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Kiwi Bach. Sea-glimpse, beach walk, we love the dogs :)

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A house with a red exterior, a lawn, and a person doing a handstand on a yoga mat.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a window, and a wall decoration.
A view through a window of a residential area with a grassy yard, a wooden fence, and houses in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a window, and a painting on the wall.
A bedroom with two beds, a wooden dresser, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Waitarere Beach, Horowhenua
  • Place, Esplanade Reserve
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Waiterere Private Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Waikanae Beach
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Sleepout

1 Double Bed

Upstairs master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs shower

Shower only

Downstairs Toilet

Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Kiwi Bach. Sea-glimpse, beach walk, we love the dogs :)

"A sunny, spacious New Zealand bach on a large elevated section in the quiet original part of Waitarere Beach. The master bedroom opens onto a deck with afternoon sun and a glimpse of the sea. The property is fully fenced and a short walk from the beach and village centre.

Bedrooms and bathrooms
– Master bedroom: queen bed, upstairs, with deck access and sea glimpse
– Bedroom 2: king-single + long single bed, upstairs
– Sleepout / bedroom 3: queen bed (included for groups of 5 or more — see below)
– Upstairs bathroom: shower and toilet
– Downstairs: separate toilet and shower

Living and outdoor spaces
– Open-plan kitchen and living area, fully equipped
– Covered outdoor dining area (enclosed carport) with BBQ
– Washer
– Large flat lawn, fully fenced — great for children and dogs
– Off-street parking on property
– WiFi throughout

Sleepout: groups of five or more automatically have access to a sleepout w/ queen bed and the downstairs shower. Smaller groups wanting the extra space can book for five to cover additional cleaning and power.

THE AREA

Waitarere Beach is a wide, flat, uncrowded west coast beach with surf lifesaving patrol in summer. Wellington is about 90 minutes south; Palmerston North under an hour east. The village has a Four Square, takeaways, café, and restaurant. Levin (full services) is 10 minutes by car.

Beach activities: swimming, surfing, fishing (Kahawai, Snapper, Groper, Gurnard, Flounder), boat launching off the beach, land yachts, whitebait fishing at the Manawatu and Ohau river mouths (seasonal). The Waitarere Forest has mountain biking and walking tracks, many linking through to the beach.

Dogs welcome: not upstairs, not on furniture, not left alone on the property during the day.

Bach tradition: guests are asked to clean the house and do the dishes before checkout. Bedding provided — please bring your own towels."

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Pets to remain downstairs & not to be on furniture
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking inside the house or sleep out please.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20029253
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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Levin

Located in Waitarere Beach, a neighbourhood in Levin, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. De Molen, Windmill and Foxton Windmill are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ohau Wines and Levin Golf Club. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Waitarere Beach, Horowhenua

What's nearby

  • Esplanade Reserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waiterere Private Reserve - 7 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Waikanae Beach - 43 min drive - 65.0 km
  • Paraparaumu Beach - 47 min drive - 73.2 km
  • The Square - 49 min drive - 75.9 km

Getting around

  • Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Avenue Cemetery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Beach Hideaway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Oceanblue Fish N Chips - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Red House Cafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The New Deck - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kiwi Bach. Sea-glimpse, beach walk, we love the dogs :) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Kiwi Bach. Sea-glimpse, beach walk, we love the dogs :)?

As of 6 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kiwi Bach. Sea-glimpse, beach walk, we love the dogs :) on 9 Aug 2026 start from AU$218, 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. Sea-glimpse, beach walk, we love the dogs :)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kiwi Bach. Sea-glimpse, beach walk, we love the dogs :)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kiwi Bach. Sea-glimpse, beach walk, we love the dogs :)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kiwi Bach. Sea-glimpse, beach walk, we love the dogs :) located?

This family-friendly Levin holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Esplanade Reserve and Waiterere Private Reserve. Levin Public Gardens and Lake Horowhenua are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pania M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very helpful hostess, beautiful bach and views, family and pet friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

teva s.

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

Great stay

Lovely spot for a weekend away with the family and the dog
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2021
Great guests highly recomended
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

A great place to stay! Loved that it was so dog friendly.

A great place to stay! Loved that it was so dog friendly. Highly recommend and hope to stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
would love to see kate return sometime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful break with the family and our Golden Retriever. The house had everything we needed and was in a great location. Heaps of space to relax in and within easy walking distance of the 4 Square and beach. Can't wait to get back!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrew h.

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

Great spot, great bach

Cool little classic beach bach, great access to local shops and beach, thoroughly enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2022
Pleasure having you and the family stay Andrew - welcome back anytime.
Verified

8/10 Good

Graham F.

Our Stay

Great little place to stay. Easy to keep clean, access easy with a trailer. Thanks guys - you were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Excellent guest very friendly would welcome them back anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Perfect spot for a low key weekend break

This bach had everything we needed, and was a lovely spot for a weekend break. Close to the beach, near the local Foursquare (with a great tip from Barb that there are fresh croissants and bread!) with a great garden and home to unwind in. Thanks for an awesome stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2022
Thanks Laura and glad you had such a great stay.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bronagh T.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Lovely area and house

Afew teething issues re cleanliness, locks, dog, booking and being checked on daily but over all a cool property and garden, was warm and safe. Awesome beach, cafe resturant and four square.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2022
Thanks Bronagh and sorry if Barbara was trying to be too helpful, too often. Glad you enjoyed the stay village.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

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

Look forward to coming back

What a gem! Wonderful house, relaxing with great bach feel, large fully fenced section- was great to have the dogs on holiday too. Welcoming host, perfect - will certainly be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Thanks Erin - you were a perfect guest. Honest, respectful and open. Welcome back with your four legged friends anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

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

Nice

Nice little place, really comfy, and close to all the fun things. Couldn’t get the internet to work, but otherwise was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly R.

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

Perfect Bach for family chill time!

Great Bach, great outdoor spaces and indoor facilities. Property Manager so very welcoming and helpful. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
amazing guest who would be welcomed back any time
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MURRAY P.

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

A great beach bach

Loved it. Good spaces and layout. Private, good views. Great bach. Thanks, Barb, for your friendliness and helpfulness.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2022
Thanks Murray - look forward to having you come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esther W.

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

Lovely break

We loved this bach. Very comfortable and characterful. Has all you need for a lovely, relaxing break. My kids asked to return as soon as we arrived home. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
excellent guests would love to see them back sometime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue f.

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

Complete beach and forest breakaway

Landlord lovely she came back and gave us wood for a brazier. Typical kiwi beach Bach with wonderful views and very relaxing atmosphere we had a very happy time
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
excellent guests would gave no hesitation in recommending this family with a 10star rating
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh H.

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

Waitarere summer

Fantastic property with everything you need! lots of outdoor living areas. Great all round family batch! Lovely neighbours and Barb and her beautiful dog Pip are wonderful hosts! We have found our yearly waitarere summer batch!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrew h.

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

Fantastic second visit

This is the second time we've stayed. It's a fantastic little bach, really nice equipped and great location with lots of things to do for a laid-back family holiday. Fabulous to be able to bring the dog. Very easy booking and communication. Thanks very much, we'd love to come and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

A Perfect Spot for Humans and Dogs!

We spent 12 days here with our dogs. It was just perfect. Close to beach and forest and the neighbours were all so friendly. Made us feel like we were one of the locals. The place is set up so well and soooo happy to have a fan in our room as it was an exceptionally hot couple of weeks weather wise. We loved this place and our dogs really had a great time and we will come again. Thank you Barb and Sam you’re great hosts! A++
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2022
Laura and her family were excellent guest. Arrived with three dogs respected all house rules and my neighbours commented on how well behaved the dogs were. house left in immaculent condition with all rubbish removed. these guests would be welcome back at anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

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

Quaint

Great property, plenty of character
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2021
Thanks for the stay Stephen & friends and thanks for leaving the place spick and span. Welcome to stay again if needed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Great place. Oooozes kiwi kick back charm.

Warm and comfortable with everything you need and most importantly comfortable beds! Space Grounds and garden lovely. The pooch didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2021
Excellent guests with well behaved dog would welcome karen and friends back anytime. Highly recommended to any prospective hosts they are guests of the highest calibre.
Verified

8/10 Good

Wouter V.

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

Great stay

Thank you for a great stay. The weather wasn't great, but we've enjoyed our stay. The house was nice and warm at arrival. Clean and tidy and a quiet neighborhood. About a 5 - 7 minute walk to the beach... Taling our dog which was a bonus.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2021
Excellent guests with well behaved dog not a bark to be heard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

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

Great stay

Two adults and grandchildren stayed 2 nights. House was well suited for us and well appointed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2021
Excellent guests hope to se them back someday
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

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

Ideal for our needs

Nice easy stay. Spacious welcoming living area, big enough for our party of 4 adults to relax in. We arrived in the dark so the detailed directions were much appreciated and it was lovely to find the heater already on and the house cosy and warm for us. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2021
Great guests house left how they found and txt to say goodbye before leaving would be Great to have them back one day
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon O.

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

Spacious, well set up, comfortable house

Great property for our family group of six adults. N.B. No Wi-Fi but there is mobile phone/data coverage
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2021
Excellent guests who we would welcome back anytime
Verified

8/10 Good

naomi t.

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

Perfect place for the family and dog.

Great communication, making us feel very at home. Great place for family and dog. Close to park, forest and shop!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2021
great family with extremely well behaved lab. Large section and not a doggy doo to be found. Thanks guys would welcome you back anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

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

Holiday Heaven

Perfect bach for our family of 4 and 2 dogs. Owner great and came to see us shortly after arriving. We thoroughly enjoyed Waiterere Beach
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2021
great guests family of 4 with well behaved dogs. left the property in superb condition and we would welcome them back anytime highly recomend this family

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