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Classic family bach experience, one minute to the beach

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North facing deck with couch, BBQ and table
Three steps between the sleepout and the back door
The sleepout: two double bedroom
Pizza oven
The sitting room area of the bach

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ohope
  • Ohope Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Maraetotara Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ohope International Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Whakatane (WHK)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom in sleep-out

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom in sleep-out

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom in the bach

2 Single Beds

Lounge

1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

Second room in bach

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Classic family bach experience, one minute to the beach

A New Zealand classic bach designed for families, built in the 1970s, set in a fully fenced quarter acre section with beautiful trees and room to play cricket. On a back section, protected from the wind and quiet but only one minute's walk down the drive to the safe surf beach. Bring your kayaks as we are only ten minutes walk to Ohiwa Harbour which offers wonderful kayaking.

Please note it is a very comfortable bach but suits people who want to experience the bach rather than holiday home experience.

Safe for toddlers or dogs as it is fully fenced. Open plan living with two bedrooms in the bach and two more bedrooms in a recently built sleepout. Only one bathroom but cleverly designed with two showers (one outdoors) and two toilets.

Fully equipped with washing machine, microwave, highchair and portable cot. Although we ask you to bring your own linen there are plenty of duvets and blankets. Although it sleeps 9 it is really only suitable for 6 adults. The other beds are more suitable for children as they are divans.

There is a pizza oven that you can use. However you cannot use driftwood so there is a smalll supply of wood available. If you want to use it please let us know and we will send some instructions and suggestions about where to get suitable wood.

To complete the bach experience there is a range of family board games and an interesting range of books to read.

Please note there is a cleaning fee. So treat yourself as this means you do not have to do any cleaning when you leave. We just ask you leave the bach tidy with the dishes done.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only.
Please keep dogs off the furniture.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$70.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

Sue Werry

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 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please don't let your pets on the furniture
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
You can smoke outside the bach

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

About the area

Ohope

Located in Ohope, this holiday home is by the sea. Ohope International Golf Club and Whakatane Aquatic Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ohope Beach and Ohiwa Harbour. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Ohope

What's nearby

  • Ohope Beach - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Maraetotara Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ohope International Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Whakatane Hospital - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Ohiwa Harbour - 15 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turkish Kebab House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe Whakatane - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Quay Cafe/Licensed Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Quart House Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic family bach experience, one minute to the beach pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Classic family bach experience, one minute to the beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic family bach experience, one minute to the beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Classic family bach experience, one minute to the beach located?

This family-friendly Ohope holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ohope Beach and Ohiwa Harbour. Maraetotara Reserve and Ohope International Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 170 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tachael J.

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

Bach Stay

This was a lovely stay at an authentic NZ bach. It was super chilled and laid back. Beautiful location and the beach was at the end of the driveway. Really enjoyed our time here. Had lots of rooms to accommodate our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Janice B.

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

Quintessential kiwiana holiday home

Lovely stay with our wee dog quiet and private location surrounded in lovely trees. Beds in the house are a little bit shaky other than that a tidy batch with all the essentials. Didn’t miss tv at all
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

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

Quiet and cosy

Great place to stay, very homely and lovely setting
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare H.

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

Great beach holiday

Great location so near to the beach. The bach was really comfortable, with plenty of room. We loved the garden and outside space, many thanks for a lovely holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeyco W.

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

Nice place

Very cool place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

carol f.

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

LOVELY PEACEFUL SPOT

We loved this peaceful retreat especially being so near to our favourite beach. Ideal spot with lovely natural surroundings. Our two grandchildren loved the sleepouts when they came for the weekend. The new shower was brilliant. Outdoor shower very handy for rinsing off after being on the beach. Enjoyed sitting in the shade on comfy settee on decking. Would suit folk not looking for a modern holiday home and are happy to escape TV etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frikkie W., Hamilton

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

Excellent stay

Exactly as advertised. Great location. Lots of sleeping space and all you need for a bach holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody L.

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

Ōhope bach

Beautiful private property, everything you need for an awesome holiday was perfect for our family
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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

Lovely weekend family stay close to the beach

Really enjoyed the stay and bach was exactly as quoted. Nice having two separate sleeping rooms out the back of the property. Nice and close to the beach. Highly recommended / great value Love Ohope
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sommer M.

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

Awesome Bach

We had lovely stay here, beach right across the road, wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you for having us 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raj R.

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

Fishing Trip

We found out the bach was exactly as described by the host nothing fancy but a homely feel we enjoyed our stay thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

trish m.

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

Summer Holiday

As advertised. Clean well equipped kiwi bach. Excellent location.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce M.

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

Weekenders.

The location is great, loved the batch. Everything we needed except we felt that the cleanliness of some areas was not the best. Eg some of the cooking utensils and the skirting boards. Great place for a family holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kea P.

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

Ideal Bach For Families

My family had an incredible time. The place was very spacious, well-equipped, and private with a lot of outdoor space. We had fun with the pizza oven and spending time on the beach, which is just steps from the house. Would have stayed much longer if we could.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

Super peaceful

We really enjoyed our stay at this kiwi family bach. We loved being close to the beach, exploring the shady quiet garden and cooking pizza in the outdoor oven. The location was perfect for long beach walks, bike rides and exploring Ohope's many attractions. The bach is well equipped and the beds were comfy.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Bach review

Older house, a bit worn in places, needs people to be gentle with it. Ok for the price. Would go back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon R.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Bit disappointed,

The listing was for a old fashioned bach, which is what we were expecting, we arrived and the place smelled very musty and like there was a leak inside. The bach was very unclean inside and the gardens and trees down the ROW were also very untidy and overgrown. Im pretty sure we left it tidier than when we arrived that's for sure!!! Sorry guys if you are wanting to rent out your bach you really need to tidy it up a bit. The bach its self was very quaint and well equipped, it was nice hearing the ocean and the birds.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa F.

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

Dream Bach

We loved staying at this bach. It is very homely, spacious and comfortable. Such a peaceful location with large trees attracting birdsong and fully fenced so we didn't have to worry about the small children with us. We swam every day just across the road at the beach and then popped home for a hot outside shower. We will definitely return to this little paradise
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fraser M.

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

Ohope bach

Just what we wanted. Tuis in the trees, space inside to relax, bbqs on the deck, 1 room each. Felt we were staying at a mates place not a sterile house. Will come back for surw
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Toby F.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Unclean

Location amazing, unfortunately the lack of cleanliness overshadowed the whole experience Definitely only expecting an old kiwi Bach, however did expect a basic level of cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda T.

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

Relaxation

Not cleaned properly. Part buried stinky Shells and rubbish by back door. The best part were the Tuis continuous singing. Would not return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

A true NZ bach experience. We loved it thanks.

Private, across the road from the most beautiful beach in NZ. The pizza oven was a hit, with great instructions. Will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sue Werry

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Hi
My name is Sue and I am the eldest of four who along with our mum own the bach. I manage the bookings and cleaning, my sister does the accounts and my brothers organise the maintenance.

Why they chose this property

Our mum and dad built the bach and it is a much loved place for our family. This year we have just celebrated 50 years of our annual bach holiday. At Christmas time everyone gathers, put up the tents and spend a week or so together. This year my mum who is 94 had all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren stay for at least two nights.

What makes this property unique

1 minute walk to the beach and 10 minutes to the harbour, great for kayaking and fishing.
Mum has planted trees so the section has shade from the hot midday sun and makes the section relatively private. The tuis are regular visitors. We are down a right of way and this means we are sheltered from the on-shore wind, but still have direct access to the beach; just down the right of way and across Ocean Road.
The section is fully fenced so safe for children and dogs. There is a swing to entertain children, plus plenty of room for a game of cricket.
We love the large deck we added ten years ago and tend to spend most of our time out on it during our family holiday.

Languages:

English