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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

Located in Marokopa, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marokopa Beach and Marokopa Falls, while Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery and Tainui Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. Visit our Marokopa travel guide
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Marokopa, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Take a trip with Black Water Rafting Co. as you tube down rivers in the pitch black, jump off waterfalls and see the stars, or the glowworms indigenous to this region.
    Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    40 min drive - 55.0 km
  • Marokopa Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marokopa Falls
    18 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Woodlyn Park
    42 min drive - 57.1 km
  • Kiwi House Native Bird Park
    55 min drive - 72.8 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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Reviews

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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

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning location, loved the views to the sea and watching the sunset every night. Really clean and tidy accommodation, can't reccomend this place enough for a proper getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

rawiwi h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a magical spot with a wonderful view you don't even need to leave the armchair. Well equipped bach in a great location, great community and good value for your money. Will difently be returning.
Shepards delight
Marokopa sunset
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

leah c.

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

Loved it!

Fantastic find. The view is incredible - so serene. A great place to relax and unwind from the world. The house is fully equipped with everything you need. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

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

beaut bach

Very tidy & comfortable bach with fantastic views over the water. We have used this nice place many times over the past 20 years. Highly recommend this property. Awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie K.

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

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

Dean O.

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

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

Albert N.

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

Stunning view of the Marokopa seaway.

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

10/10 Excellent

Joy T., New Zealand

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

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

Nini U.

Liked: Communication, location

Poukai

nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Dal F.

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

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

Glen C.

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

You couldn’t get closer to the water if you tried …

We have stayed here a few times over the past decade and each stay has been different. That’s because nature changes often and this spot is as close to beach nature as you can be and old classic kiwi bach next to an unspoilt New Zealand. Always so good :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mereana n.

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

A view while cooking dinner

We loved our stay. My elderly mum enjoyed the view of the beach from the comfort of the couch. I thoroughly enjoyed the view while cooking food. Kitchen has everything you need. Teenagers enjoyed being out in and on the water. And we all enjoyed abit of fishing at the beach and from the deck. Will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle F.

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

Little piece of heaven

Thank you for sharing your paradise with us. The peace and tranquility of the water so close was absolutely beautiful. Great fishing spot on our doorstep. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn C., Rotorua, New Zealand

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

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

Lant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Becks M.

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

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