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Host

9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Fireplace

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Kawhia, Waikato

Maketu Marae5 min walk
Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery5 min walk
Kawhia Beach9 min drive
Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)86 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We throughly enjoyed they thought of everything to make us feel like we were in our own home thankyou so much

Della B.

Jun 20, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

About this property

A bach to call home, pet friendly!

This typical kiwi bach is the perfect place to relax and create memories with your family and friends, only 3 walking minutes from Kawhia Wharf, pub, food places, The Boating Club, golf course, playground, very central.
Ocean Beach, with its hot pools, is 6 minutes driving and Aotea, perfect for a walk on the beach and a swimming, 10 minutes.
Plenty of options to keep you and your loved ones entertained, from charter boats, fishing from the Wharf or if you feel like exploring further, Marakopa Falls and The Natural Bridge (1 hour away).
For the avid fisherman, the property offers a filleting station and a great smoking house!

Property manager

Roberta Mattos

Premier Host

Languages

English, Portuguese

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

No fenced section

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No parking in front of boat shed

If using the filleting station, to clean the space and take away fish guts and carcasses.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Kawhia

Located in Kawhia, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kawhia Beach and Bridal Veil Falls, while Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery and Raglan & District Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and ecotours.

Kawhia, Waikato

What's nearby

Maketu Marae - 5 min walk
Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery - 5 min walk
Kawhia Beach - 9 min drive
Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 59 min drive
Whale Bay - 83 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Rusty Snapper - ‬6 min walk
‪Kawhia Fish Shop - ‬8 min walk
‪Annie's Cafe & Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
‪Annie's Cafe & Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A bach to call home, pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at A bach to call home, pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A bach to call home, pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A bach to call home, pet friendly! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Maketu Marae and Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery. Kawhia Beach is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Della B., Sydney,Australia

20 June 2023

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

Beautiful home

We throughly enjoyed they thought of everything to make us feel like we were in our own home thankyou so much

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

15 June 2024

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

Fresh fish a bonus!

Appreciated the quiet surroundings, the fire and the provision of the pre-cut logs and pine cones, the comfortable beds, the quality of the crockery, cutlery and utensils. The weather on the Saturday was hot, dry with not a cloud in sight so we fished from the wharf, which was only a few minutes away, and were rewarded with large trevally - caught on squid bait. Aotea beach was worth the 20 minute drive, fished for a while from the beach until it clouded over, returned to the bach just as it started raining, lit the fire, relaxed to play board games followed by our home cooked roast dinner. What a great way to spend three 'winter' days away, wish we had booked in for longer - will do next time! (A couple of notes: toilet seat needs attention, an outside light would be helpful and instructions for the tv.) Thank you Roberta for your friendliness and understanding and for letting us use your 'home away from home', we had a memorable time and hope we are able to visit again at a later date.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ross M.

3 June 2024

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

Nice times

Cosy house in quiet part of town. Enjoyed our stay- thanks.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

30 Apr 2024

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

Great stay

Perfect bach to base from for a couple of days fishing. Everything you need is all there, cosy & laid back, no fuss.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kim M.

23 Apr 2024

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

Good Location

Nice compact place to stay, a bit rusty traditional kiwi bach with a fireplace. Our host was very easy to communicate. Only a few minutes walk to the wharf.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Waahi T.

15 Apr 2024

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

Comfortable and close to beach

House was tidy and had all the amenities, futon fold out was in dining room area so sleeping where we ate was not ideal. Will book again with less people.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta C.

12 Apr 2024

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

Comfortable digs in Kawhia

Beautiful weekend. Including the power outage. Felt like we were locals. Enjoyed all the candles. The wind and the rain outside was wonderful in front of the roaring fire. Dry and warm. Of course when we had to go into the rain not so cool. House was beautiful and warm overnight and . And when we got back from the wedding. Was just a wonderful weekend. Thank you soo much. I recommend Roberta’s home away from home.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

1 Apr 2024

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

Quiet retreat

a classic Bach but well renovated inside. Great for a rest in beautiful area of NZ

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

26 Feb 2024

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

Fishing trip

Roberta was an awesome host, friendly and easy to deal with. House was perfect for our trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

RJ G., Long Beach, California; United States

26 Dec 2023

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

A wonderful and relaxing Bach in Kāwhia

The little Bach is a relaxing and perfectly located for down time in a great little beach town. We could walk everywhere we needed to go and everything we would expect to find in the house was there. Roberts was easy to reach and communicated well. I really appreciate her attention, we felt welcome and at home. I highly recommend a stay in Kahwia.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Polly M.

19 Nov 2023

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

Cute Bach!

Perfect, cost effective, bach for a quick getaway. Thank you Roberta for your awesome communication. Although it rained all weekend, the internet and fire were a welcome bonus. Will definitely book again next time we are in Kawhia.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike c.

4 Nov 2023

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

Birthday weekend

The Bach, location & weather were perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamsin J.

24 Oct 2023

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

Great bach in central Kawhia

We enjoyed our stay in Kawhia - the bach is a great size for a small to medium family and has a nice sunny deck. Perfect location just a couple of minutes' walk to the waterfront.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

3 Oct 2023

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

Great

Nice place for a few days away with the family.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

brian m.

3 Sept 2023

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

Cosy Cottage

Cosy cottage, great location, great to have the separate fish cleaning area. Everything we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kerstin k.

26 Aug 2023

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

Awesome weekend!

We had an awesome weekend in Kawhia. Roberta is a very friendly and welcoming host and we really loved the way she has done up the house, everything you need and a nice eye for details. Highly recommended for everyone who wants to spend a relaxed weekend in a quite environement and the beaches are so close. Also pet friendly, so we could bring our dog! We definetely want to come back :-) Kerstin, Thomas and Phoenix

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess B.

25 Aug 2023

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

Lovely stay

We all enjoyed our stay very much! The fire was amazing for the freezing nights! Loved the tv and my son really enjoyed the toys. Only downside was the freezer stinking like fish bait and hadn’t been cleaned. But was minor and didn’t matter much. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt W.

13 Aug 2023

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

Relax and refresh

Great place to wind down in front of the fire and cook a nice meal all while being close to everything

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Domonique T.

11 July 2023

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

Good

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

13 June 2023

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

Lovely mini break

We really enjoyed our stay here. The property was ideal for what we needed. The location was great, fireplace was a lovely bonus. Communication with the owner was amazing. And so nice to be able to bring our dog with us. The house had everything we needed. Turning up at night to the fire lit and light left on was amazing. Slight hiccup with the shower drain, owners were amazing at getting it sorted as soon as possible. Highly recommend this property. Thanks so much.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

21 May 2023

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

Holiday in Kawhia

We had a really lovely stay in Kawhia. The house was perfect for us, cosy and comfortable and close to town and the beach. Lovely to sit in the sun on the deck and relax. Thankyou!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa jane S.

3 May 2023

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

Lovely homely house and beautiful location

Thank you for a great stay, we enjoyed the house and location. The house was warm and homely, with lots of things to use. The children enjoyed the toys and Netflix :) Thank you again :)

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin T.

3 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Kawhia bach

Had good facilities for any fishing group. Nice little house for a small group. Just right for my group of 5 adults. Property manager communication was good throughout. Only issue was linen and towels was not provided, other than that. I would recommend this place for anyone. I would definitely book this place again. If I decide to stay in Kawhia again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

12 Apr 2023

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

Kawhia

Thoroughly enjoyed our short stay. Was perfect for our needs. Roberta was extremely lovely to communicate with and would love to rebook again next year!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023