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A bach to call home, pet friendly!

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Beach
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kawhia, Waikato
  • Maketu Marae
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Kawhia Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

A bach to call home, pet friendly!

This typical kiwi bach is the perfect place to relax and create memories with your family and friends, only 3 walking minutes from Kawhia Wharf, pub, food places, The Boating Club, golf course, playground, very central.
Ocean Beach, with its hot pools, is 6 minutes driving and Aotea, perfect for a walk on the beach and a swimming, 10 minutes.
Plenty of options to keep you and your loved ones entertained, from charter boats, fishing from the Wharf or if you feel like exploring further, Marakopa Falls and The Natural Bridge (1 hour away).
For the avid fisherman, the property offers a filleting station and a great smoking house!

Property manager

Roberta Mattos
Premier Host

Languages

English, Portuguese

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
No fenced section
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parking in front of boat shed
If using the filleting station, to clean the space and take away fish guts and carcasses.

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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Kawhia

Located in Kawhia, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kawhia Beach and Bridal Veil Falls, while Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery and Raglan & District Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cave exploring.
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Kawhia, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Maketu Marae - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kawhia Beach - 9 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 59 min drive - 73.5 km
  • Whale Bay - 83 min drive - 59.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rusty Snapper - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kawhia Fish Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Annie's Cafe & Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Annie's Cafe & Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A bach to call home, pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at A bach to call home, pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A bach to call home, pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A bach to call home, pet friendly! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Maketu Marae and Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery. Kawhia Beach is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Awesome place and facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carey T.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic Comfy Bach
We had a great time here with our young family and dog. The bach is a classic kiwi holiday home, renovated to keep it comfortable. Nicely decorated and maintained. Has all the amenities you need.Lots of great things to do in the area, including the hot water beach, fishing, Marakopa Falls and the natural bridge. Will recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rihimona D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little home and area
Home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dellwyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love it
We love staying here it's perfect for our family, has everything we need this time was our second stay and we will continue to stay here in the future. A++
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ken H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable stay in peaceful location
Comfortable Bach style accommodation with everything we needed for our stay. Not new but clean and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fresh fish a bonus!
Appreciated the quiet surroundings, the fire and the provision of the pre-cut logs and pine cones, the comfortable beds, the quality of the crockery, cutlery and utensils. The weather on the Saturday was hot, dry with not a cloud in sight so we fished from the wharf, which was only a few minutes away, and were rewarded with large trevally - caught on squid bait. Aotea beach was worth the 20 minute drive, fished for a while from the beach until it clouded over, returned to the bach just as it started raining, lit the fire, relaxed to play board games followed by our home cooked roast dinner. What a great way to spend three 'winter' days away, wish we had booked in for longer - will do next time! (A couple of notes: toilet seat needs attention, an outside light would be helpful and instructions for the tv.) Thank you Roberta for your friendliness and understanding and for letting us use your 'home away from home', we had a memorable time and hope we are able to visit again at a later date.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ross M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice times
Cosy house in quiet part of town. Enjoyed our stay- thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Perfect bach to base from for a couple of days fishing. Everything you need is all there, cosy & laid back, no fuss.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good Location
Nice compact place to stay, a bit rusty traditional kiwi bach with a fireplace. Our host was very easy to communicate. Only a few minutes walk to the wharf.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Waahi T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and close to beach
House was tidy and had all the amenities, futon fold out was in dining room area so sleeping where we ate was not ideal. Will book again with less people.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet retreat
a classic Bach but well renovated inside. Great for a rest in beautiful area of NZ
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing trip
Roberta was an awesome host, friendly and easy to deal with. House was perfect for our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Polly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Bach!
Perfect, cost effective, bach for a quick getaway. Thank you Roberta for your awesome communication. Although it rained all weekend, the internet and fire were a welcome bonus. Will definitely book again next time we are in Kawhia.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday weekend
The Bach, location & weather were perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamsin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great bach in central Kawhia
We enjoyed our stay in Kawhia - the bach is a great size for a small to medium family and has a nice sunny deck. Perfect location just a couple of minutes' walk to the waterfront.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Nice place for a few days away with the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

brian m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy Cottage
Cosy cottage, great location, great to have the separate fish cleaning area. Everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kerstin k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome weekend!
We had an awesome weekend in Kawhia. Roberta is a very friendly and welcoming host and we really loved the way she has done up the house, everything you need and a nice eye for details. Highly recommended for everyone who wants to spend a relaxed weekend in a quite environement and the beaches are so close. Also pet friendly, so we could bring our dog! We definetely want to come back :-) Kerstin, Thomas and Phoenix
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
We all enjoyed our stay very much! The fire was amazing for the freezing nights! Loved the tv and my son really enjoyed the toys. Only downside was the freezer stinking like fish bait and hadn’t been cleaned. But was minor and didn’t matter much. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax and refresh
Great place to wind down in front of the fire and cook a nice meal all while being close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Domonique T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely mini break
We really enjoyed our stay here. The property was ideal for what we needed. The location was great, fireplace was a lovely bonus. Communication with the owner was amazing. And so nice to be able to bring our dog with us. The house had everything we needed. Turning up at night to the fire lit and light left on was amazing. Slight hiccup with the shower drain, owners were amazing at getting it sorted as soon as possible. Highly recommend this property. Thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday in Kawhia
We had a really lovely stay in Kawhia. The house was perfect for us, cosy and comfortable and close to town and the beach. Lovely to sit in the sun on the deck and relax. Thankyou!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable digs in Kawhia
Beautiful weekend. Including the power outage. Felt like we were locals. Enjoyed all the candles. The wind and the rain outside was wonderful in front of the roaring fire. Dry and warm. Of course when we had to go into the rain not so cool. House was beautiful and warm overnight and . And when we got back from the wedding. Was just a wonderful weekend. Thank you soo much. I recommend Roberta’s home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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Hosted by Roberta Mattos

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Languages:

English, Portuguese

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