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Humble Kiwi Bach in Beautiful Duncan Bay

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A wooden bench on a wooden deck with a metal railing, overlooking a lush green forested area.
A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a view of a mountain.
A bed with a floral bedspread, a red headboard, two bedside lamps, and a floral painting on the wall.
A covered porch area with two kayaks, a concrete floor, and a view of greenery through a glass door.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a zebra-patterned rug, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Pelorus Sound

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Duncan Bay, Tennyson Inlet
  • Place, Duncan Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pelorus Sound
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Penzance Bay
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪85 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Duncan Bay

Located in Duncan Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Edwin Fox and Picton War Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pelorus Eco Adventures and Lochmara Lodge. Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and Edwin Fox Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Duncan Bay, Tennyson Inlet

What's nearby

  • Duncan Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pelorus Sound - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Penzance Bay - 25 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Betty Archer Recreational Reserve - 25 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Rai Valley Pioneer Cottage - 40 min drive - 31.6 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 99 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Humble Kiwi Bach in Beautiful Duncan Bay pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Humble Kiwi Bach in Beautiful Duncan Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Humble Kiwi Bach in Beautiful Duncan Bay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Humble Kiwi Bach in Beautiful Duncan Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Humble Kiwi Bach in Beautiful Duncan Bay located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps away from Duncan Bay and Pelorus Sound. Pipi Beach is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

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. 90 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 148 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Basic batch. Unfortunately the guests prior to us left it pretty messy. Beautiful location and the kayaks were awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A kiwi classic. Low key, no frills, relaxed place to spend some quality time with family. Plenty of games and space to keep the kids busy and close to heaps of beautiful walks and biking gems. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay in the sounds - thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Weather was awsum. Loved the kayaks.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great location, Duncan bay is beautiful. The kayaks included are a great addition. While the TV isn't fancy the entertainment opportunities (DVD's, board games, open kitchen, kayaks, walks and so on) are great and perfect for a holiday away with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great simple kiwi bach that kids could have a wonderful time playing in. Everything you need there and comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all had an amazing stay, had everything we needed. Such a nice cosy batch feel to it. Would defiently reccomend to others and come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped bach. Tranquil and relaxing when you want to get away.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great spot

Really enjoyed our stay thanks.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Duncan Bay is a really great spot. It’s so peaceful and scenic. The bach is very well equipped, including loads of fridge and freezer space We also loved the kayaks.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great little spot

Nothing fancy but has everything you need and we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Magic location

Loved our stay at the bach in this magic location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Basic unpretentious bach thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, basic bach with a great deck to enjoy birdsong and a bbq. Plenty of kitchen appliances available. Good communication with owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great time

We had a great weekend and enjoyed our stay in the sounds
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb, 2021
Thanks for your review, we’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay 😀
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very serene spot! Beautiful deck! Short walk to the boat ramp. Kayaking in the sounds was an awesome experience. We were also very grateful that our little dog was allowed. Pippi beach is a nice 15min walk and a great place for a swim. We also made good use of the record player and danced to Elvis, Beach Boys and country music.
On the way to Pippi Beach
On the way to Pippi Beach
Pippi Beach
Awesome deck
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was beautiful tidy but yet classic sounds batch loved the big deck heaps of room to have family time.. comfortable beds plenty of board games/cards Overall batch was %100 worth every penny
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little spot!

Absolutely loved this bach! Supreme spot, with a 5min walk to the boat ramp.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

A very cozy retreat well kitted out with everything we needed. We walked the Nydia Track, a short 5 minute walk to start of track. Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun accommodation

Lots of games for kids, cozy loft, kayaking was fun too. We enjoyed listening to the record player.we want to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family breakaway

It was a great time away with the family. Will be back again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic Kiwi bach with all the amenities you'd need. It's well equipped - plenty of fridge and freezer space & comfy beds. Duncan Bay is just an amazing location and the bach was a short walk down to the water. Bach has a great deck, lots of greenery and awesome birdsong. A lovely place to just rest and reset. The CD, DVD and classic board/ card games collections were great - kept us all entertained. Kids loved the loft area and spent a lot of time up there either making up imaginary games or just chilling.It's not a fancy place but it's comfortable. An easy place to just "be".
View from the deck
The walk down to the water from the cul de sac
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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