The bach is located in amongst others in a 1940s holiday seaside development at Waikanae beach on the Kapiti Coast near Wellington which has hardly changed much till now. Local owners, who are usually from Wellington, keep the baches in good repair but try to maintain that 1950s atmosphere. We are 5-10 minutes stroll to the beach which is safe for small children as Kapiti Island provides shelter.

Waikanae beach village has a good childrens play area, a tennis court for casual use, and there are 3 cafe style restaurants, a bakery and good Four Square for groceries and wine/beer. The nearby Waikanae river offers walking/cycling tracks on either side and there are many other day walks within 10 or 15 minutes drive.

Waikanae township is about a 10 minute drive from the beach and has a summer swimming pool with good picnic grounds, larger supermarkets and shopping area with library and art gallery.

The train Waikanae-Wellington is every hour and one hour's journey. State Highway 1 interchange south to Wellington or destinations north is a few minutes drive away.