12 minutes drive from Opotiki and 25 minutes from Whakatane, a lovely peaceful and secluded area on the lovely Ohiwa harbour . Very safe for children. Full access to the harbour and channel from the front door. a very good boat ramp only 10 minutes away , leave your boat anchored in the channel for an early start to the fishing out at sea. Great flounder fishing. Large area with ample parking for caravan. The channel between the Bach and the island assures constant water and not endless mud!! Please note this holiday Bach may not be suitable for some elderly Please remove any rubbish. The Bach will accommodate 4 or 5 comfortably. If you have more people please ask. I do limit the amount of people to no more than 6 if some are tenting. ''Dave, we can't thank you enough! Being able to enjoy your little slice of paradise is a privilege for sure. We had a great time and dined on fresh flounder and Oysters daily. This is a great little spot that was very hard to leave after three nights. We were lucky with the weather and that made it even more enjoyable. A big thanks to Ian as well, a very helpful and pleasant gentleman. Thanks again Dave, we will be back!! " "Words just can't do this place justice so I'm not even going to try and describe it anymore. Give me the option of Hawaii, Rarotonga, California etc... or Ohiwa. I'd pick Ohiwa hands down any day. As a small child I dreamt of a place like this and when we stay here the feeling is just surreal. A huge thank you to Ian once again, your visits are always welcome and it's a pleasure chatting with you. This most recent stay was one of the best weeks of my life. Our whole family loved it. Cheers Special conditions: “ The loo is the old fashioned Kiwi type of long drop loo ; a stroll of 90 meters away and is both quaint, well maintained and clean and odour-free “ It is surrounded by trees and is a nice stroll from the Bach secluded **Due to the setup of the Bach the numbers are limited to a total of 6 people*** The kayak is provided free of charge, if lost it is the renters responsibility to pay for another. Replacement cost is $325 Please remove all rubbish when you leave. Numbers are limited NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);