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The Bach
Bathroom
Main Bedroom
Second Bedroom
Kitchen

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Bach - Whanarua Bay Cottages

Whanarua Bay Cottages are located half way between Te Kaha and Waihau Bay. About an hours drive from Opotiki along the beautiful Pacific Coast Highway (SH35).

The Bach consisting of two buildings, one used for sleeping quarters and the other has the kitchen and lounge with a separate shower and toilet. Decking and a covered outdoor seating area connects the two building together. The sleeping quarters has two rooms, with two single beds in one and a single and a queen size bed in the other. This cottage will sleep up to five people comfortably and all beds have fresh linen provided. The section is large with plenty of room for parking and for the kids to run around.

Special conditions:
Tariff is for 2 people
Extra adults $25 per night
Extra children $15 per night

No Charge for Children 3 Years old and younger

The minimum stay is 2 nights
High Season Rates applies to Long Weekends
All cottages are Non Smoking.

Arrivals and Departures
Check-in: After 3:00 p.m.
Check-out : 10:00 a.m.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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    House Rules

    Check in after 3:00 PM
    Check out before 10:00 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)
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    Smoking

    Smoking allowed: in designated areas

    Important information

    You need to know

    Property # 20030008
    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
    Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

    About the area

    Waihau Bay

    Located in Waihau Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Kea Creations Waihau Bay, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Maraehako Bay Beach and Te Kaha Beach. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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    Te Kaha, Opotiki

    What's nearby

    • Maraehako Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
    • Te Kaha Beach - 14 min drive - 16.2 km
    • Waihau Bay Beach - 18 min drive - 23.9 km
    • Omaio Beach - 31 min drive - 36.3 km
    • Onepoto Beach - 59 min drive - 77.6 km

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Bach - Whanarua Bay Cottages pet-friendly?

    Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

    How much is parking at Bach - Whanarua Bay Cottages?

    On-site parking is available at the property.

    What time is check-in at Bach - Whanarua Bay Cottages?

    Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at Bach - Whanarua Bay Cottages?

    Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

    Where is Bach - Whanarua Bay Cottages located?

    Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Maraehako Bay Beach and within 12 miles (20 km) of Te Kaha Beach and Kea Creations Waihau Bay. Waihau Bay Beach is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) away.

    Reviews

    7.8

    Good

    Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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    Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 13 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 13 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

    8.8/10

    Cleanliness

    9.2/10

    Check-in

    9.2/10

    Communication

    9.2/10

    Location

    8.8/10

    Listing accuracy

    Reviews

    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    ora m.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Fantastic stay and location, great parking and very clean everything you need for a relaxing holiday
    Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Walter A.

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

    Thanks

    👌
    Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Chelsea Y.

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

    Fishing Trip

    Great home base for a week of fishing. Awesome that you are allowed pets outside. Nice neighborhood and has everything you need. This batch is just that - don't expect a flash house or anything but it was perfect for what we were after. Bring bug spray with you though!
    Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Phil B.

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

    When its good to be central to nowhere

    A great little/big shaded base camp for the coastal drifters. Central to nowhere and quiet. Big enough to kick a ball in the shade, with a good-sized kitchen/entertaining area. Yet small enough to easily maintain through your stay. The only bug was that I couldn't get the wifi sorted, which would be an issue for parents with whinging kids. Solid 4 stars from me :)
    Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Janae H.

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

    Awesome bach

    The bach was a great home away from home. Comfy beds, large kitchen area with full size fridge and oven. Only downfall was the shower, the pressure was almost non-existent.
    Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
    From a partner site

    2/10 Terrible

    Gill L.

    Location good.

    Location good. Seaview is tainted by a big pile of logs and a old rusty trailer close to the back decking. The accomodation comprised off two portacabins and metal doors. You were expected to take all green waste and rubbish away. The closest rubbish tip was closed on the day we left. The fridge seal was hanging off .
    From a partner site

    6/10 Okay

    Michael D.

    The accomadation for what it is “a bach” is fine and is relatively cosy, however there were a few is

    The accomadation for what it is “a bach” is fine and is relatively cosy, however there were a few issues: -no smoke alarms -an oven that has no bake function -the seperate sleeping room can’t be locked from the outside. -rusty sharp corrigated iron on the deck. -one of the showers has no tap connection for the temperature.
    Archival

    10/10 Excellent

    It is a real batch and priced as such.

    It is a real batch and priced as such. It is clean and tidy and worked well as a base for fishing, diving etc
    Archival

    8/10 Good

    Excellent, well worth a visit.

    Excellent, well worth a visit.
    Archival

    8/10 Good

    we really enjoyed staying in this little bach at Whanarua.

    we really enjoyed staying in this little bach at Whanarua. It had a great bach feel to it with a lovely outdoor setting and a good arrangement for sleeping as well as a good kitchen/living area. Very relaxing :-)
    Archival

    8/10 Good

    Very relaxing, simple bach in a great location.

    Very relaxing, simple bach in a great location. Nice and clean, and well equipped. It would benefit from some fly screens so windows can be left open at night, as the rooms get very warm.
    Archival

    6/10 Okay

    The Bach is rustic and very well situated.

    The Bach is rustic and very well situated. If you are looking for a place away from it (i.e. no cell phone and limited WiFi) then this is the placed to be. Margaret has kept it clean and well set up. We spent 10 days there and came away well relaxed, pity about the weather.
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Lisa R.

    Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

    About the host

    Hosted by Margaret Campbell

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    What makes this property unique

    One of the prettiest bays on the coast

    Languages:

    English
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