Title: Classic Kiwi Bach in prime location Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Classic Kiwi Bach in prime location ## Photo gallery for Classic Kiwi Bach in prime location ![Terrace/patio - Classic Kiwi Bach in prime location (Whangamatā)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90290000/90288500/90288403/7ef66b8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Aerial view - Classic Kiwi Bach in prime location (Whangamatā)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90290000/90288500/90288403/5b726eca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Classic Kiwi Bach in prime location (Whangamatā)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90290000/90288500/90288403/540f2d06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Classic Kiwi Bach in prime location (Whangamatā)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90290000/90288500/90288403/1abfcd5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Classic Kiwi Bach in prime location (Whangamatā)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90290000/90288500/90288403/1c8d9b65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In a charming Whangamata setting, this original bach is perfect for a classic kiwi beach holiday. With the main beach just across the road and Surfclub nearby, enjoy walks with your dog in the fully fenced section or relax in the simple yet cozy space. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Classic Kiwi Bach in prime location You are 5 minutes walk to Surfclub, Blackies cafe and flagged swimming in this original kiwi bach. This bach has all the basics you need for a kiwi beach holiday. Perfect for children & dog lovers as the section is fully fenced. Also a cute kennel for your pooch with main beach across road via reserve for walks. This original Whangamata Bach has the normal sort of quirks you would expect e.g. shower in separate room outside with laundry , concertina door and other original features and decor. The space Original whangamata bach built in 1948\. It’s a small, simply furnished, modest holiday house. We have recently purchased with a view to updating and improving. We welcome you to our cute beach paradise. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Fully-fenced - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 accessible parking spaces - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift - Single level property - Stair-free path to entrance - Thin carpet in public areas - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Water sports equipment ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Composting - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Seasonal outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42120000/42117500/42117458/14ee6080.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Palm Pacific Resort and Motel Whangamata - Pool - Hot tub - Kids’ pool - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 90 reviews £124 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=42117458&PinnedHotelID=42117458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Premium Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9870000/9869500/9869496/e9b3905a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hahei Beach Resort Hahei - 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if using can you please clean with brush and cleaner provided Front Deck couches - please place covers back on overnight or if rain and especially when leaving No pets on furniture or beds please and dispose of any dog poo in rubbish please ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total pets ### 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area Whangamata is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Williamson Park and Whangamata Beach, while Topadahil Studios and Waihi Arts Centre & Museum are cultural highlights. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Classic Kiwi Bach in prime location Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Caroline L. 20 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property! Loved our stay! Lovely little bach - cosy & comfortable, really great location & very well set up for guests & we appreciated the care & thought that had gone into this. Great communication with the owners, can’t recommend more highly. ##### Caroline L. Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob L. 10 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway Lovely bach, spotlessly clean, full of character and very cozy. Great location very close to the beach. Thank you we will be booking again. ##### Rob L. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim M. 18 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best location! Our little family had the best time at Karen and Nigel's batch. It had everything we needed and we could even bring our dogs along! Communication was great. We look forward to returning! ##### Kim M. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Deb H. 9 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location near blackies cafe ☕️ Hosts are lovely and the place has everything you need and some. Is an old skool bach, wonky but wonderful. Location is great and fully fenced is great. Thank you for letting us stay. ##### Deb H. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gina P. 25 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful batch We had a great stay at this beautiful batch. The location is perfect - just across from the park, beach and blackies cafe. Fenced section was a win too for the kids and dog. Highly recommend! ##### Gina P. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha N. 31 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Bach We loved this wee bach it had everything we needed plus more ! Super close to the beach ! We had the best Christmas break ! ##### Samantha N. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen C. 21 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Classic kiwi bach in outstanding location We loved this little old fashioned bach, all the quirks and the character. And so close to the best beach in NZ. Its well set up with multiple places both in and out to gather or alternatively hide with a book. Great communication with the hosts who were very generous with the extras: books, games, boogie boards etc. Look forward to returning in the future. ##### Helen C. Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey B. 4 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Can’t wait to go back! Awesome little bach, handy to everything. Perfect for our family of 4\. Bach had everything we needed. Laundry facilities, full fridge/freezer and a dishwasher! A added bonus we could take our little dog. Thank you. ##### Tracey B. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Catherine D. 10 Jan 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful traditional bach Great little traditional bach in a great location, one block back from the beach. Perfect for a beach holiday with the family and pet (fully fenced garden was a huge bonus) All amenities provided and very welcoming and communicative hosts. Will definitely return.... if we can get a booking! ##### Catherine D. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Florian T. 24 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location It was our first time using bookabach, and it turned out really well! Great little bach very close to the beach. Easy communication with the hosts. Apparently, the guests before us had had a bit of a party, but the place was clean and tidy when we arrived. Would definitely recommend! ##### Florian T. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Tracy R. 18 Feb 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and comfortable stay. To be so close to the beach and in a quiet location made for a relaxing break. ##### Tracy R. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Matthew S. 3 Aug 2025 Great cozy little spot, was warm and dry on a cool wet weekend. Thanks . ##### Matthew S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### becky b. 4 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location We had a nice stay, the bach is in a fabulous location, just a short wander to the beach, it was very comfortable and fully fenced so great to be able to take our small dog. ##### becky b. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew T. 2 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### A real Kiwi bach Nice, traditional beach bach, close to a great beach. Hosts were very nice, honest and helpful when we had some problems with some of the facilities. ##### Andrew T. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Robyn K. 5 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute little batch Overall was great and was really nice to be allowed to pop in early to put up tree after requesting.A little high on the price range given how old the place is, however, still a cute batch. Friends paid a lot less and over new years for a new, larger house, closer to town so was just comparing it to that. Cleanliness I gave 4 because there was a dirty dish left in the sink. ##### Robyn K. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ---