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Classic Kiwiana bach

Leigh vacation home with kitchen

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Matheson Bay, Leigh
  • Place, Mathesons Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Omaha Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Orewa Beach
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Leigh

Close to the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Mathesons Bay and 2 miles (3 km) of Reptile Park with a stay here. Leigh Marine Reserve and Goat Island are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mathesons Bay - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Goat Island - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Matakana Village - 13 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Omaha Beach - 15 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Orewa Beach - 44 min drive - 35.1 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leigh Fish 'N Chips - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Stables - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Sawmill Brewery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zen Den - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪8 Wired Barrelworks - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Classic Kiwiana bach

Classic 'Kiwiana' bach set in bush above Matheson Bay, Leigh. Private and sunny, surrounded by native bush and bird life with view of sea and Coromandel Peninsula. A few minutes walk down to safe, swimming beach with good snorkelling/ diving. Perfect retreat in all seasons - open the doors to let the summer breeze flow or snuggle up with woodburner to create cosy 'bolthole'. A 1970s bach ideally suited to small families or couples within an hour's drive from Auckland. Visit the nearby Leigh township, Sawmill cafe, Goat Island, or Pakiri. Omaha Beach, Tawharanui Regional Park and the Matakana Coast wineries are a short drive away along with Matakana village with its market, restaurants, shops and cinemas. Games, books/mags, kids toys, and dvds to keep you or the children amused.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets 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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Classic Kiwiana Bach House Matheson Bay
Classic Kiwiana Bach House
Classic Kiwiana Bach Leigh
Classic Kiwiana Bach Private vacation home
Classic Kiwiana Bach Private vacation home Leigh
Classic Kiwiana Bach Leigh
Classic Kiwiana Bach Leigh
Classic Kiwiana Bach Private vacation home
Classic Kiwiana Bach Private vacation home Leigh

Frequently asked questions

How close is Classic Kiwiana bach to the airport?

This vacation home is 61 mi (81-min drive) away from the Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Classic Kiwiana bach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Classic Kiwiana bach to the beach?

This vacation home is 8.4 mi (20-min drive) from Pakiri Beach and 10.2 mi (20-min drive) from Buckleton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Classic Kiwiana bach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Classic Kiwiana bach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Classic Kiwiana bach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Classic Kiwiana bach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Classic Kiwiana bach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Classic Kiwiana bach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Classic Kiwiana bach to downtown Leigh?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Leigh.

Classic Kiwiana bach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 160 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francois Xavier C.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Linda G.

A quaint, sweet, homey accommodation close to the beach and many wonderful attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kate V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful bush setting with sea view. Very calm and tranquil. Short walk to the great swimming beach either by road or bush path. A classic kiwi bach with a lot of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elana O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view of Little Barrier
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, classic Kiwi Bach. Everything we needed for our little break away from home. Our older kids loved the DVDs and board games and our youngest loved how he had so much nature around him and being able to see so many native birds. Had everything we needed, very retro but we liked it that way.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bedelia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Kiwi bach! Cozy and quiet surroundings with a short walk to the beach! The kids loved all the games and toys on the rainy days.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing spot

So nice - in the bush, short walk to the beach, swimming hole nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anya A.

Sweet location

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selai L.

Beautiful little escape

Beautifully situated in the regenerating Kauri forest where Kaka birds make your evening meals on the deck a memorable. A quintessential kiwi batch experience where there is beauty and peace found in simplicity.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private quiet weekend close to coast

We spent Labour Weekend in this very comfy bach surrounded by native bush and birds. Lovely walk down to Matheson Bay, and car trips in the wider area. Lovely deck for meals and coffees. Great communication with host. Thanks for an awesome stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Bach with Seaviews

We really enjoyed our stay at this cute bach near Matheson Bay. It was comfortable and well-equipped and had a very homey feel. Loved the sea views from the deck and the birdsong in the bush.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Neil S.

Misleading and Unfair

We have been charged for 3 people staying at this property when we booked for and only had 2 staying. Despite sending an email we have no response and feel as though thereis dishonesty going on.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele M., Felton, Santa Cruz County

Liked: Cleanliness

A sweet little bach

Nice place that seemed like a family vacation home. Nothing fancy, but very private and a good location and view.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Matheson Bay retreat

Lovely dinky 2 bedroom Bach in original condition! Comfortable and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey and Aaron H.

Great Family Bach Feel

We loved the location of this wee bach. Nestled into a small forest and very private, yet so close to the beach and walk way. Had a great family bach type feel with great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholai B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot

Beautiful place for a family getaway. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Carole

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too much stuff in bedroom and no hanging space - on the plus side much better than the images shown Also plenty of equipment in kitchen and spacious deck - unable to use as rained most of the time
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serena V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent bach

Perfect spot for our weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Rose P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect City Break

We had 2 nights away, and feel so relaxed. The bach is ORIGINAL! It's part of the charm and we loved it. Thank you for sharing your home with us. We had a great time. Mel & Ollie
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

Lovely place to stay would recommend it. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very relaxing place to stay.

Very cosy old style NZ bach, very comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

wendyl B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cost cottage

Charming retro cottage in quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023