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You can't get closer to the water if you tried

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
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Interior
Smart TV, books
This waterfront bach offers a tranquil retreat with panoramic views from the lounge, where you can watch the ocean and river. Enjoy fishing right from the deck, or take a short walk to go surf casting or kayaking upriver.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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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.

You can't get closer to the water if you tried

This bach is right on the water, and it's possible to catch fish from the deck! You can put the whitebait net out (in season), or just simply relax and look at the water. View from lounge is panoramic, from ocean around and up the river. A few minutes walk up beach for surf casting, kayak up river or if you are that inclined out to sea. West coast fishing at its best. 45 min from Waitomo caves, 15 min from Marokopa falls, Natural Bridge and bush walks.

Special conditions:
Smoking outside only. All butts to be removed, do not throw butts out on to the lawn.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/tea towels/sheets etc) and toiletries, and take your rubbish when you leave.

Minimum stay 2 nights for this property. Price includes first four people, additional people at $30/person/night, up to the maximum of six.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

About the area

Located in Marokopa, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marokopa Beach and Marokopa Falls, while Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery and Tainui Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, surfing/body boarding, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Marokopa, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Marokopa Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marokopa Falls - 24 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Mangapohue Natural Bridge - 32 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 56 min drive - 54.2 km
  • Woodlyn Park - 59 min drive - 56.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is You can't get closer to the water if you tried pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at You can't get closer to the water if you tried?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at You can't get closer to the water if you tried?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is You can't get closer to the water if you tried located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Marokopa Beach and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Marokopa Falls. Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Mangapohue Natural Bridge are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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You can't get closer to the water if you tried Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 282 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 282 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 282 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 282 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 282 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Skye P.

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

Beautiful isolated spot, great getaway.

Property is in a great location and the house is lovely, quite modern compared to most baches I've stayed at.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

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

Peaceful Escape

We love staying here... from the sounds of the water, the view and the escape feom real life... the bach has everything we need and more!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful views and golden sunsets.. Locals dropped fish in for us which was a great treat. Wonderful week enjoying the buzz of the river and beach. Perfect size community, well maintained and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley O.

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

One of our favourite places

So relaxing. We will definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee J.

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

Weekend Getaway

Relaxing and fun for everyone
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph & Wendy B., New Plymouth NZ

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

Idyllic Location

Very peaceful place to stay, with wonderful views, great fishing and great walks on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

Family with special needs

Fantastic location on the waters edge, our 1st family trip away and no stress. Great instructions and information left at site and Grant replied promptly to texts we will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth F.

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

Special spot

Fabulous location, views were magnificent and changed through the day. Easy walks on the beach and around the village and a perfect “ out of the way” base to explore the area from.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley O.

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

Relaxing and beautiful

We loved the bach- perfect location. Hoping to go back again one day soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vaas C.

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

Awesome spot

Truely a unique spot
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oksana V.

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

Awesome place!

Stunning location!!! Very nice house. Love every minute of our time there!!! Great fishing spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

nick w.

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

Great Spot

Amazing location. Safe for kids. Good fishing, what more could you want!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon w.

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

Perfect place

We relaxed with a perfect view
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Stunning view

Nice bach for holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaley M.

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

Amazing spot!

We were more than happy with our stay and will be back again! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nini U.

Liked: Communication, location

Poukai

nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen C.

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

You couldn’t get closer to the water if you tried …

We have stayed here a few times over the past decade and each stay has been different. That’s because nature changes often and this spot is as close to beach nature as you can be and old classic kiwi bach next to an unspoilt New Zealand. Always so good :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

RIAAN W.

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

Sunset rest

Awesome place. Great value for money. Views to dream of
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Awesome Location

We go to Marakopa a couple of times a year and always stay in this Bach absolutly love the place, location is perfect for the kids to jump down to the river and fish, play in the sand or swim and stunning views and spot for watching the sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna I., Te awamutu

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

Stay in paradise

Absolutely amazing! Perfect spot! Will definately be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle F.

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

Little piece of heaven

Thank you for sharing your paradise with us. The peace and tranquility of the water so close was absolutely beautiful. Great fishing spot on our doorstep. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryann O.

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

Home away from Home

Absolutely love everything about this property. BEAUTIFUL VIEWS, Brilliant Sunrises and Sunsets. Very clean and tidy property .Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherie K.

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

Paradise

We love our getaways here, it’s our second time staying and we will be back again. We love fishing off the deck and soaking in the amazing view. Very peaceful spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tangiwai K.

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

Paradise

Just beautiful, we will be back in November 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Albert N.

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

Stunning view of the Marokopa seaway.

Beautiful property. Amazing view of the seaway. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024