Quintessential kiwi bach

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

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Beach view
Parking available
Washer
Kitchen

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Pouto Point, Northland

Kaipara Harbour
‪21 min drive‬
Mangawhai Heads Beach
‪164 min drive‬
Matakana Village
‪172 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Child Bed

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

Located in the Kaipara Harbour, Pouto Point is perfect for a getaway from the frantic pace of life. Whether you enjoy fishing, swimming or 4wd’ing Pouto can accommodate all.
This Bach is perfect for having a base whilst you go adventuring, it has ocean views, a balcony and a BBQ. Some sporting equipment is available for use and a dartboard. There is also a safe swimming spot a 2 min walk down the hill.
The main living area is located on the second storey up a ramp and there is a toilet in this area. The bottom storey has a bathroom through the garage which includes a shower, toilet and washing machine. This is a fairly basic bach so if you are used to a more luxurious lifestyle it may not be for you.
Pouto point has no shops so make sure you get all you need from Dargaville/Te Kopuru before you arrive!

Minimum 2 night stay

- No Free to air TV - has a DVD player and about 30 dvds
- Linen and towels included
- Please do dishes, take rubbish with you and leave Bach in reasonable condition

Please contact me if you are looking at longer term booking

Property manager

Scott Wills

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Beach view

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Keep noise to minimum after 10pm

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside only

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

Note from host: Keep noise to minimum after 10pm

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pouto

Located in Pouto, this holiday home is near the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Kauri Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kaipara Harbour and Atiu Creek Regional Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.

Pouto Point, Northland

What's nearby

Kaipara Harbour - 21 min drive - 25.8 km
Waipu Caves - 112 min drive - 146.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Quintessential kiwi bach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quintessential kiwi bach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quintessential kiwi bach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quintessential kiwi bach located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 16 mi (25.7 km) from Kaipara Harbour.

9.0

Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Pete T.

19 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Great place in a great spot

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

13 Mar 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Manja R.

2 Feb 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Classic kiwiana

We had a lovely time and very much enjoyed all the historic reading and wish we'd found the instruction book sooner. The place is classic kiwiana with all the quirks. The area quiet but stunning. The trip to the lighthouse and learning about the history of the area is a must.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray E.

26 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool Retro Vibe

Stunning spot. Step back in time and immerse yourself into the 1960s kiwi bach vibe complete with everything you could need including board games, local history information and a Famous Five novel. A must do for thrills, adventure and amazing views is the 4WD buggy trip to the lighthouse. Ask the locals.Scott could not have been more helpful. Cheers mate.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon C.

3 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely amazing

Great place to chill, bach was amazing and lived up to the name. Pouto point was remote and beautiful with a great community vibe - would definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond T.

17 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pouto Paradise

Short but sweet stay, would plan a longer stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mark C.

16 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot

Fishing swimming 4 wheel driving down the beach camp on the beach one night sight seeing absolutely beautiful

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

2 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend

Stunning weekend riding motorbikes and fishing ! Epic little spot which is unspoilt and reminds you of what New Zealand used to be like

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy T., Kaitaia

17 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home and away

Nostalagic moment Elvis.Presley rocked the house The ocean scent with a soft breeze Birds singing Fish jumping Romance Excellent neighbors.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Aaron P.

8 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location , it's the classic kiwi batch. Communication with owner a breeze. A

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kate K.

3 Feb 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Simple Kiwi bach

Get back-to-basics at this Kiwi bach, a good place for a simple stay

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hans G.

18 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome everything.

Loved it, awesome to ride up to lighthouse, great walk north up the harbour. Cricket on the safe swimming beach 1 min walk away.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

7 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy New Year

What a cool place to stay. It had everything we needed. Fabulous area and helpful neighbours

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kris T.

2 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of paradise, comfortable quintessential kiwi bach. Great communication with the host

Had the best stay and didnt want to leave. Beautiful beach on our doorstep and the perfect way to spend the New Year. Would recommend to anyone who wants a relaxing getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Joanna O.

6 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

pouto character

great beach bach, great views, easy walk to the beach, rustic, character bach, comfortable

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Marni E.

24 Nov 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

An awesome location

A great stay, perfect for a bit of r and r. Cottage has all you need. Will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Miriam C.

12 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old time bach

Everything supplied. Great view and location. Sunny and comfortable. Lots of local history material to read in the bach.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

William A.

27 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Out of the rush!

Nice little property. As advertised. Nice quiet location. Enjoyed our stay. Thank you

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

SEAN M.

29 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT KIWI FEELS

We lived this place! Views, location and definitely Kiwi style batch. We are planning to bring our family here in summer this year! Thanks Scott for such an easy and friendly process. Cheers Linda and Sean

4/10 Poor

John D.

12 Jan 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Left after 2 of 5 days

Nice outlook, lovely beach. Property poorly maintained. Upstairs toilet is off small bedroom. Toilet light switch also turns on very noisy extractor fan. Downstairs toilet and shower accessed from ouside ramp through a garage. The garage rolladoor hard to open and makes an awful racket, so going to any toilet at night wakes up household. Mosquito tumblers in water from tap, which was boiled but still not nice to drink. We left after 2 days of a planned 5 day stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Karena M.

12 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very kiwi experience

This bach on the Kaipara harbour is exactly what it says on the tin - a quintessential kiwi bach. It's old and a bit ramshackle, you won't find any mod-cons and your cellphone reception will be patchy. The nearest shop is an hour away and only a few of the baches around you will be occupied. You can hear the beach from the kitchen (which is very well set up), will have seabirds perch on the balcony (fantastic views), and be able to get to the water in less than a minute (miles of beach and hardly any people). Everything a kiwi bach experience should include. The bach was very clean on the living level and the water and power worked well. The shower had a bit of a drainage issue, but had good water pressure for a beach shower. The description notes that the shower is "downstairs" but I would further clarify that it is outside and downstairs along with a second toilet. If you are used to rustic kiwi baches this won't be a surprise, but if you aren't it might be! This area was the least clean, but still in very good nick for a bach. Overall, if you want a comfortable simple "get away from it all" beach experience, and are willing to venture of the beaten track to get it, you will not be in away disappointing by choosing to stay at this bach.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

About the host

Hosted by Scott Wills

Why they chose this property

This bach was built and owned by local identity Jock Wills, who was very passionate about Pouto and surrounding areas. He enthused in taking unsuspecting tourists on thrill-inducing 4WD tours to the lighthouse and imparted his knowledge of the area on them

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

Main bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom

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