Peace and quiet

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing. Perfect spot

Brilliant. Classic kiwi bach. With all the trimmings

Stayed in June 2025

Reminder to pack your own body wash. I hadn’t clicked it was the bottom floor and bathroom shared an entranceway with the other floor. But didn’t run into anyone else.

Great view, comfy seating and beds were decent. Excellent communication and responsiveness of hosts

Stayed in March 2025

The sliding door from the lounge to the patio out front didn't open. The laundry light didn't work. The hot tap in the kitchen dripped.

The location is good, right across the road from the ocean. The road is busy at times, but little road noise can be heard from inside the bach. The beds were comfortable, the bedside lights were appreciated and I went to sleep immediately after turning out the light. Lots of options for seating, nice lounge chair with footstool, and a long built in couch. The retro-style of the kitchen is cool, with the formica topped table to match, just watch your knees when you pull the chair in at the table. I enjoyed the historical feel of the bach, with photos of past generations making me feel at home and surrounded by the memories embeded in the bach. History books and pamphlets of the area were available, and lots of novels and children's books to read, catering for all tastes. A folder of pamphlets and information sheets is provided on the sideboard with a visitor's book alongside it. The shower was good considering guests have to watch the amount of water used as it is from a spring. Extra facilities included a piano with a lot of sheet music in the stool, a pool table, a radio, and a garden to pick salad vegetables from. At times there must be home-made preserves and chocolate to purchase as a sign on the wall advertised these, but I didn't see any. Car-parking was on the lawn at the front of the bach. There were some luxurious plants and flowers to admire in the garden. Takeaway food shops are a short walk down the road.

Stayed in January 2025

Hosts lived up stairs. Friendly and inviting. But you still had youf privacy. Lots of information of activites available. Could see the sea. Walk across the road you were basically their. Cosy, comfortable. Teens played pool.

Stayed in January 2025

The communication was easy and clear. The place is lovely with a lot of character. And use of bikes was great

Stayed in December 2024

Been travelling a few weeks now and this is the first place that didn’t provide a small jug or bottle of milk for coffee/tea. Bit of a surprise at 6.30am coffee time. But it’s also only the second place that had butter. Win some, lose some eh. Only staying one night, and travelling by motorbike, or would have bought milk. Owners live upstairs but quiet, never heard or saw them. Bathroom access is off house entryway at bottom of stairs to their level , bit awkward, you can’t walk around half dressed, and worry about noise travelling up.

Loved being in the family bach, with the photos of family holidays over one wall in the kitchen. Great vibe. Most enjoyable sitting outside on the comfortable chairs reading in the afternoon and watching people pull up at picnic area or Te Araora walkers go by. The jasmine framing this area is so pretty and perfumed. Bed is comfy. Location good, across from water and swimming. Very good pizza, takeaway shop, and a huge dairy a short walk down road.

Stayed in November 2024

Clean tidy, so close to the beach

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing

Nice quiet location and hosts are always accommodating

Stayed in August 2024

Great spot right across from the water, nice extra treats await.

Stayed in July 2024

No wifi.

The Location. Home was cosy with wonderful views , beds were comfortable too. James and Kate were lovely and friendly.

Stayed in March 2024

This question does not apply

Everything.

Stayed in April 2024

Perfect family getaway, with so much to explore

Stayed in April 2024

The hob stove top is rather slow.

A very relaxed batch feel to the venue, just what we wanted. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. With lots of helpful local information. The Ngunguru Estuary is just across the road. We enjoyed exploring it.

Stayed in March 2024

Not a huge issue, but one of the blinds in the lounge/sleeping area was sun-diffusing only, so the room does get light pretty early.

The location is second to none - perfect morning views out over the water, and just a short stroll to the local shops or cafes if you need anything.

Stayed in April 2024

No milk in the fridge.

Awesome location with sea views- just across the road to the estuary. Short drive to Tutukaka. Use of kayaks and Paddle Boards. Friendly host. Pool table.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

Clean and lots of character

Stayed in March 2024

Good location for Poor Knights

Stayed in January 2024

Lovely location and the cleanliness and facilities were excellent.

Stayed in November 2023

There was no internet but I knew that before I booked. A data card and personal hotspot solved this easily.

Everything.

Stayed in November 2023

It was a bit cold, had to use more blankets. There was a single heater but no heatpump..Possibly could do with being double glazed but it'd cost a bit for sure.

Very clean and spacious. Easy to find and only a short drive into Whangarei.

Stayed in November 2023

All was great

Comfy, large, great view, great hosts, fully equipped kitchen.

Stayed in October 2023

Location was stunning and our hosts were lovely. We had everything we needed for our trip.

Stayed in October 2023

The bathroom access was in the entrance to the main property, but this did not cause any privacy issues.

Warm and sunny, north-facing windows. Roomy kitchen and dining. Owners upstairs were very quiet and considerate of our privacy. Family history was obvious in the photos and memorabilia in the Bach.

Stayed in October 2023