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Bach in quiet bush setting with sea views

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deck
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dining area
looking out front door

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Great Barrier Island, Hauraki Gulf
  • Medlands Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Windy Canyon Lookout
    ‪77 min drive‬
  • Sandy Bay Beach
    ‪1284 min drive‬
  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Bach in quiet bush setting with sea views

The house is a pole house set high off the ground so you look into the tree tops from the deck that runs along the front of the house. The house is two storied with an open plan design so has a spacious feel. Also means there are no doors on the two bedroom areas. There is a 3 minute walk up the hill from the road through native bush. There are nice views down to the beach. You can really unwind here and relax in this quiet setting. Reading or relaxing on the deck in the treetops is great for getting into 'Barrier time' (slow).Stay at home and cook, or go for a walk and see whats on offer at the great cafe down the road. If you want to meet some locals and have a drink then it's not far to walk to the Irish bar down the road.The house is comfortable and furnished with all you need for a holiday.The location in a more populated area of the island means you can stay there without having transport, to get to places you need on a holiday. It is easy enough to hire a car if you want to explore the island further. The house uses alternative power, as does all of Great Barrier Island. Solar power provides electricity for lights and appliances in the house. The power is 240 volt in the house, so all normal appliances can be plugged in and used. It is not possible to run heating appliances like hair dryers or hair straighteners etc, as it is too much of a tax on the power that is stored in the solar batteries. There is a gas heater, a gas caliphant for hot water and gas cooking.
Special conditions:
Limit of four people.The bach is good for a couple.There is a 3 minute walk through the bush uphill to the house and then up some stairs to the house.Not hard but, definitely can't drive to the door. Please note the cost of $170 per night is for 2 people and each extra person is $35 per night. Please enter correctly the amount of people staying

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Property manager

Stella
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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Great Barrier Island

Great Barrier Island is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Medlands Beach and Blind Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Great Barrier Island, Hauraki Gulf

What's nearby

  • Medlands Beach - 16 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Kaitoki Beach - 31 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Blind Bay - 34 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Glenfern Sanctuary - 61 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Windy Canyon Lookout - 77 min drive - 43.2 km

Getting around

  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mulberry Grove General Store - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Innkeeper's Lodge & Currach Irish Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wild Rose Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Stonewall Store & Bottle Store - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Barrier Social Club - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bach in quiet bush setting with sea views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bach in quiet bush setting with sea views?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bach in quiet bush setting with sea views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bach in quiet bush setting with sea views located?

Situated in Great Barrier Island, this holiday home is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Medlands Beach and within 12 miles (20 km) of Blind Bay and Kaitoki Beach. Awana Bay is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our quirky retreat, even though the weather was rubbish.
Perfectly located little get away. We loved our time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hideaway in the bush with water views
So wonderful to come back to after a day exploring and so great to walk down to the beach for a swim first thing in the morning. Peaceful and close to shops etc. great spot. Lovely host - answered all questions we had .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Regan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tryphena Hideaway
Basic but comfortable accommodation, in a peaceful, native bush setting. Host was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Sylvia W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Magical Spot
Wow! A super impressive spot, a great location, and everything you need. Great to be able to take your dog. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roaie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House in the trees
We enjoyed finally arriving after some wild weather to spend some chilled out time on Great Barrier. House was well laid out for guests and a good gas heater meant visiting in the winter was comfortable in the evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the Green Retreat
A very short walk from the road carpark to the lovely 'kiwi cozy' pole house. Comfortable and cozy, with beautiful views through the trees to the sea. Easy to walk to the pub & shop at Tryphena for anyone with basic fitness. Stairs up to house and inside would make it tricky for anyone with mobility issues and probably not the best for toddlers! But we loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anke S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amongst tree
Hidden in the bush amongst trees, pretty view, spacious inside, kitchen equipment well stocked, clear communication with the owner. Would rent again :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The green retreat
The property itself is nice but unfortunately there was no running water and no gas on the heater. Had these two thing been functioning or had we known we needed to bring our own water our stay would have been much nicer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reece W., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful spot!
A fantastic location and setting, set in regenerating bush surrounded by tall Kanuka trees with a view down to the ocean. The area was full of Kaka, Kereru and Kingfisher to name a few. The Kaka were often within metres of the deck in the bush, a rare and wonderful sight! The house was relatively basic, but everything you needed. Close to the beach, store and ferry! Overall, we loved our stay and the island and would definitely reccomend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

heath b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tidy..water wasn't the freshest
Good..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

George T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view
Northwest facing - sun from 9ish in summer. Shady bush surrounding the house - good in summer sun. Good space - roomy for a couple, lovely balcony. View to bay and beach -nice sound of the sea. Some doors need work. Pathway needs attention.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky hideaway
We knew it was hard to find, so parked the car and walked until we found the small " Green retreat" sign. The fit and sure footed are fine on the entrance walk. The solar power instructions were clear. The cleaner could surely look and sweep under the beds occasionally.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Leisa H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication
Good retreat but not value for money
Place was hard to find Key hard to find House cold with limited heating No hot water all week also no water pressure. Unable to use bath which I was looking forward to Best part was we could take our dog
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Gail S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Escape
This property is a pole house on the side of a hill. The downside of this is a narrow steep path and 12 quite steep stairs to enter the house. The upside is fabulous views and privacy with an abundance of noisy birds. The main bed is super comfy with crisp sheets and a snuggly duvet. Plenty of kitchen stuff available and a barbecue. We found the gas a bit slower than we are used to and would probably struggle to organise a meal but we merely snacked at our batch and mostly ate out. This is an off the grid island operating on rain water collection and solar and we loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Simon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Living in the Bush
The property is well furnished and like living in the bush. Property is clean. The only issue is the bedside electric plug is not working and only one ladle spoon in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvette W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is amazing, nice place to relax and unwind, amazing view
Awesome place, owners very friendly. House is massive compared to the add, loved every minute of our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Island experience
Was an experience of a life time. Fully off the grid and therapeutic. Local and looks to see and do.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

louise b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
stunning view
We had a very nice stay, clean house, stunning view on the beach and close to the beach and cafe/store. thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Brendan M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, issues with maintenance
We enjoyed our great stay at the Green Retreat, however issues with maintenance at the property detracted from what otherwise would've been a great experience. Near the end of our stay the internal roof of the bathroom fell in one night, perhaps due to a leak in the roof, which filled the house with the stench of black mould for our last two days and filled the bathroom with rotten gib board which we had to clean up. We appreciate that things can be a little rough around the edges on Barrier, but this went beyond that. There were also issues with the hot water califont which was often temperamental. Stella offered us a partial refund for one night's stay as compensation. That said, we really loved the bush clad setting which offered a nice respite from the heat of the sun during the day. The bach is also frequented by a charming array of native birds and is well situated to enjoy your time on the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little Bach in the trees
We had a great stay at green retreat. Very relaxing and peaceful. Very cool in the heat of summer and a short walk to both cafes in Tryphena Bay
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Sebastian C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place and location
It was very easy to deal with Susan, great little place right in between the two main towns of Tryphena. Thank you

8/10 Good

Tracey L., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Green Retreat stay
A bit hard to find but If you drive slow, you’ll see the sign-A few steps to the retreat so take only easy to carry bag, great views from the top.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little spot for a GBI adventure
This is a simple bach overlooking the beach in tryphena. It has stunning views and was perfect for two of us. We were self catering and it had everything we needed to cook. The bach is basic e.g. no wifi or appliances but we loved it. Great location, walking distance to shops and pub and beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House in the Treetops
An absolutely magical location!

10/10 Excellent

Bev S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Green Retreat
This is truly a retreat as you are hidden away among the trees through which you catch glimpses of the sea. As you sit on the deck you are visited by tui, kaka, fantail and kereru. A magical spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

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The bach has plenty of space for a couple or small family

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