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You can't get closer to the water if you tried

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Marokopa, Waikato
  • Marokopa Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Marokopa Falls
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

House Bedroom 1 & 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Studio Unit

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

House Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Studio Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

You can't get closer to the water if you tried

This bach is right on the water, and it's possible to catch fish from the deck! You can put the whitebait net out (in season), or just simply relax and look at the water. View from lounge is panoramic, from ocean around and up the river. A few minutes walk up beach for surf casting, kayak up river or if you are that inclined out to sea. West coast fishing at its best. 45 min from Waitomo caves, 15 min from Marokopa falls, Natural Bridge and bush walks.

Special conditions:
Smoking outside only. All butts to be removed, do not throw butts out on to the lawn.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/tea towels/sheets etc) and toiletries, and take your rubbish when you leave.

Minimum stay 2 nights for this property. Price includes first four people, additional people at $30/person/night, up to the maximum of six.

Property manager

Grant Lovell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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 allowed: in designated areas

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Marokopa

Located in Marokopa, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marokopa Beach and Marokopa Falls, while Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery and Tainui Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Marokopa, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Marokopa Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marokopa Falls - 21 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Mangapohue Natural Bridge - 28 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 48 min drive - 46.6 km
  • Kawhia Beach - 86 min drive - 74.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is You can't get closer to the water if you tried pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at You can't get closer to the water if you tried?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at You can't get closer to the water if you tried?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is You can't get closer to the water if you tried located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Marokopa Beach and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Marokopa Falls. Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Mangapohue Natural Bridge are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 266 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 266 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 266 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 266 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 266 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nini U.

Liked: Communication, location
Poukai
nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beaut bach
Very tidy & comfortable bach with fantastic views over the water. We have used this nice place many times over the past 20 years. Highly recommend this property. Awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mereana n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A view while cooking dinner
We loved our stay. My elderly mum enjoyed the view of the beach from the comfort of the couch. I thoroughly enjoyed the view while cooking food. Kitchen has everything you need. Teenagers enjoyed being out in and on the water. And we all enjoyed abit of fishing at the beach and from the deck. Will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family with special needs
Fantastic location on the waters edge, our 1st family trip away and no stress. Great instructions and information left at site and Grant replied promptly to texts we will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little piece of heaven
Thank you for sharing your paradise with us. The peace and tranquility of the water so close was absolutely beautiful. Great fishing spot on our doorstep. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skye P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful isolated spot, great getaway.
Property is in a great location and the house is lovely, quite modern compared to most baches I've stayed at.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Relaxing and fun for everyone
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Special spot
Fabulous location, views were magnificent and changed through the day. Easy walks on the beach and around the village and a perfect “ out of the way” base to explore the area from.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Take me back
Always great family time at this bach - we come here couple times a year and enjoy every stay, its our home away from home. Best spot in marakopa, everything you need and the view and sunset is amazing. Great that the kids can just just down straight onto the sand and play in the water, while you are on the deck and can throw the rods straight off the deck at high tide. Communication is good and quick and Grant is always so easy and great to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of our favourite places
So relaxing. We will definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marokopa Magic
Absolute magic! My husband and i have stayed before with friends, but this time we bought some family with us for a short weekend getaway. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

nick w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot
Amazing location. Safe for kids. Good fishing, what more could you want!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magic Marakopa
Just beautiful, serene and soul filling
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tino pai!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot!
We were more than happy with our stay and will be back again! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Dal F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in Marokopa
Tidy property with the best location and views. Uncomfortable bed and 1 bar heater which struggled to heat the place let it down a bit
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becks M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely weekend and stay
Thanks again for sharing your fantastic bach with us. This is our 4th time and we loved it. Bach has everything you need and more with kayaks etc... but the best part is the view to wake up to everyday. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome spot
Truely a unique spot
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice get away
Loved our stay at this bach, the views and sunsets were amazing. Very far from shops/gas stations but thats ok. Clean property, our baby had a good time down in the water and we were able to put his tv show on before bed. No problems at all, thankyou for sharing your property with us for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
We love our getaways here, it’s our second time staying and we will be back again. We love fishing off the deck and soaking in the amazing view. Very peaceful spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning view of the Marokopa seaway.
Beautiful property. Amazing view of the seaway. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oksana V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place!
Stunning location!!! Very nice house. Love every minute of our time there!!! Great fishing spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning view
Nice bach for holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sika T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Creating Memories
Amazing place to take our South African friends to showcase the beautiful nature we have here in New Zealand. The location was perfect for such an occasion. We will definitely be booking back next year. Longer this time. Thanks kind regards.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Grant Lovell

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We are pleased to share the experience of this great location with you.

Why they chose this property

This property has some of the most stunning views in Marokopa.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests