Mac's Kiwi Bach Matapouri Bay at the Beach
- Cottage90 m²
- Sleeps: 5
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min Stay: 2 nights
Rooms and beds
Bedrooms: 2(Sleeps: 5)
Main bedroom
queen
Bedroom 2
Sofa bed/futon · Bunk bed (2)
Bathrooms: 1
Bach bathroom
Toilet · Shower
Spaces
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Deck/Patio
- DiningSeating for 5 people
- Balcony
- Garden
Facilities
Featured
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- TV
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Safety features
- First-aid kit
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- beachBeach setting. No beach view from property 3-4 mins walk on the grass.
- Near the ocean The Tutukākā Coast was reviewed in National Geographic Traveller who called it one of the most wonderful coastlines. in the world. It has approximately 9+ different beaches within 15 minutes
- villageFriendly village Kiwi beach environment
General
- TelephoneBring mobiles-Good mobile coverage and for using Wifi
- Air conditioningHeat pump in bed 2 Lounge and Heat Transfer system to Dining and Bed 1
- Heating New Heat Pump in Bed 2 lounge with heat transfer system to Dining and bed 1 All electric heating- property insulated -Cool inside
- Washing machineLinen can be provided for OS and air travelling guests for $60
- ParkingTwo car -compact if two cars. If boat as well may have to park behind each other or at secure neighbours or on very quiet safe private roadside.
- Internet Good Internet with Chromecast TV
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & board
Kitchen
- FridgePlenty of fridge and freezer space
- HobHalf stove with oven and large hotplate Summer Outdoor SS gas grill/BBQ
- OvenCoffee Plungers Half electric oven with hotplates Electric frypan with lid. Outdoor grill/BBQ Microwave Outdoor SS grill BBQ with lid-gas supplied-Please DO NOT over heat BBQ with top cover down
- Microwave
- BBQ
- Toaster
- Dishes & utensilsAll provided
- Kettle
Entertainment
- TelevisionLounge and Bedrooms- NZ Freeview No sky but top quality Chromecast from laptop or MOB Phone to TVs. V Good Wifi
- Stereo
- DVD playerLounge and bedroom s
- BooksExtensive Children and Adults
- GamesOutdoor basketball, swing ball,cricket tennis equip and beach gear...
- Games for kids
- Music library Mixed DVD music and extensive movies
- Toysmixed
- Video library Extensive DVD
Outside
- Kayak/canoeUse of all water sports equipment at your own risk -Body Boards and Surf Boards available for you. Two kayaks for use by returning guests or by special reaso hire arrangement ..SUP board hire locally
- Deck chairs
- Outdoor Furniture
- Water Sports GearMiddle Guest shed -Body/ Belly boards, Surf boards, Beach Umbrella - Please don't let chn drag Bodyboards along the road .Use of water sports equipment at your own risk Kayaks for returning guests
- TennisAt local court & Sports Centre at Ngurnguru . Basketball on site & locally at the local hall court 350m away. We are members so no charge there is needed. Give McCaffery 9 Aspden if asked.
- GolfAt Ngunguru 9 hole 10-15 mins away by car
Notes
- Recreated fully renovated and modernised genuine iconic Kiwi Bach originally used by the Divers who opened up the Poor Knights for conservation diving in the late 1960s with the first Aqua lung equipment -Kelly, Mac, Lew, Derek, Wade.... They came here from studiyng Marine biology at Victoria Univ in Wellington
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 7 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 7 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
No events - No loud noise outside after 10 pm pleadeNo loud noise outside after 10 pm pleade
No smoking - Fire risk is very high in the area in summerFire risk is very high in the area in summer
Max guests: 5
- Please leave shoes at the door- Use outdoor shower for kids on return from beach as it is on the bore water. Inside shower is on limited tank water
- No fireworks or smoking on the entire property. Fire risk in summer is substantial from these sources
- Please put deck umbrellas down in wind and rain, at night and when you are away for the day
Cleaning practices
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF
Minimum 1-day vacancy between guest stays
Cleaned with disinfectant
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)
Location
Hosted by John McCaffery
Ask a questionAbout John McCaffery
We are an historically local family with links in the areas for over 80 years This is a modern family property which we let out and MAC our father /Grandfather the Legendary Old Man of the Sea, diver with Lew Ritchie Kelly Tarlton, Wade Doak and team who opened up the Poor Knights area for diving and conservation use in the late 1960s. A historic famous Divers hide-out.
Why John McCaffery chose Matapouri
This property offers a genuine NZ Kiwi Bach experience in a modern warm comfortable recreated style. Outdoor living at the beach in Aotearoa NZ as it should be . Also great romantic hideaway for couples.
What makes this Cottage unique
Decks, BBQ/ Grill, outdoor shower, outdoor teak furniture, loungers, quiet shady in summer, Uniqiue Kiwi bach esperiemce with most of the comforts of home- tennis rackets, hammock, basketball set, surfboards....
- Languages:
- English