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Surfs up beach Bach

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A modern house with a covered porch, a well-maintained lawn, and a gravel driveway.
A modern house with a covered porch, a gravel driveway, and a well-maintained lawn.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinetry, a window with a view, and a countertop.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.
A bunk bed room with a view of a grassy area through a glass door.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • 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.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Firepit
  • Fenced yard
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Colac Bay, Southland
  • Place, beach near The Rocks
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Burt Munro
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Place, Oreti Beach
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Invercargill (IVC)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bunk room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Double room

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Outdoor shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Surfs up beach Bach

Are you looking for a place to truly relax and unwind? Then Surfs Up Beach Bach is the place for you where you will find everything you need to have a wonderful holiday. Confortable beds, a fully equipped kitchen; a log burner for those cold and windy Southland nights; a massive deck with BBQ; heaps of family games, DVDs and toys for the kids; and best of all an outdoor shower for your post surf sessions. And of all this is only a couple hundred meters from the beach!

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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
Please note that there are no fireplace guard
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets outside only.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9351927
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

About the area

Colac Bay

Located in Colac Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Local points of interest include Oreti Beach and Teretonga Raceway Park.
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Map
Colac Bay, Southland

What's nearby

  • beach near The Rocks - 24 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Anderson Park - 44 min drive - 50.9 km
  • Burt Munro - 53 min drive - 58.1 km
  • Civic Theatre - 54 min drive - 58.1 km
  • Oreti Beach - 60 min drive - 64.7 km

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beach House Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Colac Bay Bakehouse & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Pavillion - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Crib Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Carriers Arms Hotel - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Surfs up beach Bach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Surfs up beach Bach ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Surfs up beach Bach ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surfs up beach Bach ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Surfs up beach Bach located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 32 miles (52 km) of Anderson Park, Anderson Park Art Gallery and South African War Memorial. Otakaro Park and St Pauls Presbyterian Church are also within 32 miles (52 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. 14 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

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

Southland Coastal Gem

Such a beautiful home in a magical spot, modern but comfortable and cozy, so many interesting places nearby especially Gemstone Beach and Howell’s Point Reserve, and Riverton is really charming, we loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2025
Thank you Phil. Appreciate the review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun K.

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

Our favourite

Best spot to stay in Colac bay, we love it every time. Thanks as always
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Silke H.

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

Birthday holiday

Lovely place and beach walks, home was very tidy and had everything we needed. The beds were not too comfortable though. Particularly the kids beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

anne r.

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

Lovely place

A beautiful comfortable spot. Only criticism is having to bring our own linen. Bringing sheets and towels added a lot of bulk to my carry on luggage on my flight as I flew with seat only.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2025
Hi Anne - Thank you for the feedback. Yes, the linen situation wasn't ideal. We have taken our guests' feedback on board and now provide linen and towels. Hopefully we can host you again soon. Serena
Verified

8/10 Good

Tania D.

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

Beautiful sea

We enjoyed our stay, perhaps some updated pics would be a good idea as properties start being developed, wifi would be nice as not alot to do in the winter rains. We did have to clean the property on arrival but aside from that we enjoyed our stay, it was warm, cosy and comfy 😀
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2022
Hi Tania. Thank you for your comments. Can you please message me privately about the cleaning. We need to give feedback to our cleaner and if you had to clean the property upon your arrival, that is not acceptable for us and I apologize. I would like to rectify this for you if you could please email me the details. Thank you.
Verified

8/10 Good

Clare F.

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

Modern comfy home

Place was hard to find and we were surprised no linen provided in bedroom or kitchen and bathroom. Serena kindly gave us access to linen from a locked cupboard.We had huge winds and rain and house was very noisy. No window coverings in living areas meant we felt very exposed. However the place was sparkling clean well appointed safe and private. Serena went out of her way to help us when I phoned her.Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

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

Colac Bay Beauty

A very comfortable stay and very grateful for wood burner and ample supply of fuel...two days of stormy weather but we were very cosy. Great location. Lovely Sea View
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

eileen d.

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

Colac bay retreat

Relaxing and peaceful. Even though 2 of us were less than an hour from our homes we felt like we were on a holiday and could have been anywhere in the world. I recommend short getaways even if it's your own back yard. A change of scenery does a world of good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fraser W.

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

Colac Bay in August

Great stay thanks - clean, warm, well appointed. Great communication from hosts. Good fire and plenty of firewood - perfect for a winter getaway. Nice base to explore the area - plenty to see and do if you dont surf, perfect spot if you do surf.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wyn B.

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

ideal short holiday in a delightful spot

Everything was easy, from arrival to departure. The bach is located at the end of a quiet road, not far from the beach. The weather was warm and calm and we were able to make use of the ample outdoor seating and eating space. Inside was clean, cosy and comfortable. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Colac bay

Over all our stay was great at the oyster lane property. the property had everything we needed ,was warm and comfortable. The only thing we would like to mention ,as there is a cleaning charge being taken, but on our arrival at the property we had to vacuum the lounge and kitchen and Clean the bathroom .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2022
Hi Paul - thank you for your review and apologies about the property not being up to cleaning standard. I checked with our cleaner and she thinks it was left spotless but obviously if it wasn’t up your standard, then it wouldn’t be up to ours either. If you have any photos of what wasn’t done properly I would appreciate them. Irrespective I would be happy to refund you the cleaning fee. Please send me your bank account details. We hope to be able to host you again in the future. Serena
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was the perfect beach escape for us. So perfect if you have young children as there were lots of toys, puzzles and games provided. It was such a cozy sweet beach cottage we loved it and will definitely book it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN W.

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

Peace and Tranquility

A most enjoyable stay. Its a region we do not travel to much so was a pleasure to enjoy it with such a good rental accom. Would definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

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

Very relaxing and most enjoyable Bach ever

Amazing Bach and location. The fire in lounge very cosy, lovely amenities. Everything there for an enjoyable and relaxing weekend. Bed was very comfortable. Beautiful views of the ocean. One of the more nicer places we've ever stayed at. Thank you to our hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Terry C.

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

Seaside stay

Lovely cosy seaside cottage. Great walks on the beach and an easy walk to Colac Bay. Although it poured with rain on our second day of our stay the cottage was warm and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay M.

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

Modern Coastal Retreat

Perfect bach for our weekend retreat. The house warmed up nicely with the fire and lovely open feel of the place with floor to ceiling windows. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beata P.

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

Recommend - fully fenced home 1 min from the beach

This fully fenced home was perfect for us and the dog who could roam around freely. The beach was so close down a lane and very enjoyable for walks in any weather. We loved the fire place, the relaxing setting, and choice of books and videos. There are many walks, short and bit longer, in the vicinity and the Crib Cafe has the best coffee, lovely food, all just a few minutes' drive. The bed was very comfy as were the sofas. I recommend this home if you are after a quiet location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

fiona c.

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

Awesome weekend getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your gorgeous place at Colac Bay. I had never been there before. We swam in the ocean, rode bikes and played golf. Fishing unsuccessful but one of our group got some surfing in.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare R.

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

surf's up stay

excellent property. clean and with many great facilities in a beautiful spot. quiet, good sun and views. to make it perfect we would have loved bedside lamps so you did not have to get up to switch a light off, a dish cloth too!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorraine D.

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

Cosy retreat

I was pleasantly surprised how warm the bach was for September even without the fire going. The bed was wonderfully comfortable. Will be happy to stay again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin M.

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

Nice little beach house

Easy to organize,pleasant experience
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie C.

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

Highly recommended!

We had a wonderful stay at Serena’s place. The location was incredible, a stones throw from the beach but rural and very peaceful. We stayed in winter and with the firing roaring the house was incredible cosy, it had everything we needed to enjoy a few relaxing nights away. Would highly recommend and we will be returning for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Anusha N.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2024
Hi Anusha- I am sorry to read you didn't enjoy your stay. I know there were issues with your check-in and I am sorry for this. We had a break doing air bnb for winter and were having issues finding a cleaner. We now have a property manager and a new great cleaner, so all those teething issues have been ironed out. We hope to host you again in the future.

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