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Best Bach at the Beach - Port Waikato

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big back yard
backyard
open plan living
chill out on the deck
large sunny north facing deck

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony

About this property

Best Bach at the Beach - Port Waikato

Get the family together for a traditional kiwi holiday at one of New Zealand's best kept secret holiday destinations. You won't find crowds here, but that's part of its appeal!

A classic two bedroom iconic Kiwi bach within easy reach of Auckland. Spacious open-plan living with large bi-folds that open onto a large sunny deck - perfect for lounging or socialising.

A clean and tidy bach with everything you need to make your stay comfortable.

Where the mighty Waikato River meets the ocean, Port Waikato is a big outdoor playground. With awesome surf, great fishing, scenic coastal walks, fun river activities.

And when your done exploring don't miss one of the best sunsets in the world. Sunset beach is just a short stroll from the bach and is patrolled by surf lifeguards over the summer months.

Unlimited wifi inclusive.

*** NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
BRING YOUR OWN LINEN (TOWELS/SHEETS/TEA TOWELS).***

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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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

Property # 20026239
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

Port Waikato

Port Waikato is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sunset Beach and Phillips Reserve. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Sunset Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Phillips Reserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cobourne Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Rainbow's End - 56 min drive - 78.2 km
  • Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre - 57 min drive - 79.0 km

Getting around

  • Pukekohe Station - 39 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sylvia's - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Bach at the Beach - Port Waikato pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Bach at the Beach - Port Waikato?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Bach at the Beach - Port Waikato on 15 May 2026 start from AU$221, 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.

What time is check-in at Best Bach at the Beach - Port Waikato?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Bach at the Beach - Port Waikato?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Bach at the Beach - Port Waikato located?

Situated in Port Waikato, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Sunset Beach and Phillips Reserve. Cobourne Reserve is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Henry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rey Good Place especially if you have young children… Great & Calm stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittaney C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay at Port Waikato. The bach was tidy, clean and comfortable. A bonus that it was only a very short walk down to the beach. Would love to come back and stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

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

Good times

Lovely property, great location, everything you could want for a holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

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

Fantastic place

Comfortable roomy bach with a big north facing deck a stones throw from the beach. Loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucile M.

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

beautiful bach and amazing location

We had a wonderful stay at the bach with our 1 yo and 4 yo. The bach is well amenaged and tidy, just few minutes walking from the beach ! :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

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

Team Camenzind

Really enjoyed our stay . Bach had everything we needed nice short walk to the surf beach and beautiful sunsets
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria R.

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

Wonderful place

Thanks Roger for sharing your piece of paradise. We had a lovely stay and really appreciate you accommodating our last minute booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn O.

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

Hidden gem

Well positioned comfortable and set up for relax beach holiday
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pieter F.

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

Best bach

Spacious and comfy large space with good access to beach and surrounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel W.

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

awesome house

Very accurate listing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

Chilled out

A lovely peaceful spot only a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn L.

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

Beautiful space, so peaceful

We really enjoyed our time there. Our 2.5 month old was so calm and at home. It rained alot one of the days but it was a beautiful big space to chill and watch movies via chromecast.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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

Beachside bliss

Great little bach, super close to the beach. Plenty of space in the yard for the kids to run around. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Perfect bach

Wonderful place to get away and relax. Very good communication and bach was just as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne G.

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

Xmas mini break

We absolutely loved our stay at Roger’s Port Waikato bach. It’s in such a great location with Sunset Beach only a short walk away. The bach was light and airy with a lovely deck to lounge around on.Roger was super communicative and made everything easy.We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen V.

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

Very enjoyable

A delightful place to unwind and relax, highly recommend. Enough of everything, clean, bright, easy, private. Great communication with host Roger, who accommodated some last minute needs of ours.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

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

Ideal beach location

Everything was pretty good, could do with a couple of sharp knives or a knife sharpener and maybe a few smaller drinking glasses apart from that awesome 👌
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn L.

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

Peaceful , Quite

Great property, would stay there again had everything we needed . Not too far away from Pukekohe race track. Was perfect for us . Great communication from Roger . Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ella W.

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

Lovely Bach by the sea!

This is a classic kiwi bach and we loved our stay here. The deck and big bifold doors are so nice on a sunny day. Our son loved the backyard which was fenced. The beds were really comfortable and the house had everything we needed. There’s a great coffee shop on the beach which is a 2 minute walk from the house and a fish and chip van in the holiday park which was really nice too.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

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

Pleasant comfortable stay

We stayed same time last year, hence back again. Bonus to park vehicle under cover close to door. A ford Ranger can fit under cover. Covered outdoor area assists with keeping all outdoor stuff dry when rained upon. Bbq provided but never got to use it. Comfy quee and king be. Kitchen fully equipped. Washing machine available.. all outdoor furniture available for use out on deck. Indoor/outdoor flow. Will definitely come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

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

More than what we expected

Need to update photo that the size of the lounge/dining through to open deck is for all to see. Initially thought place was compact for 5 adults … total opposite. Our remaining adult children had to reside close by in cordyline road. We all came together at this beaut spacious place. Beds, shower, etc all comfy. Make sure you come with all that you need. Closest shop is in tuakau if nothing open in port Waikato. Definitely will return
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennie V.

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

Lovely west coast beach

Lovely wee Bach with comfy beds and an open plan living area flowing onto a deck. Very close to the beach making walks for a swim nice and easy. Bach was well equipped, although agreed with comments about knives (we brought our own) . It had more of the basics (salt, pepper and the like) than I was expecting so may be worth noting that you don't need to bring those. Shower head is probably the biggest draw back. Port Waikato is an easy drive from Tāmaki, not built up and still has that cruisy summer feel without it being built up. You do need to get all your food, although it's not a terrible drive to Puke if you were staying for longer than a few days. Roger is responsive and friendly. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

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

What a spot!

We loved this bach. Great size, with everything you need. We spent Christmas here, and appreciated the kitchen facilities and the BBQ, and made good use of the deck. It was great to be able to open all of the doors to get great air flow on hot days. Sunset Beach being a few minutes away was great - great for exploring, sunsets (of course!) and swims. Thanks Roger.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherry Z.

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

Rustic old bach

Nice little Bach, everything you need, walking distance to the beach. Nice backyard, and deck. Great surf beach and sunsets. Host very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

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

Epic spot

Awesome stay, great location, family loved it, will come again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by R0g3rM

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