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Character beach bach

Waihi Beach vacation home with kitchen

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, DVD player
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Waihi Beach, Western Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Waihi Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Whangamata Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Mercury Baypark
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Waihi Beach

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Waihi Beach vacation home, you'll find Waihi Beach and Bay of Plenty. Also, Orokawa Bay is within 3 miles (5 km) and Historical Athenree Homestead is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Waihi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Athenree Hot Springs - 10 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Whangamata Beach - 45 min drive - 33.6 miles
  • Tauranga Domain - 53 min drive - 45.5 miles
  • Mercury Baypark - 57 min drive - 54.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Secret Garden - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rabbit Moon - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Waihi Beach RSA - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wilson Road Fish Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Bowentown - ‬6 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.

Character beach bach

Welcome to our wonderful kiwi Bach, where childhood holidays are relived.

The Bach features 4 bedrooms and can easily sleep 10 people in beds. Two bedrooms with double beds, two bedrooms with three single beds. Please bring your own linen.

Open plan living and dining, both indoors and out.

Features 2 toilets, 1 new bathroom, outdoor shower, full laundry including drier and a kitchen with two fridges, a microwave, and an oven.

The large back deck has ample bbq, dining and living space and is drenched in afternoon and evening sun, it becomes a communal gathering point daily. We have a large shade sail covering the back deck to ensure shade. We have a large back yard great for summer cricket or sunbathing.

The section is fully fenced, making it a great option for young families, no pets please.

Just a 3 minute walk to the shops (inluding a 4Square, a bottle shop, butcher, fish and chips and plenty of licensed cafes and restaurants, surf shop, chemist, dress shops and a gift shop) and a 4 minute walk to the beach, our bach is perfectly located to be convenient to everything Waihi Beach offers.

The swimming beach is safe for families, there are lifeguards down the northern end of the beach and there are many walks to do both immediately in Waihi Beach and in the surrounding area.

We've made many wonderful family memories here and we hope you enjoy your stay.
Special conditions:
Rubbish day is Monday and official rubbish bags are available from the 4Square. If you leave the bach on any other day of the week please take all rubbish with you. Rubbish must not be left on the street on a Sunday. Please consider our neighbors. Please turn off the main switch inside the bach before you leave. Thank you, enjoy your stay.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$50.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether 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 11:00 AM

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Character Beach Bach House Waihi Beach
Character Beach Bach Waihi Beach
Character Bach Waihi
Character Bach Waihi
Character Beach Bach Waihi Beach
Character Beach Bach Private vacation home
Character Beach Bach Private vacation home Waihi Beach

Frequently asked questions

How close is Character beach bach to the airport?

This vacation home is 37.7 mi (49-min drive) away from the Tauranga (TRG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Character beach bach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Character beach bach to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 2-minute walk from Waihi Beach and 4.7 mi (9-min drive) from Anzac Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Character beach bach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Character beach bach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Character beach bach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Character beach bach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Character beach bach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Character beach bach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Character beach bach to downtown Waihi Beach?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Waihi Beach.

Character beach bach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

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

Great place to stay

Very comfortable and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn E.

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

Good place to stay

Good place to stay. Everything was there that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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

Wonderful stay

We had a great stay, the bach was clean, comfortable and spacious. The back deck was wonderful in the afternoons for a bbq and relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane A.

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

Great weekend break

We had a nice break at Waihi Beach. The house is fairly basic but very clean and in a great location. Beds are all very comfortable, wifi was excellent (always a bonus with teens).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie T.

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

Great Family Home

Loved how homely and comfortable the house was. Loads of room for littlies, teens and oldies together. Recommend house to all looking for laidback relaxation- cheers bookabach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeremy s.

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

Great xmas break

The batch was perfect for what we needed. Plenty of space in and outside. Close to the beach, close to main stores.Checkin was super easy.We had a great family time !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Grant E.

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

Great bach

Great stay, but needs a new BBQ
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenner B.

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

Excellent set up

We had a great stay at this authentic kiwi bach. It was perfect for our 2 families to merge and enjoy the beach and relaxation out on the deck. Plenty of space for the kids and all the ammenities you could need. We'll be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

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

Relaxing

Very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea E.

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

Last of summer

Had a great stay at this bach, had everything we needed including BBQ, big back yard, ample beds, and awesome social set up. We had a mix of older adults, older teens and kids, everyone enjoyed their stay! We will be back, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie T.

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

Beautiful Bach

Bit of a hiccup due to misunderstanding with check in but bookabach support team went over and beyond to sort out for us. Property host apologised profusely for hiccup, she was lovely . The house was amazing, homely, cosy with everything we needed for a stress free time. Many thanks to bookabach, and to our lovely host. Absolutely recommend them both.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aata M.

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

Lovely family trip

We had a great experience at this Bach. Great location and such a good layout for family and children. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you for letting us stay. ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

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

Relaxing get away

Great location, very spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful holiday home

Absolutely loved the layout of the house and indoor-outdoor flow. Superb breeze flew through the doors and windows. Large windows in dining and kitchen allowed for easy communication to people enjoying the seating area on the deck. Very large lounge area for family chill out time in the evening. Bedroom positioning allows for peaceful rest day or night. Many lovely memories and definitely would like to return to make more in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Great Kiwi bach!

Awesome location, perfect for a ladies weekend! Lovely bach, great facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika W.

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

Home away from home

Heaps of room and beds. Could see how great it would be for the up and coming summer. Appreciated the two toilets and fridges.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie J.

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

Everything u cud need

Great place. Easily accommodated 10 people. Great location and friendly host. Would stay there again. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Bach.

We really enjoyed our stay. Nice and close to the shops and the beach. The house was a great size for our group. Great friendly communication with the owner. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Great Spot

Awesome location and perfect house for us. Only down side was the flies but probably due to the time of year. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sinead H.

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

Great spot!

The Bach is basic but clean, perfect location and has everything you need. Deck area is fantastic and spacious and lounge is a great size. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lizzteriah F.

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

Amazing experience!

Was the perfect bach for us. Very spacious and well located. The beach was amazing! Thank you Cathy. We really enjoyed our time in Waihi
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Great location

What a great classic kiwi Bach experience! House was exactly as described, great location with everything you need and good communication from the owner :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm R.

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

Perfect for a relaxing holiday

Perfect for a short stay. Big outdoor area with BBQ. Everything you need. Even a hot outdoor shower . Short walk to beach in one direction and to the bakery in the other. Recommended.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colin b.

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

Mint!

All good, great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie G.

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

Large bach walk to beach and main street

We were very impressed with the size. Comfortably fitted our large group. Very close (walking distance) to everything. Lovely clean house.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020