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Eco-Bach inside a kiwi sanctuary

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Probably the world's best bath
Looking across Waiaro Sanctuary to the peak of Moehau
Puketea grove
One of the streams. No stock or people. Delicious.
Swing on the a puriri

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Port Jackson, Coromandel
  • Otautu Bay
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Sandy Bay Beach
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Stony Bay Beach
    ‪77 min drive‬
  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪116 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk room

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Corner

1 Child Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Single

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Eco-Bach inside a kiwi sanctuary

Off grid house inside Waiaro Sanctuary. 200 acres of pristine native forest, untouched streams and all the privacy and peace you could want within a managed wildlife sanctuary. Recognised by Environment Waikato as the most important private ecological site in Waikato/Coromandel Peninsula.

Has resident kiwi, woodpigeon, bellbird, kaka, brown teal, etc. plus streams full of happy native fish.

Outdoor bath with amazing view, hammocks beneath the trees, and two big decks to relax on at the house.

Comfortable 4 bedroom solar-powered off-grid house with 4 bedrooms. Beds are 1 Queen, 2 x Double, 3 x single + 1 trundle bed. Large flat parkland for ball games, frisbee, croquet, etc.

No hunting, fishing or eeling in the Sanctuary - plenty of fish in the sea close at hand if you need them. Also absolutely no dogs as Kiwi are close by.

An escape fromthe madding crowd. Unique.

IMPORTANT: Kauri die-back disease is killing Kauri in Auckland and Northland. We do not have this disease in Coromandel. It is spread (they think) by footwear. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE scrub all shoes you bring up to our sanctuary. Do not be the one to kill Coromandel's Kauri. It is not worth the risk. Scrub them even if they are clean. THANKS!!
Special conditions:
Smoking outside only.
Absolutely no dogs or cats.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$50.00 per stay); Linen (included); Guided bush walk by arrangement;

Property manager

mattle832
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
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 fire extinguisher

About the area

Waiaro

Located in Waiaro, this holiday home is in a rural area. Otautu Bay and Waitete Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Driving Creek Railway and The Coromandel Smoking Co.. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Port Jackson, Coromandel

What's nearby

  • Otautu Bay - 14 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Little Bay - 45 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Driving Creek Railway - 51 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Sandy Bay Beach - 52 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Stony Bay Beach - 77 min drive - 31.0 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Green Snapper Cafe - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Eco-Bach inside a kiwi sanctuary pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Eco-Bach inside a kiwi sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eco-Bach inside a kiwi sanctuary?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Eco-Bach inside a kiwi sanctuary located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Otautu Bay and within 16 miles (25 km) of Waitete Bay and Little Bay. Port Jackson Beach and Sandy Bay Beach are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always so magical
This is the second time we have been lucky enough to stay here. It is truly magical.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reece W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay!
Beautiful Bach in very quiet and private valley. Kowhai flowering in early September was a nice bonus!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reece W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property and Location!
Enjoyed another amazing stay over the Matariki weekend! The place was wonderful as always and Matt was very accommodating about letting us check out a little later! Thanks and sure we will stay again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best Bach in the Coromandel
A truly magical place. Thus was our fourth visit and we hope to be back again and again. Book this place. You'll love it
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Experience
You'll be happily surprised when you enter the beautiful tunnel of trees and then it opens up to the amazing Eco Bach. The trip is definitely worth it . Thankyou to Noel for the immaculately clean presentation of this Coromandel Gem we loved it ❤️ We enjoyed everything Port Jackson offered and the adventures the Eco Bach provides We will definitely be rebooking this summer ☀️ ❤️ 😍 and many more to come
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reece W., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Visit!
Amazing property in an even better peaceful and private location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful hideaway
We had a fabulous time here (despite the unseasonal cyclone!). Home is well equiped, spacious and comfortable. Beautiful large garden that we all played in in the rain. Saw the glowworms down in the creek at nightime which was amazing. Was so lovely and peaceful truely being away from it all. Unfortunately we didn't get chance to explore the region more because of the weather, so will definitely be back hoping for better weather!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamihana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waiaro ECObatch
Best spot I've stayed in by far nice homely feeling very spacious good facilities will definitely recommend to those who like adventure with the comfort of a nice house to retreat to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location & accommodation
Helpful owner, off the beaten track. Real adventure
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best kept secret.
This place is our cup of tea! Stunning setting, cosy house, loads of room, sustainable existence. An easy 10. Thank you for sharing. Regards.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reece W., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private and beautiful location
Excellent Bach in a quiet valley, away from the road and neighbours. Beautiful bush, grounds and peace and quiet. Love this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Thomas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Hard to find
Was good but address on website didn't match real address of bach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
We had such a wonderful stay at the Eco bach. It has the coolest driveway, lots of zones, ie. Hammock, Bath, grass, Stream. My toddler absolutely loved exploring. I would highly reccomend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Vanessa P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for an off the grid retreat
We had a great time at Waiaro. Was so quiet. It really felt like getting away from the world. The bach is well set up. The weather was pretty below average so we spent lots of time inside by the fire. We enjoyed a guided walk up to a big-ish Kauri tree. Only complaints are that we couldn't get hot running to the bath despite experimenting with every possible configuration of the pressure. And there appeared to be no generator that I could see. Not sure if the instructions were out of date or if I was just blind. But anyway we didn't really need it- the solar power and wet back fire were adequate for light and hot water. Overall a great time.

8/10 Good

Reece W., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private and beautiful bush
Great secluded property in a wonderful part of the Bush. Lots of wildlife around, heard Kiwi calling in the night. Unfortunately couldn't get the hot water working to fill the outdoor bath, but otherwise great spot. Plenty of space around the property too
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Bill N.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gate was locked when we got there had to lift it off the hinges to access the house as there was no.
Gate was locked when we got there had to lift it off the hinges to access house. The best bath did not work and valve handle below the cilinder for the pressure had been removed. Apart from that everything else worked. Very quiet and peaceful lots of birds and rabbits nice clean house.solar worked well. Outside shower was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

absolutely a beautiful place to stay.
absolutely a beautiful place to stay. perfect for a weekend away with so much to do or just to hang out and relax!

10/10 Excellent

Zarnie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Location, Perfectly Situated Property
We had a truly wonderful stay at the cabin. Absolutely gorgeous bush and scenery, seclusion and relaxation at its best! I would love to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

John G., Hamilton

Relaxing As
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeroen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a nice place.
Great location absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Joseph B.

Amazing location but disappointing stay
Location is fantastic and off grid element was brilliant but sadly Bach was really dirty, the sheets on the beds looked unclean, the toilet was dirty and the cutlery and plates in kitchen needed cleaning before they could be used. The owner was apologetic and refunded the cleaning charge but the house hadn’t been cleaned properly in a very long time. It was a big disappointment and we couldn’t get back the few hours needed to clean the place when we arrived. Such a shame as it was such a magical spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Ashley v., Auckland, New Zealand

Amazingly Peaceful
Great way to escape the busy Auckland work life, so peaceful and amazing views. All off the grid
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Emma V.

Amazing holiday
We had a brilliant time while staying here. Who needs phone, wifi or TV when you've got eels, glow worms, bush walks, a beautiful river, and stars at night like you've never seen before. The bach is really comfortable and has everything you need for a relaxing stay: comfy beds, big couches, a huge deck, BBQ and woodburner for the winter. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Love the secluded nature of the place.
Love the secluded nature of the place. Has a few quirks but it's a perfect getaway spot for a family or couple who likes a rustic spot in the middle of nowhere. Really enjoyed our stay. Be aware that the road in is a little rough for small sedans, especially after rain. Loved taking a day trip up to Port Jackson. What a great area!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bach is in a great location, surrounded by some lovely old trees, I hope to be back :)
Bach is in a great location, surrounded by some lovely old trees, I hope to be back :)

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