Kiwi Classic - Matapouri Bay - Retro Bach by the beach

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A covered deck with outdoor furniture, a sliding glass door leading to an interior space with a sofa and a coffee table.
A living room with a red sofa, a white coffee table, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck.
A room with a window seat, curtains, and a view of greenery outside.
A well-maintained grassy yard with a shed, trees, and a clear blue sky.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and sink.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top-rated for value
    Guests love how much they get for what they pay.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Matapouri Bay

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Matapouri, Northland
  • Place, Matapouri Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandy Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Woolleys Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Matapouri

Located in Matapouri, this apartment is in a rural area and near the beach. Tutukaka Marina and Dive Tutukaka are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mermaid Pool and Matapouri Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Matapouri, Northland

What's nearby

  • Matapouri Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sandy Bay - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Woolleys Bay - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Whale Bay - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 42 min drive - 45.6 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Knights Restaurant + Cafe + Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Schnappa Rock Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Marina Woodfire Dining - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wahi - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Te Ākau Roa Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kiwi Classic - Matapouri Bay - Retro Bach by the beach pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Kiwi Classic - Matapouri Bay - Retro Bach by the beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kiwi Classic - Matapouri Bay - Retro Bach by the beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kiwi Classic - Matapouri Bay - Retro Bach by the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kiwi Classic - Matapouri Bay - Retro Bach by the beach located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Matapouri Bay, Sandy Bay and Woolleys Bay. Whale Bay and Mermaid Pool are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay - everything there that we needed. Good communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Thank you

Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2022
Thank you for being our valued guest, love to see you again in the future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bert jewell stay

Will call again love the spot
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2023
Thank you , love to host you again in the future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time.

I was so pleased with the batch. It was everything we needed. I was there with my older Grandchildren and it felt so safe thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

'Old school' kiwi bach

It was a blast from the past staying in this compact retro kiwi bach. Great location for the beach, local store and our friend's wedding!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter 2024

Great spot. Kiwi classic.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our time at this Bach. It is close to the beach and feels quite private. Everything we needed was there. The only negative was the fact that the outside of the batch and the property needed a little TLC. Some paint on the deck and some lawn/garden maintenance would have made this review a full 10 out of 10! Overall we loved our stay and loved the old school quaintness of this Bach. Good value for money and would love to rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2026
Hi Lynn! Thanks so much for your comments. This little classic is so special to us! Sorry the garden and lawns weren’t 100%, between the weather and back to back guests we weren’t able to get it back to its usual tidy standard prior to your stay! Wish you all the best :) Nat
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Daughters Wedding!

We had a lovely stay in this lovely NZ bach. It had everything we needed for out vacation, but was kept in a really kiwi style. We opted for hiring linen and getting it cleaned afterwards, so it made it a very relaxing holiday. Thanku
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
I loved hearing your feedback. Thankyou very much for looking after Kiwi Classic it sounds like you really enjoyed yourself
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Traditional kiwi batch

We had a great time. Matapouri is an awesome place. Batch was a bit tight for 6 adults- teenagers, but still enjoyed it. Very close to beach and big garden for doggies to run around.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2022
We are pleased hyou had a lovely stay and would certainly love to see you again have a safe year!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Watch out for hidden fees

While the house was a simple character kiwi bach as expected and we enjoyed our stay, it was really disappointing when I received a $145 receipt for linen after having paid the advertised price. Be careful of dishonest hidden fees, I was told this fee was “mandatory for health and safety reasons” which obviously makes no sense, and I got no response when I asked for an explanation. Would not use bookabach again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2021
It is importat that guests read all the information when booking. There is total transpartency relating to mandatory linen costs which was explained to the guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Old school bach and beautiful spot makes for top family holiday

Our family of four (two small kids inc one baby) stayed here for three nights very happily. The house was very clean and well equipped and we really enjoyed its retro aesthetic - made it feel like a proper 'bach holiday'. Also more spacious than I thought it would be - plenty of room for the four of us. The big backyard was great for the toddler to run around. 5 minute walk to the beach and lovely walk to Whale Bay were highlights too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Small house, great backyard

Expensive for very basic bach but appreciated that we could take our dog, so I think you pay a premium as not many Bach’s will take pets. Clean and tidy and had everything we needed for a great stay at a beautiful beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2021
Thank you for being our valued guest, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and we would love to see you again in the future. This bach is very handy to the stunning Matapouri Bay and great for pets to enjoy too.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

second time we stayed at this place

a great location, I like the area and the beach.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy and so close to the beach

Well equipped, comfortable with lots of spaces to spread out in. Few minutes to terrific beach, and to super beach store with everything. Lots of flat space to park the toys. We'd love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I come from matapouri so it bought bk slot of memories

It was great I feel it could of been cleaner but it was a wonderful stay thankyou.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2020
Thank you very much for booking Kiwi Classic and we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. All of the properties that we manage undergo a pre-inspection before a guests arrival, to ensure that the property is at a rental ready standard for our guests. Although sometimes things can go unseen, we encourage guests while they are staying at the property to let us know what has been omitted so we can rectify any issues as soon as possible, to ensure that your stay goes smooth. Thanks again
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Location location!

We had a great time. Nice social balcony area. Shower head was a little amusing but it was a truly retro blast from the past.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Sounds like you had a nice time 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Location

A great location a few minutes walk to the beach. The Bach is immaculate and clean with everything you should need. Communication with the property manager Sally was easy and she always got back to us promptly with responses to emails. Would definitely stay again!😀
Verified review

8/10 Good

Truly is a kiwi classic

Awesome Bach to stay in - has everything you need you need and even better we can take our beloved pooch with us. Being able to stroll down to the beach is amazing and really love the big back yard for kids and pets to play in. We’ll be back for sure 😃
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Love to have you return
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay to get away with the Family, easy walk to the beach.

It was nice to stay away at our favourite beach for a few days, the booking process was easy to follow (although I missed reading the fine print until after booking), the property is in a great location, clean and tidy, and has all the amenities required to walk right into a 'home setting', just bring yourself and some food. Would be very happy to come back over the summer holidays if available.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Great you had a lovely stay, people really love this little cute kiwi bach and the Matapouri Bay and its lovely white sands! Love to have you back in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location, however not good if you have children allergic to bee...

Great location, however not good if you have children allergic to bee stings, as if the lawns haven't been mowed they are all over it! House is well equipped, a simple old bach.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Quaint but not overly clean bedding etc

It was a shame the the lawns were long and therefore covered in clover and bees so the kids couldn’t use them.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely Kiwi bach in a great location.

Lovely Kiwi bach in a great location. Easy walk to the beach, and to the dairy for ice cream afterwards. The Bach was very clean on our arrival and well equipped, with a big flat section for ball games. We would stay again ??
Archival

8/10 Good

Iconic Kiwi bach, walking distance to beach and Matapouri store.

Iconic Kiwi bach, walking distance to beach and Matapouri store. Well equipped and clean.
Archival

8/10 Good

Great site with a great big flat section and close to the beach and shops, great outdoor area away f

Great site with a great big flat section and close to the beach and shops, great outdoor area away from the house which was a good surprise
Archival

8/10 Good

Fabulous location , lovely big grassy section for kids to run around, nice having two lounging areas

Fabulous location , lovely big grassy section for kids to run around, nice having two lounging areas , very "Bachie" not suitable for people wanting flash and modern but we would stay again !
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