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# New modern compact home, warm & cosy, Blue Bay beach bach!
Holiday home in Mahia with kitchen and patio
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- Location
- Amenities
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Located in the sunny Blue Bay, Opoutama, this modern 2 bedroom Bach is your perfect haven. Approximately 150 meters from the beach front via sand dunes and a short stroll to a coffee shop/garage and beach cafe. Enjoy swimming beaches nearby or try Rail bike adventures just around the corner.
## Reviews
10
Exceptional
### Entire home
2 bedroomsSleeps 4517 sq ft
## Popular amenities
- Ocean view
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space
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## About this property
### Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
### New modern compact home, warm & cosy, Blue Bay beach bach!
Brand new compact and modern 2 bedroom fully equipped Bach, a recent build, on a sunny section in Blue Bay, Opoutama. Enjoy the close proximity to beautiful swimming beaches and other attractions. This is just the perfect spot for your next stay.
Approx 150 metre walk/access to beach front via sand dunes. Coffee shop/garage and beach cafe around the corner in Opoutama, an approx 5/10 min easy stroll. Maybe you like fitness, try the 5km run down the beach to the Mahia end of the bay.
Come, stay and try the new Rail bike adventures which starts off in Opoutama, a 3 minute walk from our Bach and cycle all the way to Nuhaka, take in the wonderful views along the way.
Maybe a spot of fishing on Black's beach just up the road or launch your boat from the fishing club at Mahia beach or around at Te Mahia on the Gisborne side of the peninsula. Swim, Surfing or paddle boarding perhaps. Take a walk up Mokotahi hill for the brilliant views of the bay and peninsula. You might even get to see a rocket launch too if you are lucky!
Newly ranked, inside top 30 in the world, 9 hole Links Golf Course about 2km down the road, Mahia village 4km drive away with pub, shop and fishing club. Mahanga beach about 10 minute drive away if you want a good surf beach.
Morere hot springs is only a 20 minute drive to have a beautiful soak in the mineral pool or a bush walk.
Please note: The $130 cleaning fee includes a $60 fee we are charged for linen. We do not accept third party bookings so please make sure that if you book our Bach, you are booking for yourself and/or family and not for third parties. We expect our guests whom are staying here have read all these requirements.
All linen and towels are supplied.
A few points of note below for our guests please:
We need your help to conserve our water as much as possible as we are on tank rain water so things like limiting time in showers and not running taps unnecessarily is a requirement please. Common sense approach to water usage and using washing machine most appreciated (we use the quick wash option as its the most efficient with water)
With checking in, you will be required to turn on the knob on the gas bottle, located out the back of Bach, this is for heating water and stove top usage. You will also be required to flick a switch to turn on the electric power inside, as its turned off normally. Instructions for these are within the booking and also emailed by Bookabach to you within 10 days days of your arrival so please look out for the email. It is very straightforward.
A new AC unit has just been installed, In summer time, please always set temperature between 22 and 24 degrees for cooling and not lower e.g. not on 16 degrees as the AC unit races and never gets there. This allows the unit to run most efficiently and works just fine for cooling as we have tested :) In Winter, we found heating set between 21 and 23 degrees max works fine also. We ask that you always run it in economy mode on both fan and vane settings. Please make sure you always turn off the AC unit when you leave the Bach. Please note the AC unit does send reports about usage and its settings.
We also ask that you tidy up before you leave, please wash dishes, empty fridge and take your rubbish away. Used towels and bed linen can be left on shower room floor.
Thanking you in advance!
\*\* For our overseas guests, especially from North America, please note that expectations of standards for VRBO/Bookabach can be different in North America to New Zealand and that we may operate in a slightly more relaxed style here but we do still expect all of our rules to be followed, as agreed when booking.
\*\*Mobile phone reception is good for Spark in Mahia but not so good for Vodafone/2 Degrees, in some locations. We have WiFi in our Bach so not that much of an issue.
## Property amenities
### Beach
- Beach nearby
### Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
### Parking and transport
- Onsite parking options include a garage
### Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
### Dining
- Dining table
### Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
### Bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Outdoor shower
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
### Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
### Entertainment
- Games
- Smart TV
### Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
### Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
### Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Fan
- Heating
### Pets
- No pets allowed
### Suitability/Accessibility
- No lift
- Smoke-free property
### Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
### Location highlights
- In a rural location
- In a village
- Near the bay
- Near the ocean
- Next to a golf course
### Things to do
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
### Safety features
- No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
### General
- Garden
- Unit size: 517 square feet
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## Policies
### Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
### Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
### Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
### Pets
Pets not allowed
### Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
### Events
No events allowed
### Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
## Important information
### You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
### We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
### Property is also known as
Brand new Home Warm Cosy Blue Bay Beach Bach!
Brand new Modern Home Warm Cosy Blue Bay Beach Bach!
## About the area
Located in Mahia, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Māhia Golf Course and Morere Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mahia Beach and Mahanga Beach. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking. [Visit our Mahia travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mahia.dx6352862)
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Mahia, Hawke's Bay Region
### What's nearby
- 
Mahia Beach
10 min drive \- 3.3 miles
- Mahanga Beach
7 min drive \- 5.1 miles
- Māhia Golf Course
7 min drive \- 2.2 miles
- Morere Hot Springs
14 min drive \- 14.6 miles
- Midway Beach
60 min drive \- 58.5 miles
### Getting around
- Gisborne (GIS)
67 min drive
### Restaurants
- Morere Tearooms & Camping Ground
11 min drive
- Smokey Bros BBQ Cafe
16 min drive
- Rocket Cafe
15 min drive
- Morere Tea Rooms
16 min drive
- Rocket Cafe
15 min drive
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## New modern compact home, warm & cosy, Blue Bay beach bach! Reviews
## Reviews
### Exceptional
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10 - Excellent
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8 - Good
1
6 - Okay
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4 - Poor
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2 - Terrible
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### 10
Cleanliness
### 9.8
Location
### 10
Property conditions & facilities
## Reviews
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Craig N.
21 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Cosy cabin
Modern cosy cabin well located close to everything around Mahia. Great stay
##### Craig N.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Tim P.
3 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Can't beat this Bach!
Does what it says on the tin - great place, great location and great host - clean and tidy everything you need to enjoy this magnificent coastline - would recommend - Thanks Andrew
##### Tim P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### CreekGeek, Eketahuna, NZ
11 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### sweet-as
Nice place. Great deck and indoor/outdoor flow. Double-glazed...very cozy. Comfy bed and well-supplied for dishes, etc. Great communications. First-rate.
##### CreekGeek
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Peter L.
13 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Excellent place
We arrived in Mahia and had a week of cold wet southerly weather - so no boating and the sea (NE coast) was too murky for snorkelling.After a few days our adult son ( keen surfer) went off to find swells and my wife and I settled in to sit out the bad weather.Andrew and Aroha’s Bach is snug and warm and with the shade screens down securely we were able to spread out and relax. My wife (artist) painted and we both churned thru the holiday reading and walked the beach each day.In spite of the weather we had a wonderful relaxing time.
##### Peter L.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Margaret S.
24 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Excellent place to stay you have everything you need from the beach to just relaxing beautiful spot
The place is great owners very obliging to what ever we needed would book again
##### Margaret S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
### 10/10 Excellent
#### gabriel d., Tauranga
8 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### A++
Awsome place to stay
##### gabriel d.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Lee
9 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a nice and quiet house. I really enjoyed my time there.
##### Lee
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Lynda W.
5 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Awesome location and a lovely property.
Great hassle free prompt communication.
##### Lynda W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Bronwyn I.
3 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### The Mahia Bach with everything you will need
From booking, to arriving and then leaving the process was seamless. Andrew was brilliant and provided all the necessary communication to make my trip easy.The Bach itself is beautiful, every mod-con you could need in a self contained home away from home.It’s located in a truly picturesque part of NZ. If you love the beach and nature - this is the place for you.I would revisit Mahia and stay here again in a heartbeat.
##### Bronwyn I.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Megan B., Pahiatua, New Zealand
11 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Awesome stay
Totally recommend this bach and owners. We had a wonderful stay, clean, cosy and everything we needed. Nothing was a problem and communication was excellent. The bach is small but has a fabulous layout and the deck area is generous. Can't recommend enough. Loved our stay.
##### Megan B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
### 10/10 Excellent
#### John B.
15 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Relax , relax , relax
Absolutely fab experience, Andrew was a good communicator, place well set out , stocked with everything one would need on holiday , great neighbours, would like to return,
##### John B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Michelle S.
22 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Superb stay
We had an excellent stay. The property is safe and secure. The beach is stunning! The property owners were easy to communicate with and ensured we were ok. We had no issues and recommend staying here. We will be back! 😊
##### Michelle S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Lyn B.
27 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Excellent Stay
Excellent compact bach, warm, good beds and bedding. Clean, New a d great communication with owner. Safe. Will be back. Cheers Lyn
##### Lyn B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Mark M.
14 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Cosy Bach
My son and I enjoyed a wonderful break at your bach. It was a hop, skip and a jump to the beach, and tucked away from the business of life. The bach is beautifully set up and comfortable. Great communication with the owners too! Perfect!
##### Mark M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
### 8/10 Good
#### Dan B., Florida
9 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Mahia
A nice remote location close to the beach. The unit is small but works for two people. There is a nice big front porch and the kitchen is adequately stocked. The drinking water is from the tank and groceries need to be brought with you for the stay. Wifi works well.
##### Dan B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Linda G.
30 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Perfect beach bach
After a long drive we were delighted to find how lovely this bach was. And we thoroughly enjoyed our three nights there despite the weather. We still managed a walk to the beach, enjoyed a talk with neighbors, and the coffee and pies at the gas station. The bach had everything we wanted , and much more. Very modern and comfortable. Many thanks to Andrew for your great communication and thorough texts.
##### Linda G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Melissa M.
7 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Beautiful spot, awesome bach
Property was exactly as advertised. Excellent communication from property managers, super clear info. Place was clean and had everything we needed (except an iron but who needs an iron at the beach!) We were so busy that we didn’t get to hang out there enough, or use the kitchen or bbq! we would definitely stay again. Close to the beach- great for sunset walks. Shower was great, much better than many places we’ve stayed. (We observed the request for short showers and can see why they ask for that- would be so easy to stay in!)
##### Melissa M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### naomi t., Waipukurau
16 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Wedding party
My daughter & her Brides maids used this cosy bach to get ready before heading around to Taylors bay for her wedding. Its out of the way but close to the beach and a small stroll to the corner store for a coffee or hot chips. It served as a beautiful location for the girls to relax and have some fun before the nerves kicked in. My son in law & daughter then got to stay without being disturbed before heading away in their honeymoon. We will no doubt book again.
##### naomi t.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Lynette T.
7 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Work weekend accommodation
Great place to stay, has everything you need. We worked the weekend and returned in the evenings to relax. Good parking for 3 vehicles and two trailers.
##### Lynette T.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Mandy C.
13 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Fabulous stay
We had an awesome getaway here. Clean, warm and just fabulous! Highly recommend
##### Mandy C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Geraldine v.
15 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### CRTS
Staff members from CRTS stayed, communication from Andrew was great and team only had good thigs to say about accommodation. we will book this again in future.
##### Geraldine v.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Adrian Y.
20 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Simple, modern and relaxing
Nice house, great beach access, friendly neighbours.
##### Adrian Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Sarah K.
14 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### MUST stay VENUE
This venue is superb, very clean and tidy and exceptionally well appointed. We love the layout and close proximity to the beach, whilst being a lovely private spot. Highly recommend. Host is incredible too!
##### Sarah K.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Brooke C.
16 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Lovely Spot in Mahia
Lovely, compact beach house with good sized covered deck. Comfortable spot to spend a few days near the sea. Very responsive hosts.
##### Brooke C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Larry M.
14 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Blue Bay Mahia Peninsula
Excellent, funky, well laid out and warm modern bach, with all the mod cons and an excellent deck area to enjoy the warm Mahia climate. Only 5 minutes walk to the beach and 10 minute drive to Mahia village. We had a great time and will be back to stay again! Thank you Andrew and Aroha.
##### Larry M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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