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Whangamata: Quintessential ‘Kiwi Bach' near the beach and surf club

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 668 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Whangamata, Waikato
  • Williamson Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Whangamata Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Whangamata Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

3 in a bed

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1 (Cabin)

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Whangamata: Quintessential ‘Kiwi Bach' near the beach and surf club

NEWLY RENOVATED: If you’re looking for the quintessential ‘Kiwi Bach experience’, then our compact renovated 1950’s traditional bach is for you.

Well located only 400m from the beach, Williamson Park, the Surf Club, Blackies Café, 2 mins walk to the 9 hole golf course and a couple of mins by car into town.

It’s just been extensively and lovingly refurbished and is clean and comfortable. With extensive covered decks (70m2) outside. Well positioned for full north facing sun, it’s well kitted out with all you’ll need for a great relaxing holiday.

There’s a cabin located right outside the back door with a queen bed and inside there are 2 bedrooms comprising: double with single bed above and set of bunks plus single bed.
Due to size of bach (68m2 interior), maximum occupancy is 6 people.

Great indoor-outdoor flow to covered deck through the double French doors. Warm & sunny.

Features:
• Flat, rear section, quiet with plenty of room for the boat, cars or volleyball
• Fully fenced, toddler friendly
• Private hot outside shower (best kept Whangamata secret!) in case there’s a queue for the inside one
• Storage shed with washing machine, a 2nd fridge and some toys
• WIFI - Unlimited Fibre
• Flat screen TV, Blu Ray DVD player & good quality CD player/radio
• 4 burner BBQ
• Outside wood burner fire with covered deck and outside table, chairs & deck chairsKitchen is set up with the basics, tea/coffee/sugar etc, so you don’t have to bring them with you - please replace for the next person
• Kitchen is set up with the basics, tea/coffee/sugar etc, so you don’t have to bring them with you - please replace for the next person

Conditions:
• Suitable for a family. No young unsupervised groups
• If you would like to erect a tent, please discuss with us first

Service level
Cleaning:
Visitors to clean-up and 'leave the property as found'. We may be able to offer a cleaning service at a cost of $100 depending on the dates when you are there. Please enquire prior to your stay. The bach is always checked after each stay it is up to standard.

Linen
Linen (towels and sheets) are not provided. Please bring your own sheets, pillow slips, towels & tea towels.) White linen is available at a cost (and with some notice) if required. Just let us know.

Duvets with covers, blankets and plenty of pillows are provided. NB. There is a single step internally into 2 bedrooms and the kitchen.

Property manager

Cole
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Fully fenced.
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Events

No events allowed
No additional people at the property or parties.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly no smoking
Property is on a 'Leave as you find' basis and should be fully cleaned prior to vacating. Ask us if you would like to pay for cleaning.
Paid, booked and named guests only to be on site at property. No non-paying or non-named people to access, use facilities or stay over.

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
Note from host: No additional people at the property or parties.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Whangamata

Located in Whangamata, this holiday home is near the beach. Topadahil Studios and Waihi Arts Centre & Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Seddon St and Martha Mine. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Whangamata, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Williamson Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Whangamata Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kotuku Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Whangamata Marina - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Onemana Beach - 18 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea and Salt Takeaways - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Port Road Project - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whanga Bar & Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Minato Sushi - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lincoln - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whangamata: Quintessential ‘Kiwi Bach' near the beach and surf club pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whangamata: Quintessential ‘Kiwi Bach' near the beach and surf club?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whangamata: Quintessential ‘Kiwi Bach' near the beach and surf club?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whangamata: Quintessential ‘Kiwi Bach' near the beach and surf club located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Williamson Park, Whangamata Beach and Whenuakura Island. Kotuku Reserve and Whangamata Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Well located in quite suburb of Whangamata with short walk to beach and surf club
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location and stay - thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Toni E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kickdown Festival stay
Lovely little bach, great location parking was great for our bikes and hot rod. Great having 2 showers. Only 1 toilet and it’s central but apart from that outside was amazing with cover and lots of deck. Thanks would love to stay again sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lynette L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quintessential bach experience.
Staying somewhere new is always exciting but the first impression was that it was very small. Fine for me and my husband but as we had two lots of family stay for one night each we seemed right on top of each other. The main bedroom which I presume is the one inside was only a double bed with a bed above it and a ladder right in your face and no windows so fine for a couple of nights but not so great for 11 nights with warm temperatures. The bathroom has no shelf or vanity unit to put anything on and is in the back porch but all in all despite the awkwardness of the layout it is a place that has been lovingly styled and had a lovely beach vibe going on. Cole was easy to deal with and very punctual. We still had a great time and love Whangamata. We have been going there for over 50 years and as a holiday destination it is so relaxing and love the way the locals are preserving the bird life down on the estuary. We had lots of swims and came home recharged.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great bach stay
Great bach stay - handy to beach, quiet street and lovely retro bach! Will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Whangamata stay
I was thoroughly impressed with the host’s excellent communication, especially around the check-in process. Although there was a minor hiccup with the WiFi password provided in the trip details, the host quickly resolved the issue with a prompt and helpful response. The house itself was absolutely perfect, with the outdoor area and outdoor shower being standout features that we truly enjoyed. The location was another highlight, just a few minutes’ walk to the beach, making it incredibly convenient. Overall, it was a fantastic stay, and I wouldn’t hesitate to return again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf weekend
The stay was exceptional as always. Cole is always extremely accommodating and helpful. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
Thank you Cole for a lovely stay at your Bach! You have thought of everything! Beautiful spot, we loved the sun trap on the deck and the fireplace!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect place to stay
we really enjoyed our stay the outdoor fire was perfect we spent each night out there with it going and having the section fully fenced was perfect for kids to play without being close to the road .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quintessential Kiwi Bach
We loved sitting in the sunny lounge or in front of the fire chatting. It was perfect as a base for exploring the area. The lounge was comfortable, the beds are from the same era as the house so not super comfortable but totally fine for a few nights. The BBQ was out of gas when we got there which was dissapointing. It felt like something that should always have a spare on hand just in case. Would totally recommend the house for a short stay. The outside shower was a highlight!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family retreat
We loved this simple and we'll thought out property. Great for kids during the day and for adults to unwind at night. Cole was wonderfully accomodating of our needs. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maïté V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely outdoor area
We enjoyed our stay. Lovely outdoor deck area and lawn, lovely location and kitchen was wel equipped. Living area inside was a bit small for rainy days with young children and the rooms were small but we knew this when we booked it. We had some rainy days, if the weather would have been better this wouldn't have been an issue. Price/quality was good. The only small thing that was less practical was that we had to take our garbage to a place in town on our way out but our car was very full with stuff.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Yvette R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
😊
Good spot thank you enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property!
Lovely property, described accurately, and clear communication. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay!
We loved staying here, a cosy kiwi Bach with an awesome outside area! Cole was easy to contact and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy, clean and great location
Overall great stay, thoroughly loved the outdoor fire place. Place was clean and comfortable and nice to be within walking distance to the beach. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July 2024
Lovely bach, lovely host, great location. Very relaxing and private. Would definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy Bach!
We had a lovely stay here. We played football in the garden, played Pictionary by the outdoor fire, watched a movie inside, hired bikes and rode the whole of whangamata, went for beautiful beach walks, and ate out a lot! Would highly recommend staying in this happy little beach! Great comms with owner too. ♥️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
We were up in whanga working, was the perfect spot for us
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just the trick
A lovely little traditional Kiwi bach that has everything you need and nothing you don't! Had a great stay with a few mates for a golfing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wish it was summer !
Unbelievable weather for May, blue sky days and no wind.The bach was cosy and suited our family for the weekend.The outside shower was a hit and wish we had the chance to use the outside covered area. This would be ideal in summer, living outside with shade during the day and outside by the fire at night. Thanks Cole
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy Holiday
Fantastic set up if you are looking for something affordable and comfortable. Summer on the decks would be amazing. Beach and Coffee at the cafe so close. Would go back for sure. All we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
So relaxing
Great spot, wonderful property. We needed a break from home renovations, a chance to relax and unwind before tackling the next bout of renos. This cute cottage hit the spot perfectly. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool little bach
We loved the Bach but there were 2 quite significant disappointing aspects. The first was not realising until we arrived that there is a quite high step up into the bedrooms and the kitchen. We had my elderly mother with us and this step was definitely difficult for her and also a safety issue. I feel that this should be in the description for the Bach as for people like us it’s a significant factor. The second issue was the smell in the outside cabin which meant that it was not suitable to be used, definitely no-one was able to spend the night in there. I tried airing the room but as soon as it was shut up again the smell returned. I’m not sure what caused the smell but it was just fortunate that there were enough beds without using this room even though we had planned on being able to use it. Overall we loved the Bach and had a great weekend. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Cole

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I'm an ocean and mountain lover and Te Koha is my dream. I hope you have as many happy and memorable times there as I have.

Why they chose this property

It's so typically Kiwi and just like our people, it's humble, honest and opens its heart to you from the moment you arrive.
As part of my dream, for every night you stay, we gift a night to children who cannot afford this Kiwi iconic experience. That's why it's called Te Koha. Thank you for your contribution.

What makes this property unique

Everybody talks about the outside hot shower (we haven't used the inside one for 5 years), the outside fire to toast marshmallows and the 4 min walk to the beach. You decide :-)

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests