Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips
Unlock instant savings with Member Prices
Sign in
Feedback
Entire home

Classic Kiwiana bach

Vacation home in Leigh with kitchen and patio

Photo gallery for Classic Kiwiana bach

Exterior
Interior
Interior
Property grounds
TV, fireplace, DVD player, toys
Escape to a secluded haven above Matheson Bay in this classic Kiwiana bach. Surrounded by native bush and bird life, unwind with a view of the sea and Coromandel Peninsula, or take a short stroll down to the beach for snorkeling or diving. With games, books, kids toys and DVDs on hand you'll find plenty of entertainment options.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

Add dates for prices

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 Kiwiana bach

Classic 'Kiwiana' bach set in bush above Matheson Bay, Leigh. Private and sunny, surrounded by native bush and bird life with view of sea and Coromandel Peninsula. A few minutes walk down to safe, swimming beach with good snorkelling/ diving. Perfect retreat in all seasons - open the doors to let the summer breeze flow or snuggle up with woodburner to create cosy 'bolthole'. A 1970s bach ideally suited to small families or couples within an hour's drive from Auckland. Visit the nearby Leigh township, Sawmill cafe, Goat Island, or Pakiri. Omaha Beach, Tawharanui Regional Park and the Matakana Coast wineries are a short drive away along with Matakana village with its market, restaurants, shops and cinemas. Games, books/mags, kids toys, and dvds to keep you or the children amused.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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

  • Garden

Similar properties

Outdoor dining

Kereru Cottage, tranquil and safe, close to Baddeleys Beach, Tawharanui

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 286 reviews
Kereru Cottage, tranquil and safe, close to Baddeleys Beach, Tawharanui

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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

Property is also known as

Classic Kiwiana Bach House Matheson Bay
Classic Kiwiana Bach House
Classic Kiwiana Bach Leigh
Classic Kiwiana Bach Private vacation home
Classic Kiwiana Bach Private vacation home Leigh
Classic Kiwiana Bach Leigh
Classic Kiwiana Bach Leigh
Classic Kiwiana Bach Private vacation home
Classic Kiwiana Bach Private vacation home Leigh

About the neighborhood

Map
Leigh, Matheson Bay

What's nearby

  • Mathesons Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Goat Island - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Matakana Country Park - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Matakana Village - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Omaha Beach - 19 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leigh Fish 'N Chips - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Zen Den - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Sawmill Brewery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Matakana Bacon Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Matakana Patisserie - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Kiwiana bach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Classic Kiwiana bach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Kiwiana bach?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Classic Kiwiana bach located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mathesons Bay and Reptile Park. Leigh Marine Reserve and Goat Island are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Classic Kiwiana bach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 157 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bedelia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay at Kiwi bach! Cozy and quiet surroundings with a short walk to the beach! The kids loved all the games and toys on the rainy days.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

Lovely place to stay would recommend it. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Matheson Bay retreat

Lovely dinky 2 bedroom Bach in original condition! Comfortable and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scot M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Absolutely wonderful accommodation, cosy, clean and comfortable - exactly what we needed for a short break. Great location, beach a short walk away and a lovely waterfall / bush walk even closer. Nice decking area with easy access, surrounded by bush and with a great view of the sea.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Rose P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect City Break

We had 2 nights away, and feel so relaxed. The bach is ORIGINAL! It's part of the charm and we loved it. Thank you for sharing your home with us. We had a great time. Mel & Ollie
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob W., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem

What a wonderful place. Tucked into the hills just outside Leigh is this superb, traditional Bach. Full of lovely touches, the pictures definitely do not do it justice. The owner Bryce was very easy to deal with and we felt like we were staying in someone's house, not just a holiday rental. The log burner was the icing on the cake on a cold and stormy winter weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Matheson Bay

The house is a lovely, well equipped traditional bach set in an amazing native wood which includes kauri trees and a view of the sea. Unfortunately we were staying when Cyclone Gabrielle struck and experienced long periods of power outage. We survived using the excellent woodburner to boil water and cook, and could access water from the garden tanks. Not the holiday we anticipated, but the house kept us safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Charming, classic Kiwi Bach. Everything we needed for our little break away from home. Our older kids loved the DVDs and board games and our youngest loved how he had so much nature around him and being able to see so many native birds. Had everything we needed, very retro but we liked it that way.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing spot

So nice - in the bush, short walk to the beach, swimming hole nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selai L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful little escape

Beautifully situated in the regenerating Kauri forest where Kaka birds make your evening meals on the deck a memorable. A quintessential kiwi batch experience where there is beauty and peace found in simplicity.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private quiet weekend close to coast

We spent Labour Weekend in this very comfy bach surrounded by native bush and birds. Lovely walk down to Matheson Bay, and car trips in the wider area. Lovely deck for meals and coffees. Great communication with host. Thanks for an awesome stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Bach with Seaviews

We really enjoyed our stay at this cute bach near Matheson Bay. It was comfortable and well-equipped and had a very homey feel. Loved the sea views from the deck and the birdsong in the bush.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Neil S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Misleading and Unfair

We have been charged for 3 people staying at this property when we booked for and only had 2 staying. Despite sending an email we have no response and feel as though thereis dishonesty going on.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele M., Felton, Santa Cruz County

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A sweet little bach

Nice place that seemed like a family vacation home. Nothing fancy, but very private and a good location and view.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey and Aaron H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Bach Feel

We loved the location of this wee bach. Nestled into a small forest and very private, yet so close to the beach and walk way. Had a great family bach type feel with great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholai B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot

Beautiful place for a family getaway. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Too much stuff in bedroom and no hanging space - on the plus side much better than the images shown Also plenty of equipment in kitchen and spacious deck - unable to use as rained most of the time
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serena V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent bach

Perfect spot for our weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing place to stay.

Very cosy old style NZ bach, very comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

wendyl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cost cottage

Charming retro cottage in quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

So cute we loved it! Games, books, bush and birds were amazing. Lovely area with gorgeous waterfalls and beaches to explore. We had good swim in our wetsuits. Great fired kept us warm and dry. Had everything we needed wish we could live there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Bach

Such a beautiful, clean and very kid friendly bach! Perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jedda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!!

Absolutely adored this wee home. Would definitely love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucile M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

amazing location

in the forest, with sea views and super close by the beach, we had a very good stay, and it was easy with 2 kids 5 4 and 1 years old). Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023