A low key basic kiwi bach. House situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, away from the busy summer crowds. Off street parking and a big backyard. Indoor-outdoor living with open plan and multiple doors on to wrap-around decks. Ideal for families or for those who just want plenty of space. Large 3 storey brick and timber home with some mod cons. Modern kitchen, upstairs bathroom, downstairs shower and second toilet. Heat pump installed for winter stays. 3 lovely double bedrooms over two levels of the house and 4th double bedroom of a lower standard.
300 metres to the estuary, for safe swimming and kayaking, and a 5 minute walk to the surf beach, estuary mouth and corner stores.
Dogs allowed outside only.
Peak and Shoulder Summer pricing is for 6 guests with room for additional 2 guests as extra paying guests. A maximum of 8 guests - extra guests by arrangement only.
$100 off-peak price is for maximum of 4 guests only.
Special conditions: Weekly stays preferred during peak season.
Peak season price for Beach Hop event.
We look to rent to family groups over New Year and Beach Hop period.
Bond required - $300 charge hold on your credit card. (Cleaners invoice deducted from this)
Minimum two night stay except 6 nights stay over peek summer (Christmas/New Year and Beach hop). 3 nights for long weekends.
Dogs outside only.
Cleaner use is required and invoiced after stay (from the credit card bond hold). This cost is usually $120. PLEASE NOTE - with Kiwi bach tradition in mind you are expected to do the dishes before you leave, leave property tidy and to bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels).
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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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Whangamata
Located in Whangamata, this holiday home is near the beach. Seddon St and Martha Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Waihi Arts Centre & Museum and Goldfields Railway. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 80 min drive
Restaurants
Blackies Cafe - 3 min drive
Port Road Project - 4 min drive
Wangamata Club - 3 min drive
Palms - 3 min drive
Smokey Pallet - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Family Focussed Kiwi Bach pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Family Focussed Kiwi Bach?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Focussed Kiwi Bach on 16 May 2026 start from AU$123, 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 Family Focussed Kiwi Bach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family Focussed Kiwi Bach?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family Focussed Kiwi Bach?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Family Focussed Kiwi Bach located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kotuku Reserve and Whangamata Beach. Williamson Park and Whenuakura Island are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Large house, plenty of space for everyone. Loved how convenient it was to walk to the estuary. Easy check in and check out process. Will definitely be back in the near future.
We had an amazing stay at this property. a very well-equipped property, was just perfect for us 6 adults. Would definitely recommend and book again. Lovely large outside decking.
Great location near estuary. Very roomy and well equiped place . Good communication with owners. No fuss. Great memories made in catching up with family from overseas (who all fitted in the place unexpectedly). Thank you! Would recommend !
Sake H.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Archival
4/10 Poor
7 Jan 2017
This property is in a great location, however the property itself is very run down and the house is
This property is in a great location, however the property itself is very run down and the house is unclean inside. Simple things like outdoor furniture is all wobbly and falling apart, terrible BBQ considering this is what most people would cook with. Just a really dirty feel about it and not anywhere to put our stuff as it was full of the owners things, food etc. Such a shame to have paid $300 a night for this.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks for your feedback. We have fixed the outdoor furniture and replaced the BBQ with a new one with a hood. As advertised, the house is a family bach, which we rent for a few weeks each year. As such, we leave out all our beach toys, DVD's, books and board games for people renting our bach to use. We would hope this compensates for the few condiments and stores we keep in the kitchen fridge and pantry. There is also a second fridge/freezer downstairs that is left totally empty.
Great house. Suits our needs for when we come. Great communication with the hosts.
John C.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Brian T.
29 Nov 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Happy with our stay but!
I had difficulties with the booking it says it sleeps 8 but we had to pay extra for a seventh person. Found the a bit dirty in places ie draws utensils etc couldn’t get the tv to work and no Wi-Fi.what does the service fee cover?
Brian T.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2023
Hi Brian. Our cleaner serviced the property the day before your arrival. I have asked her to check draws as part of her task schedule moving forward.
Confused about the rest of your review as our listing clearly states rental is for 6x adults and our property has no WiFi. The service fee is nothing to do with us but is Bookabach Fee for using their online service.
Took the kids for a much needed holiday but after staying here for a weekend, we are already making plans on coming back again and again with the extended whanau.
What an amazing place!! Has everything you could need and will certainly love to go back.
Couldn’t be happier with my experience renting this house. Nice and quiet location and only a walking distance away from everything. House was spotless and really welcoming.
Thank you very much for letting us stay!
Nicholas B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Grace W.
18 July 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great property for a group of friends or family
This property was perfect for what we needed. There was the owners laundry still being hung up, some dishes were dirty and there was heaps of dog poo on the back yard. Overall cleanliness wasn’t that great, and pictures haven’t been updated as the property is actually upgraded and rooms look much different. Apart from that it was a lovely place to stay and me and my friends enjoyed our stay and would definitely consider coming back.
Bach was very spacious and cosy with lots of bedding options including a cot for our grandchild. Toys and games kept everyone well entertained. Nice quiet spot.
A great spot, walking distance to the estuary. Excellent size for two families to spread out. The hosts were flexible when our booking changed and responded promptly to all messages. We would love to return.
We loved the easy stroll to the estuary, which is a must if you have a dog and an infant. Plenty of board games and dvds kinda make up for the lack of wifi when the weather is not good, and plenty of outdoor gear too!
We enjoyed the house and location but disappointed in the cleanliness.
The house wasn’t very clean, ants witch we had to spray in bath room, cockroaches, and fleas witch us 5 minutes after arrival. Plates and cutlery and frying pan and to be washed before use. Dogs have clearly been in the house as hair was found. The bikes that where there for our use all had flat Tyers the kayak had two oars witch one was broken. The back bed room downstairs was musty dew to lack of window opening. Over all we felt WE left the house cleaner that it was at our arrival.