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Classic charm at Denee family bach

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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Leigh, Rodney District
  • Mathesons Bay
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Reptile Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Leigh Marine Reserve
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Leigh

When you stay at this vacation home in Leigh, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Mathesons Bay and Reptile Park. .This vacation home is 11 mi (17.6 km) from Omaha Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Goat Island.
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What's nearby

  • Mathesons Bay - 18 min walk
  • Goat Island - 4 min drive
  • Matakana Village - 13 min drive
  • Omaha Beach Golf Club - 19 min drive
  • Omaha Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sawmill Brewery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Leigh Fish and Chips - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Farmer's Daughter - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Omaha Bay Vineyard - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Stables Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Classic charm at Denee family bach

Relax and enjoy our traditional family bach. Located in the middle of Leigh but tucked away in a secluded spot, away from the road and surrounded by bush on two sides. The bach has open-plan kitchen and lounge with sliding doors opening to the deck and views of the bush-clad valley and the sea. Within walking distance of Sawmill Cafe, local shops, Mathesons Bay and Leigh Harbour. A short car trip to the many local attractions including Goat Island Marine Reserve, Pakiri surf beach, Omaha, Tawharanui Regional Park, the Matakana Markets, winetasting at the many local vineyards, and many others.

This loved family bach is ideal for families or couples and unfortunately can not be let for the intention of parties as we do respect our neighbours and would not tolerate excessive noise or behaviour.
Special conditions:
Smoking outside only.

Listed price is for 6 people only (not including children under 12 months).

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$40.00 per stay); Optional Linen @ $15 per person, minimum $60. NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/pillow case/tea towels); Bring own food and toilet paper. Cleaning products are provided.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Doris McLay

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a carport and a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Golf on site
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Classic Charm at Denee Family Bach Leigh
Classic Charm at Denee Family Bach Private vacation home
Classic Charm at Denee Family Bach Private vacation home Leigh

Classic charm at Denee family bach Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 224 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay
Such an awesome wee Bach in a gorgeous town. Doris was a fab host and we were so grateful for the early check in. Very clean and tidy. We loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony H.

Liked: Cleanliness
So close to Goat Island
our second stay here...love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Great Stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
great
It was lovely staying in a family bach which had charm and character and was comfortable. This is for the owner not to be used on line.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet escape
Excellent views, all the facilities. Absolutely loved staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Bach
We absolutely loved staying here. Perfectly situated for exploring. The Bach was clean, well stocked, with beautiful views. The villa itself is like stepping back in time and we all totally loved it. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

veronica h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday in Leigh
We really enjoyed this property. It is a lovely place, there is a good view and walking distance to lots of things including the lovely harbour beach. We loved snorkling at the goat island reserve.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and comfortable
A lovely place to stay, really comfortable and plenty of room. Photos don’t do it justice! Highly recommend and will be back. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bhupinder S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet
An impressive stay! The place offers stunning views, is conveniently close to local shops, and provides plenty of parking. A fantastic location overall—highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eden R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing wee Bach!
Loved our stay here stunning views and great place to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
What a spot! And the cutest, spacious, private most honest cosy bach ever
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quintessential kiwi bach
Homely stay in a gorgeous spot. Thank you, we all enjoyed staying here making memories.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wick little place injust the right location
Just rent it it wicked.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem
Delightful classic Kiwi bach. Basic but tidy, clean and welcoming. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxed break at a simple homely bach with stunning views.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terence C.

Liked: Cleanliness
few days away
Incredible Bach. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

TheLaki62

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
We really enjoyed our very quick visit to Leigh. The batch was clean, tidy and very comfortable, which suited our needs to attend a friend’s wedding close by. Great communication with Doris (owner) from the very start of when we booked and also before our arrival. Definitely recommend staying here if Leigh is in your plans.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Classic Kiwiana bach
Great location, views and super clean. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul D.

Great water pressure for a shower
That’s about it for this price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
relaxing break
Great place to relax with the family and nearby most attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

leah f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Loved staying at Doris' place for a few nights. Very simple , rustic Bach equipped with everything you need. Would definitely recommend 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anuschka M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great find
Very pleasant spot and close to lots of fascinating and lovely spots. Leigh a sleepy fishing village or so it seemed with the best fish and chips around.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariana K., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil getaway in Leigh
A beautiful quiet spot with a stunning view. Doris is so lovely and was incredible with helping us! Definitely will be keeping in mind to stay again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Clean, tidy, great location, great view
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Humble treasure in Leigh
What a cool wee place. We really enjoyed the peace and quiet, old-school feel, lazing on the lovely sunny porch, exploring the backyard paths through native bush, watching Labyrinth on Netflix and spotting all the beautiful birdlife (hope the kereru that slammed into the window doesn't have any lasting injuries!). Only improvement I can think of would be to add a couple of large sharp knives to the cutlery drawer. Overall, we found the Denee family bach to be an excellent base from which to explore Leigh. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023