Well, this little bach is very much all about the view. On a sunny day, opening the bedroom curtains to a morning lit Kapiti Island is startling. The view is across a back lawn that is popular with the local bird life. The bach is well situated back from the road, and with a wide swathe of dune plants that insulate from activities at the beach. There is a path out the back going to the beach although you may need some markers to find it from the beach end.
Although the bach evokes a bygone era, there were some features that didn’t produce warm feelings of nostalgia. I didn’t enjoy stooping under the shower rose with a shower curtain wrapped around my leg, or the general draughtiness on windy days. Despite the droughts however I was always able to keep warm, even on the most wintry days with four heaters to choose from. In addition, some features such as taps and stove are upgraded from the original bach versions and the internet was always excellent.
Noise was a problem: there are building sites on both sides with activity stepping up over my month long stay. And small planes from the local airport regularly fly overhead (depending on wind direction). The weekends were generally pretty quiet though.
It was a difficult stay for me with all of my work gear and a need to get things done. But for a small family looking for a beach holiday I’m sure a fun time can be had.