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A Family Friendly Bach

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Exterior
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms1292 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Foxton Beach, Horowhanua
  • Place, Holben - Te Wharangi Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Square
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, Waikanae Beach
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Foxton

With a stay at this vacation home in Foxton (Foxton Beach), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Holben - Te Wharangi Reserve and 8 minutes from De Molen, Windmill. .This vacation home is 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Foxton Windmill and 15 mi (24.1 km) from Esplanade Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Holben - Te Wharangi Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • New Zealand Rugby Museum - 51 min drive - 34.3 miles
  • The Square - 51 min drive - 34.5 miles
  • Arena Manawatu - 51 min drive - 34.3 miles
  • Waikanae Beach - 56 min drive - 48.7 miles

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robert Harris - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafe De Molen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mr Grumpy's Takeaways - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Little White Rabbit - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Beach Eatery - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

A Family Friendly Bach

Fullly fenced - Huge flat sunny front and back section, perfect for children of all ages. Section and house maintain all day sun. Free internet provided for your stay

Back yard is fully fenced which is great for families or sit under the front porch at the outdoor table and chairs to watch the kids play on the front lawn. Front porch is fully covered so even nice to sit under if raining. BBQ provided here.

Facilities include microwave, dishwasher, oven, fridge/freezer, TV and DVD player. Woodburner and firewood supplied. Kitchen fully stocked with crockery, cutlery, glassware, pots, baking, serving dishes, sandwich press, electric beater.

Bathroom has a shower, vanity, toilet. There is a 2nd toilet off the 3rd bedroom. House has new carpet just installed November 23.

A range of children toys inside, car ramps and garage, dolls house, books, games, and a large selection of DVDS. Toys in the garage shed include, trikes, scooters, see-saw, tennis and badminton rackets, cricket set and boogie boards.

BYO bed linen and towels but pillows, mattress protectors, duvets and covers are provided. Port-A-Cot in bedroom wardrobe.

Separate laundry with washing machine.

There is a sleepout adjoined to the garage with bunks. Garage not included.

Located 200 meters from Foxton Reserve, Duckpond, Huge Playground, 3 Tennis Courts, Pump track and BikeTrack. Another Pirate Playground further down the main road. There is also a new waterpark in Foxton which is a 5 minute drive from the Bach.

Short walk to local restaurant and ice cream counter, open from 10.00 through to dinner, or use the really popular local fish and chip shop or cafe down the road.

Nice and quiet flat streets for riding bikes, walking, going to feed the ducks. Estuary, River, Boat Club and Bush walks nearby.

Local Four Square has everything, including fresh baked bread each day.

Sand dunes 50 metres away - follow the sand dune walking track at the end of the street directly to the beach (10 min walk through dunes).

8 Beds to choose from (including sleepout), but we allow a maximum of 6 guests.
Cost per night is for 4 people. Extras are charged at $20 pp per night to a maximum of 6 guests.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only.
Long weekends minimum 3 nights stay.


NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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 is also known as

A Family Friendly Bach Foxton
A Family Friendly Bach Foxton Beach
A Family Friendly Bach Private vacation home
A Family Friendly Bach Private vacation home Foxton Beach

A Family Friendly Bach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 211 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicki A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay. Great place, kids loved the location close to the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and relax, easy access to the beach and lots of board games etc. Loved staying here and look forward already to our next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! Really loved the extra toys available to use and being close to the playground and skatepark was also fantastic. Would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication, nice location, well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eloise H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely kiwi batch. It has everything you need and is in a handy location. We loved the big section and that all of the beds were comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family bach. Great location to park and tennis courts etc, and close to beach. House is decorated well and eith a good little front porch area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped comfortable and spacious
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jasmin R.

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

great family stay

Great for family, lots of toys and things to keep children happy. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

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

Great beach getaway

Great place to stay, would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liesl H.

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

Great get away!

We really enjoyed our short break staying at this holiday house. Great facilities, location and very family friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

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

Fantastic Stay!

Really enjoyed our stay! Fantastic property and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

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

Great beach holiday home

Good size holiday home, nice and tidy in a good location. We really enjoyed our stay and would return :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Wonderful Stay

We really enjoyed our stay and would love to come back. Great location and the house was perfect for us all
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olly D.

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

Great Space for a family

Brilliant little batch on the beach close to everything you need, Well suited for a Family but we made it work quite well for Adult's. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Caroline S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable. Modern bathroom. Comfotable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay L.

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

Highly recommend

Great property on a good location. Would happily stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray O.

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

Great property

Had a great time here - the rooms are all a good size and it's only a few minutes from the beach & bike park. Highly recommended location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Place was nice and well equipped and lots for the kids. No cleaning fee as it is upto the occupiers to clean after stay, which we didnt mind doing, however the place was very dusty and most rooms needed a good deep clean, every dish we used had not been cleaned properly so doesnt seem like this may be the best way to approach this booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josephine M.

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

Pleasant short holiday

Everything we needed for our short stay. Love Foxton area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A R.

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

Comfortable and Cosy

We really enjoyed our stay. The place is really tidy and comfortable. It has a real relaxing feel to it. Location is great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant B.

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

Cosy and comfortable

We loved our stay! Plenty of space, super clean and everything you need. We loved the cosy fire and comfy beds. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget F.

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

Great for the family

Great bach and location! Everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, clean property with all the amenities you could hope for for a family holiday..We were there for a couple of nights, which could have been extended with ease.Only comment that may be of use for those with mobility or sight issues (we had elderly relatives visit) is that like many baches, the floor was uneven and may be a trip hazard. This is unlikely to be a big issue for families with active kids who will enjoy this property and all it offers.Would definitely rebook if revisiting Foxton Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Great place for a winter getaway

We had two nights for a long overdue friend catch up. The fire did a great job of warming the house and the kitchen had everything we needed to make some delicious meals!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances P.

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

Friends and Family Get Away

Fantastic weekend away! Location, house, amenities etc. all fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025