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Now with unlimited fibre broadband! Warm,2 bedroom bach in quiet,sunny location.

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Lounge through to kitchen
Cosy lounge. Fire heats the entire house ❤
Lounge
Master Bedroom
Bedroom 2

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 663 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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Waitarere Beach, Horowhenua
  • Place, Waiterere Private Reserve
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Horowhenua
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Levin Golf Club
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Now with unlimited fibre broadband! Warm,2 bedroom bach in quiet,sunny location.

Waitarere Beach is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed pace of life. Get away for a weekend or mix business and pleasure with the convenience of working remotely with unlimited fibre broadband. Enjoy beach and forest walks or fabulous lazy days watching TV, DVDs playing games or reading books by the fire.

NB: This is not serviced accomodation so guests are required to provide their own linen (sheets, pillowcases, towels and teatowels), and thoroughly clean and tidy the bach before departure. ie The bonus being that there are no compulsory fees added for linen or cleaning.

The bach is checked between stays to ensure a high quality of cleanliness and presentation and we keep the facilities well maintained.

Our pricing is based on 2 adults with up to 2 children staying free. Each additional adult is $20, additional child $10 per night on top of base rate.

Small children are kept safe on the deck with a slide in gate. Watch the kids riding their bikes around the cul de sac enjoying with a glass of wine on the front deck or relax under the sunshade in the BBQ area.
*** PETS: Please note criteria before sending through a booking request.

Beach access just across the road for a safe, serene 5-7 min walk to the beach through 2 pedestrian walkways.

The Beach Retreat is just a short stroll away from the local Four Square, and a popular cafe/restaurant/ takeaway outlet.

Visit the historic site of the grounding of ship the Hydrabad down the beach and check out Middle Earth which is a children's playground situated in the forest at the southern end of Waitarere.

Enjoy swimming on the safe beach with surf lifesaving patrols operating in the summer months.

Waitarere has 2 large forestry areas accessible to the public and vehicles can easily access/are permitted on the beach.

The Public Reserve has a children's playground, half pipe, BBQ facilities and tennis courts.

In summer there is the Big Dig and the popular Waitarere Forest Run is held every April.

SOUTH:
LEVIN: a huge Children's Adventure Playground, Movie Theatre, Aquatic Centre and Golf Course
Ruahini Forest Park - various hiking trails. In the hills behind Levin.
OTAKI: (30 mins) a variety of outlet stores.
Captivate Adventures - outdoor adventure company up the Otaki Gorge for rafting etc

NORTH:
PALMERSTON NORTH (50 mins) Esplanade Gardens, Lido Aquatic Centre plus everything a city has to offer.....
FOXTON: (15 Mins) Off The Loop water park, Dutch (De Molen) Windmill. The Dutch Market, and Flax Stripper Museum.

Special conditions:
*Pantry basics of sugar, salt, oil, dishwashing detergent and bin liners provided
* Cleaning products provided
*Please leave bach clean and tidy as you would like to find it :)
*Guest numbers not to exceed those specified in confirmed booking.
PETS *PLEASE ENQUIRE BEFORE BOOKING. Property doesn't suit large dogs. Small to medium NON SHEDDING dogs considered.
*As with many properties in Waitarere we use bore water. We have a water filter/softener which greatly improves water quality however there is still some colour so we also provide 20 litre containers of fresh drinking water.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs- Small/med non shedding. Please inquire! Pets kept off furniture, sleep in own bed, cleaned up after well. Flea treatment must be up to date.

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 deadlock

About the area

Levin

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Waitarere Beach, a neighbourhood in Levin. De Molen, Windmill and Foxton Windmill are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ohau Wines and Levin Golf Club. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Waitarere Beach, Horowhenua

What's nearby

  • Waiterere Private Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Horowhenua - 19 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Levin Golf Club - 30 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Otaki Beach - 43 min drive - 48.4 km
  • Waikanae Beach - 52 min drive - 65.0 km

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr Grumpy's Takeaways - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Simply Balmy Cafe & Winebar - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Ollies Bar & Eatery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lunch Fox Coffee Shop - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Seabreeze Takeaways - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Now with unlimited fibre broadband! Warm,2 bedroom bach in quiet,sunny location. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Now with unlimited fibre broadband! Warm,2 bedroom bach in quiet,sunny location.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Now with unlimited fibre broadband! Warm,2 bedroom bach in quiet,sunny location.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Now with unlimited fibre broadband! Warm,2 bedroom bach in quiet,sunny location. located?

This family-friendly Levin holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Esplanade Reserve and Waiterere Private Reserve. Levin Public Gardens and Lake Horowhenua are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 251 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place for a relaxing family getaway. The fireplace made made it perfect for a late winter early spring retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, nice little place had everything we needed. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a fabulous stay . Everything was as described. Lovely place and would like to have stayed longer… hopefully another time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda S.

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

Nice place

Warm and cozy. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super tidy bach, everything you need, great instructions, really comfortable beds and couches - couldn’t fault the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay T.

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

Lovely bach

Really warm and cosy bach, we loved the fireplace!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete W.

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

Short break with family

Great little Bach. Close to beach and for square and perfect for winter with the fire
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin S.

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

Perfect bach for a couple of nights

Really great bach, good location and has everything you need. Particularly impressed with the fire and the kitchen set up, which had even more than we expected in terms of utensils/dishes etc. Easy check-in as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chris B.

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

2 days in Waitarere

Good, very functional bach for me visiting my mother in Waitarere.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bit of drama, managed to lock the keys inside. Hosts helped us sort it.Fortunate to get more sun than rain. Having the fire ready to light was an extra bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hemakumar D.

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

A fantastic hoiday!

We had a lovely time, beach is 5 mins away, the hosts were awesome, kids enjoyed the park and the beach. The house was family friendly, warm and kitchen facility was super handy Overall, highly recommend thi bach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vernon & Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay at this lovely holiday home and wont be the last!! Love it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

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

Concert weekend

Property was well maintained, clean and very comfortable. great location as we had a concert in Wellington to attend and it took no time at all to get in and out of the city . Lovely quiet area so very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

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

Another relaxing stay at this great Beach Bach.

Had a great stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony A.

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

Perfect get away

Really enjoyed my stay, was a real good experience.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Great little spot

Lovely house and close to beac short track rained though
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

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

Lovely relaxing stay

We enjoyed returning for another relaxing stay. Peaceful neighbourhood, great communication with the owner, and lots of games, books and movies to enjoy on rainy days. Thank you and see you again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie I.

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

Short weekend stay

Comfortable, close to beach, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

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

Lovely getaway

Perfect for a few days away at the beach! Ive already booked my next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Relaxing stay in cosy home

Great time with my daughter, my second time here, it was my daughters first time and thoroughly enjoyed our stay, excellent host and we will be back. We recommend the location and a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kira G.

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

Fabulous stay

We loved our time here. The bach was wonderful and the owner was excellent to deal with. I would recommend booking this bach for your next trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Lovely clean property, good location

Stayed for the weekend, family of 4. The house was clean and we had everything we needed. The location is great, close to the beach and the kids enjoyed skating near the house. Host was lovely and communicated well. We were given lots of information and they told us everything we needed to know which helped things go smoothly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

Look forward to staying again...

Very easy to relax in this lovely, comfortable Bach. Beautiful sheltered outdoor area that is exceptionally well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

Sunny getaway

We had a great stay here chasing the sun and some heat. The fibre connection is brilliant which meant two of us could work while mixing beach and park time. Location is brilliant. Outdoor area and bbq were a hit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Lovely bach close to the beach

This is our second stay here and it's a lovely bach close to the beach for a quiet few days away with the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by lisani598

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We are a family of 5 who like everyone else lead busy work and personal lives. We live on the Kapiti Coast and love the area and community. The bach for us is a place where we let go of the stresses and pressures of everyday and allow ourselves to reconnect as a family, slow down and breathe. There is nothing like a walk on the beach to clear the head and remind yourself of the importance of life balance.

Why they chose this property

The Beach Retreat is fully insulated so with a log burner which heats the whole house, it promises to provide a warm winter stay unlike many other 'old school' kiwi baches.
Quiet location, clean and tidy with something to entertain everyone.

What makes this property unique

Fully equipped for families with a range of games, toys, books and DVD's for both young and old. Guests often describe The Beach Retreat as a 'Home away from Home'

Languages:

English

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