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Farview Bach - Rural, beach, river and fishing!

Vacation home in Awakino with kitchen and balcony

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Experience the laid-back charm of Farview Bach, nestled 5 minutes north of Mokau. Enjoy a leisurely walk to the Awakino River for trout fishing and white-baiting or head to the local pub. Unwind on one of two decks with outdoor furniture and a sun umbrella, or lose yourself in books and magazines.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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About this property

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

Farview Bach - Rural, beach, river and fishing!

Welcome to Farview Bach!

Kick back and relax, go fishing, collect drift wood, mix with the locals or go on a riverboat cruise - your choice! Farview bach is located 5mins north of Mokau. From the bach, it's only a 10min walk to the Awakino River (great for trout fishing and white-baiting during the season), and to the local pub.

En route to Mokau, you can stop off at the beach/estuary at Awakino Heads to swim or collect driftwood, or the beach by Seaview Motor Camp which is great for surf-casting. The beaches are good for surfing but take care - the ocean can be dangerous on the west coast, with rips and strong undertows. Mokau has two cafes and a museum, and you can arrange river cruises from Mokau.

Heading north - 2.5km will take you to Junction Service Station which stocks basic groceries, supplies, daily newspapers etc.

To reach the bach there's a short climb up a metalled farm track. The bach is situated in a fence section on farmland. It's private, light and spacious. It has a long history - starting it's life as the local Mokau school. Years later, it was relocated to it's current location, renovated, and has been a family bach for about the last 8 years.

There's a covered porch, entrance way, kitchen, laundry, bathroom with bath and shower, a bedroom area, huge living area, walk in wardrobe and Kauri floors throughout. Also an internal access garage with additional toilet and hand-basin. The bach is warm - has a wood burner and is draught-free due to aluminium joinery.

Sleeping: There's a double bedroom area, and other two beds are situated 'communal style' in the spacious, cathedral-roofed living room. There's another double bed located in the internal access garage (basic but carpetted) with it's own toilet and hand basin.

There are two decks, outdoor furniture and sun umbrella, plus magazines, books and jigsaws to help you relax. The bach is well suited to families and couples.
Special conditions:
Bring own linen (sheets and pillow cases), towels and tea towels
No smoking at the bach
Bach is situated on a grazing block. Please heed safety notices
Please take your rubbish and recycling when you leave. Recycling and refuse stations available Awakino, Piopio, Te Kuiti, Waitara, New Plymouth. Opening hours vary


Extras: Cleaning charge (Required, NZ$60.00 per stay); 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);

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

Property is also known as

Farview Bach - Rural, Beach, River and Fishing! Awakino

About the neighborhood

Map
Awakino, Taranaki

What's nearby

  • The Three Sisters - 18 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Tongapurtu Sea Cave - 23 min drive - 16.0 miles
  • Mike's Brewery - 44 min drive - 40.3 miles
  • Yandle Park - 49 min drive - 44.3 miles
  • Urenui Golf Club - 50 min drive - 43.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪River Run Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whitebait Inn Mokau - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Awakino Hotel - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Farview Bach - Rural, beach, river and fishing! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Farview Bach - Rural, beach, river and fishing!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farview Bach - Rural, beach, river and fishing!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Farview Bach - Rural, beach, river and fishing! located?

Situated in Awakino, this vacation home is 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from The Three Sisters and within 25 mi (40 km) of Tongapurtu Sea Cave and Waikawau Beach. Tainui Historical Society Museum is 24.6 mi (39.6 km) away.

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Farview Bach - Rural, beach, river and fishing! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 121 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

6.0

Eco-friendliness

4.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jorja S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

Love the location, awesome place to stay nice quiet and warm with the fire place. Will be back again :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful historic bach

We had a grest stay in this old schol building. Very clean and comfortable with everything we needed. Fabulous views out all windows.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rooms with an excellent view

It suited us perfectly - a bach with character & everything we needed, only birds & cattle as neighbours & a fantastic view to wake up to plus spectacular sunsets to finish each day. Recommend pottering into Mōkau for coffee & a browse around the museum.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have mixed emotions about giving a great review for this place cause I don't want anyone else to know about it so that we can just stay whenever we want. But since this isn't really fair this is one of the better places that I've stayed at and everything we wanted was at our fingertips the only thing missing was a microwave but other than that we're looking forward to our next trip there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edoardo C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Genuine kiwi bach

Awesome views, charming place, great fire
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim and Jenny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just loved it

Lovely place to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awakino secret Gem

A perfect location with stunning scenery and a hidden gem of a Bach...Spacious and accommodating for any people with nature on the front door. Clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very peaceful

Needed a break away to relax and reclaim some peace. This was perfect. A lovely historical building repurposed into a beautifully positioned bach. Juswhat
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great kiwi bach

We had a lovely time staying in Awakino at the bach. The breathtaking views of the ocean and Mt Taranaki were an added bonus and the bach itself had so much more space than expected. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Farview

Excellent place for 3 old guys whitebaiting. Warm homely and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Sunset Galore

Great little kiwi bach/cottage. Simple and basic but comfortable. Fantastic views and location. Will come back for a return visit. Great value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awakino weekend away

This is the second time I've started here at Fairview Bach. Love the location, which is away from everything. Enjoyed a cosy fire in the main room, went for a beach walk in Mokau, had a nicer night at the pub. There is a van available for pick up and drop off which we made use of, was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marshall H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awakino gem

Perfect spot blending lush pasture land, panoramic ocean views, and outstanding fiery sunsets! With Mt Taranaki rising through the morning mist and the Awakino River rising and falling with tides, this is a gem in the Aotearoa crown. The bach was very comfortable with all the charms of rustic living. The host was very accommodating when we added another day to our stay.I would definitely stay again if in the area, and for a lot longer than the few days I had.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning space

Everything about this spot and stay was seamless and stunning. The views, the location, the ability to still work (I was on a work trip) and have reception was an extra bonus. The host was great to communicate with and there was everything we could need. So happy the fire was stoked and ready to roll. Despite being so high up and a heritage building.. the newly installed joinery meant the heat was not lost at all through the night and it was a really comfortable and safe stay. Appreciate the opportunity to stay in your wonderful spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely views. Pllace a little run down needs TLC. Curtains bathroom floor wiring and outside appearance. Driveway needs a little attention. All this is related to what we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad M., new plymouth new zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place in awakino

Always a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

Another great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views, really enjoyable

Would recommend people to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Murray M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter getaway

Unique setting and accommodation with great views, was clean and bed was comfortable . Had a great time and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot!

Loved our stay! So nice aand peaceful, reasonably priced and so cosy with the fire. Everything we needed provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views and bach

Lovely views out to Mt. Taranaki and cozy fireplace- great place to stay no matter the weather!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome bach and location

Another great stay at this bach - great communication with owners, highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Corie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

This is a place and space is magical as it hides you from the world
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the stylings - catholic collection of cutlery, bedding, and stuff in the bach. Nice and old school (pun intended!). Had everything you could need. The fire was great, homely, warming. We loved getting away from it all in Awakino. Just enough to do and not to do. The view / location was ataahua. Beautiful place in the world. Thank you for sharing this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome spot

We have a awesome stay at this bach. It was so rustic and cute!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023