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

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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This waterfront bach offers a tranquil retreat with panoramic views from the lounge, where you can watch the ocean and river. Enjoy fishing right from the deck, or take a short walk to go surf casting or kayaking upriver.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • 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.

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 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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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

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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
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 allowed: in designated areas

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 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 - 22 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 51 min drive - 54.2 km
  • Aranui Cave - 52 min drive - 55.3 km
  • Woodlyn Park - 53 min drive - 56.4 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.

How much is parking at You can't get closer to the water if you tried?

On-site parking is available at the 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. Mangapohue Natural Bridge and Waikawau Beach are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 288 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Warm, clean and beautiful views. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot, our second time there, responsive host, caught a kahawai!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen P.

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

Lovely home

Had an amazing stay , Will definatelty be back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Skye P.

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

Beautiful isolated spot, great getaway.

Property is in a great location and the house is lovely, quite modern compared to most baches I've stayed at.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pania R.

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

Great spot

Impressive amount of kitchen utensils Great spot weather wasn’t nice but warm inside great view
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning spot, right on the water. Cosy bach, everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hoani T.

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

Bloody Awesome

Was Amazing,Relaxing,Quite and peaceful. Best place ever for getaway. So much to do,so close to the water. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time at this bach and we love it, beautiful local natural attractions, fabulous beach and beach walks, excellent fishing, comfortable accommodation, everything you need for a relaxed or active getaway, whatever you feel like. Excellent communication with the property manager. We will definitely be back. Love it here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

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

Peaceful Escape

We love staying here... from the sounds of the water, the view and the escape feom real life... the bach has everything we need and more!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful views and golden sunsets.. Locals dropped fish in for us which was a great treat. Wonderful week enjoying the buzz of the river and beach. Perfect size community, well maintained and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph & Wendy B., New Plymouth NZ

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

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

Hayley O.

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

One of our favourite places

So relaxing. We will definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee-Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just perfect amazing spot and the views are next level saw a seal, penguins, bird life etc thank u my sister and I had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee J.

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

Weekend Getaway

Relaxing and fun for everyone
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley O.

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

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

Vaas C.

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

Awesome spot

Truely a unique spot
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oksana V.

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

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

sharon w.

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

Perfect place

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

10/10 Excellent

nick w.

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

Great Spot

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Stunning view

Nice bach for holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth F.

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

Special spot

Fabulous location, views were magnificent and changed through the day. Easy walks on the beach and around the village and a perfect “ out of the way” base to explore the area from.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

Family with special needs

Fantastic location on the waters edge, our 1st family trip away and no stress. Great instructions and information left at site and Grant replied promptly to texts we will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaley M.

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

Amazing spot!

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

10/10 Excellent

RIAAN W.

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

Sunset rest

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

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