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Kitchen, Lounge and Deck
A single-story house with a flat roof, a covered porch, and a small deck.
Mathesons Bay Playground
A residential property with a paved driveway, a small house with a sloped roof, and a lush garden with various plants and trees.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden flooring, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Mathesons Bay
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Matheson Bay, Rodney District
  • Place, Mathesons Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Matakana Village
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Omaha Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Holidays as they're meant to be...


Our holiday home sleeps six. It has comfy sofas and outdoor living that was built for relaxing. There is a log burner fireplace, a spa pool, wi-fi, a DVD library and a well stocked bookcase. The house has a HRV home ventilation system installed. Bach Number Twelve is a great spot for you to relax with your family and friends, no matter what the weather is.

Walk down to the beautiful bay for all tide swimming, or up to the General Store for the morning paper. The region offers wonderful coastline, wineries and eateries. Lonely Planet’s latest edition of the NZ travel guide says "Leigh – applauded for its picturesque harbour dotted with fishing boats and a decent swimming beach at Matheson Bay."

Approximately 1 hour's drive north of the Auckland Harbour Bridge and 90min/100kms from Auckland Airport.

All pillows, duvets, blankets and even hot water bottles are here. Please bring your own bed-sheets, towels and tea-towels.

For young children, a highchair, a portacot, change mat and mountain buggy are available on inquiry. The deck is gated for children's safety.

A dinghy is available to use, which is kept down at the bay. (There are four life-jackets: two adult, one child medium and one child small.)

Special conditions:
There is a compulsory cleaning fee of $80 added to the rental.
Please bring your own bed-sheets, towels and tea-towels.
No parties please, and 6 people max to stay, as the bach is on a rain water tank system and a septic tank.
Arriving after 2 pm and departing by 11 am.
Smoking outside only.

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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
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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

Property # 20009659
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Leigh

Located in Leigh, this holiday home is near the beach. Reptile Park and Goat Island are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Matakana Village and Matakana Weekend Market. Action Ninja World and Blue Adventures are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Matheson Bay, Rodney District

What's nearby

  • Mathesons Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Goat Island - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Matakana Village - 17 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Omaha Beach - 26 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Orewa Beach - 50 min drive - 62.7 km

Getting around

  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪8 Wired Barrelworks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Zen Den - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fired Pizza Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Goose Bakery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Leigh Fish 'N Chips - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Holidays as they're meant to be... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holidays as they're meant to be...?

As of 6 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holidays as they're meant to be... on 31 January 2027 start from NZ$1,094, 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.

How much is parking at Holidays as they're meant to be...?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Holidays as they're meant to be...?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holidays as they're meant to be...?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holidays as they're meant to be... located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mathesons Bay and Reptile Park. Goat Island is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 158 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 158 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location and house has everything you need
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dale M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage that worked well for us near wedding venue. Would like to PM with you please.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

marshall d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location toasty warm when fires lit !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

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

Great spot

Fantastic, relaxing property with everything you need and even a spa pool! Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elsje W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent weekend here. The property had everything we needed, was clean and tidy and comms with the owners was easy. It was also just a really nice place with lots of extras like the spa pool to make it feel extra special. We were provided with a portacot and high chair for our little girl and it was very child friendly with fencing and toys etc. The beautiful bay close by was great for swimming and had an awesome playground. We loved it and will hopefully be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tabby P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Definitely need to upgrade TV as it was something we used a bit due to weather Also need an extra toilet when there’s more than 3 people staying Nice and tidy place, Leigh is beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikola F.

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

Girls weekend away

Lovely location to relax. Beauiful spot would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin & Jo M.

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

Perfect Summer Stay

Perfect location and property for a great family holiday, fantastic indoor outdoor flow. We had an awesome time and would totally recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guy S.

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

Amazing stay

The house was perfect. We had a close friends wedding in the area and this was the perfect base. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Nice stay

Nice spot, clean and has everything you need. The spa is a great treat especially as it was a cold weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jill T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sunny, well-equipped house with a gorgeous outlook. We loved the spa and fireplace. Very convenient spot close to the beach, Leigh and Matakana. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

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

Summer holiday

Lovely bach in a great location. Had everything you need for a family get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

angelina f.

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

A lovely stay

Lovely owner and a great area to explore! The open plan and indoor-outdoor flow of the house made it perfect for sharing quality time with family. A nice easy and relaxing place to be - holidays as they're meant to be! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Max W.

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

Perfect for families

Great options for both rain and shine. Hot tub under the stars, fun local markets & reptile park, plus nice beach & walks near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Great as usual

Well we keep going back every year it is our favourite place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Weekend get away

It was a lovely little get away for myself and a few friends. Great time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

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

Matheson Bay

Great stay at Matheson Bay. The house is set up really well with all that is required including the benefit of a spa.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhys G.

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

Great kiwi bach

Lovely property with everything you need for a great beach holiday. Kids loved the spa at the end of a hard day’s play.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett R.

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

Great spot for a relaxing holiday

Really enjoyed the stay. Everything is as advertised, quiet and relaxing. One little problem was quickly addressed by the owner. Awesome, looking forward to another visit some time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zannah & Matthew V.

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

a great spot!

This is a great property, exactly as described. A short walk downhill to the beach (a bit harder going back up, but that's how you earn the nice view/outlook!). The spa is a great addition. The kitchen is well set up. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mijo W.

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

Everything we needed

Fantastic spot and well appointed property. Had everything we needed to accommodate the family and keep the little ones occupied. Spa pool a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karren D.

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

Ladies weekend

Fantastic stay. Great with the spa and the fire. Watched a few dvd's and relaxed over 3 days. Very enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil C.

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

Great location, well equipped house

Great place for families, short distance to Matheson Bay. Spa and pizza oven an added bonus. Thankyou
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chloe M.

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

Great stay

Fabulous Location and amazing hosts! Communication was easy and very accommodating. Spa was a great bonus. Loved the indoor outdoor flow suited our needs perfectly. Had lots of cleaning and kitchen supplies - would definitely recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

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