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

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Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Interior
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

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

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving 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)
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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

About the area

Map
Marokopa, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Marokopa Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marokopa Falls - 21 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 48 min drive - 46.6 km
  • Caveworld - 49 min drive - 47.0 km
  • Maketu Marae - 77 min drive - 70.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is You can't get closer to the water if you tried pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at You can't get closer to the water if you tried?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at You can't get closer to the water if you tried?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is You can't get closer to the water if you tried located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Marokopa Beach and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Marokopa Falls. Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Mangapohue Natural Bridge are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 261 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vaas C.

Awesome spot
Truely a unique spot
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph & Wendy B., New Plymouth NZ

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

Oksana V.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Hayley O.

Relaxing and beautiful
We loved the bach- perfect location. Hoping to go back again one day soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharon w.

Perfect place
We relaxed with a perfect view
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

RIAAN W.

Sunset rest
Awesome place. Great value for money. Views to dream of
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Cherie K.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna I., Te awamutu

Stay in paradise
Absolutely amazing! Perfect spot! Will definately be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maryann O.

Home away from Home
Absolutely love everything about this property. BEAUTIFUL VIEWS, Brilliant Sunrises and Sunsets. Very clean and tidy property .Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Dal F.

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

Tangiwai K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Amie W.

Magic Marakopa
Just beautiful, serene and soul filling
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean O.

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

Joy T., New Zealand

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

Becks M.

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

Sharyn E.

Amazing
Fantastic property, excellent communication with owner. We hope to stay again later in the year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lant

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

Victoria M.

Fantastic location
This bach is in a completely stunning location. There’s lots to explore nearby, but even just staying in, you can watch the landscape change with the tide, the shore birds … we even saw a seal! The property is comfortable and warm. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn C., Rotorua, New Zealand

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

Zealandia K.

Stunning
The weather wasn't the greatest BUT it was absolutely a beautiful stay. The view you wake up to is unmatched, we managed to get abit of fishing in on the deck and caught a couple kahawai and eels surprisingly lol, cannot wait to come back during summer
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Worth the trip?.....Definately!!
Exceeded what we'd seen online, the location and views are amazing, the setup inside was excellent and we created some fabulous family memories. Kayaking, beach combing for fossils, we even got in a couple rounds of tennis. Thank you so very much to the owners for allowing us the pleasure to spend time at their beach bach, we'll definately be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becks M.

Heaps of fun and relaxing
This is a lovey space with all you need and more for fun at Marokopa. We enjoyed the location and amazing views each day. Caught a few fish with rods and loved using the kayaks. Well sticked kitchen and comfy beds. Thanks for the stay. We will hopefully be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023