Blue Bach Motukiekie

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Fireplace
Washer
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Barrytown, West Coast

Rapahoe Beach
‪5 min drive‬
West Coast Rail Trail
‪14 min drive‬
Monteith's Brewing Company
‪15 min drive‬
Greymouth (GMN)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Blue Bach is located 12 miles north of Greymouth. It is centrally located to a huge variety of places and activities including the Punakaiki blowholes, Paparoa track, Fox River Porarari Walks, various beaches and attractions.
The bach is an open plan living space with a large back bedroom which contains two single beds and one queen size bed behind a partition. The front room has a king size bed. The kitchen living area is open with a fire and stove. The blue bach is family friendly and an easy space to relax and enjoy the surrounding area and beaches. The blue Bach is eco friendly we have a unique composting toilet system.
Please check availability before booking to avoid disappointment where we can you would love to accommodate you.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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

This property uses a grey water recycling system

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

Barrytown

Located in Barrytown, this holiday home is near the beach. Brunner Industrial Site and Shantytown are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Grey District Aquatic Centre and Shantytown Heritage Railway.

Barrytown, West Coast

What's nearby

Rapahoe Beach - 5 min drive - 7.5 km
West Coast Rail Trail - 14 min drive - 18.0 km
Left Bank Art Gallery - 14 min drive - 18.1 km
Monteith's Brewing Company - 15 min drive - 18.6 km
Shantytown - 27 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

Greymouth Station - 17 min drive
Hokitika (HKK) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪Runanga Takeaways & Dairy - ‬8 min drive
‪Macs Store & Takeaways - ‬8 min drive
‪Rapahoe Hotel - ‬5 min drive
‪Top Shop - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Bach Motukiekie pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Blue Bach Motukiekie?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Bach Motukiekie?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Bach Motukiekie located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Rapahoe Beach and within 12 miles (20 km) of Wingham Park and West Coast Rail Trail. Pounamu Pathway Māwhera and Left Bank Art Gallery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Moira W.

31 March 2025

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

West coast bach

Lovely stay, thank you

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Knut D.

28 January 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Practical Stop on the Westcoast

Old style NZ batch, great location, perfect for a few days, close to incredible beaches (don’t miss to walk down at low tide!)

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda H.

14 January 2025

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

Fantastic spot!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Blue Bach. Amazing views & very comfortable. Will definitely be back. Thanks Nikki

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy L.

1 January 2025

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

Quintessential West Coast Bach

A really enjoyable and relaxing stay in a perfectly located west coast Bach. We had a lovely time exploring the surrounding beaches and tracks. The Bach is well appointed and presented with especially cosy bed linen. Thanks Nikki

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

15 April 2024

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

Lovely spot

Beautiful spot to stay

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maddison W.

3 January 2025

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

Quality time focused!

The location was a perfect in-between of Punakaiki and Greymouth, it was super easy to navigate different areas so explore and the view of the beach from the bedroom was fantastic.The toilet was composting which was an interesting experience and there was little to no service which made one on one time the focus.Our 5 year old throughly enjoyed the stay and it definitely ignited a love of weka and the beautiful environment.Overall it’s a beautiful property and a great place for family bonding.Thank you again for sharing your property with us!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

I_PERSPER8N S.

12 December 2023

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

Amazing spot

Great wee get away spot quite and close to the sea with great amenities

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mads L.

3 February 2025

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

Drop toilet only!

Worst booking ever!We ended up not staying at this property and had to make alternative arrangements. There was only one bed made up for 4 people on arrival at 5pm on Saturday afternoon. Could only email owners and no response for hours.The only toilet is an outside drop toilet which is NOT advertised on the website..This needs to be made clear so people can make informed decisions about whether this is the right place for them. Owners refused any refund - not even a good will gesture. What a rip off!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola H.

12 November 2023

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

Beat spot

Loved it, perfect for us, the beach walk at low tide is a must. Thanks.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Francesca H.

31 March 2024

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

Great spot

I enjoyed this secluded accommodation which took us away from the hustle and bustle of modern busy life. The toilet was a big surprise and a good learning experience ! Would recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin P.

29 February 2024

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

Mums first visit to NZ

What a stunning bach in a stunning place. Perfect place to take Mum on her first visit to NZ Our aim was to show off our home provide a real kiwi get away beach experience and we certainly achieved that

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxine B.

21 February 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Highlight of our wee road trip

Absolutely iconic Kiwi batch, very clean, comfy bed, so well appointed. The access track down to the beach is a bit tricky but more than with it...what a magic place. We loved it!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

19 November 2023

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

Blue Bach breakaway

Loved our family stay at the Blue Bach. The view was stunning, even in the rain and wonderful when the sun came out. All the beds were super comfy. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Malcolm L.

14 March 2023

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

Paparo Adventure

Fantastic stay, well equipped & spacious. Have the sound of the surf to lull you to sleep…loved staying here, handy to the Paparoa track which we biked. Reccommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cat P.

10 February 2024

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

Fab West Coast bach

We loved staying at this wee West Coast gem! The beach (which is located down a track below the house) was stunning, as were the sunsets. There was everything we needed in the house for our Coast to Coast team for a few days pre-race.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol B.

20 February 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disappointing, but it grew on us.

This property did not advertise WiFi which was honest, but they failed to note that cell reception was spotty at best. It was very difficult, sometimes impossible, to access any internet sites from our phone. Given that my husband had a business meeting, this was a big problem. Also, when we first came in, the musty smell was overwhelming, though it did dissipate pretty quickly with open windows. The just wants guests to wash their own dishes, which seems fair, but most of the dishes seemed to have a slight greasy film from not being washed well, so we had to wash them twice. There were spider webs on almost every window opening. The composting toilet is in an outhouse so it isn’t great for older folks who need to use the toilet in the middle of the night. There is a stunning view, but the beach access was not easy. Overall, the place has some charm, but it is rustic. Go with the right expectations!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liana R.

21 April 2023

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

West Coast Magic

Great west coast bach, beautiful setting and view. Loved our time in a classic kiwii bach

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

J K.

20 January 2024

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

Recommend

Gorgeous spot. Stayed 4 nights. Feels like a complete disconnect from the outside world. Much needed break. Thamkyou for sharing .

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

samantha c.

16 January 2024

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

The best little get-away

Authentic Kiwi Bach with a beautiful view! We had the pleasure of staying in the little blue bach for three nights and just had the best time. Collecting rocks, Seeing the starfish on the beach (low tide only) the Wekas were a delight to watch and making s’mores on the fire pit was the kids personal fav. A must do for anyone wanting a bit of peace and quiet from their busy lives. We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Donna D.

13 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful scenery

We had great great stay. We had family staying who were in there mid to late 70s and the long drop toilet was a but of a hassle. But we really enjoyed our weekend away

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley W.

15 March 2024

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

A home away from home

We stayed 4 days and thoroughly enjoyed staying there. There was everything you need for a short term or long term stay. Lovely veranda at the back, out of the wind. We did some good half day hikes. I would really recommend it to anyone. P.s. Very little to no mobile reception here which was not a problem for us. Meant that we enjoyed the book collection even more!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johan B.

30 January 2024

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

Picturesque

The batch is perfectly situated between Punakaiki, Paporoa track (we run the cycle loop daily) and Greymouth with all the needed facilities. The view out of the kitchen and main bedroom are stunning, even during a ranging Westcoast storm. The nearby beaches are out of another world and we took stunning photos Nik is a responsive and excellent host. If possible I will definitely visit it again.☺️

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Antony R.

20 March 2024

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

Blue Bach

Typical Kiwi Bach Thought it was expensive for what it offered Needs privacy curtain between front bedroom and living area Loo out the back was a bit of a challenge Beds very comfortable Kitchen fully equipped Loved the firebox Had to go out to get matches All in all an enjoyable 3 nights with good company

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ron M.

3 March 2023

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

BlueBach private stay

Nikki’s blue bach is a rustic offline Beaut. The location is along our favourite coastal drive of the South Island. We loved the proximity to Punakaiki, also the challenging climb to Mount George behind her place, and the privacy of Motukiekie Beach. Nikki’s place has a new kitchen and a delightfully comfortable bed and a sunset view for years of memories. We appreciate your dedication to environmental stewardship with your outdoor compostable loo. We have learned from your leadership. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

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