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You can't get closer to the water if you tried

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Marokopa, Waikato
  • Marokopa Beach
    5 min walk
  • Marokopa Falls
    21 min drive
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    48 min drive

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About the area

Marokopa

On river.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Marokopa Beach and 12 miles (20 km) of Marokopa Falls. Mangapohue Natural Bridge is within 20 miles (32 km) and Waitomo Glowworm Caves is within 32 miles (52 km).
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What's nearby

  • Marokopa Beach - 5 min walk
  • Marokopa Falls - 21 min drive
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 48 min drive
  • Woodlyn Park - 51 min drive
  • Aranui Cave - 53 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.

You can't get closer to the water if you tried

This bach is right on the water, and it's possible to catch fish from the deck! You can put the whitebait net out (in season), or just simply relax and look at the water. View from lounge is panoramic, from ocean around and up the river. A few minutes walk up beach for surf casting, kayak up river or if you are that inclined out to sea. West coast fishing at its best. 45 min from Waitomo caves, 15 min from Marokopa falls, Natural Bridge and bush walks.

Special conditions:
Smoking outside only. All butts to be removed, do not throw butts out on to the lawn.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/tea towels/sheets etc) and toiletries, and take your rubbish when you leave.

Minimum stay 2 nights for this property. Price includes first four people, additional people at $30/person/night, up to the maximum of six.

Property manager

Grant Lovell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

  • No pets 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
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

You can't get closer to the water if you tried Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 255 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marokopa Magic
Absolute magic! My husband and i have stayed before with friends, but this time we bought some family with us for a short weekend getaway. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

nick w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
Amazing location. Safe for kids. Good fishing, what more could you want!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley G.

Excellent location and everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing spot!
We were more than happy with our stay and will be back again! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Dal F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in Marokopa
Tidy property with the best location and views. Uncomfortable bed and 1 bar heater which struggled to heat the place let it down a bit
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becks M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely weekend and stay
Thanks again for sharing your fantastic bach with us. This is our 4th time and we loved it. Bach has everything you need and more with kayaks etc... but the best part is the view to wake up to everyday. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaas C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome spot
Truely a unique spot
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice get away
Loved our stay at this bach, the views and sunsets were amazing. Very far from shops/gas stations but thats ok. Clean property, our baby had a good time down in the water and we were able to put his tv show on before bed. No problems at all, thankyou for sharing your property with us for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lant

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views of whats going on at the river outlet, horses, dogs, motorbikes, people, boats, tractors, 4x4s, cow herds, all using the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
We love our getaways here, it’s our second time staying and we will be back again. We love fishing off the deck and soaking in the amazing view. Very peaceful spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning view of the Marokopa seaway.
Beautiful property. Amazing view of the seaway. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oksana V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place!
Stunning location!!! Very nice house. Love every minute of our time there!!! Great fishing spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning view
Nice bach for holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sika T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Creating Memories
Amazing place to take our South African friends to showcase the beautiful nature we have here in New Zealand. The location was perfect for such an occasion. We will definitely be booking back next year. Longer this time. Thanks kind regards.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Back again
Simply stunning once again. We will return and return and return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Location
We go to Marakopa a couple of times a year and always stay in this Bach absolutly love the place, location is perfect for the kids to jump down to the river and fish, play in the sand or swim and stunning views and spot for watching the sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy T., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely days off
Had a lovely few days stay here nice and relaxing.Recharge the body with peace n quiet.Great communication with Host. A lovely place 😊 Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph & Wendy B., New Plymouth NZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic Location
Very peaceful place to stay, with wonderful views, great fishing and great walks on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully remote!
A stunning spot with views, rain or shine! Very comfortable bach with everything you need and everything works. Great communication with the owner. The road from Waitomo took longer than expected and needs careful driving due to washouts at the moment. A good reason to settle in and enjoy once you get there! Thank you Grant!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn C., Rotorua, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven
We absolutely loved our stay here, it was so warm and welcoming and just over all an absolute slice of heaven. We will 100% be back some day as it was definitely the best part of our year so far. Thankyou to the owners as they were great communicators and everything was so easy to check in :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tangiwai K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Just beautiful, we will be back in November 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect winter escape
Magnificent views for lazy days. Perfect place to recharge. Loved kayaking up the estuary. If you're coming in winter pack a hot water bottle, Marokopa can get quite chilly. For the coffee lovers, there is a plunger provided so no need to pack one 😊 Fabulous place, will definitely be back. Thanks for sharing your slice of paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fisherman’s paradise
This would be a very nice place to stay in season. Only problem was that there was no place to purchase anything to eat within 2 hours drive. For that reason we relocated closer to town after the first night but the owner was kind enough to refund a portion of our payment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coastal R&R
Excellent spot to wind down and relax. Friendly locals, awesome views from the the comfort of the waters edge Bach. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

R L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
We enjoyed our time here, the view from the property is lovely and always interesting. We enjoyed exploring the beach at our doorstep, Kiritehere beach for fossils about 10 minutes over the hill and the bush walks just under 20 mins away. It took us about 50 mins to get to Waitomo where there is plenty to do. It is well equipped in the kitchen, internet worked well but don't rely on cellphone calls, making calls through internet worked though. Comms with owner were excellent. A great place to stay, I'll be recommending it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023