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Perfect old world bach

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Front deck to enjoy the early morning sun.
Preparing for dinner.
Large lounge with plenty of seating and a modern wood fire for the cooler months
Enjoying the local delicacy.
Large back lawn with fruit trees which provide good shade in the hot weather.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 790 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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x, x, Riversdale Beach, Riversdale Beach, 1234
  • Basil Bodle Reserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Riversdale Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Riversdale Southern Reserve
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Masterton (MRO-Hood)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Perfect old world bach

This two bedroom cottage is a short stroll (approx 4 minutes) to Riversdale Beach, which is patrolled during the summer. The cottage is situated between the 9 hole golf course, which welcomes visitors, and the local store where you can get coffee and takeaways.
An additional bonus for readers is the fact that you will be dining on Denis Glover's kitchen table. There are two lovely decks front and back of the property to make the most of morning and afternoon sun. In the morning the sun streams in for a sunny breakfast on the deck.
Real privacy around the back of the section with ample room for kids to run around on the grass lawn, or to laze under the fruit trees.
Great walking, golfing, swimming, boating, fishing, diving, lazing around break away to be had.
Special conditions:
2 nights minimum rental.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: clean the house and leave the cottage presentable for the next guests. You need to bring your own linen. (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

kelvth980

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 3:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Riversdale

Located in Riversdale, this cottage is by the sea. Castlepoint Rock and Castlepoint Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Basil Bodle Reserve and Riversdale Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Riversdale Beach, Riversdale Beach

What's nearby

  • Basil Bodle Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Riversdale Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Karaka Reserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Riversdale Beach Golf Course - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Riversdale Southern Reserve - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Riversdale Beach Store - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect old world bach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect old world bach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect old world bach?

Checkout is at 3:00 PM.

Where is Perfect old world bach located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Basil Bodle Reserve, Riversdale Beach and Karaka Reserve. Riversdale Beach Golf Course and Riversdale Southern Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 164 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

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

Traditional family batch just relax and enjoy the location

Great basic old fashioned batch. Brilliant place to kick back relax and enjoy the quiet location. Enjoyed, friendly locals, walks in the reserve and amazing views. The beach goes for miles of sand. The house has a good wood burner which was wonderful as a southerly rolled through.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline A.

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

jackie

excellent location and a real old school batch with room to spread out a little
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

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

Engagement getaway

Fantastic batch to stay in, super comfortable beds and all you need for a weekend away. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline F.

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

Great batch!

We had a great time. Nice and quiet. Everything you might need is there. Walking distance from everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi C.

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

Birthday trip

It was great and so much fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

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

Relaxed traditional batch

Quiet relaxing location with a wonderful wood burner. No pretentions, a classic batch.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma O.

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

Short stay

Great place to stay in Riversdale, cute bach has everything thing you need. Very cosy. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lianne T.

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

Lovely

Great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne G.

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

Fantastic affordable getaway

Thank you for a relaxing quiet time away. Tidy Bach with an efficient fireplace . Highly recommended.will stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janice H.

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

Retro kiwi Bach

Thank you for a wonderful stay at your truly retro, traditional kiwi bach. Even though the weather was not great, we had a lovely time! The bach has everything needed and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth P.

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

Great spot - cute bach

Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marcus H.

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

Weekend

Great for what we wanted, bit low on firewood but we made do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great short stay

Great spot and tidy bach for family stay. Great communication. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Winter stay

loved our stay at this authentic kiwi bach. Close to beach, shop and golf club Great value
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Janet D.

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

Beautiful spot to get away from busy lives

Good basic accommodation. Loved the fire as we were there late autumn. Loved the bird life in the estuary.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

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

Great little bach

Loved our stay at the bach it was exactly as described and great value for money only comment would be that we had to clean the shower when we arrived before we could use it but other than that everything was great and kelvin was very communicative and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

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

Lovely :)

Cute and cozy, great long weekend location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Tina B.

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

Dec1-3

Thanks for the opportunity to stay at your batch We had a lovely time and enjoyed staying at your property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian N., Delaware, USA

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

Great spot for the team

Just need a getaway? Here is a good spot to have a wander and a cozy batch to come home to. Nice and quiet spot that the team and I reccomend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel S.

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

Cosy little bach

Windmill Cottage was a cute and cosy bach with old-school charm. It was in a great location and had everything we needed. There was a selection of books, games and DVDs to keep everyone occupied, and the fireplace made it lovely and warm. However, it could really do with a deep clean. While the bathroom, floors etc. were fine, it was dusty and had lots of cobwebs. I don't expect hotel standards of cleanliness in baches but it is in need of more than a quick once-over. A couple of other points - there was no smoke alarm anywhere in the bach, and the cord on the oil heater in the main bedroom had exposed wires. The bunk beds really just need to be replaced - they're done their dash, and were very creaky and unstable, to the point where our boys didn't use them as they made too much noise. Other than those minor grumbles, we had a great stay and enjoyed the bach and its amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

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

Windmill Cottage

Lovely little bach. Not super flash but close to shop and surf lifesaving club. Awesome fireplace. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils, large coffee cups and nice wine glasses.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond B.

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

Windmill Cottage

Perfect for a late winter break, outside areas with plenty of sun and out of the wind, and a cozy fire for the cooler evenings. Well equipped kitchen for whipping up mid-winter feasts and a well stocked library if you’ve left your books behind!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid J.

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

Winter break.

Really nice kiwi Bach. Clean, comfy, warm cosy bed. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

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

Great stay

Second time staying. Meets all needs. Cheers
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle M., Masterton

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

Cosy, comfy bach with everything you need.

We wanted a short break away from home and Windmill Cottage was perfect. The fire was laid when we arrived, the beds are super comfy and the kitchen had absolutely everything you could need. Loads of books, magazines and DVDs. Minutes from the beach, and gorgeous to fall asleep to the roar of the surf.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by kelvth980

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We are a large family group who have enjoyed owning the batch for over ten years. Our children have participated in Surf Club activities and gone on to become life guards. We enjoy playing golf and fishing and it has become a regular venue for some delicious barbeques.

What makes this property unique

2 sunny decks to enjoy what ever the weather, private back yard with plenty of space and fruit trees. Relaxed and homely feel.

Languages:

English