Big Comfy Bach
200m wander to Beach
Wifi
Netflix
Bring your friends & your dog
The big comfy family Bach on Ladies Mile, Manly, Whangaparaoa has large living spaces, large grounds and lots of beds. This is not a luxury home. Pretty dated. But it is a much loved beach holiday bach. New carpets March 2025
200m, flat easy wander, from Manly Beach.
Set up for two families or just for yours. And bring your family pet
Unlimited high speed Wifi
4 bedrooms split into 2 areas. 2 bedrooms in each area. Each area with its own bathroom. Area1 Bed1 - Bunks with double bed below and single above. And another single bed. (Sleeps 4) Bed2 - Queen bed and king single bed. (Sleeps 3) Bathroom1 - Shower, toilet, vanity, bath
Area2 Bedroom3 - King single bunks and another single bed. (Sleeps 3) Bedroom4 - Queen bed. (Sleeps 2) Bathroom2 - Shower, Toilet, Vanity
The site is two sections. 92 & 94 Ladies Mile. The house and pool on one site and the boatshed and large grounds on the other. There is a lot of room. Over 1800m2 site.
The pool is refreshing and great for a summer dip. Safe for the kids to play. The pool is not heated.
You could toast marshmallows over the fire pit for dessert.
The large kitchen has 1.5 oven, Dishwasher, Big Fridge/freezer. The walk-in pantry has a second fridge. The little coffee machine does a really good job or there are cafes nearby.
Endless hot water from the gas powered water heater
There is 2x hammocks and a bookshelf of paperbacks to help you relax. Big Smart TV to cast your favourite streaming channels. A Netflix subscription is set up on the TV.
Gas BBQ with spare LPG bottle.
The house is heated with a large (closed door) fireplace. Firewood is in the carport.
Available for your special occasion or larger gathering - with prior approval.
This is a wonderful place for a family holiday. Great for a couple of families! A relaxing weekend or extended break. It is not a suitable venue for a house party.
There is plenty of room for tents - with prior approval. There is a large open boatshed, away from the house, as well as a double carport over the front door.
Please note that only the pool area is fully fenced. Not the whole boundary of the property.
Bed Linen fee $50 per stay Bath Linen fee $50 per stay Cleaning fee $150 per stay
One of the best beaches in the Auckland region. Big Manly Beach is located halfway along the Peninsula on the north side. With a beautiful long sandy beach, children's play area, changing facilities, ski lane for boats and water sports. Two very large swimming zones marked with buoys. There is good vehicle access for launching boats from the beach and plenty of trailer parking. The beach is approximately one kilometre from end to end and is very sheltered from almost all winds. No matter what the tide the beach is sandy all the to the water's edge with very little rocks or obstacles. At low tide you can also walk around the cliff edges to Tindalls Bay and beyond. There's a surf club and sailing school. Big Manly is also the home of activity adventure companies Flying Forwards and Hauraki Adventures.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Frequently asked questions
Does Big Comfy Bach
200m wander to Beach
Wifi
Netflix
Bring your friends & your dog have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Big Comfy Bach
200m wander to Beach
Wifi
Netflix
Bring your friends & your dog?
As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Comfy Bach
200m wander to Beach
Wifi
Netflix
Bring your friends & your dog on 15 Jan 2027 start from AU$383, 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.
Is Big Comfy Bach
200m wander to Beach
Wifi
Netflix
Bring your friends & your dog pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Big Comfy Bach
200m wander to Beach
Wifi
Netflix
Bring your friends & your dog?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Big Comfy Bach
200m wander to Beach
Wifi
Netflix
Bring your friends & your dog?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Big Comfy Bach
200m wander to Beach
Wifi
Netflix
Bring your friends & your dog?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Big Comfy Bach
200m wander to Beach
Wifi
Netflix
Bring your friends & your dog located?
Located in Manly, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Big Manly Beach, Little Manly Beach and Arkles Bay Beach. Matakatia Beach and Matakatia Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Fabulous place, host was very welcoming. Gave us an amazing extended family holiday!
Caroline A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2026
Thank you Caroline. You are very kind.
We are very happy you had a relaxing holiday with your family.
Just to clarify for others reading this that you will not get an in person welcome.
Thanks again
Our family had a wonderful stay at this big comfy bach. Hayden was an excellent host. He was very kind, responsive, and always available to answer questions or help with anything we needed during our stay.The house was spacious and comfortable and easily fit all nine of us. It had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The pool was beautiful and quickly became one of our favorite parts of the property. We spent a lot of time swimming and enjoying the outdoor space.Another highlight was the location. The beach is incredibly close, just a short walk away, and it’s absolutely beautiful. Being able to go back and forth between the pool and the beach made the stay especially enjoyable.Overall, we had a fantastic experience and would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting the area. Thank you, Hayden, for a great stay!
A great loaction for our family's holiday. We had 4 generations and the one level big home plus short flat walk to the safe-swimming beach suited us perfectly.
Perfect Getaway: Cozy Bach with Family-Friendly Vibes
We had an amazing stay at this charming bach. Its unique character and relaxed, family-friendly vibe made it the perfect retreat for our family. The outdoor pool and comfortable living area provided a great balance of relaxation and fun. We truly appreciated the warm hospitality of the owner and the overall quality of our experience. We would definitely recommend this bach to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway.
Enjoyed this book a bach. House big enough for our family get together. Just a short walk to the beach for sand castles and swimming. House clean and tidy.
Great location near beach, outdoor area with pool, fire pit, garden and hammocks were lovely . We had 2 families staying so it was a great space for lots of people . The host was fantastic to communicate with .Thank you
This house, yard and location is very welcoming, comfortable and well-equipped with everything you could think of to accommodate a comfortable and relaxing long weekend with family and close friends. The owner Hayden was very helpful and available for queries. Highly recommended as a well set up, functional and cozy home for a midwinter weekend. Big thanks
We had a great time at this beautiful bach. Spacious, clean, cozy and well stocked with all the essentials.
The pool, indoor fire, and outdoor brazier were all highlights, as well as being so close to the beach. Heaps of games to keep us entertained too.
Highly recommend!
Perfect location and set up for an amazing, relaxing ladies weekend away from it all. Hayden was super friendly and easy to deal with. The house was massive and had lots of breakaway spaces for our group. We had the perfect weather to enjoy the pool and a short walk to cafes and restaurants. Fabulous!
Great location, plenty of space for the kids. A good, honest kiwi bach - may not be fancy or brand new etc, but was perfect for our family getaway. Super relaxed, and as comfy as a good roast dinner. Thanks
Joshua P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2025
Thanks Joshua
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
It is a special place for us. It’s nice to hear you had a great experience too.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. There was plenty space for all 12 of us to relax and not get in each others way. The beach is only 5min walk away, and our kids were there everyday. There is plenty family activities provided like, boardgames, toys, books also beach toys. It was very cold, our kids still enjoyed the pool. you do have to time it right with starting the fire and closing the curtains to keep the house warm. So thankful there was plenty of firewood.
A Lovley family vacation!
Amanda W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2024
Thanks for your kind review. Thanks also for leaving the house so clean. Very brave to be in the pool in the last week of June! Thanks again.
We were an extended family with a couple of dogs and small children. The house is a good size and the property is enormous, with plenty of flat lawn for children and dogs to run around - although as noted in listing, the fence does not go fully across the road boundary so they do need to be watched.
The kitchen and pantry are big and have plenty of cooking and dining utensils. The dining table would seat 8 comfortably, and I presume they could provide more dining chairs for a larger group than ours.
There are heaps of board games and puzzles suitable for older children and some toys for younger children that were much appreciated. Also a big range of books!
The big fireplace was very exciting for the children and heated the living rooms well, but the bedrooms were a little chilly overnight (June) and we couldn't find any heaters. Otherwise the bedrooms and bathrooms are good.
The beach is very close and there's a park with a fantastic playground not much further along, very easy walking distance.
Overall we had a great trip!
Elizabeth L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Susan G.
7 Mar 2025
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Disappointing.
Location great. House old and run down. There are rust holes through all the ranch sliders which someone has plugged with tissues. The lounge carpet (why carpet in a pet friendly rental?) has stains all over it. The lounge suites, couches are chairs are all old ( ok) but appear to never have been cleaned. The vertical blind cord was black with dirt. A day’s hire of a rug doctor (200) would sort the carpet and upholstery, or steam cleaning. Which I would have thought would be regular maintenance in a pet rental. Leather cleaner for the lounge suite. When a bird flew in and pooed on the carpet and I couldn’t find it amid the other stains, i was grossed out. I realised I couldn’t stay here and we packed up and left. The owner disagrees. I was expecting more for 550 per night. This has been a very expensive mistake.It’s not fenced if you bring your dog fyi.
Susan G.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar 2025
If you are looking for a relaxing family holiday this is a bach that sleeps 12 across 4 bedrooms.
The property is a park like 1800m2 with a pool.
It is an easy 200m walk to one of Auckland’s very best beaches.
The house has a large kitchen, with stone benchtops, and large living areas too.
Bring your family, your friends and your dog.
It’s within driving distance of the city. But very lazy & pretty tranquil.
It’s a comfortable and well worn bach. Not a luxury home.
If you are 2 people (mother & son) looking for a 5star hotel then you are in the wrong place.
Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful home..
Samantha S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
About the host
Hosted by Bookabach for hayden searle
Why they chose this property
Looking for a family holiday? It’s here! Easy wander to the super safe beach or just relax by the pool. Dated decor but easy going. Comfortable. Hammocks? Yep Wifi? Yep Supermarkets, cafes? Yep Fishing, sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, water skiing, snow skiing? Yep but you will need to bring the gear. Snow Planet for a snow ski.
What makes this property unique
Sleeps 12 (10 Adult) Two bedroom zones each with a bathroom Bring your pet Two hammocks Big pool Big beach Big fridge space Big kitchen Big living areas Big boat shed Big grounds Big beach Big and small bbq Big Manly Beach