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Kiwi Bach - come and stay, come and play

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Lounge
laundry
Room
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Tairua, Coromandel
  • Place, Paaku
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tairua Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Paku
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Kiwi Bach - come and stay, come and play

Minimum of two night stay.

Clean, tidy affordable accommodation for up to five people.

Quiet, private location down a driveway behind main house.

Self catering - includes microwave, cook top, portable oven, dishwasher and BBQ.

Lounge and dining room combined, separate bathroom with shower, separate toilet and laundry with washing machine.

A five-minute stroll takes you to the local shops, restaurants, cafes, Tairua golf course, Ocean Beach and the Tairua Harbour.

Use Tairua as your base to explore the scenic wonders of the Coromandel Peninsula.

Hot Water Beach, Cathedral Cove, Whitianga, Whangamata, Thames all within 45 minutes by car.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave - leave it how your found it

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Golf view

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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 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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Is Kiwi Bach - come and stay, come and play pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kiwi Bach - come and stay, come and play?

As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kiwi Bach - come and stay, come and play on 7 Apr 2026 start from AU$140, 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 Kiwi Bach - come and stay, come and play?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kiwi Bach - come and stay, come and play?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

Where is Kiwi Bach - come and stay, come and play located?

This family-friendly Tairua holiday home is located by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Paaku, Tairua Golf and Country Club and Tairua Library. Tairua Beach and Pepe Reserve 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 161 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay, thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely host, excellent location, perfect for all our needs as a small family for a short summer holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec 2025
Thank you for choosing to stay in our bach during your visit to Tairua. A lovely family who we are very happy to recommend to other owners. All the best for the New Year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little unit with everything a family needs. friendly, accommodating host, thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very understanding about our late arrival. Place was just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was fantastic, great communication! The bach was clean and had everything you needed, was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec 2025
Thank you for taking great care of our bach during your visit to Tairua. Lovely to catch up with you both on departure. Happy New Year to you both
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jan was very welcoming and popped by when we arrived. She was kind enough to let us borrow some shovels as we were heading to hot water beach that evening and let us know we were welcome to pick some of the plums off the tree outside. It was a simple kiwi bach and the best part is location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon C.

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

great location and met our needs

working in the area, so good base to return to at the end of the day
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Javed bin A.

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

Excellent stay

Loved our stay. We were also allowed to have some plums which was awesome . Highly recommend you to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron B.

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

Beach Hop

Great place to stay, good location, friendly owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2023
Thanks for visiting us, great to catch up after so many years.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyall T.

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

excellent hosts and accomadation

great hosts and the bach is ideal, very central location, ideal for walks to shops, golf course, harbour, thanks jan and craig will return soon, oh and mintie will entertain you as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2021
Thank you Lyall and Gay for choosing to stay at our bach. Thoroughly enjoyed catching up with our family connections. Next time you return as whanua. Jan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed P.

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

Great spot

Simple, easy, friendly, good location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny G.

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

Excellent stay

We had a lovely stay at this bach. The owner is very friendly, helpful and communicative, we're really grateful. They also thought of every possible need in the bach so the stay is very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn S.

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

Nice lodging in a good location

Worked very well for us. Nice and quiet, but good access to town and beaches. The hosts, Jan and Craig, were great. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

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

Great location

Great place to stay. Pretty close hahei beach and cathedral cove! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Helen M.

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

Quiet, private spot

Small, but quiet place in central Tairua. Handy to town and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish B.

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

Ideal stay

Very comfortable stay thank you. Nostalgic, relaxed, Sky TV and ideal location. A big thanks from us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Tairua timeout

Great little old school bach all self contained. Very clean and comfortable had everything we needed. The place made us feel relaxed like home away from home. The main road location was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bridget K.

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

Tairua stay

Suited our needs well
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Pleasant

Close to town and beach, nice and quiet would definitely go again. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie V.

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

Quaint and awesome

Gorgeous wee treasure nestled away from the hub and bub but also very close to the township. It has everything you need for a relaxing or active holiday. Throughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you, Jan, for sharing your holiday crib/bach with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

A Great Stay

This was the second time we stayed. An old kiwi bach with all that is needed for a comfortable home away from home. We travelled, this & last time as a small multi generation family group. Will stay when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Belinda L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good location close to town

The location was good as close to town and beach. The accommodation was quite dated and the floors were not level which was a bit disconcerting!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2022
Hi, thanks for your review. You are staying in the original 1950s kiwi bach when you book, concrete floors and retro furnishings and accessories. Its not the Ritz. Its clean and well presented. Sorry you felt 'disconcerting', a new description for our quaint period bach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Great accommodation

This Kiwi Bach was a wonderful base for us (a group of 3 friends) to explore the Coromandel Peninsula. Very comfortable, clean and tidy with all required amenities. Hosts were lovely, as was their little dog Minty. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

For our needs this was an excellent choice.

Great communication, easy to find, cute little kiwi bach. It had everything we needed and was close to the township.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharon s.

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

Thank you

I enjoyed staying in a clean space in a good location with kind managers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2024
Thank you Sharon for these kind words, I hope all went well with your return trip to home.

About the host

Hosted by Jan & Craig

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We are retired school teachers who offer accommodation is our bach throughout the year.

Why they chose this property

We settled in Tairua mid 1990s, first living in the bach before building our forever home.

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to beach and township, we have tried to provide you with everything that you need during your stay. Private location with off street parking.
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