Ohiwa Harbour Eco Retreat. Cabin timber milled & built by owners. 100% off the grid. 4WD or AWD access for the hill top climb. Stunning sea & harbour views also of Whale & White Islands. Abundant birdlife in the surrounding native bush including Weka, Kereru, Tui, bell birds & quails. Guests 1st words are WOW, when the see the 4WD access with Breath taking views of Whale & White islands, Ohope Beach. Stunning sunrises & sunsets
Fully insulated, very cosy with a free standing gas heater
4 Beds in total - Downstairs = 1 queen bed and 1 single, kitchen & lounge all in one, with separate toilet/Shower.
Upstairs = 1 queen bed and 1 single.
Stairs are made from a tree cut in half, NOT suitable for children under the age of 12 years and only SOBER adults.
Dogs - Allowed, but must remain outside due to polished timber floors.(sheltered sleeping area out on deck)- NO flighty dogs or puppies. Small dogs allowed inside but will be turned away if nails have not been clipped.
PROVIDED - Fresh linen & bedding ( excludes towels ) Tea, coffee, sugar, instant coffee ( plunger in the cabin ) - body wash, toilet rolls - cleaning products, cloths & equipment.
CELL PHONES have excellent coverage
Bush walks - Go for a long bush walk and never leave the property. Also, close by, the fabulous Onekawa reserve walk ( fabulous )
Perfect Eastern Bay location to take in all the local attractions;
Ohope Beach, Sunny Whakatane, Motu trails in Opotiki, Fabulous Waiotahi beach and Waiotahi pippie beds.
Short 30 minute drive to the Awakeri hot pools.
Kawerau heated pools - brand new & free - highly recommend you call on the way past
Drive to the East Cape and walk to the light house. Take in all the amazing walking tracks the the district has to offer.
Book morning tea or lunch at the TeKaha resort
Only 1hr 20 to Rotorua International airport. 2 hours to Gisborne, Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.
Special conditions:
* NO PARTIES - ENTERTAINING - NO HEAVY DRINKING
( please book elsewhere)
* MUST HAVE AWD or 4WD vehicle - metal driveway & 1st part is quiet steep
* Upstairs to only be used by sober adults.
* Property not suitable for children under the age of 12
* Pets must have own clean bedding. Also, stock (neighboring paddocks)
* Rubbish - Your responsibility or small fee if you wish to leave behind
* No parties or events or extra quests without owners consent
NOTE: Under Kiwi Bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the cabin, wash your dishes & leave as found