines onsite, you can't get any cooler!

But don't be fooled - this has all the modern comforts inside the 3 bedroom main house - new carpets, kitchen, plus brand new quality beds, linens, heat-pump/aircon and electric blankets, the living here is fun and easy!

Two separate lounges make it simple for families - kids can be entertained the old school way with TWO TV's and DVD players: one in the large rumpus/lounge, and one in the lounge/dining leaving adults to enjoy and entertain! With one bathroom in the main house, plus a separate shower/toilet in a tidy outdoor utility shed means heaps of space for all.

There is no reason to stay indoors - outdoors a large fenced garden, with plenty of room to set up cricket or kick a ball, plus an outdoor fire, perfect for dinner outside on balmy nights, and toasting marshmallows for the kids.

For those seeking a more active stay - right across the road is a basketball court and fitness trail, and a lovely stroll to the Marina is a short 2 minute walk away. Add to this an easy 8 minute flat walk to beach and town in one direction, skate park in another. Plus for the younger ones, a newly renovated kids playground with pirate ship just around the corner. With only a 4 minute hop and skip to the local supermarket - holiday's really can't get any easier!

Whangamata boasts excellent surfing on the beautiful sandy beach, fishing and a variety of high quality restaurants, bars and boutique shopping. And the beautiful Coromandel Forest park is a 5 minute drive, with scenic walks to old mines and waterfalls.

We love this place - and know you will too. With easy walking distance everywhere, lots of mod-cons and a little bit of quirky-ness, this ticks all the boxes for a stylised retro bach stay.
Special conditions:

PLEASE check our bed configurations before booking, as not all beds are inside the house. This may not suit everyone.

ALSO: Photos shown are from 2022. The home has been updated slightly since, variations are cosmetic & for the better, and new pics will be uploaded as soon as possible).

Weekends and large groups are min 2 night booking.
Long weekends 3 night minimum.
No smoking permitted (indoor or outdoor).
Maximum occupancy 12 guests
Family groups preferred.
One pet may be allowed (please inquire)
Bed linen provided.
BYO port-a-cot and cot linen.
No wifi - we provide DVD's, boardgames, outdoor games, books and spacie machines!

Extras: Cleaning/Laundry fee (Required, NZ$150 per stay up to 8 occupants, $200 for more than 8 occupants); Linen Fee (Required, NZ$10.00 per person);

Property manager

AngelaR

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Fully fenced, family friendly property.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
One small pet may be allowed, please enquire
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Sorry, smoking is strictly prohibited

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

Whangamata

Located in Whangamata, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gilmour Reserve and Whangamata Beach, while Topadahil Studios and Waihi Arts Centre & Museum are cultural highlights. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Map
Whangamata, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Whangamata Marina - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Whangamata Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Williamson Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Kotuku Reserve - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Onemana Beach - 9 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea and Salt Takeaways - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Port Road Project - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Whanga Bar & Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Minato Sushi - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Lincoln - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Retro Bach, flat easy stroll to beach and town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Modern Retro Bach, flat easy stroll to beach and town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Retro Bach, flat easy stroll to beach and town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern Retro Bach, flat easy stroll to beach and town located?

This family-friendly Whangamata holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Whangamata Marina and Whangamata Beach. Williamson Park and Whenuakura Island are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

john B.

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

Quirky summer fun

Wonderfully quirky with lots of different spaces to use and good flexibility with regards to sleeping configuration. Loved the roasting marshmallows over the outdoor fire and the big kids spent way too much time on the arcade games. Also enjoyed walking to town and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kara A.

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

Wet Weekend

Unfortunately, we chose the wettest weekend on record to head to the beach so we weren't able to make the most of this bach. The games room with the arcade games were great though to keep both the kids and adults entertained. Bach was clean, good amenities and easy walk to town and supermarket. Wharf and beach an easy walk too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

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

Lovely well appointed bach

Great time !!😊😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leeann M.

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

Home away from home

Loved our stay at this quirky Bach. Lots of room for all of us, and felt safe for the dog as well. Properly manager fast and easy to communicate with. Would love to stay again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

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

Customer fishing trip

Great accommodation, close to marina. Great games lounge with classic arcade games. Bus was very cool.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

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

Feels like home!

I could and will use all the usual phrases; ' full of character', ' great location', ' had everything we needed'. This Bach is much more though; our family immediately felt at home! We all loved this Bach! If you need a family and dog friendly place to stay then this is for you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Branka B.

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

Excellent clean bach

The bach was everything you want from a NZ summer rental with family and friends. It was quirky and fun, with lots of cool surprises, completely clean and tidy, the booking and check-in process was was easy, and the back was very well equipped for a great stay. We would love to stay here again. I would just say that the photos on the advertisement don’t do the bach justice, so you may think about retaking some of them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caralee V.

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

Classic holiday bach

Plenty of room for everyone. Was a basic home, but had all the amenities. The toaster was awesome 😄. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda M.

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

Such an awesome property and great property managers!

We had such a great stay at this property. The outdoor area is perfect for socialising. We were extremely grateful to the property managers for allowing us to stay in their second home as a large group. Awesome communication! Thanks again so much.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

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

Quirky Retro stay

Cool little place with multiple sleeping arrangements. The boys loved trip down memory lane with the spacie machines. The outdoor part would be great in summer. Overall good value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina A.

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

Beach Hop Stay

Great position, well stocked bach, large back area, had all the comforts of home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danae T.

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

Excellent stay

Had an amazing time and such a funky place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephan B.

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

Excellent with lots of space

Awesome place, plenty of space!! Kids and adult friendly, had a wonderful time. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

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

Great place to stay

This property was a good choice for our large group to stay together. We had a great stay, everything was clean and comfortable. It felt like a home away from home and accommodated our large group well. Thank you, Whakatane RSA 8 ball club

10/10 Excellent

Samuel C.

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

Fantastic location

The property is beautiful and unique, the property manager is responsive and nice. Overall a fantastic place to stay when visiting Whangamata.

2/10 Terrible

Ruth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Unfortunate end to holiday

Lovely location, property good until drains blocked and raw sewage came out of exposed drains around bbq area. On our 4th night we were unable to use inside toilet, shower or washing machine. Due to this we contacted owners and left property early. Owners refuse to communicate regarding a resolution. Very disappointing to have our only annual holiday cut short, ruined and out of pocket.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cath D.

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

Funky bach in Whangamata

The house was great for us. We had 6 teenagers with us so the spaces available to use worked well. Angela, the property owner, was great to deal with. The location was awesome - 10 minute walk into the town centre and beaches and 5 minutes to New World. Top spot to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

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

A Unique Place to Stay!

We loved the funky vibe of this bach and the thoroughly modern kitchen. The back garden is a great place to relax and my kids loved the video game consoles after a long hot day at the beach!

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

hosts are amazingly communicative and helpful

All requests were fulfilled with great service...nothing too much trouble. Extremely accommodating hosts. The Bach and sleep outs totally met our needs. All clean and as described. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Blair B.

Pure kiwi Bach

Awesome time at this genuine kiwi Bach. Took me back to my childhood. Would definitely stay again, cheers

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

Home away from Home, loved it.

Had a great time, place was Great. Hope to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dylan and Siobhan V.

Awesome family getaway!

Awesome Bach by the sea! Comfortable and had everything we needed plus more! Loved the games room, comfy beds and stunning kitchen! Close to town and beach! The ice cream shop in town centre was delicious! Definitely want to return this year!

8/10 Good

H T.

Wonderful place to stay!!!

Wonderful place to stay!!! It is near Whangamata beach, Whangamata Marina, New World and center of the town, where you can find restaurants, cafes and cinema. The place itself is cozy and nice. The kitchen is complete with cutleries and basic condiments. The entertainment room is awesome with 2 arcade machines filled up with hundreds of retro arcade games (Street Fighter 2, yeahh !!!), boardgames, DVDs and books. There are 2 bathrooms, one inside the main house, the other one outside (get yourself an umbrella if it is raining). Angela, the owner, is very friendly and patient. She is also fast in responding to our queries. All in all it was a pleasant place to stay for a short trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
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8/10 Good

Debbie W.

The location of this property was great, an easy walk to town and beach.

The location of this property was great, an easy walk to town and beach. A quirky, funky place that offers an ability to sleep several couples and a great outdoor area for holiday fun.

About the host

Hosted by AngelaR

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We are a super friendly family of four, we currently reside in Auckland.

Why they chose this property

We have always loved renting baches in Whangamata, and after many years hard work, we recently reached our dream of being able to own our own property there! It is a unique family friendly property but offers everything you need, and all within walking distance of town, beach and marina. We would love to share our holiday home with you!

What makes this property unique

A large garden, complete with backyard, which contains extra accommodation including large caravan and 1964 Bedford Bus! So much fun for the family. Private fenced garden, plenty of off-street parking plus an outdoor fire. Memories are made of this!

Languages:

English