Title: Quintessential Family Bach at Mahanga Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Quintessential Family Bach at Mahanga Beach Vacation home in Mahia with kitchen and patio ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73460000/73453500/73453477/45d175c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73460000/73453500/73453477/46840a93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73460000/73453500/73453477/59a6c71e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73460000/73453500/73453477/fe9f0c99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73460000/73453500/73453477/42f586f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Mahanga beach is just steps away from this family-friendly Bach, offering endless opportunities for swimming, surfing, and fishing. Unwind on the spacious deck with shade sail and outdoor BBQ area or gather in the dining room for family meals. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Quintessential Family Bach at Mahanga Beach This family friendly Bach has been our home away from home for many years and we are now opening up for all to enjoy. Located less than a minute walk to Mahanga beach that offers a stunning, safe beach that goes for miles. Fantastic for swimming, surfing, fishing, diving, boating and romantic beach walks. Our Bach has 2 bedrooms that sleeps 9 comfortably. With an inviting living room with TV, lots of games and puzzles to keep the kids entertained, stereo and books galore. Dining room with a huge table for family and friends to gather around for family dinners. And a large deck with shade sail and outdoor BBQ area that is the perfect space to unwind with a wine or beer at the end of the day. Children and pets are welcome. We just ask that the pets not be allowed on couches or beds and please clean up after your animals. Property is fully fenced. Plenty of space for parking cars and boats. 10 minutes from Mahia that has a golf course, cafe, pub and fish and chip shop. 20 minutes to Morere hot springs and bush walks. 1 hour from Gisborne. \* Linen, bath towels and tea towels provided, please bring own beach towels. \* $70 Cleaning fee. \* No events and please respect our neighbours. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fully-fenced - Patio ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 4 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Golfing 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) ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116430000/116429500/116429498/w2138h1424x0y2-08af55e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunset Haven - Mahia Holiday Home Mahia - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=116429498&PinnedHotelID=116429498&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38570000/38564600/38564519/7848fa12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New modern compact home, warm & cosy, Blue Bay beach bach! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-39.01553%2C177.88486&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xLyu3HGDqaew09rxgUfzgWkZFNs=) Mahanga, Hawke's Bay #### What's nearby - Mahanga Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Mahia Beach - 20 min drive - 12.6 km - Morere Hot Springs - 23 min drive - 30.2 km #### Getting around - Gisborne (GIS) - 73 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sunset Point - ‬18 min drive - ‪Smokey Bros BBQ Cafe - ‬21 min drive - ‪Morere Tea Rooms - ‬21 min drive - ‪Rocket Cafe - ‬21 min drive - ‪Rocket Cafe - ‬21 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Quintessential Family Bach at Mahanga Beach pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Quintessential Family Bach at Mahanga Beach? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Quintessential Family Bach at Mahanga Beach? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Quintessential Family Bach at Mahanga Beach located? > Situated near the beach, this vacation home is steps from Mahanga Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Māhia Golf Course and Mahia Beach. Morere Hot Springs and Alexandra Park are also within 32 mi (52 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Quintessential Family Bach at Mahanga Beach Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 21 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam O. Oct 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot in a great place. 30 second walk to the beach and well stocked with everything you'd need for a weekend. ##### Adam O. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wayne M. Dec 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superb venue We had a great time- proximity to the beach, love the bach feel. Thanks so much for sharing your place with us! ##### Wayne M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Penny M. Jan 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent as always We had another great stay here - the bach has everything you need and is well setup for rainy days (which we had a few of!) Highly recommend. ##### Penny M. Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Penny M. Jan 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent bach We loved our stay here (again!) The bach has everything we need and the short walk to the beach is ideal. Lots of space to run around outside for the kids, and well fenced too. Looking forward to next year’s stay! ##### Penny M. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David C. Jan 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect bach for a beach holiday Thank you so much! We loved the bach, it had everything we needed and was nice and close to the beach. Big lawn was great for the kids to run around on and well fenced too. Looking forward to our next stay there! ##### David C. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven T. Jul 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it We struggled to find a pet friendly place and was wrapped to find this one, had zero issues the 3 day stay, cant wait to come back, Thanks Heaps ##### Steven T. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicola K. Apr 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden gem! Highly recommend! Such a great last minute escape. Had everything we needed. Dog and kids had a blast and access to the beach is amazing! We definitely want to come back, thank you for sharing your family holiday destination. ##### Nicola K. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Eric H. Nov 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway Quiet location with no pedestrian traffic, beach a stone's throw away. Bach has all you require to have a comfortable stay. As with all tank water houses the water pressure for a shower is not great. Overall it was a great stay with a relaxing atmosphere and would happily stay again. barbecue or cook indoors ##### Eric H. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrianne T. Apr 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just beautiful, homely and spacious. Our family of 9 had an amazing time, even though the weather was not on our side. There was everything we needed and more. A great way to spend Easter weekend with my whanau. Great communication with the host, we will definitely be back some day in the future.💕 Thanks Pam. ##### Carrianne T. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Nigel B. Jan 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mahanga Gem As a large family of three generations this bach was ideal for us, as were able to pitch tents to allow separation for our teenagers, and it was well fenced for our dog. The bach was very well appointed, and with a couple of minor additions would be rated as excellent. Communication was great before and after, and we all had a wonderful time in a beautiful part of the world! ##### Nigel B. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine N. Jan 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Totally brill experience. Awesome batch with plenty of space and areas to spread out. Bedrooms spacious and everything clean and fresh. Kitchen has everything yould need for simple to flash as cooking. The first day came with rain but then I think our batch payment was excepted and we then instantly had sun and amazing weather 🤩 you won’t be disappointed. Happy holidays everyone. ##### Christine N. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophie W. Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easter Family Holiday Lovely house. Big table for us to all sit at and enjoy our meals together. We also made use of the lawn and played some games together :) ##### Sophie W. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John D. Dec 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean tidy lots of supplies Felt at home very relaxing ##### John D. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trinity L. Dec 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So relaxing Epic location and beach , excellent bach and so good for our dog 🐕 ##### Trinity L. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol S. Oct 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet, peaceful,and comfortable. Kitchen very well stocked. The renting process was easy. ##### Carol S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leonard M. Apr 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Mahia Bach This is a beautiful bach in a stunning part of the country. Its a few minutes across to Mahia Beach and the feeling is amazing. The bach was well equipped and cosy with more than enough space in a quiet cup-de-sac. The owner was absolutely amazing and so helpful. Highly recommend this home away from home! ##### Leonard M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica B. Apr 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easter Weekend getaway Had a really good stay and everything was so well organized for us! ##### Monica B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arlene Apr 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Excellent accomodation exactly what we wanted would definitely stay there again. ##### Arlene Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg D. Mar 31, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and relaxing Despite the weather, we very much enjoyed our stay at Mahanga. Gave us real sense of "getting away". Cheers ##### Greg D. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca E. Mar 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxed and quiet getaway Pam was easy to deal with and very accommodating. The property and neighbourhood was lovely and very peaceful. House was cosy, clean and had everything we needed. Would love to stay again. ##### Rebecca E. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Naomie C. Feb 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic location Such a great location and it was great to find the house fully fenced so our dog could happily enjoy the holiday too! ##### Naomie C. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peita R. Jan 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just beautiful Amazing location and a great summer spot! Could not have asked for a more relaxing get away ##### Peita R. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jade S. Dec 27, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best family time .. worth every cent Amazing. Had everything we needed and more. Property was beautiful fell in love instantly. Thank u Pam for sharing your property. Was amazing 🤩 ##### Jade S. 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