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Gorgeous Character Bach

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Exterior
Aerial view
The bach in all its colours
Beach
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Punakaiki, West Coast
  • Punakaiki Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Pancake Rocks
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Pororari River Track
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Greymouth (GMN)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk room

4 Single Bunk Beds

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Gorgeous Character Bach

Built by two brothers in 1924 and lovingly restored by the present owners, this bach boasts charisma and character. Located on a private section, sheltering right behind the sea wall and within minutes of the amazing Pancake rocks and the stunning Paparoa National Park, this bach enjoys an ideal location. Tasfefully decorated with plenty of iconic Kiwiana, this is the ultimate Kiwi holiday experience. Recently renovated it doesn't lack modern day comforts while maintaining an air of history, you will feel right at home. An abundance of activities such as kayaking, surfing, swimming, horse trekking and stand up paddle boarding await only a few minutes walk away.

Property manager

Laura & Trev

Languages

English, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please enquire if you intend to bring a dog.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties No loud music after 10PM
Please leave the property as you‘d like to find it
Be responsible with your rubbish, clean recycling only. Turn off heater and lights

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Punakaiki

Punakaiki is home to this holiday home. Mitchell’s Gully Gold Mine and Mitchells Gully Gold Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Paparoa National Park and Punakaiki Beach.
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Punakaiki, West Coast

What's nearby

  • Punakaiki Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pancake Rocks - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pororari River Track - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Paparoa National Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Rocks Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wild Coast Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Punakaiki Crafts & Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wild Coast Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Character Bach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Gorgeous Character Bach?

As of 12 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gorgeous Character Bach on 13 May 2025 start from NZ$165.07, 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.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Character Bach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Character Bach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Character Bach located?

Situated in Punakaiki, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Punakaiki Beach, Pancake Rocks and Pororari River Track. Paparoa National Park and Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

annie v.

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

Batch getaway

Wonderful stay right on the beach walking distance to the pub with good food and wine
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana D.

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

Perfection

A kiwi gem, loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia M.

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

Bliss as always

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie C.

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

Fabulous!

Loved every minute of this stay, highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ron S.

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

Blue bach punakiki

Great location bach as described, bunk beds more suited to children than adults. Very well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Xania M.

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

Nice Spot

Communication about instructions for the stay were very slow. Didn't receive until nearly check in time. It would have been nice to have some milk in the fridge for a cuppa. Went to the pub and they had some thankfully. There was a note regarding milk, but because instructions were quite late we didn't get it before travelling to accommodation. Cute little cottage with quirky features. Location is good, close to the pub and a nice stroll along the beach. Comfortable beds. Bunks are very high and more ideal for kids than adults. Toilet system seemed a little blocked as it filled up with water? Thankfully went down after a while. Septic system may need to be looked at?
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Appliances didnt work

Beautiful bach and location, no complaints. But the stove top had 4 malfunctioning elements that burned our dinner on the first night, and a fridge that froze and spoiled all out veges. Tried turning fridge down, but still froze drinks. Conveyed this to owners as i knew it was rebooked immediately, but got no response..Then the loo blocked, so we left.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Getaway

loved the property. Loved the kiwiana and enjoyed the bach like character.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

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

Pounding surf

Great to get back on the Coast and stay in a simple cosy bach. We had good weather so took advantage of the day walks and enjoyed the sound of the waves pounding on the rocks at night. A comfortable chair to read a book in would have topped it off (Hint ;).
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Gorgeous family bach

Awesome setting, Punakaiki great place to visit. Check tides before coming to get blow holes right
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caiti M.

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

Amazing

Loved our stay at the Bach thank you! Will be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia S.

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

Delightful character bach

We were totally charmed by this quirky but clearly much-loved and well-cared for family bach, with a long history. Despite being cosily small, the kitchen is well-equipped and provided everything we needed for a comfortable night's stay. We enjoyed looking at the many curious collections of kiwiana and other memorabilia on display and reading entries in the visitor's book, which was started many decades ago. Would definitely return, if in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

melissa l.

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

Very special

Charming property which feels more spacious inside than the photos may suggest. Memorabilia adds to the personal and unique atmosphere inside and the presence of board games was a real bonus! Incredible location right by the sea
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

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

Happy place

Just as a batch should be. Beautiful relic, simple but has everything you will need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Picton

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

Quintessential kiwi bach

Charming kiwi bach full of character and amazing kiwiana. Loved being right on the beach...amazing sunsets! Very well equipped kitchen...perfect for our week long stay. Good shower. Plenty of games, puzzles and books to fill in a rainy day if needed. So many things to enjoy in and around Punakaiki...we especially loved visiting the Pancake Rocks several times (including sunset), Punakaiki Cavern (very cool, need a good torch), Truman Track (easy short walk) Pororari River Track/Inland Pack Track 3 hr loop walk (amazing scenery). Also plenty of great West Coast beaches to explore! Our family of four adults thoroughly enjoyed our time here, would definitely return 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

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

Weekend in Punakaiki

A proper kiwi West Coast bach. Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian J., Christchurch

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

Colourful and close to the pancake rocks

Colourful bach with history, that's close to the pancake rocks. Good communication from the owner and easy to book.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne L.

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

Beautiful West Coast. Groovy Bach.

We loved our stay in this groovy bach in a stunning location. We used it as our base and explored punakaiki area and up to westport. Ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petra H.

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

Relaxing

Classic Kiwi bach. Good location. Nice and quiet. Plenty to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Perfect

Great little place to stay nice and centrally placed to walking tracks beach handy to greymouth and westport no problems
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

R B.

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

Peaceful

Beautiful rustic Bach right next to the coast line,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

A real West Coast gem

The property is everything the listing says - it's a brilliant and cute throwback to how we remembered childhood days in the bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaliska C.

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

Gorgeous old school kiwi Bach

Throughly enjoyed staying in this iconic kiwi Bach. Decorated in kiwiana, sleeping with the sound of the sea, so close to beach and blow holes. Kids had a ball of a time, huge chest in lounge filled with games for when it’s raining, plenty to do in punakaiki. Loved it ! Can’t wait to go back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

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

Great

Fun easy great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Laura & Trev

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English, German, Spanish
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