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A Kiwi Classic - beautiful bach in Whangateau

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A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A small, enclosed cabin with a wooden exterior and a single-level interior.
A modern living room with grey sofas, a patterned rug, and a fireplace.
A dining area with a wooden table, grey upholstered chairs, and a vase with flowers.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Leigh, Whangateau
  • Place, Reptile Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mathesons Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Goat Island
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1 with second single mattress stored under bed.

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4 Sleepout

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Soap · Bathtub · Shower only · Hair dryer

Outside Shower

Shower only

Separate Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

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

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About the area

Whangateau

Located in Whangateau, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Reptile Park and Goat Island are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Matakana Village and Matakana Weekend Market. Action Ninja World and Sandspit Ferry Terminal are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Map
Leigh, Whangateau

What's nearby

  • Reptile Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Mathesons Bay - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Matakana Country Park - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Goat Island - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Matakana Village - 13 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪8 Wired Barrelworks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fired Pizza Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ravish - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Omaha Beach Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Leigh Fish 'N Chips - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Kiwi Classic - beautiful bach in Whangateau pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at A Kiwi Classic - beautiful bach in Whangateau?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Kiwi Classic - beautiful bach in Whangateau on 2 Feb 2027 start from £312, 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.

How much is parking at A Kiwi Classic - beautiful bach in Whangateau?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Kiwi Classic - beautiful bach in Whangateau?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Kiwi Classic - beautiful bach in Whangateau?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Kiwi Classic - beautiful bach in Whangateau located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Reptile Park and Mathesons Bay. Mathesons Bay is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Well appointed, nice & comfy close to places of interest in the area

Would recommend this property, we had bad weather but managed to entertain ourselves & enjoy the home
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2023
Thanks Michelle for looking after the place. Hopefully see you again when/if this rain stops:)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were very accommodating with our last minute booking . The location is great: smack in the middle of off a whole bunch of attractions. The only reason for not 5 stars is the beds are a bit tired, and the WiFi was problematic. Other than that; all excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
Thanks Ben for that review. Sorry about the internet issues, we were in the middle of upgrading to fibre which wasn't yet fully functioning. That is sorted out now and running at high speed. Hadn't had that feedback on the beds before so thanks for pointing that out. We will look to upgrade two of them, the other two are new and we will add topper pads increase comfort.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Handy location and cosy bach

Our group (two families) had a great weekend away, despite the weather. The location was great for Goat Island and Matakana - so much to do in the area. And the bach was peaceful and comfortably accommodated our group of 7.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Wedding werjend

Homely family Bach / no frills , comfortable and loved for those wanting a kiwiana holiday. No real beach access but trips to cool places all around..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house for a big group!

This beautiful home provided our group with everything we needed to celebrate a friends wedding in Leigh - great place to rest, watch the league, yarn and pre-load before our event and de-brief over a cuppa when we retreated back to the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2023
Thanks for looking after the place Atamarie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

16th Birthday Party

The Bach was stunning. It was exceptional that at such short notice we were able to book. It made our son’s birthday really memorable. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2024
Thanks Louise so glad it worked well. Come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rain rain go away

The location was great. Goat island snorkeling, wine tasting, the reptile park, gelato and the farmers market all within a short drive. Beautiful area. Ross was very quick to respond to our questions. The rain/weather did its best to dampen our spirits, but we still had fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute Retro Bach

Stunning ancient pohutukawa trees out the back, complete with hammock. Well equipped, especially the kitchen. Loads of sun and charm, great for a family getaway. Short drive to a nice wee beach at Matheson's Bay, or a longer drive to Pakiri. Note the Whangateau estuary is so tidal that it is mostly mudflats - that's all that stops this from being a 5 star recommendation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Weekend

I booked both of Ross' properties to accomodate me, my fiance, our kids and our bridal party and it was one of the best decisons i made! The houses were awesome and there was so much space! The convenience was unmatched and everyone else agreed. Both houses gave us the feeling of home away from home and we all had a blast. Thank you so much! Would definitely love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely House

It was a lovely stay with family. We acknowledge there had been a lot of rain and then some sun. There was really long grass and it was muddy. We had no idea how wet it was so we drove onto the grass and the cars sadly made ruts. There weren't enough paving slabs.. we had to walk through mud to get to them. The BBQ was filthy so we didn't use it. No extractor fan in the kitchen. The outdoor shower could do with a punga screen. The manager bought a photographer through after we arrived which was an inconvenience. Apart from that, a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A step back in time

Nothing flash here. No air con and we stayed over a very muggy period. Owner very responsive and easy to deal with though and supplied a couple of fans immediately. Kayak access to estuary would've been difficult via back yard due to mangroves. This is indicated in manual. We didn't attempt it but we could've put them in over the road in the estuary, a couple of houses over where there is a small, very pretty beach. Great they supply kayaks for use. The house suited us for the number of beds available and allowing a dog. Location good for walks on Omaha Beach in the mornings and exploring Goat Island. Local fish and chip shop is up the road in Leigh. Great comms and very helpful owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

New Year Stay

Hi there, Overall our stay was good, we did enjoy ourselves. The location is beautiful! However I do want to mention a couple of things. The house wasn’t very clean. The rubbish situation wasn’t the best, the recycling bin was full so we had an allocated area on the deck where our recycling was put. We didn’t know what to do with the general rubbish and we didn’t get any information on what to do with it, eg put it on the road? Take it with us? In the front room there was only one power point in the room. The bed was very uncomfortable. When using the shower, the water would go hot and cold. We had issues with the washing machine, it kept coming up with an alert ‘SP’, but we did get it working in the end. Thank you, Kelsey Garrick
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2024
Thanks Kelsey for taking the time to do a review and for pointing out these things which we will look into and fix straight away. The bed and mattress are new and is quite firm and we will either change that or add a topper pad. Re the cleaning I will mention that to our normally excellent cleaner and we are happy to give a discount on the cleaning. Sorry also re the hassle with the recycling which is emptied every two weeks. In future we will make sure some space is free. We will also make sure the rubbish instructions are clearer. We provide the orange rubbish bags which are collected Monday mornings. We are only a phone call away and we are always happy come around and sort out any issues.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick getaway

Great location to access all the delights of the local area. We were a group of 5 friends that stayed the night, everything was clean and well set up and the amazing fireplace kept us toasty on a cold winters night.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Lovely chilled bach vibe with everything you need and close to the beach. Great communication with the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better in Person

Had a really lovely stay at Ross' Bach with my girlfriends. The property is definitely bigger and better in person, with a perfect layout. It was well equipped particularly in terms of the kitchen utensils and linen provided. It was really well placed to take in the most of the local area but large enough for relaxing with movies (bring your chromecast) when the weather turned. Would absolutely love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome kiwi bach

Had a lovely stay here, only thing was that the listing said there was a sofa bed but there wasn't although there was a spare mattress.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2021
Hi Angie Thanks for your feedback There is a sofa bed that folds down to a queen sized bed in the sleep out as well as a queen bed in there. To turn the sofa in a bed you pull it forward until it clicks and then it goes down to a queen bed. We will improve the instructions on that. Thanks again for looking after the place so well and taking the time to give the feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tidy Bach Great Place to Chill

Nice tidy property with everything we needed and great character. A responsive owner who made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Had a great stay. Fantastic location with lots of adventures to be had and friendly locals. House had everything we needed. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

very good

Lovely clean property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2020
Excellent guests
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Nice basic place

This was a well stocked kitchen, and everything was clean. The beds were nice and the living room was very nice. The kayaks were supposed to be in a garage but the garage was locked so we weren’t able to access them, and when I called the number for Denise no one picked up.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable Bach really felt at home

Easy to find and a good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Clean and Comfortable

A good place to stay for a couple of days. We stayed in the 'shoulder ' season and the evenings were still a bit chilly. Unfortunately no logs had been left for the fire, but a quick telephone call to the property manager soon put this right. Would probably have used the bbq and kayaks if they had been readily available. The garage was locked and it would have been very difficult getting the equipment out through the side door. Again I presume that this is because it is not yet summer and the owners had assumed that these pieces of equipment would not be required. Bit disappointing as one of the reasons we booked this particular property was the opportunity to kayak out on the estuary. However the beds were comfortable and the bach was nice and clean - we had a good time overall and would recommend to our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great location, everything needed as a base to explore the area.

Great Bach experience with. Everything we needed as a base for a great week away. Kayaks and paddleboard a bonus to make the most of the beautiful Whangateau harbour.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wow in Whangateau

We loved this classic bach with a touch of modern style inside. Everything you need and more is provided, the kayaks were a hit!! Conveniently located to Reptile park, Goat Island and Matakana, great entertainment for our 8 and 6 year old. We'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lovely spot, great for a relaxing break.

Kayaks and paddle boards a great bonus. Quick walk to the water across the road. All we needed for a mini break.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
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