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Humble Kiwi Bach in Beautiful Duncan Bay

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Exterior
Interior
Interior
ladder to loft
Bunk Room (Sleeps 2)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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33 Rata Street, Duncan Bay, Marlborough, 7195
  • Duncan Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Penzance Bay
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Picton Ferry Terminal
    ‪100 min drive‬
  • Picton (PCN)
    ‪99 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Humble Kiwi Bach in Beautiful Duncan Bay

Our humble Kiwi bach is a quirky wee place located in the beautiful Duncan Bay, Tennyson Inlet.

Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac on the hill, it is a five-minute walk to the beach, with great swimming at the Duncan Bay picnic reserve. Despite being small, our classic kiwi bach has three double bedrooms and a kids bunk room. There is a loft above the living area that provides an extra space to relax or for kids to play.

The newly extended, spacious deck is an awesome place to have dinner or drinks, surrounded by native bush and birdsong. We have two kayaks that guests are welcome to use and there's a filleting bench for all the fish you're going to catch during your stay. We have a TV and DVD player, with a large selection of DVDs, and heaps of games and puzzles. There is also a bush library (book exchange) nearby.

Children are welcome. There are toys, books and a baby gate at the top of the stairs for safety. Good, house-trained dogs are welcome to join you on your stay. There is a kennel down stairs to keep your pup secure. Water bowls and leads are available for our canine guests, as well as doggy doo bags so you can clean up after them. Dogs are not permitted on the furniture or beds.

Duncan Bay has a fantastic launching ramp for your boat, or have a go at catching a snapper off the wharf or from Pipi Beach.

We have a mooring - please let us know if you wish to use this.

We also offer complimentary tea and coffee, as well as some general pantry breakfast supplies. Please note, water must be boiled before drinking, or bring some in with you. Linen and towels are not supplied, so please bring your own. All beds have mattress protectors, duvets, blankets and pillows.

There is now 4G cell reception in Duncan Bay!

When you book, please leave us a note with details such as where you are travelling from, the purpose of your trip and if you are bringing a dog.

Property manager

Sally and Ben McLennan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
But please supervise them out on outside stairs
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Events

No events allowed
Please keep the neighbourhood peaceful
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only, by negotiation
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only, please take your butts with you

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
Note from host: Please keep the neighbourhood peaceful
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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Duncan Bay

Located in Duncan Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Edwin Fox and Picton War Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pelorus Eco Adventures and Edwin Fox Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Duncan Bay, Marlborough

What's nearby

  • Duncan Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Penzance Bay - 18 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 100 min drive - 91.7 km
  • Picton Harbour - 102 min drive - 92.7 km
  • Kenepuru Sounds - 105 min drive - 86.0 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 99 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Humble Kiwi Bach in Beautiful Duncan Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Humble Kiwi Bach in Beautiful Duncan Bay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Humble Kiwi Bach in Beautiful Duncan Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Humble Kiwi Bach in Beautiful Duncan Bay located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Duncan Bay and Pipi Beach. Penzance Bay and Betty Archer Recreational Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Charlotte P.

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

Fun fishing weekend with family

Plenty of beds with everything you could want in a basic batch
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray S.

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

Kiwi Bach

Great place to stay, accommodation was as described and perfect for our group of 7, communication with owner was excellent. Would stay again, but for longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

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

Perfect little spot!

Absolutely loved this bach! Supreme spot, with a 5min walk to the boat ramp.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ben B.

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

Great spot

Really enjoyed our stay thanks.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jilly R.

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

The Sounds

Lovely spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megumi O.

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

Fun accommodation

Lots of games for kids, cozy loft, kayaking was fun too. We enjoyed listening to the record player.we want to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laure J.

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

Perfect getaway for family

We had such a great time, right in the nature with stunning views and just a 5 minutes walk from the water. We will definitely be back.Laure & Mike
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kate S.

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

Magic location

Loved our stay at the bach in this magic location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henny N.

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

Summer holiday

Enjoyed staying at bach in Duncan Bay with family and friends (including dogs). Had a great time boating, hanging out on the sunny deck and making yum food. Great bach affordable bach for a summer holiday, will definitely come again!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Duncan Bay bach

Loved it, has everything you need and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mckenzie P.

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

Stunning spot will be back

Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Perfect Kiwi Batch

Perfect Kiwi batch had everything required for a comfortable stay. Location was great Duncan bay is a beautiful place, although we couldn't see the sea from the batch.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jill M.

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

A classic bach

We had a lovely week in Duncan Bay. It was wonderful to be able to bring our dog, who also had a great trip. Baxter the dog and I enjoyed walks around the area, Baxter loved swimming at the old stone jetty and Pipi beach. I found the water a bit cold. My husband and a friend went fishing and were very pleased with themselves. I'm quite sure we'll be back another day.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bill H.

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

Great little spot

Nothing fancy but has everything you need and we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

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

Classic Kiwi Bach

Fantastic kiwi bach in a beautiful location. Excellent communication from Sally and Ben. Comfy and well equipped house with plenty of space and great that our dogs could stay with us. Hope to come back sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Erika W.

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

Family breakaway

It was a great time away with the family. Will be back again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil S.

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

Great Family time

We had a lovely stay at your house, lovely spot. We will be going back. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

robinnz1

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

Great spot. Great Bach.

Good old fashion Bach with family vibes. Great for fishing. Enjoyed kayaking. Nice and quiet surrounded by trees. Very unfortunate previous occupants haven't done good job at cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark & Charlotte B.

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

Awesome Kiwi Batch

Had a lovely time in this humble kiwi batch. Loved how the owners were dog friendly. Had everything we needed and the entertainment collection was Epic, didn’t need to bring anything to entertain the kids, was all there!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent A.

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

Great stay

A very cozy retreat well kitted out with everything we needed. We walked the Nydia Track, a short 5 minute walk to start of track. Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl W.

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

Lovely wee place. Thank you

Plenty of room. Beautiful bush surroundings and awesome walking tracks
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

jonathan L.

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

Great time

We had a great weekend and enjoyed our stay in the sounds
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daryl W.

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

great kiwi bach

Great kiwi bach, perfect base for adventures in the sounds. Loved the quirky features of the house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg C.

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

Beautiful batch!

The property was beautiful - very classic kiwi batch and very cosy. It felt very homey and had everything we needed. Grateful for the use of the kayaks too!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

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

Great stay

Really enjoyed our stay in Duncan Bay. Accomodation is bachy but that's exactly what we like / expected. Thoughtful extras provided like breadcrumbs etc. Kayaks were also awesome. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sally and Ben McLennan

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A few years ago we fell in love with Duncan Bay and were lucky enough to snap up this quirky place! We are happy to offer others the opportunity to spend time in the Bay, at an affordable price. We hope you love the bay as much as we do.
Sally and Ben.

Why they chose this property

Duncan Bay has one of the best boat launching ramps in the area and is only 1.5 hours from Nelson and Blenheim. It also offers great walks through native bush, and an abundance of beautiful bird life. It's a very special place.

What makes this property unique

Our property is what you would expect for a typical 1960s(ish) kiwi bach. A charming mish-mash of carpet colours and a layout that would rival a rabbit's warren. But it has everything you need for a fabulous stay. We have recently extended the deck, which looks out directly over native bush.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests