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The Bay Bach, Paihia, Bay of Islands NZ

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A covered outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, a sofa, and a table.
A living room with a wooden wall, a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A staircase leading to a building surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain backdrop.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a window with a view of greenery, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bay of Islands

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Paihia, Bay of Islands
  • Place, Bay of Islands
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Paihia

Located in Paihia, this holiday home is by the sea. Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point Historic Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Action World and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway. Makana Confections and The Kauri Workshop are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Paihia, Bay of Islands

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bay of Islands Kayaking - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Paihia Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St Paul’s Church - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Seaside - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cellini's - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bay Bach, Paihia, Bay of Islands NZ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bay Bach, Paihia, Bay of Islands NZ?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bay Bach, Paihia, Bay of Islands NZ on 27 Apr 2027 start from £566, 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 Bay Bach, Paihia, Bay of Islands NZ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bay Bach, Paihia, Bay of Islands NZ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bay Bach, Paihia, Bay of Islands NZ located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Paihia Mountain Bike Rentals and Bay of Islands. Paihia Wharf and Bay of Islands Kayaking are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had an amazing time away, we had the opportunity to be together as a family, relaxed and explored

Well appointed property with everything you could have wanted. Even better than the photos showed. Very friendly owner and property was very clean. Lots of space for us to come together as a family and also space to be on your own if you wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

The Bay Bach - Paihia

Location and proximity to shops and beach was excellent. House was clean and comfortable. Some work required as some areas felt a bit unstable such as walkway to back deck and stair banister.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thankyou Ann - I will certainly look into the back stair area as suggested.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A Weeks Stay

Awesome spot with a great view. The check-in could have been a bit better with information with held until the final day, not so good when trying to pass on the info to others to meet us there.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thankyou for your review Warrick. I feel I need to clarify with the check in info for future guests, guests are always notified days ahead with adrress and my direct contact details - which in this case was done on the 2/1/20 for a 12/1/20 check in - this was acknowledged by guest with a reply message. In regards to keys - I don't give details until the day so arriving guests don't decide to arrive early, when previous guests are still checking out - in this case guest was notified on the 12/1/20 at 8.33am.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful

Plenty of space with everything you could possibly need. Great location and exactly as advertised. Merideth was lovely to deal with, great communication throughout. A
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good location

Good location. Walking distance to town. Nice views from the deck. Bunks only suitable for children or short adults. All other beds very comfy. Kitchen bathroom and laundry well appointed. Steep driveway and stairs to access the property but we all managed. Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Short break

Awesome stay (late April) very good heating large rooms nice big shower. You could walk to town but we had little kids only down side was no wifi. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Super tidy Bach

This is great Bach with lots of room for us and our teenage sons. Great quiet location with a short walk to town. The Bach had everything we needed for a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fabulous stay in Paihia

Fantastic property for a large family or group. Steep driveway and loads of stairs to access which was fine for us but could be limiting for the aged or those with health issues or disabilities. We had to cancel half of our stay due to a Covid lockdown and received a full refund. Wendy was amazing to deal with!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Paihia Beach House

Enjoyable stay. Great location: 10 min walk to town centre, ferry's and beach. Good house layout, good deck. Steep access to house and one car spot for a 4wd vehicle. Pricey, however close to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliant Bach

We all had a great break in Paihia. The house was perfect for our needs and so close to everything. Would love to stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property has all amenities and easy walk into center of Paihia.

very easy to book through bookabach.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property close to town

Good property , older house but got every thing you need
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

7 Mates on a fishing trip

The house location is perfect it walking distance to the wharf and the cities amenities once we got there we park the van up and didn’t start the van until it was time to go. Enjoy everything about the house very relaxing, the only down side was the kitchen is dated But the rest was perfect Strongly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thankyou - new kitchen recently installed :)
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Bach in need of renovation

I would rate this as a typical (big) Kiwi bach but now in need of renovation, with cracked window panes and holes in the wall near the front door etc. Drive is very steep and I did not feel comfortable in taking a rental car up it so parked on the street. Across the road is a college dormatory so loud music and shouting are routine.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Hello Robert - Thankyou for your review which I must say I was very disappointed to read and how you rated the property - hence my response.The property is listed and advertised as a Kiwi bach which means it is a very modest kiwi holiday home.So not the Ritz in appearance but it is clean, comfortable and appointed with nice furnishings.In regards to the driveway that is also listed as short and steep and photo to support this - I and many others drive up it with no problems, I suppose it all depends on how confident a driver you are, but as you know there is plenty of parking across the road if you are not confident.There is one window pane with a crack in it but only one - not panes as you state.The holes etc (as you write) in the wall near the front door not sure where they are or what they are??Across the road there is a hall of residence for a Tourism School which is well monitered in regards to after hours noise but you do have to be realistic through the day and allow a certain level of noise.I was disappointed not once did you contact me direct with your concerns and I only find out via a public review.Regards and all the best.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house, clean, tidy and very comfy, would recommend this house and the town of Paihia.

Great house, it was choice!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bush retreat

We had a fantastic time. Everything was very clean and tidy, and what a beautiful spot in the bush with the tuis and the fantails and listening to the Owl at night... had a great time. Thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Whilst the property may require some updating it is in an excellent location and has all the facilities you could want. It was clean with comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Kiwi Bach

Good value
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location

Perfect Paihia location. Bach is a typical kiwi Bach and has everything you need for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location, great stay

Perfect location to explore Paihia and surrounds. Walking distance to town and wharf. Bach was comfortable and had all the amenities we needed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Haven close to town

I stayed 6 nights here with my 2 sisters for a getaway. Tucked away in the native bush surrounded by birdsong yet only 5 mins walk to downtown, this setting was like a spa retreat. Tastefully furnished with comfortable seating. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family holiday home

A really nice older house renovated for holiday use. We had a great time and would be happy to return. It looks a little jaded from the outside but Wendy has gone to a lot of trouble to make sure the inside is very clean and beds and bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen are to a high standard of family use,
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Short walk to town

Very clean property and very handy to town. Well equipped kitchen however lacked basics essentials ie salt and pepper, oil etc. Nicely decorated throughout however could not dine outside as table very unstable and needed repair. Beds all very comfortable. Student accomodation across the street very noisy in evening and hard to get young children to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
I would like to thank my guest for reviewing my property and would like to advise future guests that I make no excuse for not supplying "basic essentials" such as salt, pepper, oil, etc - purely for food safety reasons. The outdoor table on the deck has been addressed and loose screws tightened. The Hall of Residence for students who attend the tourism school in Paihia has strict after hours noise control with a curfew time to keep noise to a min level .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and cosy

We had a lovely stay- everything spotless and set up when we got there. Beds were comfortable and all furnishings and linen seemed as new. Great communication. Just a lovely time away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great family getaway

Awesome location, was a very spacious property heaps of room for our large family and the kids loved it. It was in a good location nice and close to town and the wharf. Everyone said the beds were comfortable and the property had everything we needed for our stay, also loved seeing the native birds from the lounge. Definitely a place we would travel back to.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
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