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A bach to call home, pet friendly!

Vacation home in Kawhia with kitchen and patio

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Beach nearby, sun loungers
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Outdoor dining
Unwind at this typical kiwi bach, just minutes from Kawhia Wharf and the Boating Club. Enjoy a relaxing stroll to Ocean Beach or Aotea for swimming, and then return home to clean your catch at the filleting station.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • 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.

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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Rules

No parking in front of boat shed
If using the filleting station, to clean the space and take away fish guts and carcasses.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Note from host: No fenced section

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 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 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 neighborhood

Map
Waikato, Kawhia

What's nearby

  • Maketu Marae - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kawhia Beach - 11 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 63 min drive - 33.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kawhia Fish Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Rusty Snapper Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Chips - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪OpArau Ro - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Annie's Cafe - ‬11 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 55 lbs 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!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A bach to call home, pet friendly! located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation 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.

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A bach to call home, pet friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rihimona D.

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

Nice little home and area

Home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

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

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

Danielle C.

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

Holiday in Kawhia

We had a really lovely stay in Kawhia. The house was perfect for us, cosy and comfortable and close to town and the beach. Lovely to sit in the sun on the deck and relax. Thankyou!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

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

Kay E.

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

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

Kim M.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Vaughan W.

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

Kāwhia break

Very clean and comfortable. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

brian m.

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

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

Lisa E.

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

Kawhia

Thoroughly enjoyed our short stay. Was perfect for our needs. Roberta was extremely lovely to communicate with and would love to rebook again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Waahi T.

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

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

Tracy H.

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

Lovely quiet weekend away

The property was exactly as described. Very cute & well appointed. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley D.

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

Kawhia stay

Great property close to town, walking distant it was amazing. Such a quiet area it was lovely. The property had everything you needed for a getaway. It was great that we could have our little dog with us. Thank you for an amazing little bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess B.

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

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

Polly M.

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

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

Domonique T.

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

Good

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

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

Lovely mini break

We really enjoyed our stay here. The property was ideal for what we needed. The location was great, fireplace was a lovely bonus. Communication with the owner was amazing. And so nice to be able to bring our dog with us. The house had everything we needed. Turning up at night to the fire lit and light left on was amazing. Slight hiccup with the shower drain, owners were amazing at getting it sorted as soon as possible. Highly recommend this property. Thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta C.

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

Comfortable digs in Kawhia

Beautiful weekend. Including the power outage. Felt like we were locals. Enjoyed all the candles. The wind and the rain outside was wonderful in front of the roaring fire. Dry and warm. Of course when we had to go into the rain not so cool. House was beautiful and warm overnight and . And when we got back from the wedding. Was just a wonderful weekend. Thank you soo much. I recommend Roberta’s home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

nick B.

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

Greatn little stay

Great little batch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucan C.

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

Great House

Excellent stay, simple house with wifi and very easy to speak to owners. Kawhia is beautiful and will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Excellent!

Awesome place and facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

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

Classic Comfy Bach

We had a great time here with our young family and dog. The bach is a classic kiwi holiday home, renovated to keep it comfortable. Nicely decorated and maintained. Has all the amenities you need.Lots of great things to do in the area, including the hot water beach, fishing, Marakopa Falls and the natural bridge. Will recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dellwyn W.

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Ken H.

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

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