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MAKETU SEA MAGIC "BACH RETREAT"
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9.6 out of 10
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2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 4 75 sq m
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Maketu, BAY OF PLENTY
- Maunganui Beach37 min drive
- Pukehina Beach40 min drive
- Mount Maunganui43 min drive
- Tauranga (TRG)33 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Main Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
MAKETU SEA MAGIC "BACH RETREAT"
Great Location -between Rotorua- Whakatane- Ohope -Papamoa- Tauranga- Mount Manganui -All approx 30min to 45min away.
Maketu is the place to be if you love Relaxing, waves and surf , love fishing Walks along beautiful Newdicks Beach which is located at the end of Townpoint Road will be great for your soul. Beach is approx 1-2 min drive or walk. Te Puke Golf Coure - a fantastic course approx 5 min drive. Horses- Briars Horse Trek also available in Paengaroa subject to bookings and availability .(Living Dreams Horse adventures)
Shopping.. Papamoa approx. 10min to 15min Bayfair approx 20min Movie theatres 10min or 20min away.
Maketu Sea Magic "Bach Retreat" is just that- somewhere to totally relax and chill out, with everything you need to make your stay comfortable.
On any day the Views are mesmerizing, breathtakingly, magnificent sea views from Motiti Island to Mount Maunganui and beyond . By Night dazzling beautiful lights of Tauranga and Gorgeous Sunsets to dazzle you eyes.
MAKETU has 2 Fish n Chip shops-
"Maketu Seaside Cafe" / Restaurant:
is located at Maketu on waters edge, Opening hours do change in winter, day / night availability. check on their website
Superette- Maketu- General store. and Swappa Bottle Gas.
PAENGAROA Trading Post Restaurant, / cafe, Fish n Chips and Lunch bar/ Cafe
Fuel station/shop: and a 4 Square General Store . ;
Eastern Districts Sports Club Rooms :
Bridal Gowns Corina Snow Plus Silkwood Living.
TE PUKE;, there is heaps of Takeaways and Restaurant
Clubs -RSA and Te Puke Citizen.
Irish Pub (Molly's) . Jellicoe Bar and Restaurant.
MAKETU Events;
ROTARY CLUB MAKETU has a very friendly club meeting on a Wednesday evening at the Maketu Community Centre..
Maketu Markets are held the 3rd and 5th Sunday of the Month.
( sometimes in winter market Days change). Held on Village Green.
Maketu Kaimoana Festival in Feb or March normally.
also refer to maketuNZ.com
*New Festival - "FLAVORS A PLENTY"- covering the whole Bay of Plenty April 2022
Relax and enjoy this Modern Bach.
Special conditions:
SMOKING/Vaping outside only
NO PETS
No Parties, Tents or additional guests beyond those booked
Visitors to leave property by 10.00pm Quietly as in respect to neighbors.
CLEANING : Charge $95 (required) Xmas holidays clean $120
Pillows and duvet/blanket supplied
TEA/COFFEE
A small selection of Tea/sugar supplied
NOTE : Milk is NOT provided as this is such a personal preference
LINEN: Available on request $30 per person.
DISCOUNTS : available for longer stays .
KEY DETAILS: Lock Box : details provided day of or day before booking.
NOTE: Under Kiwi Bach tradition : Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
RUBBISH : Please Take your rubbish/bottles with You ( so sorry - new Council binn service has created difficulties for land/house owners to have to put Binn out and bring in if Owners Not available. There are Big Black rubbish bags provided for you .
Maketu is the place to be if you love Relaxing, waves and surf , love fishing Walks along beautiful Newdicks Beach which is located at the end of Townpoint Road will be great for your soul. Beach is approx 1-2 min drive or walk. Te Puke Golf Coure - a fantastic course approx 5 min drive. Horses- Briars Horse Trek also available in Paengaroa subject to bookings and availability .(Living Dreams Horse adventures)
Shopping.. Papamoa approx. 10min to 15min Bayfair approx 20min Movie theatres 10min or 20min away.
Maketu Sea Magic "Bach Retreat" is just that- somewhere to totally relax and chill out, with everything you need to make your stay comfortable.
On any day the Views are mesmerizing, breathtakingly, magnificent sea views from Motiti Island to Mount Maunganui and beyond . By Night dazzling beautiful lights of Tauranga and Gorgeous Sunsets to dazzle you eyes.
MAKETU has 2 Fish n Chip shops-
"Maketu Seaside Cafe" / Restaurant:
is located at Maketu on waters edge, Opening hours do change in winter, day / night availability. check on their website
Superette- Maketu- General store. and Swappa Bottle Gas.
PAENGAROA Trading Post Restaurant, / cafe, Fish n Chips and Lunch bar/ Cafe
Fuel station/shop: and a 4 Square General Store . ;
Eastern Districts Sports Club Rooms :
Bridal Gowns Corina Snow Plus Silkwood Living.
TE PUKE;, there is heaps of Takeaways and Restaurant
Clubs -RSA and Te Puke Citizen.
Irish Pub (Molly's) . Jellicoe Bar and Restaurant.
MAKETU Events;
ROTARY CLUB MAKETU has a very friendly club meeting on a Wednesday evening at the Maketu Community Centre..
Maketu Markets are held the 3rd and 5th Sunday of the Month.
( sometimes in winter market Days change). Held on Village Green.
Maketu Kaimoana Festival in Feb or March normally.
also refer to maketuNZ.com
*New Festival - "FLAVORS A PLENTY"- covering the whole Bay of Plenty April 2022
Relax and enjoy this Modern Bach.
Special conditions:
SMOKING/Vaping outside only
NO PETS
No Parties, Tents or additional guests beyond those booked
Visitors to leave property by 10.00pm Quietly as in respect to neighbors.
CLEANING : Charge $95 (required) Xmas holidays clean $120
Pillows and duvet/blanket supplied
TEA/COFFEE
A small selection of Tea/sugar supplied
NOTE : Milk is NOT provided as this is such a personal preference
LINEN: Available on request $30 per person.
DISCOUNTS : available for longer stays .
KEY DETAILS: Lock Box : details provided day of or day before booking.
NOTE: Under Kiwi Bach tradition : Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
RUBBISH : Please Take your rubbish/bottles with You ( so sorry - new Council binn service has created difficulties for land/house owners to have to put Binn out and bring in if Owners Not available. There are Big Black rubbish bags provided for you .
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view
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Important information
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Maketu
Located in Maketu, this cottage is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. McCloughlin Park and Lawrence Oliver Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kiwi360 and Longridge Park. Looking Glass Garden and blokart Recreation Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

Maketu, BAY OF PLENTY
What's nearby
- Papamoa Beach - 20 min drive - 20.3 km
- Mercury Baypark - 29 min drive - 33.6 km
- Maunganui Beach - 37 min drive - 41.1 km
- Pukehina Beach - 40 min drive - 31.5 km
- Mount Maunganui - 43 min drive - 42.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Fush and Chups Paengaroa - 14 min drive
- The Hippy Pippi - 25 min drive
- Cafe Restore - 14 min drive
- Pukehina Beach Café - 25 min drive
- The Drunken Clam - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by caront786

Hi !! I am Carol .. Welcome !! Wow thankyou for visiting my page.
To me Maketu is Magical .
My Holiday House/Bach has a beautiful Energy- I enjoy Presenting and allowing beautiful people to come and enjoy this amazing beautiful space .
Even more so now since Nov 2023
Yay I have done some Upgrades including double glazed windows , and New kitchen, Lino and carpet and blinds/curtain. Plus exterior complete paint job and some interior painting, is feeling lighter and brighter even more so now. (change of Pics still to come. ) as have only just had entry landing steps rebuilt and gardens not quite up to specs yet.)
This is a quite space
Allowing You the space to totally Relax and be mesmerized in what ever you choose.
A little about myself -
For me in Being in nature, having Space with Me - Being with Fun people with beautiful Energy who enjoy Living Smiling and Laughter - Travelling - also I love to Be Gifting & Receiving Access Bars -- Bowen Therapy -My Body loves hands on treatments-
I so Love Learning New amazing Modalities- as
* Family Constellation - this is amazing to set myself and my family free of old patterns and old beliefs.
I also Love Walking /Walking in bush is amazing - Gardening, Cooking nutritional food , Dancing -Getting together with friends who create Ease and Joy in my Life and Living .. -going away in Our Caravan, (lol contemplating getting an ebike- what else is possible for more fun? ) being with Family and beautiful Grandchildren. who give me lots of pleasure..
Thankyou so much for visiting my page .
If there is anything I can help with more please contact me.
To me Maketu is Magical .
My Holiday House/Bach has a beautiful Energy- I enjoy Presenting and allowing beautiful people to come and enjoy this amazing beautiful space .
Even more so now since Nov 2023
Yay I have done some Upgrades including double glazed windows , and New kitchen, Lino and carpet and blinds/curtain. Plus exterior complete paint job and some interior painting, is feeling lighter and brighter even more so now. (change of Pics still to come. ) as have only just had entry landing steps rebuilt and gardens not quite up to specs yet.)
This is a quite space
Allowing You the space to totally Relax and be mesmerized in what ever you choose.
A little about myself -
For me in Being in nature, having Space with Me - Being with Fun people with beautiful Energy who enjoy Living Smiling and Laughter - Travelling - also I love to Be Gifting & Receiving Access Bars -- Bowen Therapy -My Body loves hands on treatments-
I so Love Learning New amazing Modalities- as
* Family Constellation - this is amazing to set myself and my family free of old patterns and old beliefs.
I also Love Walking /Walking in bush is amazing - Gardening, Cooking nutritional food , Dancing -Getting together with friends who create Ease and Joy in my Life and Living .. -going away in Our Caravan, (lol contemplating getting an ebike- what else is possible for more fun? ) being with Family and beautiful Grandchildren. who give me lots of pleasure..
Thankyou so much for visiting my page .
If there is anything I can help with more please contact me.
Why they chose this property
"Maketu Sea Magic Beach Retreat" is Magic, beautiful Energy.
Invigorating and also so R-E-L-A-X-I-N-G .
* High up overlooking
the Ever Changing Scenery , The Energy of the Ocean and Magnificent Sunsets ,the Magic of the Lights in the Evening.
Invigorating and also so R-E-L-A-X-I-N-G .
* High up overlooking
the Ever Changing Scenery , The Energy of the Ocean and Magnificent Sunsets ,the Magic of the Lights in the Evening.
What makes this property unique
Extensive Ocean Views
A quite place to Relax
Nov 2023 Upgrade - new joinery and kitchen -
*Massage table- available- (if not there please contact me)
Please cover with Towels before use.
*2 recliner chairs/Gravity chairs for the deck
* A small library of books
*DVDs,
*Mediation CD,
*Board Games,
*Card Table and cards
for you .Enjoy
A quite place to Relax
Nov 2023 Upgrade - new joinery and kitchen -
*Massage table- available- (if not there please contact me)
Please cover with Towels before use.
*2 recliner chairs/Gravity chairs for the deck
* A small library of books
*DVDs,
*Mediation CD,
*Board Games,
*Card Table and cards
for you .Enjoy
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