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Koru Bach Medlands Beach Great Barrier Island Auckland New Zealand

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A wooden deck with a stone wall, outdoor seating, and a pergola.
A compact, open-plan bedroom with a bed, shelves, and a hanging chair.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and a sink.
A modern building with a wooden exterior, surrounded by dense greenery and trees.
A beach with clear blue water, sandy shore, and some vegetation in the foreground.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Medlands Beach, Great Barrier Island

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

bedroom 1

1 King Bed

bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Great Barrier Island

Located in Great Barrier Island, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Medlands Beach and Kaitoki Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.
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Map
Medlands Beach, Great Barrier Island

Getting around

  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mulberry Grove General Store - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Angsana Thai Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pa Beach Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Paris Texas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stonewall Store & Bottle Store - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Koru Bach Medlands Beach Great Barrier Island Auckland New Zealand pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Koru Bach Medlands Beach Great Barrier Island Auckland New Zealand?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Koru Bach Medlands Beach Great Barrier Island Auckland New Zealand?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Koru Bach Medlands Beach Great Barrier Island Auckland New Zealand?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Koru Bach Medlands Beach Great Barrier Island Auckland New Zealand located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Medlands Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Kaitoki Beach and Blind Bay. Awana Bay is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private paradise

Nice and sunny spot. Great communication everything you need for a quick break or full holiday. Thoroughly recommended. Grest location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
Hi Brett, Happy you enjoyed your stay, hopefully see you back at some stage. Thanks
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shane was very accommodating & allowed us to organize everything at quite short notice His Bach is spectacular!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Signs to tell us where the place is. Better communication about how to get from our car to the bach. The bach itself was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2026
As not all roads on Great Barrier Island are sign posted, a comprehensive directions guide along with a full set of Bach instructions are sent to every guest well before arriving on the island. This includes contact numbers should the guests have any questions or difficulties. Google maps also offer the precise location of Koru Bach accommodation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication from Shane, the host. The Bach has everything you need, feels very clean, and has sliding doors which transform a smallish living area into a much bigger space.Beautiful sheets and a decent shower. We loved the fact that the Bach was close to the beach but not too close to neighbors. My husband wants to return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stylish eco-friendly retreat

This is a really well designed, comfortable, thoughtfully-equipped bach in a fabulous location. It is quiet and peaceful with an amazing night sky. We loved being off grid and even enjoyed the 10 minute walk from the car park up the (steep) hill to get to the bach. We were sad to leave and will return if we can. Thank you to Shane and The Barrier!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2025
Hi Karen, Thank you, you were great guests although we didn’t meet in person. Also thank you for the feedback, much appreciated. Shane
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing trip

Shane’s place amazing prefect little bush designed Bach everything about it was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Modern and quirky bach

This bach is well designed with an outdoor bathroom. Ten minutes walk up a steep road from the creek where you leave your car Close to Medlands Beach and a bush walk to Tryphena
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great bach

Really cool bach, up a short walk form beautiful Medlands Beach. Would love to come back in summer and get the full benefit of the decks and terrace, a really cool set up for our young family of four.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great escape

The Bach is in a great location and is wonderful to escape town. Has everything you need and great spaces to relax. Loved the openness of the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great summer getaway

A real bach
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

Location and place was amazing, loved our stay. Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed

This building was well thought out and built by a perfectionist. We enjoyed the peaceful location and privacy. Plenty of time to relax and loved being able to have a tech free holiday. Everything and more we could have asked for. Will definitely come again. A bit of advice if renting a car....they (airport rentals) will charge you $600 for desalting the car if you drive across the low tide stream and sand, so be prepared to walk across the foot bridge to accommodation. There is a short steep concreted road section to walk up so reasonable mobility is necessary. Also, plan your food/dining out options in advance as the Island shops/restaurants are not open everyday. There are some amazing uncrowded beaches on Barrier. Paradise!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simple, sophisticated indoor outdoor bliss

A simple, sophisticated plywood cabin of delight. We loved the design, really good linen, quality cook’s kitchen gear, fine crockery, indoor-outdoor shower, & many comfortable outdoor lounging spots The tide-limited access for the car was tricky as we were otherwise in true Barrier timeless flow. The master bedroom is exquisite - the 2 children’s singles much less luxurious. The eternal hum of ocean is mesmerising.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous spot for a retreat

Koru Bach is a stunning home away from home. It is perfectly situated with stunning views over Medlands Bay, and nestled amongst the trees - the bird life Is phenomenal, with Kingfishers, Kaka and Ruru right on the back door step. Very comfy bed king bed, great kitchen facilities with everything you need for your stay, and great decking and BBQ and outdoor furniture to help you make the most of the view. I loved the private, outdoor shower too! The owners provided great instructions, and I was met on arrival by the friendly property manager who helped me find my way to, and around the Bach. This is a unique and spectacular spot, I plan to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little Oasis

A great place to stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magic at Medlands

Lovely bach at Medlands Beach on the beautiful Barrier!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect relax/recharge hideaway

We were looking for a quiet, simple, secluded place to stay that was close to the beach. Koru Bach met our requirements perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Contemporary luxury

Tastefully designed and appointed this Bach Is the perfect getaway luxury spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little gem!

Recharge your batteries in this idyllic getaway, it's everything you want to get away from a busy life, even though we only had two days, it was the best day off we've had in years. The house is nothing short of perfect, go there to experience it yourself, you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Compact hideaway

We loved this Bach. Minimal and well designed! Everything we needed for a great relaxing stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Bach in a wonderful location

What a great Bach. Thank you for sharing your beautiful holiday house! We had a great time, wonderfully designed and an awesome location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, serene and well equipped bach. Perfect place to escape

Beautiful, serene and well equipped bach. Perfect place to escape and unwind, as well as a great base for exploring the island
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had the BEST stay at Koru Cottage.

We had the BEST stay at Koru Cottage. Exactly what we needed to unwind. The Bach is tucked away up a hill and nestled under tall whispy Manuka trees. It is so beautifully designed with everything we needed. The beach is a close 10 beautiful minute walk. The 4wd drive access across the stream was easy and the long walk up Medlands Beach is a must to de-stress. Can't wait to go back one day.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

We had a relaxing stay and our daughter enjoyed it too!

We had a relaxing stay and our daughter enjoyed it too! We will be back, it is a great place to unwind and close to a safe and gorgeous family beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A very nice batch in a NZ paradise.

A very nice batch in a NZ paradise.
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