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Classic Kiwiana bach

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Matheson Bay, Leigh

Goat Island
‪7 min drive‬
Matakana Village
‪14 min drive‬
Omaha Beach
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Large Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Classic Kiwiana bach

Classic 'Kiwiana' bach set in bush above Matheson Bay, Leigh. Private and sunny, surrounded by native bush and bird life with view of sea and Coromandel Peninsula. A few minutes walk down to safe, swimming beach with good snorkelling/ diving. Perfect retreat in all seasons - open the doors to let the summer breeze flow or snuggle up with woodburner to create cosy 'bolthole'. A 1970s bach ideally suited to small families or couples within an hour's drive from Auckland. Visit the nearby Leigh township, Sawmill cafe, Goat Island, or Pakiri. Omaha Beach, Tawharanui Regional Park and the Matakana Coast wineries are a short drive away along with Matakana village with its market, restaurants, shops and cinemas. Games, books/mags, kids toys, and dvds to keep you or the children amused.

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

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Leigh

Located in Leigh, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Omaha Beach and Goat Island, while Matakana Cinemas and Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail are cultural highlights. Reptile Park and Action Ninja World are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.

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Matheson Bay, Leigh

What's nearby

Mathesons Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Goat Island - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
Matakana Country Park - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
Matakana Village - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
Omaha Beach - 19 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

‪Leigh Fish 'N Chips - ‬18 min walk
‪Zen Den - ‬12 min drive
‪The Sawmill Brewery - ‬9 min drive
‪Tramcar Diner - ‬12 min drive
‪Rusty Pelican - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Kiwiana bach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Classic Kiwiana bach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Kiwiana bach?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Classic Kiwiana bach located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mathesons Bay and Reptile Park. Leigh Marine Reserve and Goat Island are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

17 Jul, 2025

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

Lovely spot!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bedelia

12 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We had a great stay at Kiwi bach! Cozy and quiet surroundings with a short walk to the beach! The kids loved all the games and toys on the rainy days.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

2 Mar, 2025

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

Amazing spot

So nice - in the bush, short walk to the beach, swimming hole nearby.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena V.

3 Dec, 2023

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

Excellent bach

Perfect spot for our weekend away

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah E.

27 Aug, 2023

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

Family time

Lovely place to stay would recommend it. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele M., Felton, Santa Cruz County

3 Mar, 2024

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

A sweet little bach

Nice place that seemed like a family vacation home. Nothing fancy, but very private and a good location and view.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jedda F.

7 May, 2023

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

Amazing!!!

Absolutely adored this wee home. Would definitely love to stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

wendyl B.

14 Aug, 2023

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

Cost cottage

Charming retro cottage in quiet location.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Selai L.

3 Jan, 2025

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

Beautiful little escape

Beautifully situated in the regenerating Kauri forest where Kaka birds make your evening meals on the deck a memorable. A quintessential kiwi batch experience where there is beauty and peace found in simplicity.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee H.

11 Jun, 2023

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

Beautiful Bach

Such a beautiful, clean and very kid friendly bach! Perfect location!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharona H.

9 Feb, 2023

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

Perfect location

This property was clean and tidy, it meet all our requirements. The location was brilliant. We had a wonderful stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholai B.

24 Jan, 2024

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

Beautiful spot

Beautiful place for a family getaway. Thanks

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair C.

7 Nov, 2024

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

Private quiet weekend close to coast

We spent Labour Weekend in this very comfy bach surrounded by native bush and birds. Lovely walk down to Matheson Bay, and car trips in the wider area. Lovely deck for meals and coffees. Great communication with host. Thanks for an awesome stay

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey and Aaron H.

9 Feb, 2024

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

Great Family Bach Feel

We loved the location of this wee bach. Nestled into a small forest and very private, yet so close to the beach and walk way. Had a great family bach type feel with great views.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Julia B.

6 May, 2024

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

Cute Bach with Seaviews

We really enjoyed our stay at this cute bach near Matheson Bay. It was comfortable and well-equipped and had a very homey feel. Loved the sea views from the deck and the birdsong in the bush.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared C.

20 Aug, 2023

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

Very relaxing place to stay.

Very cosy old style NZ bach, very comfortable and quiet.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clinton E.

2 Oct, 2022

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

Review

The host Bryce was very good to deal with and the location is great. Overall an excellent experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scot M.

21 Dec, 2022

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

Perfect

Absolutely wonderful accommodation, cosy, clean and comfortable - exactly what we needed for a short break. Great location, beach a short walk away and a lovely waterfall / bush walk even closer. Nice decking area with easy access, surrounded by bush and with a great view of the sea.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo T.

22 Jan, 2023

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

Fantastic getaway

Love this place ❤️ Perfect location, everything you need. We visited Matakana, Warkworth and Tawharanui regional park. So relaxing to sit on the deck and listen to the Tuis and the ocean ❤️❤️❤️

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Celia

27 Feb, 2023

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We had a lovely stay here! The surrounding nature is beautiful and you can see the ocean through the trees from the balcony. One of the bedrooms is really for kids but we spent most of the time outside anyway.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucile M.

1 Apr, 2023

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

amazing location

in the forest, with sea views and super close by the beach, we had a very good stay, and it was easy with 2 kids 5 4 and 1 years old). Thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob W., Auckland

24 Oct, 2022

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

Another outstanding weekend

Second visit this year, love the place. Peaceful and relaxing, great location and everything you need. Pictures don’t do it justice. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

18 Feb, 2024

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

Matheson Bay retreat

Lovely dinky 2 bedroom Bach in original condition! Comfortable and well maintained.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Beth G.

12 Oct, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Location

Lovely, peaceful location. Great base to explore the region (if you have a car). It is a classic kiwiana bach circa 60’s but never the less really needs a good spring clean, declutter and refresh.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alissa G.

25 Jun, 2023

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

Excellent

So cute we loved it! Games, books, bush and birds were amazing. Lovely area with gorgeous waterfalls and beaches to explore. We had good swim in our wetsuits. Great fired kept us warm and dry. Had everything we needed wish we could live there.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023