Patsy Cottage - A Charming 1960s Kiwi Bach near Kaitaia

To look at the ocean of stars at night from the deck and walking along the beautiful beach was the best part of this stay.

There are signs about conserving our water usage. We understand and support that request. The notice informs us that if we use all the water in their tank, it will take 2 days to get it refilled and we'll be charged. Again, we are in support. I wanted to know how much water was left in the tank after a very dry summer. How much water were we starting with? I contacted management for an answer since we had scheduled to be there for 5 days. The property owner did not know. Management's solution was for me to look into the closed cement tank. We never got an answer. And that is the level of care put into this residence. The family left a write-up on the history of the residence. It was one of the first Bachs built there in 1965. The house must be filled with many years of great family memories. But as a paying customer, I see only a residence that has not been updated, maintained, or cleaned in a very long time.

The location is in a very nice area and is easy to find from the road. The bach was clean when we arrived. The beds are quite comfy. Freeview tv is avaliable. There was extra foldout beds available. The lockbox with the keys in it is hidden away but not too hard to find.

The kitchen is very small and the hotplate used to cook isn't good at all. There is no outdoor rubbish bin to leave your rubbish in.