Title: A bach to call home, pet friendly! - 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 # A bach to call home, pet friendly! Vacation home in Kawhia with kitchen and patio ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76930000/76929800/76929762/30614f56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76930000/76929800/76929762/2e94751f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76930000/76929800/76929762/c6b693c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76930000/76929800/76929762/2c251b9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76930000/76929800/76929762/f2f8170c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Unwind at this typical kiwi bach, just minutes from Kawhia Wharf and the Boating Club. Enjoy a relaxing stroll to Ocean Beach or Aotea for swimming, and then return home to clean your catch at the filleting station. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - 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. ### A bach to call home, pet friendly! This typical kiwi bach is the perfect place to relax and create memories with your family and friends, only 3 walking minutes from Kawhia Wharf, pub, food places, The Boating Club, golf course, playground, very central. Ocean Beach, with its hot pools, is 6 minutes driving and Aotea, perfect for a walk on the beach and a swimming, 10 minutes. Plenty of options to keep you and your loved ones entertained, from charter boats, fishing from the Wharf or if you feel like exploring further, Marakopa Falls and The Natural Bridge (1 hour away). For the avid fisherman, the property offers a filleting station and a great smoking house! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Spelunking 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) - First aid kit ## Similar properties ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38005100/38005051/ea15e8d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous, comfortable holiday house Kawhia - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 135 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=38005051&PinnedHotelID=38005051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66170000/66166900/66166851/fcd71ef5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Te Waitere Village spectacular water views of harbour and surrounding hillsides. 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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-38.06345%2C174.81770&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yIRjLtSJBZnqcGmv_xrMoAkh6_I=) Kawhia, Waikato #### What's nearby - Maketu Marae - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Kawhia Beach - 11 min drive - 5.8 km - Bridal Veil Falls - 63 min drive - 33.1 km #### Restaurants - ‪Kawhia Fish Shop - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Rusty Snapper Cafe - ‬5 min walk - ‪Fish & Chips - ‬8 min walk - ‪OpArau Ro - ‬12 min drive - ‪Annie's Cafe - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A bach to call home, pet friendly! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at A bach to call home, pet friendly!? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A bach to call home, pet friendly!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is A bach to call home, pet friendly! located? > Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Maketu Marae and Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery. Kawhia Beach is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A bach to call home, pet friendly! Reviews 9.8 ### 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 42 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### nick B. Apr 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Greatn little stay Great little batch. ##### nick B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rihimona D. Nov 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice little home and area Home away from home ##### Rihimona D. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bianca Jul 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We had a lovely relaxing stay. Everything that we were told would be there, was there. ##### Bianca Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John P. Mar 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful location Wonderful location close to the beach and shops. Lovely little house with everything that is needed. ##### John P. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn B. Apr 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Perfect bach to base from for a couple of days fishing. Everything you need is all there, cosy & laid back, no fuss. ##### Kathryn B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ross M. Jun 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice times Cosy house in quiet part of town. Enjoyed our stay- thanks. ##### Ross M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ken H. Jul 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable stay in peaceful location Comfortable Bach style accommodation with everything we needed for our stay. Not new but clean and welcoming. ##### Ken H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn C. Oct 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Nice place for a few days away with the family. ##### Carolyn C. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Don B. Apr 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet retreat a classic Bach but well renovated inside. Great for a rest in beautiful area of NZ ##### Don B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tamsin J. Oct 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great bach in central Kawhia We enjoyed our stay in Kawhia - the bach is a great size for a small to medium family and has a nice sunny deck. Perfect location just a couple of minutes' walk to the waterfront. ##### Tamsin J. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle C. May 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday in Kawhia We had a really lovely stay in Kawhia. The house was perfect for us, cosy and comfortable and close to town and the beach. Lovely to sit in the sun on the deck and relax. Thankyou! ##### Danielle C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert A. Feb 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing trip Roberta was an awesome host, friendly and easy to deal with. House was perfect for our trip. ##### Robert A. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kay E. Nov 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### I know love Kawhia Delightful place, will definitely return. A touch of old NZ. I love it ##### Kay E. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick D. Jan 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Classic Comfy Bach We had a great time here with our young family and dog. The bach is a classic kiwi holiday home, renovated to keep it comfortable. Nicely decorated and maintained. Has all the amenities you need.Lots of great things to do in the area, including the hot water beach, fishing, Marakopa Falls and the natural bridge. Will recommend. ##### Nick D. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Della B., Sydney,Australia Jun 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home We throughly enjoyed they thought of everything to make us feel like we were in our own home thankyou so much ##### Della B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim M. Feb 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peace and tranquility in kawhia This wee cottage has it all the owner has covered evert event even in the rain we had a great restful time and made the most of it .can't wait to come back ##### Kim M. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vaughan W. Jul 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kāwhia break Very clean and comfortable. Would recommend ##### Vaughan W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mike c. Nov 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday weekend The Bach, location & weather were perfect. ##### mike c. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kim M. Apr 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Location Nice compact place to stay, a bit rusty traditional kiwi bach with a fireplace. Our host was very easy to communicate. Only a few minutes walk to the wharf. ##### Kim M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny P. Jan 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Host and Stay An amazing place to stay. Very cozy with everything you need. The host was extremely helpful. Kawhia is a gem of a place. Everyone should experience its Beauty. ##### Jenny P. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dellwyn W. Sep 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We love it We love staying here it's perfect for our family, has everything we need this time was our second stay and we will continue to stay here in the future. A++ ##### Dellwyn W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kurt W. Aug 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relax and refresh Great place to wind down in front of the fire and cook a nice meal all while being close to everything ##### Kurt W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### brian m. Sep 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy Cottage Cosy cottage, great location, great to have the separate fish cleaning area. Everything we needed. ##### brian m. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark H. Feb 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and spacious Thanks to our host, Roberta, very helpful. Nice place in a peaceful village. ##### Mark H. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa E. Apr 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kawhia Thoroughly enjoyed our short stay. Was perfect for our needs. Roberta was extremely lovely to communicate with and would love to rebook again next year! ##### Lisa E. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023