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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4387.5 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Ohiwa Harbour Road, Waiotahi
  • Place, Opotiki Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Opotiki District Museum
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Ohope Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whakatane (WHK)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Bed

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Ohiwa Gem

A small and pleasantly basic kiwi bach. 36 square meters in a private beach estuary environment.

The perfect winter`s hide-a-way to recharge body and mind. And for the summer simply brilliant!

Very peaceful and quiet location right on the edge of Ohiwa Harbour close to the main channel. Fishing, shell fish, kayaking, surf beach, bush walks, sailing, kite surfing, glow worms and more all at your door step, everything you could ask for in a tranquil beach side location. Further enhanced by the ever changing moods of the tidal harbour lapping at the property boundary. Watch the bird life come and go, feeding with the changing tides.

A compact one room bach with seperate bathroom, fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher, sleeping is upstairs on the mezzanine floor.

The mezzanine floor is accessed by a ladder staircase (check photos to confirm this set up will work for your group) and contains a Double bed and two single beds (one rolls under the other when not in use). This area has a low ceiling height due to the steep roof pitch. Approx 1.6 meters at top of ladder up to 2 meters at the window.

The large wrap-around deck with table and chairs provides for outdoor living with relaxation the name of the game.

This bach is no beach holiday palace but is a cosy comfortable dwelling set in a beautiful natural environment.

25min drive from Ohope, 30min drive from Whakatane.

10min drive from Opotiki where there is a very good New World supermarket for all your supplies.

Special conditions:
A $40 surcharge applies to one night stays.

Smoking allowed outside only please.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/pillow cases/tea towels), pillows, duvet and duvet cover supplied.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Sleeping on mezzanine accessed by ladder stairs
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 22 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Keep off furniture/Vacuum pet hair on departure
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside Only Please
A $40 surcharge applies to one night stays.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Opotiki

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Waiotahi, a neighborhood in Opotiki. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ohope Beach and Opotiki Beach, while Opotiki Heritage & Agriculture Museum and Opotiki District Museum are cultural highlights. Kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Ohiwa Harbour Road, Waiotahi

What's nearby

  • Opotiki Beach - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Opotiki District Museum - 17 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Hiona St Stephen’s Church - 17 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Shalfoon & Francis Museum - 17 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Ohope Beach - 25 min drive - 34.0 km

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ohope Charter Club - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Wharf Side - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Shearer's Quarters by the Sea - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Maromahue Marae - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ohiwa Oyster Farm - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ohiwa Gem pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ohiwa Gem?

As of Apr 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ohiwa Gem on Apr 27, 2026 start from $73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Ohiwa Gem?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ohiwa Gem?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Ohiwa Gem located?

This Waiotahi vacation home is on the beach, 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Bay of Plenty, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Opotiki Beach and Ohope Beach. Opotiki Heritage & Agriculture Museum and Opotiki District Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 347 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 347 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 347 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 347 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Rhys W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, good walks, awesome beach.good communication with the host
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nikki D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
View is second-to-none!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolutely amazing property, the location is spectacular, we loved everything about it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Juli B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Lovely bach
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, and comfy home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Erin V.

Liked: Communication, location
Fantastic area! Loved our it felt really isolated. The batch itself could have been a bit more clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Glenda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very special location, with a quiet harbour view from the bach and a big white sand ocean beach 2 mins' walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely location, the bird life is gorgeous, Kereru and Weka, amazing!Lots of fishing, kayaking and beach walks. Perfect place to relax or play.The bach its self was great and everything you need for a break away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay! The bach was more than we expected, great location. The owner was awesome as well and very welcoming and accomodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dylan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay here , house was just right in the perfect spot for a great weekend out for families at the beach fishing swimming relaxing.Host was great for communicating as wellThanks mate
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

wayne h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A true gem alright pet my wife and i had a wonderful relaxing time and so appreciated the new sealing fan and new great little bbq, a very special place indeed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Donna W.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Accused of smoking inside when we didnt, and charged an extra 100 for a deep clean the place was dirty when we arrived and needs a deep clean, food and rubbish between cushions, dust everywhere, couches dont look like they've been pulled out and cleaned under for years
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsty S.

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

Relaxing weekend away

Absolutely loved the location and loved being able to bring our dogs with us
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a great old school batch. It has everything you need as a base of operations. There is nothing to do but enjoy the beach and bush. It was the best break from the rat race.Got to check out the glow worms!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot. Nice little bach suited our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chanelle R.

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

Beautiful stay highly recommend

Amazing stay ❤️ definitely recommended 👌 and go see the glow worms you wont be disappointed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Brian & Trish T.

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

Excellent fishing lovely views

Awesome place
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Geoff M.

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

Beautiful location

Great place to relax and explore the Ohiwa area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn K.

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

Real GemUs ladues had absolute great time. Everything we needed was available. So close to beach.

Property was perfect. The deck with the view the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie K.

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

Beautiful outlook

Lovely position - close to beach and awesome views.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rangi W.

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

Fabulous place to reset and relax

I have holidayed here many times with my family. We love the basic amenities, kayaks and space to spread out. But most of all we love the peace and quiet just to relax, kick back and chill!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brooke W.

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

The batch that keeps on giving

We loved our stay, myself and 2 friends went for the weekend along with my dog and honestly the batch is beautiful. The location is stunning, the property is really big and has everything you need. Yeah really good value for money. Thank you for a great weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beaumyn W.

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

Ohiwa

Beautiful little bungalow, nestled on the banks of the Ohiwa harbour. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

megan d.

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

Perfect location

We loved our stay at Ohiwa. Fishing, walking and swimming - well enjoyed!!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No plug in either bathroom or kitchen sinks. Otherwise great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by peteot700

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What makes this property unique

Large wrap around deck provides great outdoor living

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