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The Gem in Ohiwa within the Bay of Plenty
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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 436 sq m
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Ohiwa Harbour Road, Waiotahi
- Ohope Beach1 min drive
- Ohiwa Harbour23 min drive
- Ohope International Golf Club30 min drive
- Whakatane (WHK)47 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Caravan
1 Queen Bed
Mezzanine Sleeping Area
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Outhouse Toilet
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Gem in Ohiwa within the Bay of Plenty
A small and pleasantly basic kiwi bach. 36 square meters, plus an old school caravan in a private beach estuary environment.
The perfect winter`s hide-a-way to recharge body and mind. And for the summer simply brilliant!
Very peaceful and quiet location right on the edge of Ohiwa Harbour close to the main channel. Fishing, shell fish, kayaking, surf beach, bush walks, sailing, kite surfing, glow worms and more all at your door step, everything you could ask for in a tranquil beach side location. Further enhanced by the ever changing moods of the tidal harbour lapping at the property boundary. Watch the bird life come and go, feeding with the changing tides.
A compact bach with fully equipped kitchen, sleeping is upstairs on the mezzanine floor. The mezzanine floor is accessed by a ladder staircase and contains a Queen bed and two single beds (one rolls under the other when not in use). This area has a very low ceiling height due to the steep roof pitch. Approx 1.6 meters at top of ladder up to 2 meters at the window. The second bedroom is a caravan which is accessed from the deck at the back of bach with queen sized bed and complete with plumbing, power (for fridge kettle, heater). The large wrap-around deck with table and chairs provides for outdoor living with relaxation the name of the game.
Smoking is outside only please.
25min drive from Ohope, 30min drive from Whakatane.
10min drive from Opotiki where there is a very good New World supermarket for all your supplies.
Special conditions:
A $40 surcharge applies to one night stays.
Smoking allowed outside only please.
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
The perfect winter`s hide-a-way to recharge body and mind. And for the summer simply brilliant!
Very peaceful and quiet location right on the edge of Ohiwa Harbour close to the main channel. Fishing, shell fish, kayaking, surf beach, bush walks, sailing, kite surfing, glow worms and more all at your door step, everything you could ask for in a tranquil beach side location. Further enhanced by the ever changing moods of the tidal harbour lapping at the property boundary. Watch the bird life come and go, feeding with the changing tides.
A compact bach with fully equipped kitchen, sleeping is upstairs on the mezzanine floor. The mezzanine floor is accessed by a ladder staircase and contains a Queen bed and two single beds (one rolls under the other when not in use). This area has a very low ceiling height due to the steep roof pitch. Approx 1.6 meters at top of ladder up to 2 meters at the window. The second bedroom is a caravan which is accessed from the deck at the back of bach with queen sized bed and complete with plumbing, power (for fridge kettle, heater). The large wrap-around deck with table and chairs provides for outdoor living with relaxation the name of the game.
Smoking is outside only please.
25min drive from Ohope, 30min drive from Whakatane.
10min drive from Opotiki where there is a very good New World supermarket for all your supplies.
Special conditions:
A $40 surcharge applies to one night stays.
Smoking allowed outside only please.
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
Property manager
peteot700
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Sleeping on mezzanine accessed by ladder stairs
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Important information
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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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Opotiki
Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Waiotahi, a neighbourhood in Opotiki. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ohope Beach and Opotiki Beach, while Opotiki Heritage & Agriculture Museum and Opotiki District Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ohiwa Harbour Road, Waiotahi
What's nearby
- Ohope Beach - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
- Opotiki Beach - 12 min drive - 6.8 km
- Ohiwa Harbour - 23 min drive - 22.2 km
- Maraetotara Reserve - 25 min drive - 30.0 km
- Ohope International Golf Club - 30 min drive - 34.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Ohiwa Macadamias - 17 min drive
- Ohope Charter Club - 25 min drive
- Fisherman's Wharf Cafe - 28 min drive
- Ohiwa Oyster Farm - 23 min drive
- The Sandcastle - 27 min drive
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Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
4 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brooke W.
31 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The batch that keeps on giving
Brooke W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Toka M.
21 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect nature getaway
Toka M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Samuel K.
14 Mar 2025
Samuel K.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sue C.
5 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serenity
Sue C.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bronwyn K.
2 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Real GemUs ladues had absolute great time. Everything we needed was available. So close to beach.
Bronwyn K.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paul S.
16 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Studio Apartment at Ohiwa Harbour
Paul S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
CHAZ W.
8 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home by the sea.
CHAZ W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Beatrice P.
7 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little slice of paradise
Beatrice P.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
4/10 Poor
Johnny V.
3 Feb 2025
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Johnny V.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl W.
22 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous spot
Cheryl W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rangi W.
16 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place to reset and relax
Rangi W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Karl J.
27 Dec 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Fabulous location
Karl J.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Jamie K.
11 Dec 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful outlook
Jamie K.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Kerry W.
4 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away ohiwa
Kerry W.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Lance D.
26 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ohiwa
Lance D.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Beaumyn W.
18 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ohiwa
Beaumyn W.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelly M.
1 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Serenity
Kelly M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Lesley C.
18 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disappointed
Lesley C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Coral R.
29 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Coral R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jenna M.
19 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great mini break
Jenna M.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
29 Aug 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adequate for our needs
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katryna M.
30 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend
Katryna M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie S.
19 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, warm winter getaway
Stephanie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Geoff M.
20 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ohiwa tranquility
Geoff M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by peteot700

What makes this property unique
Large wrap around deck provides great outdoor living
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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