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Kiwi Bach by the Beach

Beachfront cabin for sun and fun

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Classic A-frame bach
Look east to the view.
Main bedroom with view of the sea from bed
Second bedroom
Third bedroom with double bunk bed.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 794 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Castle Point, Wellington
  • Place, Castlepoint Rock
  • Place, Castlepoint Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Castlepoint Lighthouse
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Kiwi Bach by the Beach

If beach holiday fits your lifestyle then this is the place for you. A comfortable but classic Kiwi bach for your family or friends to enjoy New Zealand’s special wild coastal charm. You can be active diving for paua or crayfish, or relax on the beach while you wait for a fish to hook up. The Mataikona coast is full of opportunities for those who simply enjoy walking and fossicking. Suitable for all year round, you can sit in the sun and watch the hypnotic surf from the deck with a nice, refreshing drink or stay inside playing darts and keeping warm by the woodburner. Head down the road to the Whakataki pub or the golf course, or visit the spectacular cliffs and views at Castlepoint.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only. Please note the bach is on tank water so conserving water is appreciated.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Ocean view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 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
Outside only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
On arrival turn on the main power switch (meter outside back door). Take away your rubbish. There is no rubbish collection. Water is from a rainwater tank so please be mindful about water usage.
Wood for the wood burner is down the side of the house in the wood shed (not under the tree out the back, this isn't dry yet).Please only use driftwood from the beach on the outdoor pizza oven.
Please leave the bach as you wish to find it. Turn off the main power. Do not leave any food or drink etc. in the fridge or freezer. Lock up when you leave (ranch slider, back door, gate).
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 313728

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Mataikona

Located in Mataikona, this cabin is on the beach. Castlepoint Lighthouse and Castlepoint Rock are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Castlepoint Beach and Otahome Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Castle Point, Wellington

What's nearby

  • Castlepoint Beach - 31 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Castlepoint Lighthouse - 41 min drive - 20.6 km

Restaurants

  • Yummy Mummy's Cheesecakes

Frequently asked questions

Is Kiwi Bach by the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kiwi Bach by the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kiwi Bach by the Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Kiwi Bach by the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Kiwi Bach by the Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mataikona cabin is within 12 mi (20 km) of Castlepoint Beach, Castlepoint Rock and Castlepoint Lighthouse.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 194 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grant P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it.be booking again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison G.

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

The Perfect Getaway

Absolutely one of the most beautiful, private, comfortable and well equipped places we have ever stayed. Everything you need and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

dan s.

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

Beautiful kiwi beach bach

A wonderful stay in a lovely little bach! Amazing facilities, great character and beautiful scenery. Great communication with owners who were very helpful. We would love to come back again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kula T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great get away

Loved the sound of the ocean and the view from the master bedroom. Rustic and authentic west coast batch with everything you needed including an array of board games. Loved every minute of it... just what the family needed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale B.

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

Our stay at Mataikona

Very lovely experience staying at this bach . We will be back. Thanks alot
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexa L.

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

Excellent

Thank you for sharing your bach with us. We had a wonderful time. I really appreciated that linens were provided and it was clean for our arrival. Comfy beds too!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

craig t.

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

Great little spot

Fun time and many memories made. Although we could not make it out on our first night due to the weather, David was very accommodating with help a refund for the night. Having the beach just across the road and having the outdoor pizza oven made this trip awesome. We would love to return some day for another trip here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna L.

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

Awesome kiwi holiday

We had a lovely time and felt like we really got away from it all! The views of the beach from the house were fantastic, and the rugged weather meant fab big waves to watch and lots of cozy card games inside. Really recommend this cool holiday choice. The booking process was easy and we felt looked after, and the venue was just what we expected. Our only issue was our low car struggled on the unsealed road coming into Mataikona and there had been some recent rockfall that sadly has damaged the bottom of our car. Something to be mindful of if you have a low vehicle.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Charlie D.

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

Rugged coast

We loved the rugged coastline, surrounding area and remoteness of the place. The house felt a bit unclean on arrival and the photos out of date. But it was still a lovely weekend away. Thanks for sharing your piece of paradise!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant location - just steps to the beach. A frame cost with good fire for heating.
Steps to the beach
Whole beach to ourselves
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the stay here. Very warm with the fire loved the beach. Will be back again.Thanks for letting us stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

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

Aways a great stay.

Visit once a year never disappoints.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

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

Lovely spot

Really enjoyed the location and house
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

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

Awesome Location and awesome home

We had an awesome time staying was super nice. The beach was cool and so the fire was amazing. The place is clean and has everything you could need
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Repeat Stay at Mataikona

So good we brought the extended family back a few weeks later
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Exactly what we needed

Perfect isolated getaway
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte S.

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

A perfect mini break

It was our first time turning left of the main road to Castlepoint and we are so glad we did. To discover this stretch of coast was magical and our bach with the perfect view was the neatest spot to stay.The view from bed while drinking coffee in the morning was the perfect recharge plug in! I hope we can return sometime!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Beach seaside bach

Typical seaside Bach, overlooking mataikona bay and river, tidy house with plenty of space, logburner warmed the house nicely on our 1st night. Awesome location, happily stay again. All coms and key pickup drop off were easy as. Overall a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Classic A Frame in fabulous location

A really comfortable bach in an awesome location. Great for us as a couple but we plan on returning with the kids and grandkids.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rina S.

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

great location

great spot, everything was great bar the amount of mice sightings (no less than 10 sightings) and my companion finding mice droppings on her bedding... it took two of us to open the front gate and very disappointed we couldn't use the washing machine as I am constantly on the road and planned to do laundry here as we were going to be in a house... all this aside you will want for nothing at this property... thank you for having us
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Parrish P.

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

Excellent location, typical kiwi batch

Excellent amazing location, typical kiwi batch, had everything we needed, our Mum is in the last months of her life, we asked her what she wanted, all she wanted is to sit by the sea, so she took her walker down to the beach, and sat there, it was the perfect location, cell coverage was amazing, we were able to stream the rugby for Mum, highly recommend this place just on location, loved it, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kath W.

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

Wonderful

Such a lovely time- thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Beautiful weekend away at the beach

Was a lovely classic batch stay out , large house keep all 7 of us cozy , beach was wonderful and the homemade pizzas were delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

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

A beautiful bach-bach with all the home comforts

Beautiful location, wonderful stay :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte S.

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

Nice secluded bach by the beach

We had a lovely stay, and enjoyed several walks on the beach just over the road. Felt like we were staying in a family bach. Beds were clean and comfortable and we particularly enjoyed the view of the sea from the master bedroom. Guests may wish to note that the stairs are quite steep, they were tricky but manageable for the toddler and grandparents in our party.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mataikonabach

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What makes this property unique

11km from the Whakataki pub and Castlepoint golf course.

Languages:

English

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