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Humble Kiwi Bach in Beautiful Duncan Bay

Holiday home in Duncan Bay with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Interior
Interior
ladder to loft
Bunk Room (Sleeps 2)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Duncan Bay
  • Place, Picton Ferry Terminal
  • Place, Penzance Bay
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Humble Kiwi Bach in Beautiful Duncan Bay

Our humble Kiwi bach is a quirky wee place located in the beautiful Duncan Bay, Tennyson Inlet.

Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac on the hill, it is a five-minute walk to the beach, with great swimming at the Duncan Bay picnic reserve. Despite being small, our classic kiwi bach has three double bedrooms and a kids bunk room. There is a loft above the living area that provides an extra space to relax or for kids to play.

The newly extended, spacious deck is an awesome place to have dinner or drinks, surrounded by native bush and birdsong. We have two kayaks that guests are welcome to use and there's a filleting bench for all the fish you're going to catch during your stay. We have a TV and DVD player, with a large selection of DVDs, and heaps of games and puzzles. There is also a bush library (book exchange) nearby.

Children are welcome. There are toys, books and a baby gate at the top of the stairs for safety. Good, house-trained dogs are welcome to join you on your stay. There is a kennel down stairs to keep your pup secure. Water bowls and leads are available for our canine guests, as well as doggy doo bags so you can clean up after them. Dogs are not permitted on the furniture or beds.

Duncan Bay has a fantastic launching ramp for your boat, or have a go at catching a snapper off the wharf or from Pipi Beach.

We have a mooring - please let us know if you wish to use this.

We also offer complimentary tea and coffee, as well as some general pantry breakfast supplies. Please note, water must be boiled before drinking, or bring some in with you. Linen and towels are not supplied, so please bring your own. All beds have mattress protectors, duvets, blankets and pillows.

There is now 4G cell reception in Duncan Bay!

When you book, please leave us a note with details such as where you are travelling from, the purpose of your trip and if you are bringing a dog.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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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
But please supervise them out on outside stairs
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Events

No events allowed
Please keep the neighbourhood peaceful
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only, by negotiation
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only, please take your butts with you

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Clean up dog poo. Please check driveway and adjoining neighbour's lawn.
All rubbish and recycling must be taken with you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Note from host: Please keep the neighbourhood peaceful
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Duncan Bay

Located in Duncan Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Duncan Bay and Penzance Bay, while Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and Edwin Fox Museum are cultural highlights. Pelorus Eco Adventures and Waitohi Recreational Reserve are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Duncan Bay, Marlborough

What's nearby

  • Duncan Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Penzance Bay - 16 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Betty Archer Recreational Reserve - 17 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Pelorus Sound - 53 min drive - 63.2 km
  • Tunnicliff Reserve - 55 min drive - 49.6 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 99 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Humble Kiwi Bach in Beautiful Duncan Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Humble Kiwi Bach in Beautiful Duncan Bay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Humble Kiwi Bach in Beautiful Duncan Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Humble Kiwi Bach in Beautiful Duncan Bay located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Duncan Bay and Pipi Beach. Penzance Bay and Betty Archer Recreational Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 130 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ben B.

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

Great spot

Really enjoyed our stay thanks.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bill H.

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

Great little spot

Nothing fancy but has everything you need and we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

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

Perfect little spot!

Absolutely loved this bach! Supreme spot, with a 5min walk to the boat ramp.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray S.

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

Kiwi Bach

Great place to stay, accommodation was as described and perfect for our group of 7, communication with owner was excellent. Would stay again, but for longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent A.

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

Great stay

A very cozy retreat well kitted out with everything we needed. We walked the Nydia Track, a short 5 minute walk to start of track. Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Duncan Bay bach

Loved it, has everything you need and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Geoff O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great fishing

Good location and comfy beds. Once the heaters were on it didn't take too long to air out and warm up, but this property needs a good clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil S.

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

Great Family time

We had a lovely stay at your house, lovely spot. We will be going back. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Di and Trev G., Oamaru

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

Great Bach

Close to boat ramp, great walks, lovely quite peaceful location. Native birds everywhere!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Perfect Kiwi Batch

Perfect Kiwi batch had everything required for a comfortable stay. Location was great Duncan bay is a beautiful place, although we couldn't see the sea from the batch.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Solana P.

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

Great roomy bach for our little family getaway

Thank you for the use of your bach at such short notice. Clean and tidy. Ideal little getaway spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikita C.

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

Beautiful location

Lovely family bach with everything we needed! The native bush surrounding the deck was just beautiful. We will be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark & Charlotte B.

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

Awesome Kiwi Batch

Had a lovely time in this humble kiwi batch. Loved how the owners were dog friendly. Had everything we needed and the entertainment collection was Epic, didn’t need to bring anything to entertain the kids, was all there!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANETTE D.

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

Peaceful retreat

Had a lovely few days break..pity it rained a lot..but lots of activities inside..will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Jesse H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was beautiful tidy but yet classic sounds batch loved the big deck heaps of room to have family time.. comfortable beds plenty of board games/cards Overall batch was %100 worth every penny
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Hazel C.

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

Needs some love but was ok for the weekend

House desperately needed some airflow for a few days. Was damp and smelt damp, curtains were mouldy. Heater did not work in the bedroom. Kitchen was very well equiped and bed was comfy. Nice outside deck. Just needs some tlc.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

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

Winter break

We had a great time. Road into Duncan bay was being worked on and with the weather in the area it was only open at certain times but wasn't really a hassle. Great area to walk around and we did some kayaking. The bach is a great kiwi bach, comfortable and has everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Katie W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Bach

It was probably a bit too batchy for us. Duncan Bay itself is beautiful, exploring outside was best part for sure. unfortunately we arrived during a big storm and spent first couple of days inside which was quite musky, it was very noisy from the storm and could een hear neighbours walking around in their house in the bach. I wouldnt want to sleep in the downstair bedrooms as theyre very musky and damp.Lots of fun games and fully expuipped kitchen. Note that Duncan Bay is very remote (an hour to a dairy or corner store - 1.5hrs to supermarket) and you need to boil water to drink it. Overall Duncan Bay is a beautfiul part of NZ but next time Id stay somewhere more comfortable (maybe Im a snob who knows!).
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte P.

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

Fun fishing weekend with family

Plenty of beds with everything you could want in a basic batch
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jill M.

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

A classic bach

We had a lovely week in Duncan Bay. It was wonderful to be able to bring our dog, who also had a great trip. Baxter the dog and I enjoyed walks around the area, Baxter loved swimming at the old stone jetty and Pipi beach. I found the water a bit cold. My husband and a friend went fishing and were very pleased with themselves. I'm quite sure we'll be back another day.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jilly R.

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

The Sounds

Lovely spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laure J.

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

Perfect getaway for family

We had such a great time, right in the nature with stunning views and just a 5 minutes walk from the water. We will definitely be back.Laure & Mike
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megumi O.

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

Fun accommodation

Lots of games for kids, cozy loft, kayaking was fun too. We enjoyed listening to the record player.we want to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henny N.

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

Summer holiday

Enjoyed staying at bach in Duncan Bay with family and friends (including dogs). Had a great time boating, hanging out on the sunny deck and making yum food. Great bach affordable bach for a summer holiday, will definitely come again!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Sally and Ben McLennan

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A few years ago we fell in love with Duncan Bay and were lucky enough to snap up this quirky place! We are happy to offer others the opportunity to spend time in the Bay, at an affordable price. We hope you love the bay as much as we do.
Sally and Ben.

Why they chose this property

Duncan Bay has one of the best boat launching ramps in the area and is only 1.5 hours from Nelson and Blenheim. It also offers great walks through native bush, and an abundance of beautiful bird life. It's a very special place.

What makes this property unique

Our property is what you would expect for a typical 1960s(ish) kiwi bach. A charming mish-mash of carpet colours and a layout that would rival a rabbit's warren. But it has everything you need for a fabulous stay. We have recently extended the deck, which looks out directly over native bush.

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