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Beach Belle, 1960’s Bach

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The Beach Belles
Esturary pleasant for kayaking, wind surfing, paddling or watching waka training
lounge

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Bowentown, Bay Of Plenty
  • Place, Waihi Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Anzac Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Maunganui
    ‪61 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bright bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bunk room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 3

Large shower

Shower only

Outdoor

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Beach Belle, 1960’s Bach

Iconic Kiwi retro bach with plenty of room for family and friends to enjoy everything Bowentown & surrounding areas have to offer.

The Beach Belle is your total " home away from home”.
Spacious and fully furnished with all the amenities you will ever need for a relaxing holiday!
So pack your bags and leave the kitchen sink behind ladies 🤗

BB offers lots of areas to relax in and you can enjoy the sun from the front patio, with a fabulous view of the estuary, and watch boats heading to the very popular Bowentown boat club and ramps, or retreat with your drinks to the covered deck behind the house and listen to the native birds in the surrounding trees.x
A large outdoor area at the back of the BB is available with a full filleting station , the second toilet and a cold outdoor shower to wash the sand away.
It's a perfect space to down a few coldies and discuss the one that got away !
Plenty of space to park your boat and cars

A stunning surf beach , quiet child friendly harbour and an estuary are all a short walk from the BB and you'll find the boogie boards in the basement with bats and balls and other outdoor activities to ensure you have a fun day at the beach or in the backyard.

There are lots of choices for shopping , coffee and dining out in Waihi Beach village and also a short drive will take you to Athenree, where you can relax in the fabulous hot pools, Karangahake Gorge and Waihi for popular walking and riding trails , gold mining tours or a train ride from Waikino to Waihi and back .

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

There is a portacot and high chair available.

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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

Ashtrays are provided for outdoor smoking

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Turn off the lights

Please strip beds and place all used linen, towels tea towels etc on back deck.

Empty kitchen and bathroom rubbish bins into red bin outside. Food scraps into the small green bin

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9294194
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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Waihi Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Bowentown, a neighbourhood in Waihi Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gilmour Reserve and Haiku Park, while Waihi Arts Centre & Museum and Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Bowentown, Bay Of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Waihi Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Anzac Bay - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Athenree Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Whangamata Beach - 37 min drive - 55.0 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 61 min drive - 77.5 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Secret Garden - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waihi Beach RSA - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wilson Road Fish Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rabbit Moon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bowentown - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Belle, 1960’s Bach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beach Belle, 1960’s Bach?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach Belle, 1960’s Bach on 17 May 2026 start from AU$232, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beach Belle, 1960’s Bach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach Belle, 1960’s Bach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Belle, 1960’s Bach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Belle, 1960’s Bach located?

This family-friendly Waihi Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Bay of Plenty and Waihi Beach. Anzac Bay is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina S.

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

Great stay

Property and property owners were lovely - had a great stay and highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb 2024
Was so nice to see a group of young girls enjoying their stay and playing games in the back yard. They were wonderful guests
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

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

Would recommend this great property.

Well located charming property with a very welcoming host. Clean and tidy with all the amenities we needed for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim V.

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

Amazing stay

Amazing to visit every time
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Dec 2023
Love having you stay. Perfect that you had great weather so could take your parents to visit all our local tourist spots
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adair O.

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

Great spot to stay

A lovely relaxing stay in a beautifully clean and tidy space with lots of character. Wendy was super helpful which we really appreciated
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2023
Thank you, was lovely having the ladies staying for their family catch up and the opportunity for them to have a look around our area. They left the place perfect
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

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

Nice location, short walk to the beach, great shower, comfy beds, Wendy is a great hostess.

Handy to Katikati for our ladies bowling tournament, great meals at Waihi beach RSA, take your Gold Card for discount!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicola r.

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

Perfect family kiwi batch. We had the best time and hope to be back one day soon.

Great house with everything you need, recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Excellent

Great little house in a beautiful spot. Friendly hosts and clean property. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam D.

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

Lovely place

Great place pics dont do it justice thoughtfully put together with everything you need and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2024
Enjoyed having you stay. Great you got to enjoy Belle, n relive some childhood memories with the games supplied.😂. Glad weather was in your favour for beach time, surfing n socialising in back yard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vili S.

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

Nice place,enjoy the beautiful house, Everything prepared very well and we like to be back again.

100% my experience renting this property thanks
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2023
Thanks Vili, was lovely meeting your workers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

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

Great break

Had a wonderful break at Beach Belle. Wendy was a great host, everything was clean and a fantastic location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2024
Thanks for choosing to stay in Beach Belle. Was nice to see you enjoyed dinner at one of our village restaurants & supported our op shops. Look forward to seeing you again 💞
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AUDREY J.

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

Nice weekend away

Wendy was lovely and the Bach was great! Will definitely come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2022
Was lovely having you stay & seeing you enjoying yourselves out on the water. Thank you for leaving our place so clean & tidy. Hope you manage to come stay again when your parents are visiting from overseas
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dani M.

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

Relaxing time away.

We had a fabulous stay loved the bach it was so peaceful there very clean & tidy would definitely go back Wendy & Brian met us when we got there really nice people to deal with thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Cute, classic kiwi batch

A charming and meticulously maintained retreat, offering everything you need for a comfortable stay. The unique decor and nostalgic touches make it even more special. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

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

Excellent spot

Immaculately clean, we had a superb stay at this funky Bach. The location next to the estuary was great for the kids and communication with the host was excellent. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane Meredith

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

A wonderful welcoming, relaxing place to stay. Worth recommending

The time spent in Beach Belle was just what we needed. A relaxing time away with everything we needed during our stay. Wendy greeted us and made us feel very welcome. The vibe from our stay felt like home away from home
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2023
Was lovely having 4 generations of your family staying & enjoying Beach Belle. Looking forward to having you back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

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

Highly recommend

We all loved this retro bach, lots of character and the host was very approachable and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ainslie J.

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

Great place Highly Recommend

Great place, Clean and tidy. Large rear section for cricket and games. Nice and close to the water and boat ramp.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel T.

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

Amazing winter weekend

We absolutely loved staying at this property and Wendy is an incredible host. It was cozy and warm, the beds were all comfortable, the location is a dream and I can safely say that we all want to come back! The retro and rainbow vibes of the place made for such a perfect spot, thank you again for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2022
Thanks Mel, was nice to meet your family & seeing you all enjoy lots of time on front & back decks. Look forward to you staying again & enjoying a girls weekend as was initially planned 🥂
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

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

Christmas wonderland

Wre loved the whole vibe of the bach, comfy beds and Christmas decor and had everything we needed plus more.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne O.

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

Excellent spot

We had a wonderful stay at Beach Belle. The accommodation was perfect, and I loved the classic beach style which made it very relaxed. Communication was so easy and we felt very well looked after. I will definitely be recommending to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2024
Was lovely having you stay and that you got to enjoy time in our patch of paradise. Thanks for your lovely comments in guest book Look forward to having you return
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia F.

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

Colourful stay

Everything was there that we needed, wifi would have been a bonus! Boogie boards to teach my grandson , great location , good food walking distance away. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd & Michelle M.

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

Perfect little Cutie

We loved our stay at Beach Belle. The decor is just amazing and the attention to detail by Wendy is fantastic. Cozy, warm, clean, all the facilities you need. Amazing hosts and perfect location. Already finding an excuse to come and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John Morgan K.

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

Awsome batch

Awsome batch to come to and relax
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2022
Was our pleasure hosting you & seeing your family enjoying themselves. Thank you very much for leaving Beach Belle so clean & tidy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isaac S.

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

Adorably relaxed

Perfect little authentic kiwi bach. Everything you need and more! Wendy was an incredibly thoughtful host - would easily come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2023
Was lovely having you stay and so lucky you had the best spring weather. Very happy you enjoyed your stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

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

Lovely Bach

A lovely fun and very clean batch. We all enjoyed out stay and the fun, happy decor. Wendy and Brian were great hosts, good information and very friendly. Thanks very much 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Ririnui

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