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Leigh Family Bach - Your perfect spot for a family getaway in the heart of Leigh

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Outdoor dining
Children’s area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Leigh, Auckland
  • Place, Mathesons Bay
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Goat Island
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Omaha Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the area

Leigh

Located in Leigh, this vacation home is within a 5-minute drive of Mathesons Bay and Reptile Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Goat Island and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Leigh Marine Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Mathesons Bay - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Goat Island - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Matakana Village - 16 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Omaha Beach - 20 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Orewa Beach - 48 min drive - 54.0 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leigh Fish 'N Chips - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Sawmill Brewery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Farmers Daughter - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Omaha Beach Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪matakana oysters - ‬12 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.

Leigh Family Bach - Your perfect spot for a family getaway in the heart of Leigh

Relax in the comfort of our classic kiwi holiday home less than an hours drive from Auckland City. Enjoy lazy summer days on the huge covered terrace or cosy winters nights around the woodburner! Plenty of space for all the family.

Located in central Leigh
- just a 2 minute walk to the local shops and the Leigh Bar
- a 700m walk to the iconic Leigh Sawmill Cafe
- 1.3km to the beautiful sandy beach of Mathesons Bay

The bach has three queen bedrooms and a spacious bathroom inside and a fourth bedroom along with a second bathroom/laundry off the patio in the sleepout. A fully equipped kitchen and a huge lounge with woodburner and fold out sofa-bed. French doors open from the dining area out onto our large covered terrace and lovely fully fenced garden complete with tree swing and sandpit for the kids.

Many local attractions are just a short drive away, including; Goat Island Marine Reserve, Pakiri Surf Beach, the famous Matakana Markets and several local vineyards.
Special conditions:
Pets by arrangement - Please enquire
Bond may be required

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$80.00 per stay); Linen (Optional, NZ$80.00 per stay); BOND - Refunded Immediately after Property Check (Required, NZ$200.00 per stay);
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Leigh Family Retreat House
Leigh Family Retreat

Reviews

Leigh Family Bach - Your perfect spot for a family getaway in the heart of Leigh Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 202 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
There was a problem.with the TV and the host came all the way out to property to fix it for us the same day. We were blown away with how quickly it was sorted. The property was lovely, the kitchen well-stocked with all the equipment you'd need and the place was clean and tidy. Great location for trips to the beach or lounging around in bad weather. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s a great place to stay. Peaceful and quiet. It has everything we needed. Plus it’s close to beaches and towns. The hosts were amazing answering all my questions quickly. The place was really clean and tidy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryll W.

Liked: Cleanliness
I think this is the 4th year we have been here, always a pleasure
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernard R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Showers fantastic, kitchen well stocked with cooking utensil, beds comfy, fire lovely on cold night . None of the patio lights worked, nor did the power point for hairdryer in bathroom. Had issue with sleepout door, however the house keeper did resolve this promptly. Overall OK.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre O.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cozy spot for a winter weekend away with the family. Plenty of board games and toys for the little ones. The fireplace made it nice and toasty on the chilly evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Accommodation for work activity

Accommodation was good. Thought it might be a bit cold but once we got the fire going it warmed the place up. Kitchen was well equipped which would have been useful if we were there longer. Was well located for our planned activities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waitangi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden gem.

Owner, Nigel was pleasant to communicate with. The house was clean, tidy and well presented. Well equipped to host friends or family. Lots of space inside and outside. Good for entertaining or just getting away from the hustle and bustle. Really recommend this place. 5 stars from us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona S.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

So much to see and do in the area

The bach was perfect for us! Cozy woodburner but spare heaters as well. Very spacious bedrooms, a lovely porch and a secure, fenced garden for our dogs. The house is located very central to all the places we visited but not too busy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

We loved our stay at Leigh Family Bach! A spacious place the whole family could relax in. We loved the size of the 2 main bedrooms, great for teens! The extra room outside suited our older son and the bedroom off the kitchen suited hubby and I to a T. Great communication with Nigel. Holiday went off without a hitch!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for extended family trips

Very spacious and great layout to cater to different age groups. Handy location, great secure backyard to bring the dog also. Quick communication and contact with the property manager. Easy access. All in all a great choice and we'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter break

We had a good time staying in Leigh, its a great area with heaps to do. The bach had everything we needed, thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanks

Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

mike w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Just a stones throw from Leigh Central. A great location. A good place for families to stay and the hosts were quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

songs for club y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family house

Great family place to stay. Fence back yard so great for little ones.Well setup house.Every thing you would need.Book toys games.Internet not good.Lovely outdoor area. So close
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday Bach Leigh

Lovely family bach close to Leigh Central
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place with space

Enjoyed our stay in Leigh , Great weather , Sawmill cafe ,Fish n Chip shop both great food places. Great Host , lovely home , lots of room.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire I.

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay here - excellent location and lots of space as this property. The kitchen is well equipped, lovely outdoor dining area, and perfect yard for our dog! Thanks for a great weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jennie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Goat Island yrip

Great to find a dog friendly property. We booked 2 nights but only stayed one as the sea conditions were hopeless for snorkellling. Good family spot in summer .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend in Leigh

Easy check in, swift and clear communication! Great spot primo location, minutes walk to local shops/takeaways and the wedding venue that I was in Leigh for.Also minutes walk around two roads to the Leigh Sawmill Cafe/Restaurant bar.Highly recommend this place as.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding

We needed a place near the venue of the wedding in Leigh, and this was ideal. It's an older house without air conditioning, but with the large airy rooms and the fans provided, we were comfortable. The property manager was very responsive, and the checking in and out was simple. Very happy.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short Wedding stay

Location was perfect for a short weekend stay, for a friends wedding. Property was really great, and the owner was very easy to communicate with. We would highly recommend this property if you're looking to stay in Leigh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamish V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Leigh is a great place to explore

Did walks, glass bottom boat and Leigh eats. Really enjoyed everything
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024