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# Farview Bach - Rural, beach, river and fishing!
Vacation home in Awakino with kitchen and balcony
## Photo gallery for Farview Bach - Rural, beach, river and fishing!
- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies
Experience the laid-back charm of Farview Bach, nestled 5 minutes north of Mokau. Enjoy a leisurely walk to the Awakino River for trout fishing and white-baiting or head to the local pub. Unwind on one of two decks with outdoor furniture and a sun umbrella, or lose yourself in books and magazines.
## Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
### Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6
## Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Outdoor Space
- Barbecue grill
- Fireplace
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## About this property
### Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
### Farview Bach - Rural, beach, river and fishing!
Welcome to Farview Bach!
Kick back and relax, go fishing, collect drift wood, mix with the locals or go on a riverboat cruise - your choice! Farview bach is located 5mins north of Mokau. From the bach, it's only a 10min walk to the Awakino River (great for trout fishing and white-baiting during the season), and to the local pub.
En route to Mokau, you can stop off at the beach/estuary at Awakino Heads to swim or collect driftwood, or the beach by Seaview Motor Camp which is great for surf-casting. The beaches are good for surfing but take care - the ocean can be dangerous on the west coast, with rips and strong undertows. Mokau has two cafes and a museum, and you can arrange river cruises from Mokau.
Heading north - 2.5km will take you to Junction Service Station which stocks basic groceries, supplies, daily newspapers etc.
To reach the bach there's a short climb up a metalled farm track. The bach is situated in a fence section on farmland. It's private, light and spacious. It has a long history - starting it's life as the local Mokau school. Years later, it was relocated to it's current location, renovated, and has been a family bach for about the last 8 years.
There's a covered porch, entrance way, kitchen, laundry, bathroom with bath and shower, a bedroom area, huge living area, walk in wardrobe and Kauri floors throughout. Also an internal access garage with additional toilet and hand-basin. The bach is warm - has a wood burner and is draught-free due to aluminium joinery.
Sleeping: There's a double bedroom area, and other two beds are situated 'communal style' in the spacious, cathedral-roofed living room. There's another double bed located in the internal access garage (basic but carpetted) with it's own toilet and hand basin.
There are two decks, outdoor furniture and sun umbrella, plus magazines, books and jigsaws to help you relax. The bach is well suited to families and couples.
Special conditions:
Bring own linen (sheets and pillow cases), towels and tea towels
No smoking at the bach
Bach is situated on a grazing block. Please heed safety notices
Please take your rubbish and recycling when you leave. Recycling and refuse stations available Awakino, Piopio, Te Kuiti, Waitara, New Plymouth. Opening hours vary
Extras: Cleaning charge (Required, NZ$60.00 per 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);
## Property amenities
### Parking and transportation
- Onsite parking options include a garage
### Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
### Bedrooms
- Bedroom
### Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
### Living spaces
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Wood stove
### Entertainment
- Books
- Stereo
- TV
### Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
### Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
### Pets
- No pets allowed
### Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
### Things to do
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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## Policies
### Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
### 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
### 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Farview Bach - Rural, Beach, River and Fishing! Awakino
## About the area
Awakino is home to this vacation home. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Tainui Historical Society Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore The Three Sisters and Tongapurtu Sea Cave. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Awakino travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Awakino.dx3000374408)
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Awakino, Taranaki
### What's nearby
- 
The Three Sisters
17 min drive \- 24.9 km
- Tongapurtu Sea Cave
22 min drive \- 25.7 km
- Mike's Brewery
42 min drive \- 64.8 km
- Yandle Park
46 min drive \- 71.2 km
- Urenui Golf Club
48 min drive \- 70.1 km
### Restaurants
- River Run Cafe
3 min drive
- Whitebait Inn Mokau
3 min drive
- Awakino Hotel
2 min drive
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## Farview Bach - Rural, beach, river and fishing! Reviews
## Reviews
### Exceptional
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10 - Excellent
103
8 - Good
14
6 - Okay
2
4 - Poor
0
2 - Terrible
2
### 9.8
Cleanliness
### 10
Location
### 4.0
Property conditions & facilities
## Reviews
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Briar R.
Nov 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing and quiet. Just what we needed
##### Briar R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Jorja S.
May 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Awesome place
Love the location, awesome place to stay nice quiet and warm with the fire place. Will be back again :)
##### Jorja S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Debra A.
Mar 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Wonderful historic bach
We had a grest stay in this old schol building. Very clean and comfortable with everything we needed. Fabulous views out all windows.
##### Debra A.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Sarah B.
Apr 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Rooms with an excellent view
It suited us perfectly - a bach with character & everything we needed, only birds & cattle as neighbours & a fantastic view to wake up to plus spectacular sunsets to finish each day. Recommend pottering into Mōkau for coffee & a browse around the museum.
##### Sarah B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Edoardo C.
Jul 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Genuine kiwi bach
Awesome views, charming place, great fire
##### Edoardo C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Cameron H.
Aug 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have mixed emotions about giving a great review for this place cause I don't want anyone else to know about it so that we can just stay whenever we want. But since this isn't really fair this is one of the better places that I've stayed at and everything we wanted was at our fingertips the only thing missing was a microwave but other than that we're looking forward to our next trip there.
##### Cameron H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Tim and Jenny H.
Jan 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Just loved it
Lovely place to relax
##### Tim and Jenny H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Mark A.
Feb 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Awakino secret Gem
A perfect location with stunning scenery and a hidden gem of a Bach...Spacious and accommodating for any people with nature on the front door. Clean and very comfortable.
##### Mark A.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Cara Q.
Jan 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Great kiwi bach
We had a lovely time staying in Awakino at the bach. The breathtaking views of the ocean and Mt Taranaki were an added bonus and the bach itself had so much more space than expected. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
##### Cara Q.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Simon R.
Sep 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Farview
Excellent place for 3 old guys whitebaiting. Warm homely and comfortable.
##### Simon R.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Glenn B.
Mar 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
#### Sunset Galore
Great little kiwi bach/cottage. Simple and basic but comfortable. Fantastic views and location. Will come back for a return visit. Great value for money
##### Glenn B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Samantha B.
Apr 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Very peaceful
Needed a break away to relax and reclaim some peace. This was perfect. A lovely historical building repurposed into a beautifully positioned bach. Juswhat
##### Samantha B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Louise S.
Oct 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Awakino weekend away
This is the second time I've started here at Fairview Bach. Love the location, which is away from everything. Enjoyed a cosy fire in the main room, went for a beach walk in Mokau, had a nicer night at the pub. There is a van available for pick up and drop off which we made use of, was great!
##### Louise S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Marshall H.
Mar 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Awakino gem
Perfect spot blending lush pasture land, panoramic ocean views, and outstanding fiery sunsets! With Mt Taranaki rising through the morning mist and the Awakino River rising and falling with tides, this is a gem in the Aotearoa crown. The bach was very comfortable with all the charms of rustic living. The host was very accommodating when we added another day to our stay.I would definitely stay again if in the area, and for a lot longer than the few days I had.
##### Marshall H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Makea P.
Nov 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Stunning space
Everything about this spot and stay was seamless and stunning. The views, the location, the ability to still work (I was on a work trip) and have reception was an extra bonus. The host was great to communicate with and there was everything we could need. So happy the fire was stoked and ready to roll. Despite being so high up and a heritage building.. the newly installed joinery meant the heat was not lost at all through the night and it was a really comfortable and safe stay. Appreciate the opportunity to stay in your wonderful spot!
##### Makea P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
### 2/10 Terrible
#### Jane
Mar 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely views. Pllace a little run down needs TLC. Curtains bathroom floor wiring and outside appearance. Driveway needs a little attention. All this is related to what we paid.
##### Jane
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Jenny B.
Oct 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, views, homely feel. Great set up had everything we needed.
##### Jenny B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Brad M., new plymouth new zealand
Feb 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Best place in awakino
Always a great stay
##### Brad M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Donna M.
Oct 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Lovely place
Another great stay
##### Donna M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Kylie v.
Oct 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the fireplace. Music selection greatEpic spot. Coming back
##### Kylie v.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Clive B.
Mar 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Great views, really enjoyable
Would recommend people to stay
##### Clive B.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Murray M.
Jun 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Winter getaway
Unique setting and accommodation with great views, was clean and bed was comfortable . Had a great time and would stay again.
##### Murray M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Emily T.
Jul 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Great Spot!
Loved our stay! So nice aand peaceful, reasonably priced and so cosy with the fire. Everything we needed provided.
##### Emily T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Nadia S.
Jun 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Great views and bach
Lovely views out to Mt. Taranaki and cozy fireplace- great place to stay no matter the weather!
##### Nadia S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Matt R.
Jan 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Awesome bach and location
Another great stay at this bach - great communication with owners, highly recommended!
##### Matt R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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