Classic kiwi bach - Five Mile Bay. Close to lake. | House in Five Mile Bay

9.2 (183 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   4 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Waitahanui House | Classic kiwi bach - Five Mile Bay. Close to lake.

4 Bedroom House in Waitahanui, Five Mile Bay

Enjoy a classic Kiwi holiday in our 1950s lake house.
Sunny indoor and outdoor spaces for one or two families or a group of friends. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms makes it comfortable for 8 people. Pet friendly.
This magic spot will remind you of how Kiwi holidays used to be. Relax at home, head to the beach in 2 minutes for safe, clean and quiet swimming, or follow the beach path to world famous fishing on the Waitahanui river. Free wifi. Sunset over the lake is not to be missed! We've even chopped firewood if you want a cosy winter evening by the fire.
- Five Mile Bay is close to SH1 and there can be traffic noise especially during busy holiday season like Christmas and New Years.
- Pets are welcomed, just let us know when you book. Smoking outside only please
- Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to just tidy the house and do the dishes before you leave. We also have a mandatory cleaners fee of $100.
- Don’t forget your own linen (towels/sheets/pillowcases).

This 4 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Laundry, Sports/Activities, Entertainment, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 4 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Waitahanui. Enjoy your stay in Waitahanui at this House.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 4 total pets
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
General
  • English
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a health or beauty spa
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
Skiing
  • Close to skiing

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
4 total pets pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Helen O.
Jun 13, 2025 02:30:53 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Lovely home, we had a great time. Matthew was very helpful re the supply of linen. I suggest that you always supply linen as then overseas visitors dont just skip your house. Location was great, peaceful and close to the lake and yet not that far from town. I would recommend
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