A Waihi Beach Escape. relaxing contemporary retro

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middle room in bach

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
AU$340
avg per night

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Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty Region
  • Waihi Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Orokawa Bay
  • Athenree Hot Springs
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2 one super king or two single beds

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$340
avg per night

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About the area

Waihi Beach

Located in Waihi Beach, this guesthouse is by the sea. Historical Athenree Homestead and Seddon St are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gilmour Reserve and Haiku Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.

What's nearby

  • Waihi Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Historical Athenree Homestead - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Athenree Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Martha Mine - 20 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Whangamata Beach - 38 min drive - 49.3 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rókalyuk - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waihi Beach RSA - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waihi Beach Hotel Bistro - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Secret Garden - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Shoreline Restaurant & Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

A Waihi Beach Escape. relaxing contemporary retro

Our bach is quiet, relaxing and retro.. Bi-folding doors open onto the deck creating indoor/outdoor flow. The barbeque and outdoor table and chairs can easily be set up on the covered deck or private grassed area as desired.
Our bach/home comfortably sleeps three couples and two singles or 2 couples and 4 singles. A second toilet and private outdoor shower can be accessed from the outside - handy for all especially those sleeping in the beach hut or returning from the beach.

The split king bed in the blue room can be put together or serve as 2 single beds as preferred. All the beds are comfortable and most are new with good quality bedding. Three of the rooms have ranch sliders opening out onto the grassed area and two have louvres allowing both independent access when the place is unlocked and ventilation on those hot summer days and nights.

Offering both sun and shade, the bach is nestled between pohutakawas and pines in a quiet cul de sac and is very private. TV is unavailable but there is wifi, games, puzzles and a few books.
Despite there being no dishwasher, the kitchen is well equipped for the culinary-inclined.

The 'hi-fi' unit is a Tivoli radio with speaker for an iPod/cell phone with bluetooth.

Waihi Beach is a gem for its beauty, its walks, surf and trendy boutique shops, cafes, and eateries: The gateway to the Hauraki rail trail and the Karangahake Gorge where you can take a steam-train ride, enjoy walks and swimming holes. Athenree Hot Pools are 5 minutes away by car and Saphire Springs 25 mins. Tauranga is 50 minutes by car.
Special conditions:
Families and couples.
Unsuitable for parties as is in a quiet cul de sac.
Unsafe for toddlers or little children as property is not fully fenced.

Be mindful there is no TV, and no dishwasher. For the winter there are electric blankets only in the beach hut but unable to use heater in beach hut.
Thank you.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$200 per stay including linen).

Amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Unsuitable for toddlers without close supervision
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Parties prohibited and and please consider our neighbours especially between the hours of 10.30 and 7am. Thank you.
Empty rubbish and recycling into council bins provided, BBQ cleaned, dishes tidied away. All equipment brought out during your stay is put back.

Important information

You need to know

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is A Waihi Beach Escape. relaxing contemporary retro pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Waihi Beach Escape. relaxing contemporary retro?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Waihi Beach Escape. relaxing contemporary retro?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Waihi Beach Escape. relaxing contemporary retro located?

Situated by the sea, this guesthouse is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Waihi Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Orokawa Bay and Historical Athenree Homestead. Anzac Bay and Athenree Hot Springs are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

A Waihi Beach Escape. relaxing contemporary retro Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Veronika J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely retro bach!

We really enjoyed staying here. The beach is compact but it had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Nice proximity to the beach and village. We would stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Night away

Had a fabulous night away in this well cared for Bach. Really enjoyed the space and quirky additions to the Bach. Had everything we needed for a night away and perfect distance to beach and walking distance to shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

An incredibly welcoming and comfortable stay

The bach comfortably accommodates two families and there are so many neat / thoughtful features to make you feel relaxed and at home. The older kids in our group loved sleeping in the beach hut and we all enjoyed the outdoor shower. Excellent selection of magazines and games. Thank you Naomi for sharing your wonderful home !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

Great place for a family holiday

We loved our stay in this cool retro-style bach. It's a compact but well designed house with clever features like a covered deck. 2nd loo outdoor shower which makes it easier to accommodate many guests. We had 9 people over Easter and we enjoyed the place. Room for all, well equipped kitchen and indoor and outdoor toys. The fire works really well and theres lots of dry firewood. It's close to the beach and Waihi has some great walks and good swimming. We recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place handy to beach

Nice relaxing place to stay. Comfortable and clean. Great for family and friends
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to stay

We really enjoyed our stay at Naomi’s Bach - really close to the beach and we walked down every day. Comfortable for our group of 8 including 4 kids. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas stay

We had an amazing Christmas at the Bach, very clean and had everything we needed. Thank you very much

10/10 Excellent

Jsel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and comfy

The place is awesome 😍, we love the fact that there is no tv 😊, we disconnect for awhile from a toxic world of socmed and spend quality time with love ones and friends 😍 Naomi is awesome, easy to deal with 😊 Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxed bach

We really enjoyed the quality of the chattels and were able to relax in an uncomplicated way. The bach handled the two families and grandparents easily. The outdoor area was fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Vibes

Very nice.

10/10 Excellent

Hartej I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

We were a group of 8 +infant and found it to be a great spacious place with good living areas + good value for money. Only a microwave and wifi are missing. Otherwise, great communication and we were allowed to do a early check-in. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2020 highlight

First time out of town for months and this was a great place to spend it! Clean, had all the amenities needed. There was a baby with us, even though the listing mentioned it is difficult, but we made it work. Highly recommended. Thanks Steve
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zoe L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Waihi Beach

This spot was perfect for our space loving teens. Great set up with everything we needed. Managed to sneak away to fabulous Flat White on the bicycles so we could have a cheeky wine or 2. Awesome spot, hosts fantastic to deal with. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing weekend

Great property. Well appointed and very welcoming. We enjoyed being able to walk into town and enjoyed the cycle trail. Nice not to have TV and a great selection of board games. Everything you need for a relaxing break.

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet and cozy

Lovely to have the log burner, lots of character, nicely adaptable for our extended family, nicely close to beach, great shower. Would be helpful to know you can't heat the sleep-out when booking for a group in winter.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

awesome

awesome

10/10 Excellent

Ronald R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Nice place, we will definitely come back

10/10 Excellent

Rox H., Kerikeri, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, cosy beach bach

We stayed here for four days during the school holidays. The weather wasn’t great but we still have a wonderful time, playing board games by the fire. Flatwhite Cafe/Restaurant was a great find, outdoor shower was lovely, the Bach had everything we needed. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joanna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Place To Stay

This was a first time for us and was the best experience, will definitely stay here again and I highly recommend this place to those looking for accommodation in Waihi Beach....
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely little cosy bach

Splendid to have accommodation for us while we traveled round to ponder God's magnificent creation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonty N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would happily stay again

Great holiday home with a new kitchen, fire place and great living area which easily slept 10 of us. Short walk to beach and township. Naomi was lovely to deal with and made everything easy. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Funky bach

Great Bach for multiple aged children, excellent kitchen & lots of great games. Nice and shady in backyard
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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8/10 Good

kim g.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy Kiwi Bach

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Cosy and close to all amenities. The highlight was the outside shower! Refreshing not having a TV. Enjoyed the puzzles and board games. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks Gareth & Kim
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jules F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waihi Beach fun and relaxation

A great place for a family summer getaway - very clean and full of everything you need and more. Quick and easy contact with friendly owner - highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019