Good location, clean, basic accommodation. Could use a few more kitchen utensils.

If your not fussed about the place being dated with an old smell on the dishes and in the kitchen cupboards, cobwebs and bugs (we trapped at least 4 crickets and put them outside over the course if the night- no biggie for us but maybe for people that hate insects), but care more about being a stones throw from the estuary that you can cross to get to the beautiful main Matapouri Beach and a a couple minutes drive to Whale Bay then this is the spot! You’ve got the local store/fish & chip place and wood fire pizza place, a short bikes ride away. Speaking of bikes, the kids bikes were rusted and tires wrecked so kids were disappointed at that. The place had a kayak, paddle board and other stuff which would have been awesome to try out if we had more time. Check in was super easy and Kelly was a breeze to work with and quick to respond to messages. We were the only ones in the downstairs unit of the four that the house is split up in to so it was nice and quiet. Shower is ultra tiny but does the job and was clean so maybe more of a concern for claustrophobic or really tall people. Carpet had been ripped out as they were hit badly during the flood so mats were covering the main floor space but my 1 year olds clothing was still getting snagged on the exposed nail heads/tops when she was crawling around. Hopefully this will be fixed before more families with kids go to stay. Kids said their beds (bunk and single) were ultra comfy, you just need to supply your own sheets, towels, tea towels/paper towels, sugar, salt n pepper. For the price paid I thought these things at least, should have been supplied. FYI you’re paying for the location here more than anything guys :)

We had never been to Matapouri before and was so pleased we stayed over after working in Whangarei for the RWC21. The spot overlooking the estuary and the facilities available in the 3 beddie was just spot on. Very clean, quiet, and lovely kiwiana artwork - great traditional kiwi bach living! Exploring Whale Bay and Matapouri beachs sublime. Great facilities avalable to use - paddleboards, canoes. Will be back with the whole family when we can enjoy a few more days with no work involved!

The Bach is outdated and not flash. It’s on the main road, so on the roadside end of the estuary. Thought it was over-priced for what it was although might suit a young family. Comfortable stay overall.