Discover the charm of this 1930s bungalow, perfectly situated near the shopping centre, cafes and bars. With plenty of off-street parking for cars and boats, this property is ideal for fishermen. Enjoy nearby attractions like White Island Rendezvous or take a short walk to the Kohi point walk for scenic views.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
right in the town centre
1930s bungalow with original period features. Located 1 minute walking distance from the heart of the shopping centre, cafes and bars. 2 minutes from the boat ramp and fishing club. Plenty of off street parking for cars and boats makes this property perfect for fisherman.
So many tourist attractions are right at your door step, White Island Rendezvous, whale watching, swimming with the dolphins, Maori marae experience plus much more. Walk up to the top of the Kohi point walk for stunning views of the township and heads.
For the security of our guests and the safety of our home, we have external security cameras located on the front and back doors of the property.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$55.00 per stay); Linen (included);
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city center
Near a hospital
On a river
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Pets not 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 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
About the neighborhood
Located on a river, this vacation home is in Whakatāne Town, a neighborhood in Whakatane. Mataatua: The House That Came Home and Whakatane District Museum and Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whakatane River Walk and Whakatane Aquatic Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding. Visit our Whakatane travel guide
What time is check-in at right in the town centre?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at right in the town centre?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is right in the town centre located?
Located in Whakatāne Town, this vacation home is steps from Mataatua: The House That Came Home, Whakatane River Walk, and Wairere Falls. Te Manuka Tutahi Marae and Pohaturoa are also within 10 minutes.
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right in the town centre Reviews
Reviews
Excellent
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5 minutes to restaurants, shops..very quiet location, a short walk to beautiful seaside park. We didn't find childrens playground...but huge lawns onsite for kids to runaround
Older home close to town, clean, comfortable, well provisioned. Access details were not forthcoming until after checkin time, which was a bit stressful as we had travelled a considerable distance to Whakatane, other than that, a great place to relax, and enjoy the area. Have stayed before, will stay again.
We absolutely loved this whare. It was homely, comfortable, was perfect for our weekend & is close to everything. I have gone so far as to saving your number in my phone Ani as I know we will be coming back again in summer to enjoy the deck area with whānau.
Ngā mihi.
It’s a cute little house with a great big deck in back - proximity to central shopping area, ocean and wananga was excellent. Kitchen is tiny but doable. We had everything we needed and had a happy and relaxed stay. Addition of another mirror would be my only suggestion.
Ideal location close to everything you need. Equiped with all the necessary. Beds were super comfortable and bonus that there was a washer and drier. Only downside was the lawns were quite long, the rubbish bin was full and the shower head may need replacing as the water was just dribbling out. Other than that would probably stay here again.
Kayla R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hannah
7 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was clean, warm, comfortable. The host was amazing with her communication. The location was great. We were so thrilled with our stay, thank you
Great location, handy to town centre but nice quiet street. Lovely character home with many original features (the green bath is spectacular), the kitchen especially reminded me of how old time baches used to be. Well appointed and comfortable. Ani was great and easy to communicate with. Everything super clean and homely. Big thumbs up.
This is a refurbished very old style house. My guess around the 1940s. It is so old the toilet looks like it was added as an afterthought to the back of the house.Other than that it was comfortable enough. But don't expect to be able to prepare any complicated meals. There was almost no kitchen bench space.But with all that we really did enjoy our stay there.
Zane G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Shane B.
19 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
A great place to stay
An awesome place to stay, walking distance to everything. If you are going to book, make sure you get access details the day before as we were stranded trying to contact anyone to get into the property. Even Book a bach had trouble contacting the owner to get access info, which resulted in us being stranded outside the property for quite some time, exhausted after a long trip. The stay itself was awesome, as was the property, but soured due to the lack of communication from the owner.
Shane B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Georgina N.
24 April 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Great location but rough around the edges
This place is super close to everything you need in Whakatane with the shops, wharf and playgrounds a 2 minute walk away and a waterfall pretty much across the street. It has great appliances, comfy beds, two heat pumps and a smart tv. However we did find this place a little rough and in some desperate need of TLC. We know it’s an old place but the broken windows in the back door and the back bedroom were a little surprising (we’ve since found on other booking sites that this was brought to the owners attention back in November 2023!). This is not safe for families or those staying on their own. The other surprise was the cut/exposed wires sticking out in some rooms and then there’s the hot water. It’s more like a trickle and could take 5 minutes to fill the sink to wash the dishes. The kitchen was a little left to be desired in that it’s the original kitchen and no surprises there is no photos of that in the listing. Asbestos is in the garage so avoid at all costs. It’s a sheet of fibrolite lying on the ground and should not be lying around at all.
We had a lovely stay in this bach once we got inside. It had a nice, relaxed atmosphere and everything we needed for a great stay. Unfortunately, when we arrived the host hadn't updated the information for getting into the property and we spent alot of time trying to follow incorrect instructions before ringing book a back to try and get the contact details of the owner who asked us to wait to 40 minutes until someone could come and let us in and finish cleaning the rooms. Make sure you double check you have the correct check in instructions before you leave! Otherwise it was a great spot for an awesome family holiday and I would totally reccommend it!
What a great place to stay. Was so lovely and charming. Plenty of light and we all enjoyed the bungalow so much. Ani takes care of everything you need and more. Quiet, peaceful and we will definitely be back. Was a home away from home. Thank you