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Kiwi Classic - Matapouri Bay - Retro Bach by the beach

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A beach with clear water, a sandy shore, and a grassy foreground.
A living room with a red sofa, a white coffee table, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck.
A room with a window seat, curtains, and a view of greenery outside.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and sink.
A covered deck with outdoor furniture, a sliding glass door leading to an interior space with a sofa and a coffee table.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Matapouri, Northland
  • Place, Matapouri Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandy Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Woolleys Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Matapouri

With a stay at this apartment in Matapouri, you'll be by the sea, just a 4-minute walk from Matapouri Bay and 10 minutes by foot from Sandy Bay. .This apartment is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Mermaid Pool and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Woolleys Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Matapouri Bay - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sandy Bay - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Woolleys Bay - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Whale Bay - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Town Basin Marina - 42 min drive - 28.4 miles

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Knights Restaurant + Cafe + Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Schnappa Rock Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Marina Woodfire Dining - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wahi - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Te Ākau Roa Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Kiwi Classic - Matapouri Bay - Retro Bach by the beach

Summary:

Blast to the Past with the whole family at this cosy Kiwi Classic! 2 mins walk to the stunning Matapouri Bay, space to park the boat, and pet friendly too.



The Space:

This classic kiwi bach offers open plan living with 3 bedrooms that comfortably sleep 7.

Experience the charms of this retro bach - the retro is not style it is the genuine article of treasures. Including the no Wi-fi and hesitant integration into technology. Its not Smart TV, its DVDs and card games. An opportunity for family togetherness and making memories.

Full kitchen facilities and and lounge with games and puzzles to keep everyone entertained in the evenings. Cook a feast on the BBQ and lounge on the outdoor furniture in the private back yard. This is a great place to bring your children and the furry family member (pet fees apply).



Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Double bunk with single on top

Bedroom 3 - Single bunk



As per photos - Bedrooms 2 & 3 are off the kitchen/dining area. Note they have privacy curtains, but no closing doors.



The back yard goes for miles, so bring the beach cricket set or volleyball net, or the boat cause there is ample room to park.



With the local Store, where you can enjoy refreshments and a yummy ice-cream and coffee, within a minutes’ walk away, Kiwi Classic is perfectly located for you to enjoy the best the Tutukaka Coast has to offer.



Guest Access:

Guests have full access to the home and outdoor area.



The Neighborhood:

Matapouri is a Village atmosphere, in the summer you walk to the beach for a swim, tar on your feet, over the hot sand, then down to the dairy for rolled ice-cream and get mum a latte. Down to the bridge to do dive bombs, bike down to the courts for a quick game of tennis, then back to the beach cause its too hot :)

Ahh summer.



Getting Around:

No public transport - private coach services are bookable, but otherwise you'll need your own transport to bay hop over the Coast!



Other Things to Note:

A pet fee of $55.00 per pet is payable and is non refundable.

Please be honest and advise of your intention to bring a pet at the time of booking. Any undisclosed pets could result in guests being asked to leave.



The bed linen configurations are supplied up at our discretion based on the number of people booked.  Double, Queen, King beds will be automatically assigned to 2 adults unless otherwise advised by you at the time of booking.

If you require any additional linen changes during your stay then this will incur extra costs as per our terms and conditions.



Prior to arrival we will email you the Directions and key location for the property you have booked will be provided to you within 7 days prior to your arrival.



Interaction with Guests:

Holiday Stays will contact you by email prior to your booking. We are also available by phone and are are locally based for any questions or issues you may have during your stay.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Rules

Directions and key location for the property you have booked will be provided to you within 7 days prior to your arrival. After your departure the...

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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
This property accepts cash
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 fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Kiwi Classic Matapouri Bay House
Kiwi Classic Matapouri Bay
Kiwi Classic at Matapouri Bay Matapouri
Kiwi Classic at Matapouri Bay Private vacation home
Kiwi Classic at Matapouri Bay Private vacation home Matapouri
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Kiwi Classic - Matapouri Bay - Retro Bach by the beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay - everything there that we needed. Good communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Thank you

Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bert jewell stay

Will call again love the spot
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time.

I was so pleased with the batch. It was everything we needed. I was there with my older Grandchildren and it felt so safe thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

'Old school' kiwi bach

It was a blast from the past staying in this compact retro kiwi bach. Great location for the beach, local store and our friend's wedding!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter 2024

Great spot. Kiwi classic.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our time at this Bach. It is close to the beach and feels quite private. Everything we needed was there. The only negative was the fact that the outside of the batch and the property needed a little TLC. Some paint on the deck and some lawn/garden maintenance would have made this review a full 10 out of 10! Overall we loved our stay and loved the old school quaintness of this Bach. Good value for money and would love to rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Daughters Wedding!

We had a lovely stay in this lovely NZ bach. It had everything we needed for out vacation, but was kept in a really kiwi style. We opted for hiring linen and getting it cleaned afterwards, so it made it a very relaxing holiday. Thanku
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Traditional kiwi batch

We had a great time. Matapouri is an awesome place. Batch was a bit tight for 6 adults- teenagers, but still enjoyed it. Very close to beach and big garden for doggies to run around.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Watch out for hidden fees

While the house was a simple character kiwi bach as expected and we enjoyed our stay, it was really disappointing when I received a $145 receipt for linen after having paid the advertised price. Be careful of dishonest hidden fees, I was told this fee was “mandatory for health and safety reasons” which obviously makes no sense, and I got no response when I asked for an explanation. Would not use bookabach again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Old school bach and beautiful spot makes for top family holiday

Our family of four (two small kids inc one baby) stayed here for three nights very happily. The house was very clean and well equipped and we really enjoyed its retro aesthetic - made it feel like a proper 'bach holiday'. Also more spacious than I thought it would be - plenty of room for the four of us. The big backyard was great for the toddler to run around. 5 minute walk to the beach and lovely walk to Whale Bay were highlights too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Small house, great backyard

Expensive for very basic bach but appreciated that we could take our dog, so I think you pay a premium as not many Bach’s will take pets. Clean and tidy and had everything we needed for a great stay at a beautiful beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

second time we stayed at this place

a great location, I like the area and the beach.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy and so close to the beach

Well equipped, comfortable with lots of spaces to spread out in. Few minutes to terrific beach, and to super beach store with everything. Lots of flat space to park the toys. We'd love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I come from matapouri so it bought bk slot of memories

It was great I feel it could of been cleaner but it was a wonderful stay thankyou.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Location location!

We had a great time. Nice social balcony area. Shower head was a little amusing but it was a truly retro blast from the past.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Location

A great location a few minutes walk to the beach. The Bach is immaculate and clean with everything you should need. Communication with the property manager Sally was easy and she always got back to us promptly with responses to emails. Would definitely stay again!😀
Verified review

8/10 Good

Truly is a kiwi classic

Awesome Bach to stay in - has everything you need you need and even better we can take our beloved pooch with us. Being able to stroll down to the beach is amazing and really love the big back yard for kids and pets to play in. We’ll be back for sure 😃
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay to get away with the Family, easy walk to the beach.

It was nice to stay away at our favourite beach for a few days, the booking process was easy to follow (although I missed reading the fine print until after booking), the property is in a great location, clean and tidy, and has all the amenities required to walk right into a 'home setting', just bring yourself and some food. Would be very happy to come back over the summer holidays if available.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location, however not good if you have children allergic to bee...

Great location, however not good if you have children allergic to bee stings, as if the lawns haven't been mowed they are all over it! House is well equipped, a simple old bach.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Quaint but not overly clean bedding etc

It was a shame the the lawns were long and therefore covered in clover and bees so the kids couldn’t use them.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely Kiwi bach in a great location.

Lovely Kiwi bach in a great location. Easy walk to the beach, and to the dairy for ice cream afterwards. The Bach was very clean on our arrival and well equipped, with a big flat section for ball games. We would stay again ??
Archival

8/10 Good

Iconic Kiwi bach, walking distance to beach and Matapouri store.

Iconic Kiwi bach, walking distance to beach and Matapouri store. Well equipped and clean.
Archival

8/10 Good

Great site with a great big flat section and close to the beach and shops, great outdoor area away f

Great site with a great big flat section and close to the beach and shops, great outdoor area away from the house which was a good surprise
Archival

8/10 Good

Fabulous location , lovely big grassy section for kids to run around, nice having two lounging areas

Fabulous location , lovely big grassy section for kids to run around, nice having two lounging areas , very "Bachie" not suitable for people wanting flash and modern but we would stay again !