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Kiwi Bach by the Beach

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Property grounds
On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Fireplace, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms94 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Castle Point, Wellington
  • Place, Castlepoint Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Castlepoint Lighthouse
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

Mataikona

With a stay at this cabin in Mataikona, you'll be on the beach, and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Castlepoint Beach and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Castlepoint Lighthouse. .This beach cabin is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Castlepoint Rock.
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What's nearby

  • Castlepoint Beach - 30 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Castlepoint Lighthouse - 41 min drive - 20.6 km

Restaurants

  • Yummy Mummy's Cheesecakes

About this property

Entire place

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

Kiwi Bach by the Beach

If beach holiday fits your lifestyle then this is the place for you. A comfortable but classic Kiwi bach for your family or friends to enjoy New Zealand’s special wild coastal charm. You can be active diving for paua or crayfish, or relax on the beach while you wait for a fish to hook up. The Mataikona coast is full of opportunities for those who simply enjoy walking and fossicking. Suitable for all year round, you can sit in the sun and watch the hypnotic surf from the deck with a nice, refreshing drink or stay inside playing darts and keeping warm by the woodburner. Head down the road to the golf course, or visit the spectacular cliffs and views at Castlepoint.

Special conditions:

Smoking allowed outside only.

Please note the bach is on tank water so conserving water is appreciated.

Coastal conditions to be aware of:

In strong onshore winds, sand can drift onto the access road at Sandy Bay. The road is usually cleared promptly, but short delays are possible.
Power cuts can occur from time to time in severe weather. Our water runs on an electric pump, so taps won’t run during an outage.

We provide a BBQ for cooking, torches and candles and the wood burner for heating.

If you’re arriving during a strong wind forecast, consider travelling in daylight and checking local updates.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private 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 garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

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.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,012 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

On arrival turn on the main power switch (meter outside back door). Take away your rubbish. There is no rubbish collection. Water is from a rainwater tank so please be mindful about water usage.

Wood for the wood burner is down the side of the house in the wood shed (not under the tree out the back, this isn't dry yet).Please only use driftwood from the beach on the outdoor pizza oven.

Please leave the bach as you wish to find it. Turn off the main power. Do not leave any food or drink etc. in the fridge or freezer. Lock up when you leave (ranch slider, back door, gate).

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number 313728

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Kiwi Bach by the Beach Cabin

Kiwi Bach by the Beach Pongaroa

Kiwi Bach by the Beach Cabin Pongaroa

Kiwi Bach by the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 206 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host and on the spot people on were helpful and approachable. The bach was comfortable and reasonably priced. Lots of extras one could help oneself to, though we brought our own. Lots of books. Most of all glorious location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is great, just across the road from an awesome coast. The bach is tidy with a good kitchen and welcoming lounge. Bedrooms were spot on. Hot water was a bit sketchy, but that may have been me. Overall, highly recommended for a stay in a coastal environment spanning a sandy beach and rocky coast.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

jolene g.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was nice to be so close to the beach. The kids could run to the beach without us having to walk with them. Easy to fish and go back home for lunch and back to the beach again. Owners replied very quick if I sent them a message. Very nice working with them. Also easy to get the keys.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Trevor S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We very much enjoyed our three-generation family holiday at the very comfortable and well-equipped Kiwi Bach by the Beach.Particular favourites:pizza making in the backyard pizza overpaua shell hunting on the beachbooks, toys and gamesTHANKYOU
view from bedroom window
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as advertised. Highly recommend for a great getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

A B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, well kitted-out bach with beautiful sea views from both floors. The beach is just across the road, which made for excellent beachcombing. Word of warning - Mataikona Road is prone to erosion and storms and quite challenging. Double check you've packed everything you need as there's no popping out for milk!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

kayla w.

Had an awesome time out there with the kids, beach being across rhe road was really cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The elevated master bed is ingenious and very comfortable. Beautiful place, neat little bach with stairs! Very much intend to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Krista S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome little beach batch, amazing views, right on the beach. House is really well stocked with linen, toiletries, pantry supplies, kitchen equipment, and PowerPoints. Loved using the woodfire oven to make pizzas. Great selection of board games and puzzles as unfortunately we had bad weather. Host was super lovely and quick to reply. If you love the remote East coast this is an excellent holiday spot. Thanks for having us
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant! Great family getaway. Felt like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Esther C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately our stay wasn’t great. If we had known prior to booking the road gets blocked by sand and power outages (which affects the water - as it’s power pumped) happen reasonably frequently, we probably wouldn’t have booked here. We weren’t able to cook or shower for 8 hours which was pretty unpleasant after getting covered in sand after our car was stuck on the road out. It had been unusually windy during our stay, so we were particularly unlucky with our timing but after chatting with a few locals power outages and sand blocking the road are not uncommon challenges. Might be a good idea to at least come prepared.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tami T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed the views being right off the beach, had lots of games and everything there to enjoy the stay. Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it.be booking again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant location - just steps to the beach. A frame cost with good fire for heating.
Steps to the beach
Whole beach to ourselves
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the stay here. Very warm with the fire loved the beach. Will be back again.Thanks for letting us stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Aways a great stay.

Visit once a year never disappoints.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely spot

Really enjoyed the location and house
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Location and awesome home

We had an awesome time staying was super nice. The beach was cool and so the fire was amazing. The place is clean and has everything you could need
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Repeat Stay at Mataikona

So good we brought the extended family back a few weeks later
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what we needed

Perfect isolated getaway
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect mini break

It was our first time turning left of the main road to Castlepoint and we are so glad we did. To discover this stretch of coast was magical and our bach with the perfect view was the neatest spot to stay.The view from bed while drinking coffee in the morning was the perfect recharge plug in! I hope we can return sometime!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach seaside bach

Typical seaside Bach, overlooking mataikona bay and river, tidy house with plenty of space, logburner warmed the house nicely on our 1st night. Awesome location, happily stay again. All coms and key pickup drop off were easy as. Overall a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna L.

Awesome kiwi holiday

We had a lovely time and felt like we really got away from it all! The views of the beach from the house were fantastic, and the rugged weather meant fab big waves to watch and lots of cozy card games inside. Really recommend this cool holiday choice. The booking process was easy and we felt looked after, and the venue was just what we expected. Our only issue was our low car struggled on the unsealed road coming into Mataikona and there had been some recent rockfall that sadly has damaged the bottom of our car. Something to be mindful of if you have a low vehicle.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Classic A Frame in fabulous location

A really comfortable bach in an awesome location. Great for us as a couple but we plan on returning with the kids and grandkids.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025