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Medlands Beach Bach, Medlands Beach Bach Great Barrier Island

Holiday home in Great Barrier Island with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Miscellaneous
Outdoor dining
Galley
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

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Great Barrier Island, Auckland
  • Place, Medlands Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandy Bay Beach
  • Place, Stony Bay Beach
  • Airport, Great Barrier Island (GBZ)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Pacific room

3 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Outdoor shower

Inside

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Medlands Beach Bach, Medlands Beach Bach Great Barrier Island

Family bach with superb ocean views. The property has two bedrooms inside and a comfortable sleepout, each with a queen bed. There’s a well equipped kitchen, open plan living room, wood burner, indoor & outdoor showers. ( indoor shower has hot water, outdoor shower cold water only) Enjoy a ten minute walk to the golden sand of Medland’s beach. Walk, talk, surf, read a book & in the evenings gaze in wonder at the heavens above. Fishing, surfing, walks, hot springs… even golf!  Take a walk to the hot pools (not deep but very pleasant wallowing) 





Linen & house towels supplied. Please bring your own beach towels. Vehicle access requires crossing of the beach and Oruawharo tidal stream at low tide. If walking,  parking is available next to the camp ground and from there, cross the stream using the pedestrian bridge, turn right and it's a 15 minute stroll to the house. The last 150 metres is up a steep hill.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not suited to children under 5yrs
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property # 20003795

About the area

Great Barrier Island

Great Barrier Island is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Medlands Beach and Kaitoki Beach.
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Great Barrier Island, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Medlands Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kaitoki Beach - 24 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Whangaparapara Harbour - 30 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Glenfern Sanctuary - 52 min drive - 36.1 km

Getting around

  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tipi And Bobs - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪My Fat Puku - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Burger Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stonewall Store & Bottle Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Barrier Social Club - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Medlands Beach Bach, Medlands Beach Bach Great Barrier Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Medlands Beach Bach, Medlands Beach Bach Great Barrier Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Medlands Beach Bach, Medlands Beach Bach Great Barrier Island?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Medlands Beach Bach, Medlands Beach Bach Great Barrier Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Medlands Beach Bach, Medlands Beach Bach Great Barrier Island located?

Situated in Great Barrier Island, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Medlands Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Kaitoki Beach and Awana Bay. Glenfern Sanctuary is 20 mi (32.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

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

Amazing location

Such a good location and host was so helpful we were delayed getting there but he was very accommodating would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

Lovely Weekend Away

Great bach...everything we needed, comfortable and great view from the deck. Helped ourselves to blackberries and grapes growing along the roadside as we made our way up the hill :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

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

Kiwi Paradise

Awesome place, beautiful area and lots of good people around. Couldn't ask for anything more. Cheers for letting us use the place James.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve e.

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

Barrier getaway

A fabulous place to get away from the world and be immersed in natures beauty. A wonderful "Kiwi" experience with stunning views and a character bach with everything you need for a comfortable holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian D.

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

The perfect bach

This was my second time at this property and it was just as good if not better because it starts to feel like home. Sheltered from a very windy new year of weather, sunny and the outdoor shower is brilliant. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle O.

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

Wonderful holiday!

Excellent holiday at James’ property set overlooking idyllic Medlands Beach. A simple bach with everything we needed for a relaxing, low key holiday. The kitchen was well stocked to cook nice meals, the view stunning and our toddler just loved playing on the front lawn. Communication with James was easy and helpful. We will be back! A note for future holiday makers: insect repellent is a must and it gets very hot in summer with out being able to use a fan. Lunch at Fat Puku and dinner at Carrach Irish pub and Angsana Thai restaurant were all fab.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

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

Medlands Vista

A fine Bach overlooking Medlands beach with all one needs for dining on the deck with kaka overhead. Life ruled by the tides and a sofa in every corner for reading and planning the next excursion on wild exotic Aotea
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Desmond O.

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

A stay in paradise

We loved everything about our stay in James’s bach. It was utterly charming-simple yet comfortable with all the important trappings like books, games, comfy sofas and a log fire. And the views are exquisite. The setting is perfect - close to the beach and mountain tracks, and we loved crossing the bridge by foot to get to our sanctuary.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Home away from home

Simply walked in, bedding configuration (3 x queen) perfect for our group in 3 private bedrooms. Well equipped kitchen, with everything required to prepare your own meals. Once we got familiar with the tides, we were able to access the property most of the time (this can change depending on water flow/swell) Thanks so much for sharing your property with us, lovely relaxing end to a very social time on the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Frances B.

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

Great Bach

The property was great with extremely good cellphone coverage, power and views. Access could be a problem as very steep and rental cars not permitted to cross the lagoon.

10/10 Excellent

Baden M., Auckland, New Zealand

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

Fantastic

Great Barrier Bach. Perfect for a lads getaway. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The View and set up are amazing!

The View and set up are amazing!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Great place if you're after a bach (not a flash holiday house).

Great place if you're after a bach (not a flash holiday house).8 Min walk to beach, beautiful views from deck, three bedrooms (one is a new sleep out). The bach exceeded our expectations.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great place to relax with friends and family, all you need

Great place to relax with friends and family, all you need

About the host

Hosted by James

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I love good coffee, simple food, lime & soda, reading page turner thrillers, skiing steep deep powder, sailing fair winds & the sound of an air cooled 911. I’ve travelled widely and enjoy meeting new people from all walks of life and cultures.

Why they chose this property

Medland's beach is centrally located on the island. It’s a short drive to Tryphena or Claris and is a great base for accessing all the other island attractions.

Drive to the Bach or enjoy a ten minute walk along a gravel road with the last hundred meters up a steep hill. If driving you will need to cross the beach & ford a shallow tidal stream at mid to low tide, then drive 500 meters and up the hill. Vehicles can be parked at the Bach or beside the DOC camping ground. The stream is easily waded or use the pedestrian bridge located next to the car park area.

What makes this property unique

The entire island is off the grid and the Bach is on solar electricity and rain water. Fishing, surfing, walk to the hot springs, play gold, read a book or just do nothing. At night, gaze in wonder at the heavens above.

Languages:

English, French
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