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Humble Kiwi Bach in Beautiful Duncan Bay

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Exterior
Interior
Interior
ladder to loft
Bunk Room (Sleeps 2)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Duncan Bay, Tennyson Inlet
  • Place, Duncan Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Penzance Bay
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Mahakipawa Arm
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Humble Kiwi Bach in Beautiful Duncan Bay

Our humble Kiwi bach is a quirky wee place located in the beautiful Duncan Bay, Tennyson Inlet.

Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac on the hill, it is a five-minute walk to the beach, with great swimming at the Duncan Bay picnic reserve. Despite being small, our classic kiwi bach has three double bedrooms and a kids bunk room. There is a loft above the living area that provides an extra space to relax or for kids to play.

The newly extended, spacious deck is an awesome place to have dinner or drinks, surrounded by native bush and birdsong. We have two kayaks that guests are welcome to use and there's a filleting bench for all the fish you're going to catch during your stay. We have a TV and DVD player, with a large selection of DVDs, and heaps of games and puzzles. There is also a bush library (book exchange) nearby.

Children are welcome. There are toys, books and a baby gate at the top of the stairs for safety. Good, house-trained dogs are welcome to join you on your stay. There is a kennel down stairs to keep your pup secure. Water bowls and leads are available for our canine guests, as well as doggy doo bags so you can clean up after them. Dogs are not permitted on the furniture or beds.

Duncan Bay has a fantastic launching ramp for your boat, or have a go at catching a snapper off the wharf or from Pipi Beach.

We have a mooring - please let us know if you wish to use this.

We also offer complimentary tea and coffee, as well as some general pantry breakfast supplies. Please note, water must be boiled before drinking, or bring some in with you. Linen and towels are not supplied, so please bring your own. All beds have mattress protectors, duvets, blankets and pillows.

There is now 4G cell reception in Duncan Bay!

When you book, please leave us a note with details such as where you are travelling from, the purpose of your trip and if you are bringing a dog.

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About the area

Duncan Bay

Located in Duncan Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Edwin Fox and Picton War Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pelorus Eco Adventures and Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre. Edwin Fox Museum and Waitohi Recreational Reserve are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Duncan Bay, Tennyson Inlet

What's nearby

  • Duncan Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Penzance Bay - 16 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Betty Archer Recreational Reserve - 17 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Tunnicliff Reserve - 44 min drive - 49.3 km
  • Mahakipawa Arm - 57 min drive - 68.6 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 99 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 143 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay in the sounds - thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Maddy B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great simple kiwi bach that kids could have a wonderful time playing in. Everything you need there and comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tessa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all had an amazing stay, had everything we needed. Such a nice cosy batch feel to it. Would defiently reccomend to others and come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rowan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped bach. Tranquil and relaxing when you want to get away.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Duncan Bay is a really great spot. It’s so peaceful and scenic. The bach is very well equipped, including loads of fridge and freezer space We also loved the kayaks.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Siobhan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic Kiwi bach with all the amenities you'd need. It's well equipped - plenty of fridge and freezer space & comfy beds. Duncan Bay is just an amazing location and the bach was a short walk down to the water. Bach has a great deck, lots of greenery and awesome birdsong. A lovely place to just rest and reset. The CD, DVD and classic board/ card games collections were great - kept us all entertained. Kids loved the loft area and spent a lot of time up there either making up imaginary games or just chilling.It's not a fancy place but it's comfortable. An easy place to just "be".
View from the deck
The walk down to the water from the cul de sac
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very serene spot! Beautiful deck! Short walk to the boat ramp. Kayaking in the sounds was an awesome experience. We were also very grateful that our little dog was allowed. Pippi beach is a nice 15min walk and a great place for a swim. We also made good use of the record player and danced to Elvis, Beach Boys and country music.
On the way to Pippi Beach
On the way to Pippi Beach
Pippi Beach
Awesome deck
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, basic bach with a great deck to enjoy birdsong and a bbq. Plenty of kitchen appliances available. Good communication with owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ben B.

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

Great spot

Really enjoyed our stay thanks.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jesse H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was beautiful tidy but yet classic sounds batch loved the big deck heaps of room to have family time.. comfortable beds plenty of board games/cards Overall batch was %100 worth every penny
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill H.

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

Great little spot

Nothing fancy but has everything you need and we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate S.

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

Magic location

Loved our stay at the bach in this magic location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

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

Perfect little spot!

Absolutely loved this bach! Supreme spot, with a 5min walk to the boat ramp.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlotte P.

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

Fun fishing weekend with family

Plenty of beds with everything you could want in a basic batch
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jonathan L.

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

Great time

We had a great weekend and enjoyed our stay in the sounds
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 February 2021
Thanks for your review, we’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay 😀
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megumi O.

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

Fun accommodation

Lots of games for kids, cozy loft, kayaking was fun too. We enjoyed listening to the record player.we want to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jilly R.

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

The Sounds

Lovely spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pam S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
The host was very welcoming though it would have been preferable to have dealt directly with Sally and Ben rather than via the cumbersome medium of Bookabach messaging. The house was very well-equipped, especially the kitchen, and we enjoyed sitting out on the wide deck listening to the birds in the beautiful surrounding bush. However, the BBQ was so dirty and encrusted with burned food that it was unusable - a great disappointment. In addition, we discovered at the end of our stay that the washer leaked a small amount of water from under the machine.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Murray S.

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

Kiwi Bach

Great place to stay, accommodation was as described and perfect for our group of 7, communication with owner was excellent. Would stay again, but for longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mckenzie P.

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

Stunning spot will be back

Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Duncan Bay bach

Loved it, has everything you need and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent A.

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

Great stay

A very cozy retreat well kitted out with everything we needed. We walked the Nydia Track, a short 5 minute walk to start of track. Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Erika W.

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

Family breakaway

It was a great time away with the family. Will be back again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laure J.

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

Perfect getaway for family

We had such a great time, right in the nature with stunning views and just a 5 minutes walk from the water. We will definitely be back.Laure & Mike
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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