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Lovely Beach Bach Retreat

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Property grounds
Front of house
Front lawn view from kitchen/dinning room.
Front Lawn from Lounge
Recliner chair, fan, dehumidifier, cards table, TV with My Sky and DVD's.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4103 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kuaotunu, Whitianga
  • Kuaotunu Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Cathedral Cove
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Back Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lovely Beach Bach Retreat

Magnolia Hideaway is set at the back of a large fully fenced section. Morning sun streams through the bedroom windows and moves across the front of the house during the day. The large magnolia tree provides ample shade.
Kuaotunu is pretty much centre of both Whitianga and Coromandel townships making it the ideal position for exploring the Coromandel Peninsula.
Otama Beach (our personal favourite) is only about 5minutes drive from the Kuaotunu Settlement road and further on is Opitio Bay. These are great alternatives to Kuaotunu Beach if there are on shore winds.
The boat ramp is just 300 metres up the road on the left. You can be fishing 3-5 minutes from launching or you can head over to Mercury Island, easily visible from the ramp. Kennedy Bay is also a great fishing spot.
The kayaks are yours to use, but please, bring your own life jackets or request a couple to be left for your use. The heavy duty plastic kayaks must be carried across the road to avoid damage.
Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach should be on your 'to do' list, however, they can be very busy, so early or late in the day would be best, though check the tides for Hot Water Beach if you want to dig for the hot water.
To the north (towards Coromandel Town) are Matarangi and Whangapoua Beaches. New Chums (a walk from Whangapoua Beach) has been rated as one of the top beaches in the world.
Coromandel Town is worth a visit too. Quite different from Whitianga. It's a fishing town. The beaches aren't as pretty as this side, but the views are gorgeous and there are some great cafes and restaurants. Check out the Driving Creek Railway for a trip up through the native bush or if fishing is your thing, this is a great place to go on a fishing charter.
Whitianga is the main shopping centre on the Peninsula so stock up on groceries and check out the many cafes and restaurants.
This is a gorgeous place to relax and taking in the beauty of this lovely piece of paradise. Enjoy!
Special conditions:
Strictly NO Smoking
Sorry, No Pets
No Tenting
Fold away beds only suitable for children and please bring your own sleeping bags for these.
Sofa Bed linen on request.
4 People MAX unless prior permission.
2 adult Mountain bikes available. Please bring your own helmets.
Please bring your own life jackets if using the Kayaks.
DO NOT use the Kayaks without a life jacket.
Kayaks must be carried, not dragged across the road.

Extras: Cleaning (Optional, NZ$60.00 per stay); Linen (included);

Property manager

EricandSandyG

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kuaotunu

Located in Kuaotunu, this holiday home is by the sea. Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club and Whangapoua Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kuaotunu Beach and Matarangi Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Combat Zone Paintball and Fun Park and Driving Creek Railway. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Kuaotunu, Whitianga

What's nearby

  • Kuaotunu Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Matarangi Beach - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 15 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Buffalo Beach - 16 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Cathedral Cove - 58 min drive - 51.6 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lukes Kitchen - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pipers Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Omara's Restaurant & Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Holiday Homes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Velocity Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Beach Bach Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Beach Bach Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Beach Bach Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Beach Bach Retreat located?

This family-friendly Kuaotunu holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Kuaotunu Beach and Matarangi Beach. Otama Beach and Whauwhau Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Clive S.

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

Magnolia cottage Kuaotunu

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this delightful cottage. Highly recommend the cottage, the great communication from the owners and friendliness of locals. Only thing we would have liked would have been a sun umbrella for the outside table, unable to use the great deck setting during the hot sunny days

10/10 Excellent

Caroline W.

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

Perfect bach

Lovely house with gorgeous garden. Literally a hop, skip and a jump to the beach. The shower was amazing.

10/10 Excellent

Lizzy O., Cambridge

Great location, lovely holiday house... all you need!

We loved our stay...a gorgeous holiday house with everything you could need. Beach across the road, Luke’s Kitchen a wander down the road for pizza and wine and coffee! Lovely big deck to sit out on while the kids ran about on the big front lawn. Would definitely stay again...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Paul M.

Cozy Cottage

A lovely cottage which is well-kept with with up to date fittings and equipment. A friendly neighbour and a pretty garden add to the sense of satisfaction. The beach is not visible from the bach but is located just across the road and over a small mound. The lively Luke‘s Kitchen is just down the road and serves as the perfect holiday eating place. Although described as having two bathrooms, the bach only has a single bathroom with a separate toilet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

John S.

Excellent position yet convenient walk to the village and Luke's Kitchen.

Excellent position yet convenient walk to the village and Luke's Kitchen. Right opposite beautiful beach - perfect for my morning dip! Beautifully appointed property, with lovely sunny deck, fragrant plants. Superb kitchen and bathing facilities. Beautiful garden - thanks for the tomatoes and courgettes and chillies! A lovely retreat. Just perfect.
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8/10 Good

Colin E.

We loved staying at Magnolia Hideaway.

We loved staying at Magnolia Hideaway. The location is unbeatable, right across the road from a 5-star beach, far from the madding crowd but with Luke's Kitchen pizzeria and bar a short stroll away. The bach is lovely, has been nicely modernised with a great modern kitchen and bathroom area. There's a big deck that leads out to a huge, fully fenced lawn - perfect for young children. The one downside was there were lots of flies around so maybe a fly spray dispenser could help during summer!
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10/10 Excellent

sally k.

This is a beautiful spot for a holiday.

This is a beautiful spot for a holiday. The house is fantastic and well set up with everything we could possibly need and it was extremely clean and well maintained. We appreciated the veggies from the impressive veggie patch and our kids adored the huge tree in the garden. We loved being just across the road from the beach. We'll be back. Thank you.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage great location super clean

Lovely cottage great location super clean
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Very neat and tidy

Very neat and tidy
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We had a wonderful family holiday at Magnolia Hideaway - perfect location and every need provided fo

We had a wonderful family holiday at Magnolia Hideaway - perfect location and every need provided for. Our kids (6&4 years) absolutely loved their time there - as did we! Thanks Sandy & Eric :-)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful, clean and well equipped property right by a super beach.

A beautiful, clean and well equipped property right by a super beach.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amazing location opposite one of the most stunning white sand beaches.

Amazing location opposite one of the most stunning white sand beaches. Fantastic property with all the basic essentials provided making for an easy stay, including fluffy towels and a fully equipped kitchen for cooking up some great meals. Perfect rental for the two of us 'grown ups' and our toddler son, who loved the toy box!! We cannot wait to be able to plan another trip back :-)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Loved our stay so much we're keen to return! House lovely and clean, comfortable and well equipped.

Loved our stay so much we're keen to return! House lovely and clean, comfortable and well equipped. Thanks so much!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We had a wonderful getaway at Magnolia Hideaway.

We had a wonderful getaway at Magnolia Hideaway. The magnolia tree in the front garden is magnificent and the house and garden are very well kept. Lovely deck at the front, well-decorated rooms and comfy sofas (the warm throws and the heaters were appreciated during the cooler evenings). We loved being able to hear the waves at night - such a soothing sound. The beach across the road from the cottage is stunning. A very peaceful and beautiful location.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great short stay at a lovely bach.

Great short stay at a lovely bach. Location opposite the beach was fantastic- and a short walk to Luke's Kitchen. Bach was very well furnished and very comfortable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great Bach, like the improvements.

Great Bach, like the improvements. Has become our regular!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We loved Magnolia Hideaway - the furnishings are lovely - fluffy throws welcome in the evenings - be

We loved Magnolia Hideaway - the furnishings are lovely - fluffy throws welcome in the evenings - bed linen was gorgeous - loads of pillows and extra blankets - lots of towels appreciated too. The kitchen already stocked with basics that you tend to forget like coffee etc was a blessing on the first morning! Liked the herb garden too which we added to our salad. Outdoor furniture great and beach even better. And the bach was immaculately clean - couldn't fault anything about it. Thank you!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

An absolutely beautiful property.

An absolutely beautiful property. Literally over the road from the beach with all the comforts of home. Looks recently renovated with loving care to a great standard. Secure front and back gardens for kids and double kitchens doors opening onto the deck for inside/outside eating. Could not recommend this property more! The local restaurant does absolutely huge mussels and the best sweet potatoes chips I have ever had. Surrounded by more beauitful white sandy beaches. Stunning place!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

We just loved the location and the house was well thought out (we really appreciated a lightly stock

We just loved the location and the house was well thought out (we really appreciated a lightly stocked pantry for basics), clean and comfortable, Unfortunately we didn't read the user guide thoroughly and it wasn't until the end of our stay did we realise that water supplies were via tank water. V.sorry! Recommend popping this info at the top of the guide and a sign in the bathroom. Let us know if you ever want to sell. Regards, Kat & Martin Fraser

About the host

Hosted by EricandSandyG

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My husband was born on the farm we purchased and from which we now own/operate Combat & Fun Zone. Our two, now adult, children were born and went to school here and are now raising their families just up the road from the farm. Joan Gaskell Drive, the main road into Whitianga, is named after Eric's Mum. She was a well known identity in the area.

Why they chose this property

We decided that one day we might retire out to Kuaotunu Beach. It's a great spot for fishing and you can be fishing from the boat just a few minutes after launching. The day we came across this property the sun was shining so brightly, the house looked a picture. We popped over to the beach and the sand was gleaming white in the bright sunlight. I was sold! Magnolia Hideaway has the added benefit of being just 25 minutes away from our farm, which is handy if we need a night away from where we live/work. It's difficult to go too far with so many animals to take care of and we can duck back a forth in no time.

What makes this property unique

Booster installed for excellent cell phone coverage. Use your ph 'hot spot' to connect to internet.