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Sunny bach, walk to beach, golf course & shop. Perfect for a large family or two

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Golf
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Riversdale Beach, Wairarapa
  • Riversdale Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Karaka Reserve
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Riversdale Beach Golf Course
    ‪12 min walk‬

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.

Sunny bach, walk to beach, golf course & shop. Perfect for a large family or two

Very sunny private backyard, the morning sun streams in for a sunny breakfast on the deck. Loads of room in the backyard. It is important to us that all surfaces are cleaned thoroughly after each visit.

Perfect location, being only a few minutes walk to the beach, golf course, tennis courts & shop.

Great for 1 or 2 large families, with separate areas for both, or put the teenagers in the sleepout.

Plenty of room for cricket, volleyball or a game of soccer on the huge lawn.

The house has three bedrooms and the sleep-out has a queen bed and two singles, including its own bathroom, with toilet and shower.

The house is still in the 1950's original style, so don't expect modern.

Welly McClellys Beach Bach is ideal for children with the reserve next door which has a skate ramp, basketball hoops, cricket pitch & swings .

Relax and enjoy the taste of the good ol’ days!

Walk to the beach, 9 hole golf course, shop, reserve with playground and tennis court. It is a great beach to explore, swim, surf, fish, and to collect paua and crayfish.

What’s available at the house?
· Golf clubs
· Tennis rackets
· Two volley rackets
· One bike - great biking at Riversdale
· kids boogie boards
· Games, books and puzzles
· CD’s – movies for families
· Barbecue

Riversdale Beach is an idyllic holiday location located approximately 2 hours from Wellington and Palmerston North. Riversdale Beach has an unenviable climate with generally warm temperatures and vast amounts of sun.

No teenage groups or parties at this property.

Under Kiwi bach traditions you are expected to clean the house and do the dishes before you leave, ready for other guest to enjoy.

Reminder please bring your own linen (tea towels, sheets, duvet covers, pillow cases & towels).
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Basil Bodle Reserve. Features include an arcade/game room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a fireplace
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Basil Bodle Reserve and 5 minutes by foot from Riversdale Beach
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills and an arcade/game room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Katrina

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Bodyboard
  • Golf
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles

Policies

Check-in

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

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

  • No pets allowed

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 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
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.

Sunny bach, walk to beach, golf course & shop. Perfect for a large family or two Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The house was clean and warm .Lots of space for five adults .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday
Great holiday. Weather wasn’t the best lots of wind. But there were games and dvds for the kids to be kept busy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

catherine i.

a proper bach!
Lovely old bach and we enjoyed our stay thank-you. No dishwasher as is expected in a bach but we did have to wash our glasses and some of the cutlery and plates prior to use as they were greasy. Minor problem. Lovely sunny spot and great access to the beach, shop, playground, tennis and golf course.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely long weekend stay
Lovely property with all the basic amenities you need, perfect for a long weekend escape from the city. Host is super kind and responsive :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning weekend get awayb
Perfect spot to go with a good bunch mates
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Cate R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice wee spot
Great location In future the fact that there are no sheets and towels at the house should be noted on the website when looking at places to stay. Thank you for providing these for us though. The water shortage is an issue as the tank was extremely low when we arrived. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teenah H., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas 2023
We aged 80+ to 5 year old stayed for Christmas and had a fabulous time. Great location. Bach suited us well lots of sitting places and outside living great. We'd all love to go back again. Katrina very helpful host.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A relaxing and peaceful stay
The house has provided us a comfy and stylish place during a road trip. Katrina is always reachable and helpful to our requests and queries.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tra H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Riversdale
Great property for a family. Great host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family stay
Really enjoyed our stay at Riversdale Beach beach. The Bach was great with plenty of space for a family gathering, easy access to the beach, local shop and reserve 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay at Riversdale Beach
We very much enjoyed our short stay at the beach property. The house is spacious, warm, and elegantly appointed. In our dealings with Katrina, we found her very prompt and understanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hunter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Riversdale
Lovely family stay at Riversdale.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rob G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Group Stay
Excellent for a group of Motorcycling Men
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labour weekend 2022
Another great break at this holiday house. House was clean, stocked with firewood etc…owner easy to deal with, highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent spot for a relaxing weekend
Great relaxing bach. All the essentials, without the luxury bits that make you uncomfortable in case you make a mark. This is the ultimate get there & switch off bach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hermione K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Really loved the property, and was perfect for what we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Teambuilding weekend
Fantastic spot! Everything we needed. The only blemish was the main bathroom shower, which was very weak, but in the overall scheme of things, that wasn't much of an issue. Absolutely loved the place and will hopefully return one day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurt M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, second time staying
Great and fast email responses and communication, Great batch with everything you need
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy and safe for kids
Great little bach to stay especially with small children, safe house and neighborhood. Easy communication and instructions with owner. Thanks so much.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Brooke Sean S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter
Fun
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Riversdale Easter
Cool place with a nice family feel. Great spot near the park and sheltered back yard for relaxing in the sun.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

suzanne w.

nice and qiute
nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Great spot to relax, heaps of space indoors and outdoors perfect for enjoying with a group :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot with the kids
Really enjoyed our stay, close to the beach, park, shop and tennis courts excellent for the kids. Thanks again for having us and being so obliging. We are looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerard Aberdeen

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a lovely stay. Plenty of rooms and great location to beach and shops. Would recommend.
Great communication with host and house has everything for a lovely stay with big family or friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022