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A bach to call home, pet friendly!

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, books
2 bedrooms, WiFi
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Note from host: No fenced section

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

About the area

Map
Kawhia, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Maketu Marae - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kawhia Beach - 9 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 59 min drive - 73.5 km
  • Ruapuke Beach - 63 min drive - 34.8 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.

A bach to call home, pet friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kay E.

Liked: Cleanliness
I know love Kawhia
Delightful place, will definitely return. A touch of old NZ. I love it
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rihimona D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little home and area
Home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dellwyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely relaxing stay. Everything that we were told would be there, was there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaughan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kāwhia break
Very clean and comfortable. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ken H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfy
Comfortable, clean and welcoming. Had everything we needed. Good size bedrooms and beds. Everything in working order. Great fireplace. Awesome shower pressure. All in all efficient, easy and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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.

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
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
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

RJ G., Long Beach, California; United States

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful and relaxing Bach in Kāwhia
The little Bach is a relaxing and perfectly located for down time in a great little beach town. We could walk everywhere we needed to go and everything we would expect to find in the house was there. Roberts was easy to reach and communicated well. I really appreciate her attention, we felt welcome and at home. I highly recommend a stay in Kahwia.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Polly M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamsin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Great
Nice place for a few days away with the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

brian m.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
Good
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Della B., Sydney,Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
We throughly enjoyed they thought of everything to make us feel like we were in our own home thankyou so much
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023