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Perfect old world bach

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Front deck to enjoy the early morning sun.
Preparing for dinner.
Large lounge with plenty of seating and a modern wood fire for the cooler months
Enjoying the local delicacy.
Large back lawn with fruit trees which provide good shade in the hot weather.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 790 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Riversdale Beach, Riversdale Beach
  • Basil Bodle Reserve
    2 min walk
  • Riversdale Beach
    6 min walk
  • Karaka Reserve
    8 min walk
  • Masterton (MRO-Hood)
    84 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Perfect old world bach

This two bedroom cottage is a short stroll (approx 4 minutes) to Riversdale Beach, which is patrolled during the summer. The cottage is situated between the 9 hole golf course, which welcomes visitors, and the local store where you can get coffee and takeaways.
An additional bonus for readers is the fact that you will be dining on Denis Glover's kitchen table. There are two lovely decks front and back of the property to make the most of morning and afternoon sun. In the morning the sun streams in for a sunny breakfast on the deck.
Real privacy around the back of the section with ample room for kids to run around on the grass lawn, or to laze under the fruit trees.
Great walking, golfing, swimming, boating, fishing, diving, lazing around break away to be had.
Special conditions:
2 nights minimum rental.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: clean the house and leave the cottage presentable for the next guests. You need to bring your own linen. (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

kelvth980

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 3:00 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 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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Riversdale

Located in Riversdale, this cottage is by the sea. Castlepoint Rock and Castlepoint Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Basil Bodle Reserve and Riversdale Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking.
Map
Riversdale Beach, Riversdale Beach

What's nearby

  • Basil Bodle Reserve - 2 min walk
  • Riversdale Beach - 6 min walk
  • Riversdale Beach Golf Course - 11 min walk
  • Riversdale Southern Reserve - 16 min walk
  • Castlepoint Beach - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riversdale Beach Store - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect old world bach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect old world bach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect old world bach?

Checkout is at 3:00 PM.

Where is Perfect old world bach located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Basil Bodle Reserve, Riversdale Beach and Karaka Reserve. Riversdale Beach Golf Course and Riversdale Southern Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lianne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic affordable getaway
Thank you for a relaxing quiet time away. Tidy Bach with an efficient fireplace . Highly recommended.will stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janice H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Retro kiwi Bach
Thank you for a wonderful stay at your truly retro, traditional kiwi bach. Even though the weather was not great, we had a lovely time! The bach has everything needed and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot - cute bach
Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marcus H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend
Great for what we wanted, bit low on firewood but we made do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great short stay
Great spot and tidy bach for family stay. Great communication. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter stay
loved our stay at this authentic kiwi bach. Close to beach, shop and golf club Great value
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Janet D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot to get away from busy lives
Good basic accommodation. Loved the fire as we were there late autumn. Loved the bird life in the estuary.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little bach
Loved our stay at the bach it was exactly as described and great value for money only comment would be that we had to clean the shower when we arrived before we could use it but other than that everything was great and kelvin was very communicative and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely :)
Cute and cozy, great long weekend location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dec1-3
Thanks for the opportunity to stay at your batch We had a lovely time and enjoyed staying at your property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian N., Delaware, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for the team
Just need a getaway? Here is a good spot to have a wander and a cozy batch to come home to. Nice and quiet spot that the team and I reccomend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cosy little bach
Windmill Cottage was a cute and cosy bach with old-school charm. It was in a great location and had everything we needed. There was a selection of books, games and DVDs to keep everyone occupied, and the fireplace made it lovely and warm. However, it could really do with a deep clean. While the bathroom, floors etc. were fine, it was dusty and had lots of cobwebs. I don't expect hotel standards of cleanliness in baches but it is in need of more than a quick once-over. A couple of other points - there was no smoke alarm anywhere in the bach, and the cord on the oil heater in the main bedroom had exposed wires. The bunk beds really just need to be replaced - they're done their dash, and were very creaky and unstable, to the point where our boys didn't use them as they made too much noise. Other than those minor grumbles, we had a great stay and enjoyed the bach and its amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Windmill Cottage
Lovely little bach. Not super flash but close to shop and surf lifesaving club. Awesome fireplace. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils, large coffee cups and nice wine glasses.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Windmill Cottage
Perfect for a late winter break, outside areas with plenty of sun and out of the wind, and a cozy fire for the cooler evenings. Well equipped kitchen for whipping up mid-winter feasts and a well stocked library if you’ve left your books behind!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter break.
Really nice kiwi Bach. Clean, comfy, warm cosy bed. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Second time staying. Meets all needs. Cheers
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle M., Masterton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy, comfy bach with everything you need.
We wanted a short break away from home and Windmill Cottage was perfect. The fire was laid when we arrived, the beds are super comfy and the kitchen had absolutely everything you could need. Loads of books, magazines and DVDs. Minutes from the beach, and gorgeous to fall asleep to the roar of the surf.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just the sort of bach that I can feel at home in.
This was the perfect place for our short break - just the sort of bach I would like to have myself, so could feel instantly relaxed and at home. Easy walk to the shop and beach (had a few swims - slight treacherous but exhilarating), in this perfectly sleepy village. We enjoyed cooking in the well-equipped kitchen, nicely connected up with the living area. Despite it being winter, a good supply of wood and an efficient fire meant we were never cold. Even managed to access my inner-Dennis Glover, writing a couple of poems sitting at his kitchen table! We found it an excellent place to stay, and hope to be back. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely kiwi bach
Lovely homely bach to relax and get away from it all. Everything you need. Fire nice and cozy and great DVD collection.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great kiwi bach
An older style bach with everything you need, the fireplace keeps it nice and cosy. A few minutes walk to the golf course and beach. Its great to see a bach still operated like this, that's good value and you aren't stung with any additional fees. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway cottage
The cottage had everything we needed for a relaxing long weekend. The wood fire was cosy and beautifully warmed the whole house. Only a short walk to the beach and was great to take the kids for a walk even though it was a bit windy. Definitely recommend it to anyone who just wants to zone out and put their feet up.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy little cottage!
Stayed here with my little whanau (husband, baby and I) A Nice homely feel cottage, had everything we needed and the fire was amazing! Definitely be back again. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Much needed break
Great stay with friends to recharge the batteries from work life. Easy process, great location, nothing to do but fish and relax. We are coming back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Ariaan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Overall, my family and I really enjoyed being out there. Such an amazing Bach, close to the beach and the little store that’s there. Would definitely recommend this Bach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by kelvth980

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We are a large family group who have enjoyed owning the batch for over ten years. Our children have participated in Surf Club activities and gone on to become life guards. We enjoy playing golf and fishing and it has become a regular venue for some delicious barbeques.

What makes this property unique

2 sunny decks to enjoy what ever the weather, private back yard with plenty of space and fruit trees. Relaxed and homely feel.

Languages:

English
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