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Leigh Family Bach - Your perfect spot for a family getaway in the heart of Leigh

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Children’s area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Leigh, Auckland
  • Mathesons Bay
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Reptile Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Leigh Marine Reserve
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Leigh Family Bach - Your perfect spot for a family getaway in the heart of Leigh

Relax in the comfort of our classic kiwi holiday home less than an hours drive from Auckland City. Enjoy lazy summer days on the huge covered terrace or cosy winters nights around the woodburner! Plenty of space for all the family.

Located in central Leigh
- just a 2 minute walk to the local shops and the Leigh Bar
- a 700m walk to the iconic Leigh Sawmill Cafe
- 1.3km to the beautiful sandy beach of Mathesons Bay

The bach has three queen bedrooms and a spacious bathroom inside and a fourth bedroom along with a second bathroom/laundry off the patio in the sleepout. A fully equipped kitchen and a huge lounge with woodburner and fold out sofa-bed. French doors open from the dining area out onto our large covered terrace and lovely fully fenced garden complete with tree swing and sandpit for the kids.

Many local attractions are just a short drive away, including; Goat Island Marine Reserve, Pakiri Surf Beach, the famous Matakana Markets and several local vineyards.
Special conditions:
Pets by arrangement - Please enquire
Bond may be required

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$80.00 per stay); Linen (Optional, NZ$80.00 per stay); BOND - Refunded Immediately after Property Check (Required, NZ$200.00 per stay);
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this vacation home's great location. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Mathesons Bay. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include a terrace
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Mathesons Bay and a few minutes from Reptile Park
This vacation home offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Snoldys

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Fully fenced
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Cycling on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Leigh Family Retreat House
Leigh Family Retreat

Leigh Family Bach - Your perfect spot for a family getaway in the heart of Leigh Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 183 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire I.

Great stay
We really enjoyed our stay here - excellent location and lots of space as this property. The kitchen is well equipped, lovely outdoor dining area, and perfect yard for our dog! Thanks for a great weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jennie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Goat Island yrip
Great to find a dog friendly property. We booked 2 nights but only stayed one as the sea conditions were hopeless for snorkellling. Good family spot in summer .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in Leigh
Easy check in, swift and clear communication! Great spot primo location, minutes walk to local shops/takeaways and the wedding venue that I was in Leigh for.Also minutes walk around two roads to the Leigh Sawmill Cafe/Restaurant bar.Highly recommend this place as.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding
We needed a place near the venue of the wedding in Leigh, and this was ideal. It's an older house without air conditioning, but with the large airy rooms and the fans provided, we were comfortable. The property manager was very responsive, and the checking in and out was simple. Very happy.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Wedding stay
Location was perfect for a short weekend stay, for a friends wedding. Property was really great, and the owner was very easy to communicate with. We would highly recommend this property if you're looking to stay in Leigh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamish V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Leigh is a great place to explore
Did walks, glass bottom boat and Leigh eats. Really enjoyed everything
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Leigh SMERGS weekend.
A home away from home. Had everything that was required to make our stay welcoming. Good locality even though we spent a lot of time in the Matakana area. Great to look around Leigh as we all had never been there before.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dave N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Very chilled enjoyable stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homely bach
Nice soace, food location, everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carla R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for mixed aged families
Great for groups that need seperated spaces. We booked accommodation for a Leigh sawmill event. Only a short walk through 3 shortcut walkways. Only very small minus was the furniture was musty and the outdoor lounger was covered in animal hair. Fully recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekender
Great spot easy walk around Leigh. Fit for purpose. Just needed airing. Restaurants and bars have shorter hours so watch that. People super friendly. We'll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia T., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and comfortable bach, really enjoyed it!
This bach was great! Better than the photos. all 4 adults had their own space and the place felt light and sunny. The fire was awesome. Close to the Leigh fish and chip shop and we swam daily down at Mathesons. Very close to the Leigh fire station so we had a few loud sirens but this did not bother us as all.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryll W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf Tournament
3rd time we have stayed here, great location, great facilities, very quite hideaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Su T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Leigh Bach
Very clean and tidy. Beds comfortable and plenty of blankets. Plenty of room and private. Toilet seat was loose when we got there. In the booklet, the recycle day was actually the rubbish day. Beautiful location and relaxing. Loved walking around Leigh and surrounding areas. Locals friendly. Thanks very much. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jane r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Leigh weekend
Great handy location for the village and the gig at the Sawmill . Very comfortable with everything we needed . Loved the fenced backyard and covered patio area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
School holiday getaway
Great place , great spot A nice and roomy place perfect for our little break
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loren j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Enjoyable close by from where we had to pickup our minivans
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Louise C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
Great Bach and location for what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for kids
Spacious place, lots of toys on offer for young kids which we were greatful for. Kitchen has everything you need. Owner great at communicating. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We had a great stay at the house, the communication was quick and the host went out of their way to accommodate our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed Beach House
Leigh is a relaxed beach town, small and friendly. This house is just the right kind of place to stay in while visiting the town. It is more funky than fancy, with a bedroom and bath tacked on the back. It is very comfortable, with a well-stocked kitchen, plenty of blankets, lots of books and DVDs. You can walk from the house to the Leigh Bar or the General Store (note: the General Store cannot accept foreign credit cards; bring cash). It's a short drive to Goat Island or Mathesons Bay Beach if you are beaching it, and not far to Matakana (you should eat at Matakana Kitchen) or SheepWorld for a demonstration of sheep herding and sheering. We had a great time and would highly recommend this rental home.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
So much to see and do in this area yet so close to Auckland
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very happy with everything
Great accommodation and very good location
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in Leigh and dog friendly
We enjoyed our stay - the property was very tidy and in a good location. We especially loved the fact that the bach is dog friendly and has a fenced back garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michele W., Katikati, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Recommended
Very comfortable property. While there was an issue the owner was not aware of (caused by a 3rd party) their response was immediate, helpful and every endeavour was made to resolve the issue. You cannot ask for any more and gives you peace of mind . Thank you for this and we enjoyed our stay at your place.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023