Sandbach - Ohiwa Harbour

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A lakeside property with a house, a boat dock, and surrounding greenery.
A single-story house with a large deck and a covered outdoor area, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear view of the sea.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a window with curtains, and wall decorations.
A wooden deck with a picnic table and umbrella, surrounded by a garden and a wooden fence.
A room with a white table, two black chairs, a bench, and a woven basket on the table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Waiotahe, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Opotiki Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Hiona St Stephen’s Church
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Ohope Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whakatane (WHK)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Common Spaces

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Opotiki

Waiotahi, a neighbourhood in Opotiki, is home to this holiday home. Tauwhare Pa Scenic Reserve and Opotiki Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Julian's Berry Farm & Café.
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Waiotahe, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Opotiki Beach - 11 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Hiona St Stephen’s Church - 21 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Opotiki District Museum - 21 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Shalfoon & Francis Museum - 21 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Ohope Beach - 34 min drive - 36.5 km

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ohiwa Oyster Farm - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Ohope Charter Club - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Wharf Cafe - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Beyond the Bean - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Maromahue Marae - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandbach - Ohiwa Harbour pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandbach - Ohiwa Harbour?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandbach - Ohiwa Harbour on 13 Nov 2026 start from £333, 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 Sandbach - Ohiwa Harbour?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sandbach - Ohiwa Harbour?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandbach - Ohiwa Harbour?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandbach - Ohiwa Harbour located?

Located in Waiotahi, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Bay of Plenty and within 6 miles (10 km) of Opotiki Beach and Hokianga Island. Opotiki Heritage & Agriculture Museum and Opotiki District Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Character, peaceful Bach in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2026
Hi Wendy, Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed the character of the bach and found it peaceful and well located. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back again anytime. Kind regards, Bush to Bay Holiday Stays
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandbach is an awesome bach in a great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was well equipped and bedrooms were comfortable. Pool table was a big hit, loved our stay at the Sandbach. Perfect location, right next to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Getaway Break

Our stay was just brilliant, with great walks and quiet and peaceful accommodation.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mr collins

Great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2024
We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for choosing Bush to Bay Holiday Stays. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Photos dont do the property justice
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2023
Thanks Carol, I think we should update this property with new photos as there have been some changes there. Thanks for the feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Van de laar Family

Awesome stay we just love the location and this wonderful spacious home. It is really comfortable and clean, with loads of great activities 😀
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer holiday

Comfortable, clean bach with 3 nice bedrooms and a rumpus with bunks and a pool table. Two minutes walk through the dunes to a wild and wonderful beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2025
Megan was a wonderful guest. Would recommend to other hosts. Thank you for choosing Bush to Bay Holiday Stays. We hope you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sandbach Serenity

We loved the feeling of quiet, relaxation and total getaway that this property provided. Very scenic and the bach has a cosy feel. Fantastic place to see the stars at night!It is worth knowing that there are no shops of any kind at the Harbour so be prepared and bring what you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Sand bach you lil gem

The place was nice and warm, the birdlife was amazing I sat outside and watched the tūī and kererū flying around from tree to tree, I’ve never seen so many kererū ever :) just lovely, the family enjoyed the pool table, would happily return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sand Bach

Really enjoyed our stay. House had everything we needed. Deck at front of house needs a waterblast very slimy n slippery when wet. Met a lovely lady who had dog same age as mine so went for early morning walks. Would be so awesome to stay there in summer. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Big house The birds were amazing.
Down the beach
Morning sunrise
My bulldog Tortu.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

I almost don't want to say the nice things so this place stays a secret! Lovely bach in a lovely location away from the crowds. We were unlucky with the weather but braved the wind and rain every day to walk around from the beach to the harbour and watch the oyster catchers, dotterels and weka who call this place home. And the pool table gave us many hours of enjoyment and valuable family bonding time. Thanks so much for sharing this special place with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2023
Thanks so much for the great review Anne. I think this bach is very special. Come back again and hopefully we can get sunny days back! Wendy Bush to Bay Holiday Stays
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