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Classic Kiwiana bach

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View from deck
Living Room
Kitchen
Fireplace
Dining and Deck

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Matheson Bay, Leigh
  • Mathesons Bay
    4 min walk
  • Reptile Park
    17 min walk
  • Leigh Marine Reserve
    6 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Large Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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 manager

brycan114
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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
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

About the area

Leigh

Located in Leigh, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Omaha Beach and Goat Island, while Matakana Cinemas and Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail are cultural highlights. Reptile Park and Action Ninja World are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Map
Matheson Bay, Leigh

What's nearby

  • Mathesons Bay - 4 min walk
  • Goat Island - 6 min drive
  • Matakana Village - 12 min drive
  • Omaha Beach Golf Club - 18 min drive
  • Omaha Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪8 Wired Brewing - Barrelworks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Sawmill Brewery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Leigh Fish and Chips - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Farmer's Daughter - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Omaha Bay Vineyard - ‬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?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Classic Kiwiana bach located?

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

CHEN

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Beth G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Location
Lovely, peaceful location. Great base to explore the region (if you have a car). It is a classic kiwiana bach circa 60’s but never the less really needs a good spring clean, declutter and refresh.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautifully situated amongst the bush. Incredibly well priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house needed a good air out as it was dusty, other than that the house and location is lovely.
We spent the weekend in Leigh for a wedding. Waking up to mother nature with a view of the ocean was a perfect way to start off our day. The house was easy to find. A good distant between Leigh and Matakana. Having board games and books to read was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven
Everything a bach should be!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Celia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a lovely stay here! The surrounding nature is beautiful and you can see the ocean through the trees from the balcony. One of the bedrooms is really for kids but we spent most of the time outside anyway.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharona H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
This property was clean and tidy, it meet all our requirements. The location was brilliant. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by brycan114

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What makes this property unique

Close to beaches, cafes and wineries

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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