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Waihau Bay Traquility - G B's Barn

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A wooden deck with a view of the ocean and rocky shoreline.
A bedroom with a bed, a view of a green lawn, and a wooden deck outside the window.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a dishwasher, and a window with a view of a tree and a fence.
A modern single-story house with a wooden deck and a covered porch.
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area with a counter and cabinets, and a balcony with a view of trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Waihau Bay, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Waihau Bay Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kea Creations Waihau Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Maraehako Bay Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

About this property

Waihau Bay Traquility - G B's Barn

Water front idyllic location with beautiful view of Bay.
Lovely deck and seating to enjoy the sunny days which is also covered for if it is raining. Lounge area with Kitchen and dining table extends :)
200 metres to fishing club.
Swimming beach 500 metres.
Entire 3 bedroom house.
Other things to note
Camp ground has shop and take aways.
Main end has Lodge (pub) and dairy.
Swimming beach starts before camp ground.

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House Rules

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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 allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20118282
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Waihau Bay

Located in Waihau Bay, this holiday home is on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Kea Creations Waihau Bay, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waihau Bay Beach and Maraehako Bay Beach.
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Waihau Bay, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Waihau Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Kea Creations Waihau Bay - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Maraehako Bay Beach - 26 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Te Kaha Beach - 48 min drive - 45.3 km
  • Hicks Bay Lookout - 55 min drive - 56.7 km

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waihau Bay Lodge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waihau Bay Store - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waihau Bay Traquility - G B's Barn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Waihau Bay Traquility - G B's Barn located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Waihau Bay Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Kea Creations Waihau Bay. Maraehako Bay Beach and Te Kaha Beach are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beach view from every room, peace and quiet, warm and cozy, everything thought of. Luxurious linen and bath wear, memorable stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot, very nice place to stay had everything well presented great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2025
Thank you, happy you loved your stay 😃
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for our Around East Cape Cycling Adventure.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, lovely clean and well appointed home and comfortable beds. Amazing dinner cooked by host. Would definitely recommend to all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2026
Thanks for your lovely comments 😄
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Everything was great. New house , clean and friendly. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place for relaxation, beach walks. And exploring the East Cape. The host was wonderful, especially when I had a medical emergency. Much appreciated!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2026
Thank you for being such awesome guests. Safe travels around New Zealand 😄
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodation. Super helpful and friendly hosts. The house was spotlessly clean and tidy. Beds, very comfortable. Quality towels and bedding. Well equipped with everything you might need for a holiday at Waihau Bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2026
Thank you You were a pleasure to host 😄
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great modern property that is well equipped. Bill was great to deal with.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just wonderful, the hosts are welcoming, friendly and put in a lot of effort to ensure you have everything you would ever need .Highly recommend this property and also a big thank you to Bill for your attention to detail, communication and the effort you go to so that your guests want for nothing.Del & Mark
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2026
Thank you for your lovely review 😄
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great property and excellent hosts. Really clean, tidy and well looked after. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Bill Beckett

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