Title: Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=107414468&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic Vacation home in Port Charles ## Photo gallery for Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic ![Beach nearby - Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic (Port Charles)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107420000/107414500/107414468/965b457a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic (Port Charles)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107420000/107414500/107414468/1db78c4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic (Port Charles)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107420000/107414500/107414468/f666cb50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic (Port Charles)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107420000/107414500/107414468/7e885c42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic (Port Charles)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107420000/107414500/107414468/a405dad3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a classic Kiwiana retreat with this charming bach, nestled beside a serene canal teeming with native birds and pet eels. Unwind in the spacious backyard, perfect for cricket games or boat manoeuvres, just 90 seconds from the beach. Enjoy water sports gear like kayaks and paddleboards or relax by the smoke/marshmallow fire house. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 91076 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Pet friendly - Mountain view ## 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. ### Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic This fully equiped Bach offers a classic Kiwiana feel with its two for one tidy old school style living quarters on a 1000m2 flat section set right next to a small canal full of pet eels along with all sorts of native birds including the Bandit Rail & Teal duck. Plenty of room for tents, back yard cricket, manoeuvring the boat etc & just 90 second walk to the beach. Sea donut, kayak’s, water sports gear including swing-ball, cricket set, boules, frisbee etc all available for use, just respect - look after & clean after use. No rugby or soccer balls to be use around the Bach’s, please use reserve. Boat wash area, fish filleting station, smoke / marshmallow fire house, BBQ. Kiwi Bach tradition is to bring your own sheets, towels, tea towels, linen etc and leave the Bach in the same state as you found it in, do the dishes & cleaning, ie wipe benches, clean bathroom & toilet, sweep / vacuum & mop floors, take your own rubbish home with you, welcome to leave recycling behind in the designated bins available. If you have intentions to just half clean or not clean at all do not book this Bach we could have this done for a minimum fee of $120 - $180 depending on numbers, alternatively do not book this Bach, In the past at times there has been lack of respect for the next quests so we cant have this, principles. If Bach isn't cleaned properly you will be charged accordingly but again principles, respect us & the next guests. If any damages they will be charged accordingly, please be honest & notify us if any occurs, we will know. Price is for 6 people, $20pp for each person after that. Minimum 2nights year round. Minimum 3nights around long weekends, minimum 4nights at easter, Christmas & New Years Please note this Bach is ‘old school’ not new or modern so expect it not to be perfect, fine for the majority, & not always checked over after last quests, we expect all guests to leave the place in a tidy & cleaned state, respect the property, neighbours & next quests. No party events. No Wifi. Limited use driving vehicles & boats etc on lawn over winter months. Full refund up to two weeks before the booking, 50% refund up to between one & two weeks before the booking, no refund within one week of booking. As you could imagine this is a more remote place than the average general booking hence the firmer refund policy. Tank water - boil before drinking or bring own water, please conserve water. Colville station / store & cafe approx 35-40mins drive. No cats. Dogs to be tied up if likely to chase native birds etc. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Kayak - Water sports equipment ### 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) ### General - Unit size: 1,076 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113470000/113463200/113463200/62e1af0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coromandel Town Coromandel - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available 8.0 Very good 1 review CA $168 CA $218 total includes taxes & fees Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=113463200&PinnedHotelID=113463200&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114650000/114643300/114643279/5e9b27b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cute and central Coromandel - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $279 CA $423 total includes taxes & fees Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=114643279&PinnedHotelID=114643279&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66840000/66839700/66839685/45d1aba9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Little Bay Eco House - Kaka Cottage overlooking the ocean and up in the trees Waikawau - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 59 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=66839685&PinnedHotelID=66839685&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/112000000/111998600/111998527/bc485135.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Hidden House - A quiet studio space set amongst 73 acres of native forest. 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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-36.52618%2C175.45790&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JAUHELkr6e9U2_N0F7FNmbTGJfE=) Port Charles, Waikato #### What's nearby - Sandy Bay Beach \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Stony Bay Beach \- 17 min drive \- 6.9 km - Driving Creek Railway \- 56 min drive \- 44.4 km #### Getting around - Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 130 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic ? ### What time is check-out at Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic ? ### Where is Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 12 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dyon R. Sep 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great spot perfect little pad for our annual boys fishing trip everything you could need. ##### Dyon R. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin b. Jan 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Excellent place to stay, tidy, clean, great area ##### Erin b. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Morukah Jul 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Awesome little hideaway - quiet, peaceful, with everything you need and nothing you don't.Looking forward to our next visit. ##### Morukah Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Xavier V. Oct 31, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend away Great location, comfortable stay. The hosts were so inviting and easy to communicate with. ##### Xavier V. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Warren W. Nov 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic spot Great place to stay. Everything we needed. Perfect for fishing. ##### Warren W. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley T. Jan 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas and NY holiday Fantastic location for a family holiday. Facilities were great and lots of space for kids. Thoroughly enjoyed by adults and children. ##### Ashley T. Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith C. Nov 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Two unique abodes. One was aimed at shower/bathroom. the other was open plan with kitchen. Easy boat launch. There are lots of good features here. e.g. boat wash down and filleting table etc. ##### Keith C. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mike e. Oct 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sandy Bay Very well set out with everything you need to make your stay comfortable. Love the relaxed indoor / out door feel . Plenty of hot water . Beautiful scenery. A nice place if you want to get away and relax . Tough if you forgot something .( extra food or alcohol) because closest shop is a while away but everything was there that you needed. Highly recommended AAAA+++++ ##### mike e. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jamie c. Mar 17, 2025 ##### jamie c. 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