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Gunado - a cosy kiwi bach.

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Beach nearby, sun loungers
Fireplace, books, video library, stereo
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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Pakawau Beach, Golden Bay
  • Place, Pakawau Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Farewell
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Tata Beach
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Collingwood

Located in Collingwood, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Pakawau Beach and Kahurangi National Park. .This vacation home is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Collingwood Recreation Ground and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Collingwood Museum.

What's nearby

  • Pakawau Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Collingwood Recreation Ground - 7 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Cape Farewell - 32 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Te Waikoropupu Springs - 34 min drive - 26.3 miles
  • Tata Beach - 58 min drive - 37.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Courthouse Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rosy Glow Chocolate Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Collingwood Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lady luck Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪MAD Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gunado - a cosy kiwi bach.

The bach is nestled among mature totara trees and is home to many native birds. It has a lovely open garden and an extensive view across the estuary which will fill up during spring high tides. It is only a 30 second walk across the other side of the road to a very safe swimming beach.

There are two kayaks to use and the garden and estuary are interesting safe places for children to play while parents sit and relax on the deck.

The living area is open and cosy with an efficient wood burner to keep the house warm in the winter months. There are two good sized bedrooms that look across the estuary and are both light and well insulated; the larger bedroom has double glazing. A new bathroom has been recently added to the bach and the living room extended.

It is a great place to escape and relax and offers long beach walks where you can observe the many wading birds, collect shellfish or just beach fossick. There are many beautiful natural locations nearby to visit by car including Wharariki beach which is only a 20 minute drive. Whatever you choose to do you will come home feeling better for taking the time to stay here.
Special conditions:
The house is very suitable for couples or a small family. The deck is less than a meter high and has not got railings, therefore would not be suitable for a toddler or baby without supervision.

During the peak summer season a minimum booking for 2 nights is required.

Extras: Cleaning (Optional, NZ$80.00 per stay); Linen (Optional, NZ$20.00 per bed);
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Waste recycling policy
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If you are not staying in the Christmas period between 18th Dec and the 1st Feb turn off the power by flicking the MAINS switch off on the switchboard.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Minimum of 2 nights stay
The bach must be left very clean. If you do not clean on departure, the fee is $80.00 for a cleaning service.
Linen - if you want linen for your bed and a towel, the cost is $25.00 per bed. Please inform me prior to your arrival if you need linen.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: second bedroom can accommodate 2 children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number no

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Gunado Cosy Kiwi Bach House Pakawau Beach
Gunado Cosy Kiwi Bach House
Gunado Cosy Kiwi Bach Pakawau Beach
Gunado Cosy Kiwi Bach
Gunado A Cosy Kiwi Bach
Gunado a cosy kiwi bach.
Gunado - a cosy kiwi bach. Collingwood
Gunado - a cosy kiwi bach. Private vacation home
Gunado - a cosy kiwi bach. Private vacation home Collingwood

Gunado - a cosy kiwi bach. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 238 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot, lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Beautiful, relaxing setting and well maintained bach. We loved our stay thank you Jennifer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was well maintained, well equipped, comfortable, very spacious, lovely outdoor space, quiet, great views and easy access to Collingwood..
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very accomodating and made sure we happy and looked after. The bach was well equipped and had everything we needed for our 4 nights. Nicely decorated with art and pottery and a homey feel. Great location as well, quiet, private and lovely walk to the beach nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a most enjoyable stay. The location and facilities were first class and prior to our stay our host answered all queries promptly. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jen was great with communication and the bach exceeded our expectations. Very clean and tidy, beautiful setting and perfectly set up with the kayaks and other sports gear, books and dvds. We loved Gunado and will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The bach was delightful. Spotlessly clean, comfortable and beautiful views. Such a lovely setting amongst trees overlooking the inlet with easy access to the beach. It is also very well located for day trips around Farewell Spit and Wharariki Beach. The host was very responsive and warm, making communication a breeze. Instructions were clear and comprehensive. Thankyou for providing a wonderful "bolt hole".
Sunset from the deck
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had such a great stay at Gunado! The bach was really cosy, and we immediately felt at home. We did most of our grocery shopping in Tākaka, only a few kilometres away. Great lunches at The Dangerous Kitchen :) also in Tākaka. Our host, Jen, kept a handy guide book and we communicated easily via in-app text on Vrbo. Thank you Jen! We highly recommend Gunado.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie L.

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

Great stay in Golden Bay

We love this bach! Close to swimming spots and places to explore in GB.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carina C.

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

Lovely location

Enjoyed our stay, great place for a family. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Golden Bay at its finest

Perfect locale to enjoy the pleasures of Golden Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy H.

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

Favourite family getaway

A firm family favourite - we love staying at Gunado for the cozy space, endless opportunities to play in the estuary, peacefulness and as a great base for adventures in the area. Thanks again Jennifer, we are already looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

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

Lovely bach

Lovely bach in a great location, has everything we needed for a relaxing stay in Golden Bay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

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

Great spot for exploring Golden Bay, or just to stay put

This was our third stay at Gunado, it's a great spot for a break. Ideally located for visiting places like Wharariki, Milnethorpe Bush, or Westhaven Inlet, but equally easy to just sit on the deck and watch the tide come in and out
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gunado is a lovely little oasis located within easy reach of our favourite beaches and walking trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Fiona K.

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

A lovely kiwana bach. I would book this place again.

A lovely relaxing break.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie G.

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

Wonderful stay

So impressed with this gorgeous bach, the setting is beautiful and easy access to so many areas to explore in the Bay. Hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed W.

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

Lovely retreat

Delightful getaway. Enjoyed watching the tuis and walks along the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise l.

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

Picturesque and peaceful location

A wonderful bach in a beautiful location. Fantastic bird life, great views over the estuary and easy access to the beach for exploring. Thank you for a lovely stay
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Ellen B.

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

Great place

Loved this place amazing location. Good kayaks. Just what a batch needs
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny h.

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

Relaxing and quiet

Real kiwi bach very quiet and relaxing .Great for unwinding and family time, enjoyed the board games and exploring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quinn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely bach and a lovely holiday! The house is well serviced and super clean, we were amazed at how much kitchen stuff there was. Jenifer was great to deal with and super accommodating. There’s no wifi but that’s a blessing, me and my partner spent 5 days listening to the birds, kayaking, hiking and enjoying the beach.Our only issue was a lack on pantry space which was fine, we rearranged the plates a little to make space (it is a bach after all).We will be back that’s for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan R.

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

Wonderful Stay - Again!

We stayed at Gunado for the second time - and enjoyed it even more than during our first holiday. It was simply wonderful. We love this place and will be back in the near future.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

A fabulous return stay

My family and I really enjoy Gunado, the house is in a beautiful setting and basks in the afternoon sun. The house has everything you need and Jennifer is a great host, communicating with her was very easy. We’d love to come back again, it really is a magic spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kata and Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It's a very cute, very tidy, very clean and very quiet property to park ones self up at. Beautiful spot. Hope to return one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023