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Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic

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2 bedrooms

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Port Charles, Waikato
  • Sandy Bay Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Port Jackson Beach
  • Stony Bay Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ)

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About the neighborhood

Port Charles

Seaside stay .At this Port Charles vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sandy Bay Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Stony Bay Beach. Little Bay and Otautu Bay are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Sandy Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Stony Bay Beach - 17 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Otautu Bay - 37 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Little Bay - 38 min drive - 11.8 miles

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • Poley Bay

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 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.
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 after use, take your own rubbish home with you, welcome to leave recycling behind in the designated bins available.
Please notify if cleaning doesn’t really work for you & we could have this done for a minimum fee of $120 - $180 depending on numbers.
If the Bach isn't cleaned properly you will be charged accordingly.
If any damages they will be charged accordingly.

Minimum of 3nights around long weekends, minimum 4nights at easter.

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.

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 manager

Eli Crawford

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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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic to the airport?

This vacation home is 206 mi (1346-min drive) away from the Great Barrier Island (GBZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic ?

As of Jun 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic on Jun 12, 2025 start from $93.92, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Sandy Bay Beach and 4.2 mi (15-min drive) from Stony Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic ?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic to downtown Port Charles?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Port Charles.

Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jamie c.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Excellent place to stay, tidy, clean, great area
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic spot

Great place to stay. Everything we needed. Perfect for fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Xavier V.

Weekend away

Great location, comfortable stay. The hosts were so inviting and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike e.

Liked: Cleanliness

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+++++
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024