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A bach to call home, pet friendly!

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Guests can enjoy a peaceful beach experience with calm waters and a natural shoreline.
Enjoy meals in this stylish dining area with a glass table and comfortable seating.
Relax in an outdoor space with a wooden bench and picnic table under a sheltered roof.
Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa set, patterned rug, and armchair.
Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa, painting, and potted plant, perfect for unwinding.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Kawhia, Waikato
  • Maketu Marae
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kawhia Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kawhia

This vacation home places you within a 5-minute walk of Maketu Marae and Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Maketu Marae - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kawhia Beach - 11 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 63 min drive - 20.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rusty Snapper - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kawhia Fish Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Annie's Cafe & Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Annie's Cafe & Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A bach to call home, pet friendly!

This typical kiwi bach is the perfect place to relax and create memories with your family and friends, only 3 walking minutes from Kawhia Wharf, pub, food places, The Boating Club, golf course, playground, very central.
Ocean Beach, with its hot pools, is 6 minutes driving and Aotea, perfect for a walk on the beach and a swimming, 10 minutes.
Plenty of options to keep you and your loved ones entertained, from charter boats, fishing from the Wharf or if you feel like exploring further, Marakopa Falls and The Natural Bridge (1 hour away).
For the avid fisherman, the property offers a filleting station and a great smoking house!
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

Property manager

Roberta Mattos

Languages

English, Portuguese

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (55 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: No fenced section

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and a first aid kit.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Kawhia and just steps from Maketu Marae and Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery. Kawhia Beach is also within a driving distance of 2.8 mi.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is A bach to call home, pet friendly! good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at A bach to call home, pet friendly!?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at A bach to call home, pet friendly!?

Yes, every accommodation at A bach to call home, pet friendly! comes with a deck.

A bach to call home, pet friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nick B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Greatn little stay

Great little batch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

Excellent stay, simple house with wifi and very easy to speak to owners. Kawhia is beautiful and will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!

Awesome place and facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carey T.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Classic Comfy Bach

We had a great time here with our young family and dog. The bach is a classic kiwi holiday home, renovated to keep it comfortable. Nicely decorated and maintained. Has all the amenities you need.Lots of great things to do in the area, including the hot water beach, fishing, Marakopa Falls and the natural bridge. Will recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay E.

Liked: Cleanliness

I know love Kawhia

Delightful place, will definitely return. A touch of old NZ. I love it
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rihimona D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little home and area

Home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dellwyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

We love it

We love staying here it's perfect for our family, has everything we need this time was our second stay and we will continue to stay here in the future. A++
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely relaxing stay. Everything that we were told would be there, was there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaughan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kāwhia break

Very clean and comfortable. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ken H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable stay in peaceful location

Comfortable Bach style accommodation with everything we needed for our stay. Not new but clean and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and comfy

Comfortable, clean and welcoming. Had everything we needed. Good size bedrooms and beds. Everything in working order. Great fireplace. Awesome shower pressure. All in all efficient, easy and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fresh fish a bonus!

Appreciated the quiet surroundings, the fire and the provision of the pre-cut logs and pine cones, the comfortable beds, the quality of the crockery, cutlery and utensils. The weather on the Saturday was hot, dry with not a cloud in sight so we fished from the wharf, which was only a few minutes away, and were rewarded with large trevally - caught on squid bait. Aotea beach was worth the 20 minute drive, fished for a while from the beach until it clouded over, returned to the bach just as it started raining, lit the fire, relaxed to play board games followed by our home cooked roast dinner. What a great way to spend three 'winter' days away, wish we had booked in for longer - will do next time! (A couple of notes: toilet seat needs attention, an outside light would be helpful and instructions for the tv.) Thank you Roberta for your friendliness and understanding and for letting us use your 'home away from home', we had a memorable time and hope we are able to visit again at a later date.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ross M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice times

Cosy house in quiet part of town. Enjoyed our stay- thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Perfect bach to base from for a couple of days fishing. Everything you need is all there, cosy & laid back, no fuss.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Location

Nice compact place to stay, a bit rusty traditional kiwi bach with a fireplace. Our host was very easy to communicate. Only a few minutes walk to the wharf.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Waahi T.

Comfortable and close to beach

House was tidy and had all the amenities, futon fold out was in dining room area so sleeping where we ate was not ideal. Will book again with less people.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet retreat

a classic Bach but well renovated inside. Great for a rest in beautiful area of NZ
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing trip

Roberta was an awesome host, friendly and easy to deal with. House was perfect for our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

RJ G., Long Beach, California; United States

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful and relaxing Bach in Kāwhia

The little Bach is a relaxing and perfectly located for down time in a great little beach town. We could walk everywhere we needed to go and everything we would expect to find in the house was there. Roberts was easy to reach and communicated well. I really appreciate her attention, we felt welcome and at home. I highly recommend a stay in Kahwia.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Polly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Bach!

Perfect, cost effective, bach for a quick getaway. Thank you Roberta for your awesome communication. Although it rained all weekend, the internet and fire were a welcome bonus. Will definitely book again next time we are in Kawhia.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday weekend

The Bach, location & weather were perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamsin J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great bach in central Kawhia

We enjoyed our stay in Kawhia - the bach is a great size for a small to medium family and has a nice sunny deck. Perfect location just a couple of minutes' walk to the waterfront.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Nice place for a few days away with the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

brian m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy Cottage

Cosy cottage, great location, great to have the separate fish cleaning area. Everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023