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Peaceful Ocean-front holiday home

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Front of Home
Property grounds
Living area
Living area
Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Sea view

Explore the area

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  • Place, Castlepoint Lighthouse
  • Place, Riversdale Beach
  • Place, Castlepoint Beach

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Lounge

3 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

Spare Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bathroom/toilet

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful Ocean-front holiday home

* Castlepoint.
There is a shop (that sells fishing tackle). toilets with changing rooms, a play ground, picnic tables,a church, sand hills,surfing,fishing from the rocks and swimming in the bay, boats and trawlers launch from here.
Walking up the steps to the light house is worth it when you reach the top.
Hiking up Castle rock is a challenge and the view from the top is breathtaking.
*Whakataki has surfing and a 9 hole golf course.
*The Whakataki Hotel serves delicious reasonably priced meals, provides back packers accommodation and petrol pumps .
*Mataikona is a remote peaceful location.
Popular with divers for paua and crayfish.
Line fishing from the rocks or surf casting from the sandy beach 3 minutes north.
A boating channel is 3 minutes north.
The Mataikona river has flounder and whitebait in season.
Under the swing bridge the water is shallow enough to wade in.
Great walks along the sandy beaches, stones and road.
Rock formations are unique to the area, and the rock pools have a mix of sea urchins, star fish and little crabs.
The picture post card views of the ocean from most windows in the house and the deck are awesome,cargo ships and fishing trawlers pass by daily, there's lots of lawn (fully fenced) and the beach is a stone's throw from the gate.
The neighbours are rarely home and quiet.
During the week less than 4 vehicles pass by the gate per day.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only.

Access to neighbouring farm property prohibited.
Trespassers will be prosecuted.

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/tea towels);

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Sea view
Fireplace

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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
Strictly no unpaid guests to stay.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoke outside the property.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please leave house as you found it. Leave fridge on and empty fridge and freezer. Take rubbish with you.
Place bar in ranch slider to secure door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Bring torch, bed linen/towels, although spares on shelf + blankets. No unpaid guests allowed Problems, contact 0221994385 Boil water before drinking
Do not move furniture. Clean catch at outside bench discard offcuts in sea or take home. Hose sand off at hose. before using inside shower.
Use BBQ, 3 meters from house, leave clean.. Fire wood is under front of house light no bonfires back paddocks prohibited Park on lime. No skidding.

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
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Mataikona

Located in Mataikona, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Castlepoint Lighthouse and Castlepoint Rock are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Castlepoint Beach and Otahome Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
Map
Castle Point, Masterton

What's nearby

  • Castlepoint Beach - 29 min drive - 15.8 km

Restaurants

  • Yummy Mummy's Cheesecakes

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Ocean-front holiday home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peaceful Ocean-front holiday home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Ocean-front holiday home?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Ocean-front holiday home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Ocean-front holiday home located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Castlepoint Beach, Castlepoint Lighthouse and Castlepoint Rock.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 543 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Warren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely setting, typical kiwi Bach, nothing fancy but has everything you need, very effective wood burner, fully equipped kitchen and a good hot shower combined with sea views
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Have stayed here a few tmes and love this place. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessy D.

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

Wonderful Stay

We had an amazing stay. The home was great and in a perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

chris v.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was simple but comfortable. Classic kiwi bach with what you needed. Fantastic outlook to the open ocean. Warm and cosy. Plenty of firewood and plenty of bedding for seven men.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Best place ever

Love staying at this place. Beautiful location, great accomodation at a great price. House is immaculately clean on arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kataraina H.

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

Blissful getaway at Mataikona

We loved everything about our stay. The location, the great facilities, the view, the quiet, it had it all.The house had everything we needed. We came for a quiet weekend getaway and that is exactly what we got.We are already planning when we can go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara S.

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

Awesome spot!

An awesome getaway will definitely be coming back to stay, had everything that we needed and more, thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicky G.

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

Peaceful stay

If you're looking for peace and simplicity, this modest seaside bach is a gem. Nestled right by the water, the soothing sound of the waves is a constant companion. On clear evenings it is especially magical, perfect for stargazing, with nothing but the sea breeze and silence around you. The place is a little dated, but it has everything you need for a comfortable, no-fuss stay. Ideal for anyone wanting to unwind and reconnect with nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maree J.

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

Absolute beachside relaxation

The property was a lovely kiwiana beach batch. Ideal for what we wanted. Quiet , well appointed- had everything you needed. Lovely walking and fossiking spots.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Fantastic break away

A short stay but one that was well worth it. Lovely, simple property with everything we needed to make our stay comfy. Awesome view and amazing sunrise. Will definately be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cherie D.

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

Weekend away

Nice house, great views, sun rise unbelievable, plenty of room, fire place was great, Thanks for having us
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Daryl E.

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

Awesome as always

Ive booked this bach numerous times, and hopefully will be able to book numerous times in future also. One of my favorite places to unwind
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reuben P.

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

Tranquil

Perfect! Relaxed to the sound of the ocean. Property has all the amenities of home. The children loved exploring the beach. Surf beach only 10min drive. I hope to have time to stay at this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

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

Lovely bach

We enjoyed our stay at this bach, it is just as a kiwi bach should be, thankyou..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELINE H.

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

Fabulous views

The property was exactly as described and more. Great ocean views from the living area and main bedroom. Has everything you need for a great relaxing getaway. Would highly recommend this property - it was nice and comfy and will happily stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daryl E., Dannevirke

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

Everything you need

I love this bach and have stayed here probably close to a dozen times over the past few years.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petrus S.

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

Perfect family getaway

We loved our stay at Mollie and Moe's bach! Such a beautiful setting and a place where we could all relax and enjoy each other's company. Everything we needed was there including BBQ and fully equipped kitchen. Mollie (and Moe) were very friendly. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Can only recommend

I was looking for a place close to the beach to spend a few days just by myself. I don't think it could have been more perfect. Clean, quiet and with a stunning view. Also meeting Mollie was an absolute pleasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hidz H.

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

Thank u

Best weekend ever lovely home great location nice n peacefull neighbors were lovely thank u very much
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rory P.

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

Family holiday

We found this property very good to rent, was a great place to stay, kid friendly, kids really enjoyed themselves, close to the sea, great veiws all round. Very nice cozy warm house to stay in, well looked after. We would very much like to be able to rent this property again in the future 10 out of 10
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle P., Palmerston North, New Zealand

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

Amazing getaway

What an amazing place to stay. Lovely bach, great views of the ocean, had everything you could need. Fabulous communication from Molly, with great instructions on how to find the property and letting us know about the gravel roads. Great fire which kept us nice and warm. Will definitely be back and would recommend to anyone wanting a quiet break away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

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

Great getaway spot

Lovely classic bach in the middle of nowhere, neighbours were quiet and very few cars passing (maybe 15-20/day). All the amenities were great - the fire heats the property up beautifully. Only small thing is that the tank water has a lot of sediment in it so consider bringing your own water if that would bother you. Would recommend and would return.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice H.

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

What a gem!

We had a marvellous stay at this quaint retro kiwi Bach! Equiped with absolutely everything you need, the beautiful view and warm fireplace is an absolute treat! Mou & Mollie were clear and precise with their directions, and we will most definitely be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Home away from home

Traditional kiwi bach, cosy, wood fire place, good open plan living bach. Bring your own extra creature comforts. Million dollar veiws day and night. Peaceful and healing atmosphere. Would definitely stay again. Hosts are awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

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

Great bach

We loved the bach. Plenty of room for the kids and adults, great view, private backyard and well equipped kitchen. The bach is old and not pristine, but we felt that the price reflects this and it is good value. There is not beach directly across the road from the bach, but we drove down to the estuary for walks. The road is narrow and unsealed in parts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by MollieK

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I want guests to treat our house as their own and
leave it how they found it.
Please do not shift the furniture.

Why they chose this property

We wish our Guests to enjoy the view and the experience of living near the ocean.

What makes this property unique

Quiet escape from urban life

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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