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Banana Bach- Whole House- 6 guests- One price!

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Beach
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 690 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Waihau Bay, Bay Of Plenty
  • Waihau Bay Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kea Creations Waihau Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Maraehako Bay Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Banana Bach- Whole House- 6 guests- One price!

Directly across the road from Oruaiti Beach, Seaside accommodation with plenty of boat parking

Known to all the locals as the "Banana Bach" this basic kiwi bach is located directly across the road from Oruaiti Beach at Waihau Bay.

On arriving at the bach you instantly think what an amazing location. So beautiful. Oruaiti Beach is a white sandy beach which is only a short walk across the road. It is unpopulated and sometimes you feel like you have the beach all to yourself, so don't forget to pack a good book and a yoga mat.

The bach itself is original and has the all of the living up stairs. On walking up to the entrance of the home you come to a decked area, this is a great spot to sit for afternoon BBQ's whilst embracing the day-long beautiful seaviews. From the deck you enter the open plan main living area. The kitchen is original of the 1960's and offers all the basic necessities you need whilst away on holiday. There is TV in the lounge/dining room and you will get phone reception through Vodafone.

The sleeping arrangements are for up to six people in three bedrooms (2 x double beds and 2 x single beds). The bathroom has a shower and a separate toilet. There is a laundry outside with washing machine and dryer.

Fisherman unite, this large section can cater for multiple boats to be parked so lock and load that boat and trailer. This area offers great inshore fishing, but also great game fishing can be had December through to August.

The beach across the road in a safe swimming beach for families. All your regular beach activites can be enjoyed from right here. A location that is remote and incredibly precious, we invite you to come relax, unwind, escape the hustle and bustle of everyday living and enjoy the beautiful East Coast of New Zealand.

Note:- The bach is currently being renovated so will reflect differently to photos.
- This bach is original of it's 1960's era, it is ideally suited to fishermen and people that are happy with basic accommodation. The property is in need of renovating and the reviews reflect this.
- Waihau Bay has a Vodafone network only- there is no Spark cellphone coverage.
***Linen bundles- per bed (2 x sheets, 1 x pillowcase, 1 x towel) are included in the cleaning fee.***
- Guests are required to provide Credit Card details and Photographic ID on check in.

Guests will pick up the key from reception at Bush to Bay Holiday Stays- 38 Church Street Opotiki (Office of Harcourts Opotiki). Please contact us with your travel arrangements

flexible

Quiet and remote, Waihau Bay is a fabulous fishing destination, one of the best fisheries in New Zealand. With only one small shop/cafe and a restaurant is available at Waihau Bay Lodge. In the fishing season on tournaments , you can also grab a bite to eat at the Waihau Bay Fishing Club. Enjoy the beautiful beach, ideal location for families.

You will need a car as Waihau Bay is 1.5 hours from Opotiki

- Guests have to cross the road/state highway to get to the beach
- No spark coverage only vodafone
Pre-Authorization Damage Deposit Hold
To ensure coverage for any potential incidentals or damages during your stay, Bush to Bay Holiday Stays will place a temporary pre-authorization hold of $250 on your credit card two days before check-out. This is a standard practice in the hospitality industry and serves as a placeholder for any additional charges before final billing.
⚠️ Important: A pre-authorization hold is not a charge—it simply reserves funds temporarily. If no incidental costs or damages occur, the hold will be released after check-out, depending on your bank’s processing time.

Property manager

Bush to Bay Holiday Stays
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English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Waihau Bay

Located in Waihau Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Kea Creations Waihau Bay, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waihau Bay Beach and Maraehako Bay Beach.
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Waihau Bay, Bay Of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Waihau Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Kea Creations Waihau Bay - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Maraehako Bay Beach - 22 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Te Kaha Beach - 35 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Omaio Beach - 54 min drive - 54.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Waihau Bay Lodge - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Banana Bach- Whole House- 6 guests- One price! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Banana Bach- Whole House- 6 guests- One price!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Banana Bach- Whole House- 6 guests- One price!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Banana Bach- Whole House- 6 guests- One price! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Waihau Bay Beach and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Kea Creations Waihau Bay. Maraehako Bay Beach and Te Kaha Beach are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alayne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best beach
This property is a real bach. It has a great deck and one of the best views you can imagine. Across the road is a beautiful safe swimming beach with rocks at the end of the bay. Magic!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julien F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot
Second time coming to stay in Waihau Bay at this property and will definitely come back again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alayne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday at Waihau
This is a real bach in a beautiful environment.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julien F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning location
We had an amazing trip in Waihau bay, the view from the deck is just awesome. Literally a few steps from the beach. Classic kiwi bach with everything that you need for your holidays. Plenty of space for boats and cars. Will definitely come back again and again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Brett A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic spot for a beach break.
Great location, kids played on the beach all day and the house worked great for us. Waihau Bay Hotel was good for pub food too. Only feedback is doors on the bedrooms would help as we had to retreat to our bedroom early each night so as not to wake the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Waynne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Another enjoyable stay at the bach. Couple of notes - yep the lawns are boggy and whoever left before our arrival must not have used the concrete much. Also of note is that there is no longer a bbq at the bach, even though it is mentioned in the communications. Overall an awesome spot and well laid out. Cheers
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and great location
Property was as depicted in the listing. We didn’t rate the bach as comfortable as the beds were uncomfortable and the lounge furniture was also not comfortable. Would recommend a new mattress on the master bedroom bed as there is serious roll together making it a very uncomfortable sleep for 2
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boys Family Fishing Trip
Amazing fishing, amazing location, great crash pad for those wanting a place at the end of a days fishing. Nothing flash, but functional, clean and affordable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Callum B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
On the coast
Absolutely perfect for a few jokers chasing the Marlin. Cheers
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Rik A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing Adventure
Property was all that was implied, though was surprised that the bedrooms had no doors. Unfortunately due to the severe weather of Cyclone Cabriel the section was extremely wet which created problems parking the boat and van. Was an excellent break away
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis H., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Waihau Bay
Great stay Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Waynne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great spot - shame about the weather but house was good and plenty of room. Renovations not completed but that did not impact our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place to stay
Another great stay at the banana beach bach. Love it every time
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chloe P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location and neat little batch
Simple but everything you need in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Tony M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Fishing trip
Bach is as advertised…under renovation. If like us you are using it as a fishing base it serves the purpose of providing a bed and shower after a day on the water. Was missing some basic essentials like a decent clean frypan and there was no gas for BBQ and being picky no tea towels, salt and pepper or ability to easily cook a meal for 3 blokes. Wouldn’t recommend for a romantic getaway or people freaked out by spiders and cockroaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Kerry H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Handy location for boat launching at Waihau Bay. Great on-site parking for up to 2 boats.
Very well appointed Bach. Had all the basics and comfortable beds except the slat bed that creaked every time you moved. Part way through a tidy up, but is a tidy good Ol Kiwi Bach. Most likely needing a debugging spray/pest control for spiders and cockroach. Only a few cockroachs but some people just don't like them and where there is a few there is a lot hiding in those warm dark spaces. Overall a 7 out of 10.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely spot
a restful stay in a beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

ora m., Tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great ideal location
This property is in a perfect location Great for a fishing trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Absolutely loved it, didn't want to come home
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Damien B.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
Wouldn’t recommend.
My workers turned up to the house and noticed a rather bad smell. Potatoes growing branches in the cupboard and food left in the fridge that was terribly old and smelly. Does the place get looked at after people stay? I’m really unhappy tbh considering how much I paid! I have 2 years work in the area and won’t be using it again I know that much!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cameron D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July Fishing Trip
An older bach as the ad says, but perfect for a crew of guys looking to get out and take advantage of the beautiful East Cape area. Plenty of space for the boat and a few vehicles while tucked away in a nice cluster of houses with good security and friendly neighbours.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

craig b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice place to stay
bath room needs finishing off and bath room was full of dirty towels
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Robin T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Dive trip weekend
Bach not cleaned from previous tenants. No gas for bbq. No holder for shower head. No towel rail. Needs a little tlc.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Murray V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Fishing trip
No problem renting but needs some tidying up Not suitable for a high end client
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Paul W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disappointing stay
Disappointing stay. Sand on floor in bedroom, no toilet paper, BBQ in poor condition with low gas, shower head tied up with piece of nylon, renovations poorly constructed with door that didn't open properly, no hose to wash gear/boat down. For the price I would expect these things to be up to scratch.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

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