Located just ten minutes drive from Whangamata, Nat's Place is a charming coastal retreat. Enjoy the changing views of the estuary from one of two decks, go swimming straight out in front or try fishing from the little jetty.
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9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms1 bathroom
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
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.
Opoutere - Nat's Place
Nat's Place started life as a basic little Kiwi bach in 1959. Since then it has been extended and modernised several times and now comprises a kitchen area, living room, lounge, bathroom, four bedrooms and two decks. A complete new kitchen has recently been installed and the dining room and living room furniture upgraded. Just ten minutes drive from Whangamata. Parking right at the door. Relax on the deck and enjoy the stunning views of the estuary - the views change with the weather, time and tide. Go swimming straight out in front of the bach or walk or drive down to the surf beach. Climb School Hill for spectacular views out to Slipper Island and beyond. Enjoy boating on the estuary - the bach is directly opposite the boat ramp - or try fishing from the little jetty. Special conditions: The price listed is for 2 adults. There is an additional charge of $20 per day for each extra adult and $15 per day for school-aged children. Pre-schoolers are free.
Extras: Linen: Optional, for a $15 per person flat fee. Contact us after your booking has been confirmed if you would like to have linen provided. Cleaning: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to clean the house and do the dishes before you leave. But in response to recent requests, we now offer the option of having the bach cleaned after you leave, for a fee of $70. Contact us after your booking has been confirmed if you would like to take up this offer.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Soap
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Phone
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding 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)
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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Opoutere - Nat's Place pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Opoutere - Nat's Place?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Opoutere - Nat's Place?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Opoutere - Nat's Place?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Opoutere - Nat's Place located?
Situated in Opoutere, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Topadahil Studios and Mount Maungaruawahine. Opoutere Beach is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.
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Reviews
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Opoutere is a hidden gem. Tranquil, majestic with a richness of birdlife that is rare in NZ. Host was warm and friendly. Bach is a typical kiwi bach - basic but complete - somewhere that you don't mind walking into with sand in your toes. It has everything you need and more. Loved the kayaks.
We had the most amazing time here.. the house is in a great location with a pretty spectacular view. The house has everything you need and more.. definitely be back soon..
Great set up, still has a rustic family Bach feel to it, so quiet and peaceful, master bed could be a bit better, easy to live in with a few people. Love the birds around the place . Love it here, you feel relaxed as soon as you arrive
We really enjoyed this accommodation. It reminded us of our Grandparents home. Full of character and comforts. The fire was cozy and the view was stunning. We loved the location as it was away from the hustle and bustle.
Really enjoyed our stay here. Very relaxing. Classic Kiwi bach. Short walk to the ocean beach- Which must be one of the nicest in New Zealand. Good value for money
We had such a restful and relaxing stay at Nats Place....for a second time. Nats Place is a stereotypical, good old fashioned kiwi beach bach with a mesmerising view over the Wharekawa Harbour. It has everthing needed to make your holiday comfortable. The stunning Opoutere beach is a leisurely walk away, or drive, and offers a 5km walk from one end to the other, or just stretch out and relax in the sun. Whangamata offers everything you could need on holiday and is only a 10 minute drive away.
A wonderful stay at Nats place. The Bach is super clean, kitchen is so well equipped with lots of bench space. Views to die for. Only used the main bedroom, bed was very comfy. We swam in estuary, did walks and collected pine cones for our winter fire.
Wine on the deck in the evening watching the sunset…perfect. Would highly recommend!
We loved the relaxed kiwi bach style holiday in a virtually unchanged setting that we holidayed at 60 years ago....our whole family including grandchildren had a ball ..... it was truly magic !
My wife and I stayed here for our summer holiday and would have loved to have stayed here longer. We couldn't stop taking in the tranquility of the area....getting the dishes done while looking at the view takes longer than it should. The bach has everything you could want for a holiday and we had excellent weather but could have happily nestled in reading a book if the weather had have bad. The owners seem like lovely people and very easy to communicate with.
We have found our perfect summer holiday destination!
Refreshing to have a true iconic kiwi bach. Plenty of space. We were only 3 but grand to see how many sleeping options there could be for groups. Private areas. Views, sea life and bird life stunning. We will be back. The communication from the owners outstanding and really helpful. Much appreciated.
Lovely location and cute little bach with stunning views.
Not the cleanest unfortunately with the bedding covers needing washing and the house generally not clean. The carport area had recycling and various bins with rubbish sitting around and in the way of car access. Not having curtains made it feel a little uncomfortable, especially when staying alone. This detracted from the stay.
Anna d.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Moira B.
26 Sept 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely location
Great location but the back 2 rooms were musty and dusty. The house needs a good clean. There were dirty sheets on the bed with sticky lolly on them, which I took off and washed. The kitchen sink is leaking into the bottom cupboard and pots which were full of water.
The first people who arrived on Friday evening were surprised to see dirty items on the bench, on the floor, and the place unkempt as if people were still there. Thank you for your prompt response, and it was good to meet your cleaner and hear her apology face to face. Thank you for arranging a remedy so quickly.
After the rough start we enjoyed our stay. Every person in our party of 9 slept well both nights, and we enjoyed our meals and the bathroom facilities. We played board games during the wet weather. This enabled us to attend an event nearby which was fabulous too. So thank you very much for a lovely stay. We would like to return sometime and check out Opoutere beach in better weather.