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Gunado - a cosy kiwi bach.

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Interior
Fireplace, DVD player, books, video library
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Perched among mature totara trees, this bach offers a serene escape. Enjoy the expansive estuary view from the deck or take a 30-second stroll to a safe swimming beach. With kayaks at your disposal, an open garden for kids to play, and two cozy bedrooms looking out across the water, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Gunado - a cosy kiwi bach.

The bach is nestled among mature totara trees and is home to many native birds. It has a lovely open garden and an extensive view across the estuary which will fill up during spring high tides. It is only a 30 second walk across the other side of the road to a very safe swimming beach.

There are two kayaks to use and the garden and estuary are interesting safe places for children to play while parents sit and relax on the deck.

The living area is open and cosy with an efficient wood burner to keep the house warm in the winter months. There are two good sized bedrooms that look across the estuary and are both light and well insulated; the larger bedroom has double glazing. A new bathroom has been recently added to the bach and the living room extended.

It is a great place to escape and relax and offers long beach walks where you can observe the many wading birds, collect shellfish or just beach fossick. There are many beautiful natural locations nearby to visit by car including Wharariki beach which is only a 20 minute drive. Whatever you choose to do you will come home feeling better for taking the time to stay here.
Special conditions:
The house is very suitable for couples or a small family. The deck is less than a meter high and has not got railings, therefore would not be suitable for a toddler or baby without supervision.

During the peak summer season a minimum booking for 2 nights is required.

Extras: Cleaning (Optional, NZ$80.00 per stay); Linen (Optional, NZ$20.00 per bed);

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Water-efficient showers

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If you are not staying in the Christmas period between 18th Dec and the 1st Feb turn off the power by flicking the MAINS switch off on the switchboard.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Minimum of 2 nights stay
The bach must be left very clean. If you do not clean on departure, the fee is $80.00 for a cleaning service.
Linen - if you want linen for your bed and a towel, the cost is $25.00 per bed. Please inform me prior to your arrival if you need linen.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: second bedroom can accommodate 2 children.

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
On-site 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 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
Property Registration Number no

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Gunado Cosy Kiwi Bach House Pakawau Beach
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Gunado Cosy Kiwi Bach Pakawau Beach
Gunado Cosy Kiwi Bach
Gunado A Cosy Kiwi Bach
Gunado a cosy kiwi bach.
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Gunado - a cosy kiwi bach. Private vacation home
Gunado - a cosy kiwi bach. Private vacation home Collingwood

About the area

Map
Pakawau Beach, Golden Bay

What's nearby

  • Pakawau Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Collingwood Recreation Ground - 7 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Parapara Beach - 13 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Cape Farewell - 32 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Abel Tasman National Park - 59 min drive - 70.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Courthouse Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Collingwood Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Collingwood Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Balcony - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lady luck Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gunado - a cosy kiwi bach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gunado - a cosy kiwi bach.?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Gunado - a cosy kiwi bach.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Gunado - a cosy kiwi bach. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Pakawau Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Kahurangi National Park and Collingwood Recreation Ground. Collingwood Museum and Tukurua Bay are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Gunado - a cosy kiwi bach. Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 227 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely bach

Lovely bach in a great location, has everything we needed for a relaxing stay in Golden Bay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for exploring Golden Bay, or just to stay put

This was our third stay at Gunado, it's a great spot for a break. Ideally located for visiting places like Wharariki, Milnethorpe Bush, or Westhaven Inlet, but equally easy to just sit on the deck and watch the tide come in and out
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Loved this place amazing location. Good kayaks. Just what a batch needs
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of paradise

Beautiful, quiet spot in Golden Bay. Photos don't do this place justice. Really cute and comfortable cottage. Hours of fun to be had exploring the estuary on the doorstep and only a minute walk to the beach. Easy access to Farewell spit, Wharariki beach, Collingwood and Takaka. Loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy and warm classic bach

We always wanted to check out Tōtara Avenue and finally it happened :) Guando is a fantastic little bach, carefully styled and very well equipped. Comfortable and warm. Unfortunately weather was very average during our stay so we haven’t used kayaks on the inlet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed

As previous visit Gunado was amazing. Would have liked to know about the barbeque
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Genuine Batch

We had the best relaxation time here! We had an adventure in the Kajaks, and most of all Wonderful sleeps in good beds, kitchen well equipped and clean, practical environments. Best wishes The Waimarama Chalets team ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A favourite

Lovely, clean and comfortable bach in a beautiful and peaceful location. It’s a special spot and perfect for family time. Already looking forward to our next visit. Thanks Jennifer!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Bach

We love this bach because it is spacious, clean,well equpped, and quiet, with easy access to the beach. This was our second stay and were lucky with both the weather and the tides - the swimming is just magical at high tide. First holiday in my life when I have done absolutely nothing! Feel revived and ready for the challenges of 2024. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

exquisite setting & interior

Perfect for one to two or three, & for us knowledgable about the area, the pick of Totara Ave with especially lovely design and setting. Would definitely return. We had left phone at ferry terminal so difficulty in communicating. Being old fashioned did not know how to use the TV. The fridge was not turned on when we arrived at night so some freezer stuff ruined, washing machine flooded but no reply when we reported it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Gunado

A comfortable well equipped cabin, accurately described in the bookabach listing. The rack rate of 170/180 per night is reasonable but the charges added by bookabach and the owner are rapacious. To add to the rapaciousness , the owners demand an additional 25 if you have the audacity to use the second bed in the cabin (it is advertised with two bedrooms). Twenty minutes drive to the nearest cafe, bar, restaurant. In summary, pleasant small cabin, miles from any hospitality venues and seriously overpriced.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gunado

Excellent location which was peaceful and lovely. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed to cook many of our meals.Great walking beach. Reasonably priced and responsive owner of the property.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and picturesque

We enjoyed another wonderful stay. The bach was perfect. Loved the native birds, tūīs, wood pigeons, fantails in the avenue and garden. A very special place. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fabulous return stay

My family and I really enjoy Gunado, the house is in a beautiful setting and basks in the afternoon sun. The house has everything you need and Jennifer is a great host, communicating with her was very easy. We’d love to come back again, it really is a magic spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Golden Bay

We love this bach! Close to swimming spots and places to explore in GB.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Favourite family getaway

A firm family favourite - we love staying at Gunado for the cozy space, endless opportunities to play in the estuary, peacefulness and as a great base for adventures in the area. Thanks again Jennifer, we are already looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and quiet

Real kiwi bach very quiet and relaxing .Great for unwinding and family time, enjoyed the board games and exploring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely retreat

Delightful getaway. Enjoyed watching the tuis and walks along the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Break Away

Great spot to get away from it all. Plenty to enjoy thanks again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivo d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great little getaway

A very well setup cosy place with some well thought out renovations. We loved the location and view across the inlet to the ranges and the birdsong when we woke up in the morning. The setting is amazing, on a spit tucked in amongst the Totara.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Carina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

Enjoyed our stay, great place for a family. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful spot

We had a lovely and peaceful time, watching the tide go in and out, revisiting Wharariki and Farewell Spit. Plenty of rain but it was still great to be there. The bach and location were exactly as described. (We appreciated the comfortable bed and well-equipped kitchen!)
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to telax

This is the third time we have stayed. We find the position very relaxing with lots of bird life and walks along the beach. The size of the Bach is ideal for us and is very well equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

EeZee

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

The property has everything you need. Books, DVD's and firewood were thoughtfully provided for those rainy days, and canoes for beach weather. A very peaceful setting amongst the trees so easy to destress.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise l., Christchurch, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picturesque and peaceful location

A wonderful bach in a beautiful location. Fantastic bird life, great views over the estuary and easy access to the beach for exploring. Thank you for a lovely stay
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024