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See why travellers are booking out Woodpecker Bay Bach n New Zealand for their next getaway<!-- wp:html --><div></div> <div> <h2>Inside the ‘perfect’ retro beach house so close to the water, guests feel like they’re sitting on top of it: ‘It’s just magical’</h2> <p><strong>Travelers rave about a unique beach house perched on the edge of New Zealand’s rugged coastline</strong><br /> <strong>Woodpecker Bay Bach is near the small village of Punakaiki on the west coast of New Zealand’s South Island</strong><br /> <strong>The residence is so close to the shore that guests feel as if they are sitting on top of the water when the tide comes in</strong><br /> <span class="mol-style-bold">It provides a cozy sanctuary with a warm fireplace and oozes retro charm with colorful kitschy decor </span><br /> <span class="mol-style-bold">Woodpecker Bay Bach has been described as ‘magical’ by visitors and is often booked out for months on end</span></p> <p class="author-section byline-plain">By Louise Allingham for Daily Mail Australia </p> <p class="byline-section"><span class="article-timestamp article-timestamp-published"> <span class="article-timestamp-label">Published:</span> 00:49, October 7, 2022 </span> | <span class="article-timestamp article-timestamp-updated"> <span class="article-timestamp-label">Up to date:</span> 00:57, October 7, 2022 </span> </p> <p> <!-- ad: https://mads.dailymail.co.uk/v8/gb/femail/femailtravel/article/other/leader_wide.html --></p> <p><span class="mol-ads-label-container"><span class="mol-ads-label">Advertising</span></span></p> <p> <!-- CWV --><!--[if !IE]>>--> <!– <!--[if IE]>--></p> <p> <!--[if !IE]>>--> <!–<!--[if IE]>--></p> <p> <!--[if !IE]>>--> <!–<!--[if gte IE 8]>>--> <!– <!--[if IE 8]>--></p> <p> <!--[if IE 9]>--></p> <p> <!--[if IE]>--></p> <p> <!--[if !IE]> --> <!–</p> <p> <!-- SiteCatalyst code version: H.20.3. 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It’s charming, unique and the location is otherworldly. Highly recommended,” said one visitor. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">“The most magical place, pure perfection,” wrote another, while a third said even the toilet has a great view. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">Woodpecker Bay Bach can be rented out for $167 per night, but visitors better be quick if they want to stay, as it is regularly booked out. </p> </div> <p> <!-- ad: https://mads.dailymail.co.uk/v8/gb/femail/femailtravel/article/other/inread_player.html --></p> <div class="column-content cleared"> <div class="shareArticles"> <h3 class="social-links-title">Share or comment on this article: </h3> </div> </div> </div><!-- /wp:html -->

Inside the ‘perfect’ retro beach house so close to the water, guests feel like they’re sitting on top of it: ‘It’s just magical’

Travelers rave about a unique beach house perched on the edge of New Zealand’s rugged coastline
Woodpecker Bay Bach is near the small village of Punakaiki on the west coast of New Zealand’s South Island
The residence is so close to the shore that guests feel as if they are sitting on top of the water when the tide comes in
It provides a cozy sanctuary with a warm fireplace and oozes retro charm with colorful kitschy decor
Woodpecker Bay Bach has been described as ‘magical’ by visitors and is often booked out for months on end

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Nestled at the bottom of a rocky hill is a quaint blue beach house that travelers are racing to book for their next vacation.

Located on the northwest coast of New Zealand’s South Island near the small village of Punakaiki, Woodpecker Bay Bach is so close to the shore that guests feel as if they are ‘sitting on top of the sea’.

The stunning guest house, decorated with colorful retro decor and furniture, is so popular that it is booked out several months into the new year.

Travelers flock to a quaint blue beach house just off the coast of New Zealand’s rugged coastline

Decorated with colorful retro decor and furniture, Woodpecker Bay Bach is so popular that it is booked out most months well into the new year

Located on the northwest coast of New Zealand’s South Island near the small village of Punakaiki, the stunning guest house is so close to the shore that guests feel as if they are sitting on top of the sea

Inside, the retro-chic abode is a cozy sanctuary with luxurious claw-foot tub, warming fireplace and large windows to let in the sunlight

Woodpecker Bay Bach’s vibrant blue exterior juts out from the rugged coastline frequented by resident seals, penguins, dolphins and seabirds.

Inside, the retro-chic abode is a cozy sanctuary with a luxurious clawfoot tub, warming fireplace and large windows to let in the sunlight.

The incredible views of picturesque Woodpecker Bay are showcased in almost every corner of the house, which appears to float above the crashing sea when the tide comes in.

It is filled with kitschy quirks, colorful furniture and whimsical decor that add to the retro charm of the enchanting stay.

The incredible view of picturesque Woodpecker Bay is showcased in almost every corner of the house, which appears to float above the roaring sea when the tide comes in

It’s full of kitschy quirks, colorful furniture and whimsical decor that add to the retro charm of the enchanting stay

Woodpecker Bay Bach can be rented out for $167 per night, but visitors better be quick if they want to stay, as it is regularly booked out

Those who have stayed at Woodpecker Bay Bach have raved about their experience online, with many leaving five-star reviews and others calling it “magical”.

“No other word to describe this place other than magic. It’s charming, unique and the location is otherworldly. Highly recommended,” said one visitor.

“The most magical place, pure perfection,” wrote another, while a third said even the toilet has a great view.

Woodpecker Bay Bach can be rented out for $167 per night, but visitors better be quick if they want to stay, as it is regularly booked out.

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