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Sunny bach, walk to beach, golf course & shop. Perfect for a large family or two

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Very private backyard and sleepout
Lounge with cosy fireplace
Lounge and sun area.
1950’s Kitchen
1950’s Kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Riversdale Beach, Wairarapa
  • Basil Bodle Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Riversdale Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Karaka Reserve
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Masterton (MRO-Hood)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sleepout

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Sunny bach, walk to beach, golf course & shop. Perfect for a large family or two

Very sunny private backyard, the morning sun streams in for a sunny breakfast on the deck. Loads of room in the backyard. It is important to us that all surfaces are cleaned thoroughly after each visit.

Perfect location, being only a few minutes walk to the beach, golf course, tennis courts & shop.

Great for 1 or 2 large families, with separate areas for both, or put the teenagers in the sleepout.

Plenty of room for cricket, volleyball or a game of soccer on the huge lawn.

The house has three bedrooms and the sleep-out has a queen bed and two singles, including its own bathroom, with toilet and shower.

The house is still in the 1950's original style, so don't expect modern.

Welly McClellys Beach Bach is ideal for children with the reserve next door which has a skate ramp, basketball hoops, cricket pitch & swings .

Relax and enjoy the taste of the good ol’ days!

Walk to the beach, 9 hole golf course, shop, reserve with playground and tennis court. It is a great beach to explore, swim, surf, fish, and to collect paua and crayfish.

What’s available at the house?
· Golf clubs
· Tennis rackets
· Two volley rackets
· One bike - great biking at Riversdale
· kids boogie boards
· Games, books and puzzles
· CD’s – movies for families
· Barbecue

Riversdale Beach is an idyllic holiday location located approximately 2 hours from Wellington and Palmerston North. Riversdale Beach has an unenviable climate with generally warm temperatures and vast amounts of sun.

No teenage groups or parties at this property.

Under Kiwi bach traditions you are expected to clean the house and do the dishes before you leave, ready for other guest to enjoy.

Reminder please bring your own linen (tea towels, sheets, duvet covers, pillow cases & towels).

Property manager

Katrina
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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
Please inquire if you are wanting to bring a pet or you are wanting to book for more than 8 people.

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

Riversdale

Located in Riversdale, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. Castlepoint Rock and Castlepoint Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Basil Bodle Reserve and Riversdale Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Riversdale Beach, Wairarapa

What's nearby

  • Basil Bodle Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Riversdale Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Karaka Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Riversdale Beach Golf Course - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Riversdale Southern Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Riversdale Beach Store - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny bach, walk to beach, golf course & shop. Perfect for a large family or two pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunny bach, walk to beach, golf course & shop. Perfect for a large family or two?

As of 15 April 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunny bach, walk to beach, golf course & shop. Perfect for a large family or two on 16 April 2025 start from NZ$414.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Sunny bach, walk to beach, golf course & shop. Perfect for a large family or two?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny bach, walk to beach, golf course & shop. Perfect for a large family or two?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunny bach, walk to beach, golf course & shop. Perfect for a large family or two located?

This family-friendly Riversdale holiday home is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Basil Bodle Reserve and Riversdale Beach. Karaka Reserve and Riversdale Beach Golf Course are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning weekend get awayb
Perfect spot to go with a good bunch mates
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday
Great holiday. Weather wasn’t the best lots of wind. But there were games and dvds for the kids to be kept busy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely long weekend stay
Lovely property with all the basic amenities you need, perfect for a long weekend escape from the city. Host is super kind and responsive :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family stay
Really enjoyed our stay at Riversdale Beach beach. The Bach was great with plenty of space for a family gathering, easy access to the beach, local shop and reserve 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rob G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Group Stay
Excellent for a group of Motorcycling Men
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A relaxing and peaceful stay
The house has provided us a comfy and stylish place during a road trip. Katrina is always reachable and helpful to our requests and queries.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riversdale
Great property for a family. Great host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hunter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riversdale
Lovely family stay at Riversdale.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay at Riversdale Beach
We very much enjoyed our short stay at the beach property. The house is spacious, warm, and elegantly appointed. In our dealings with Katrina, we found her very prompt and understanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teenah H., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas 2023
We aged 80+ to 5 year old stayed for Christmas and had a fabulous time. Great location. Bach suited us well lots of sitting places and outside living great. We'd all love to go back again. Katrina very helpful host.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Great retreat for the beach
We had a great weekend away at Welly McClellys Bach. Lucky to have nice weather and waves at the beach. Great location and an easy walk from the bach to the beach or shop for supplies. Kids made great use of the bikes. The bach had everything we needed. Really looking forward to returning in January as this weekend went by too fast!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

catherine i.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a proper bach!
Lovely old bach and we enjoyed our stay thank-you. No dishwasher as is expected in a bach but we did have to wash our glasses and some of the cutlery and plates prior to use as they were greasy. Minor problem. Lovely sunny spot and great access to the beach, shop, playground, tennis and golf course.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Cate R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Nice wee spot
Great location In future the fact that there are no sheets and towels at the house should be noted on the website when looking at places to stay. Thank you for providing these for us though. The water shortage is an issue as the tank was extremely low when we arrived. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The house was clean and warm .Lots of space for five adults .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Labour weekend 2022
Another great break at this holiday house. House was clean, stocked with firewood etc…owner easy to deal with, highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent spot for a relaxing weekend
Great relaxing bach. All the essentials, without the luxury bits that make you uncomfortable in case you make a mark. This is the ultimate get there & switch off bach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hermione K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Really loved the property, and was perfect for what we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Teambuilding weekend
Fantastic spot! Everything we needed. The only blemish was the main bathroom shower, which was very weak, but in the overall scheme of things, that wasn't much of an issue. Absolutely loved the place and will hopefully return one day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, second time staying
Great and fast email responses and communication, Great batch with everything you need
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy and safe for kids
Great little bach to stay especially with small children, safe house and neighborhood. Easy communication and instructions with owner. Thanks so much.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Brooke Sean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Easter
Fun
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riversdale Easter
Cool place with a nice family feel. Great spot near the park and sheltered back yard for relaxing in the sun.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

suzanne w.

nice and qiute
nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Great spot to relax, heaps of space indoors and outdoors perfect for enjoying with a group :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot with the kids
Really enjoyed our stay, close to the beach, park, shop and tennis courts excellent for the kids. Thanks again for having us and being so obliging. We are looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

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What makes this property unique

Stroll to the shop for your newspaper and morning coffee. Smell the sea air

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