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Modern Retro Bach, flat easy stroll to beach and town
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 12
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Whangamata, Waikato
- Whangamata Marina4 min walk
- Whangamata Beach12 min walk
- Williamson Park3 min drive
- Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)77 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
2 Double Sofa Beds
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bus
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Caravan
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Main House Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Modern Retro Bach, flat easy stroll to beach and town
This property will wow you with it's bohemian charm. Bedrooms in the main house as well as beds in our retro jcaravan & bus PLUS two 1980's arcade game machines onsite, you can't get any cooler!
But don't be fooled - this has all the modern comforts inside the 3 bedroom main house - new carpets, kitchen, plus brand new quality beds, linens, heat-pump/aircon and electric blankets, the living here is fun and easy!
Two separate lounges make it simple for families - kids can be entertained the old school way with TWO TV's and DVD players: one in the large rumpus/lounge, and one in the lounge/dining leaving adults to enjoy and entertain! With one bathroom in the main house, plus a separate shower/toilet in a tidy outdoor utility shed means heaps of space for all.
There is no reason to stay indoors - outdoors a large fenced garden, with plenty of room to set up cricket or kick a ball, plus an outdoor fire, perfect for dinner outside on balmy nights, and toasting marshmallows for the kids.
For those seeking a more active stay - right across the road is a basketball court and fitness trail, and a lovely stroll to the Marina is a short 2 minute walk away. Add to this an easy 8 minute flat walk to beach and town in one direction, skate park in another. Plus for the younger ones, a newly renovated kids playground with pirate ship just around the corner. With only a 4 minute hop and skip to the local supermarket - holiday's really can't get any easier!
Whangamata boasts excellent surfing on the beautiful sandy beach, fishing and a variety of high quality restaurants, bars and boutique shopping. And the beautiful Coromandel Forest park is a 5 minute drive, with scenic walks to old mines and waterfalls.
We love this place - and know you will too. With easy walking distance everywhere, lots of mod-cons and a little bit of quirky-ness, this ticks all the boxes for a stylised retro bach stay.
Special conditions:
PLEASE check our bed configurations before booking, as not all beds are inside the house. This may not suit everyone.
ALSO: Photos shown are from 2022. The home has been updated slightly since, variations are cosmetic & for the better, and new pics will be uploaded as soon as possible).
Weekends and large groups are min 2 night booking.
Long weekends 3 night minimum.
No smoking permitted (indoor or outdoor).
Maximum occupancy 12 guests
Family groups preferred.
One pet may be allowed (please inquire)
Bed linen provided.
BYO port-a-cot and cot linen.
No wifi - we provide DVD's, boardgames, outdoor games, books and spacie machines!
Extras: Cleaning/Laundry fee (Required, NZ$150 per stay up to 8 occupants, $200 for more than 8 occupants); Linen Fee (Required, NZ$10.00 per person);
But don't be fooled - this has all the modern comforts inside the 3 bedroom main house - new carpets, kitchen, plus brand new quality beds, linens, heat-pump/aircon and electric blankets, the living here is fun and easy!
Two separate lounges make it simple for families - kids can be entertained the old school way with TWO TV's and DVD players: one in the large rumpus/lounge, and one in the lounge/dining leaving adults to enjoy and entertain! With one bathroom in the main house, plus a separate shower/toilet in a tidy outdoor utility shed means heaps of space for all.
There is no reason to stay indoors - outdoors a large fenced garden, with plenty of room to set up cricket or kick a ball, plus an outdoor fire, perfect for dinner outside on balmy nights, and toasting marshmallows for the kids.
For those seeking a more active stay - right across the road is a basketball court and fitness trail, and a lovely stroll to the Marina is a short 2 minute walk away. Add to this an easy 8 minute flat walk to beach and town in one direction, skate park in another. Plus for the younger ones, a newly renovated kids playground with pirate ship just around the corner. With only a 4 minute hop and skip to the local supermarket - holiday's really can't get any easier!
Whangamata boasts excellent surfing on the beautiful sandy beach, fishing and a variety of high quality restaurants, bars and boutique shopping. And the beautiful Coromandel Forest park is a 5 minute drive, with scenic walks to old mines and waterfalls.
We love this place - and know you will too. With easy walking distance everywhere, lots of mod-cons and a little bit of quirky-ness, this ticks all the boxes for a stylised retro bach stay.
Special conditions:
PLEASE check our bed configurations before booking, as not all beds are inside the house. This may not suit everyone.
ALSO: Photos shown are from 2022. The home has been updated slightly since, variations are cosmetic & for the better, and new pics will be uploaded as soon as possible).
Weekends and large groups are min 2 night booking.
Long weekends 3 night minimum.
No smoking permitted (indoor or outdoor).
Maximum occupancy 12 guests
Family groups preferred.
One pet may be allowed (please inquire)
Bed linen provided.
BYO port-a-cot and cot linen.
No wifi - we provide DVD's, boardgames, outdoor games, books and spacie machines!
Extras: Cleaning/Laundry fee (Required, NZ$150 per stay up to 8 occupants, $200 for more than 8 occupants); Linen Fee (Required, NZ$10.00 per person);
Property manager
AngelaR
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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About the area
Whangamata
Located in Whangamata, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gilmour Reserve and Whangamata Beach, while Topadahil Studios and Waihi Arts Centre & Museum are cultural highlights. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Whangamata, Waikato
What's nearby
- Whangamata Marina - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Whangamata Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Williamson Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Kotuku Reserve - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
- Onemana Beach - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sea and Salt Takeaways - 9 min walk
- Port Road Project - 8 min walk
- Whanga Bar & Cafe - 10 min walk
- Minato Sushi - 8 min walk
- The Lincoln - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
1 March 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sue P.
23 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely well appointed bach
Sue P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
john B.
6 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky summer fun
john B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
Kara A.
30 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wet Weekend
Kara A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark G.
29 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mark G.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leeann M.
21 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Leeann M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rick R.
31 March 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Customer fishing trip
Rick R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cathy W.
20 February 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feels like home!
Cathy W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Branka B.
31 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent clean bach
Branka B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Caralee V.
3 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic holiday bach
Caralee V.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lucinda M.
13 December 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such an awesome property and great property managers!
Lucinda M.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Craig C.
8 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky Retro stay
Craig C.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tina A.
28 March 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Hop Stay
Tina A.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Stephan B.
16 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent with lots of space
Stephan B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Cathy B.
23 March 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Cathy B.
10/10 Excellent
Samuel C.
10 March 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location
Samuel C.
2/10 Terrible
Ruth G.
29 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Unfortunate end to holiday
Ruth G.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Cath D.
14 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Funky bach in Whangamata
Cath D.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl L.
2 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Unique Place to Stay!
Cheryl L.
10/10 Excellent
Mark B.
6 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
hosts are amazingly communicative and helpful
Mark B.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Blair B.
6 May 2019
Pure kiwi Bach
Blair B.
10/10 Excellent
Aaron G.
24 February 2019
Home away from Home, loved it.
Aaron G.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
10/10 Excellent
Dylan and Siobhan V.
5 January 2019
Awesome family getaway!
Dylan and Siobhan V.
8/10 Good
H T.
4 January 2019
Wonderful place to stay!!!
H T.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
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8/10 Good
Debbie W.
7 April 2018
The location of this property was great, an easy walk to town and beach.
Debbie W.
About the host
Hosted by AngelaR

We are a super friendly family of four, we currently reside in Auckland.
Why they chose this property
We have always loved renting baches in Whangamata, and after many years hard work, we recently reached our dream of being able to own our own property there! It is a unique family friendly property but offers everything you need, and all within walking distance of town, beach and marina. We would love to share our holiday home with you!
What makes this property unique
A large garden, complete with backyard, which contains extra accommodation including large caravan and 1964 Bedford Bus! So much fun for the family. Private fenced garden, plenty of off-street parking plus an outdoor fire. Memories are made of this!
Languages:
English
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