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New Romantic Retreat - 6 minutes to Waihi Beach

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A modern room with a glass door leading to a balcony, a sofa, and a small table with a bottle and glasses.
A modern wooden building with a large sliding glass door leading to a room with a bed, a chair, and a small table.
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a ceiling light, and a window with a view of greenery.
A modern kitchen with a large window, a clock, and a coffee maker on the counter.
A compact kitchen with a window, a clock, and a small dining area with chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Massages in spa

Explore the area

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Athenree, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Athenree Hot Springs
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Mercury Baypark
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Maunganui
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

New Romantic Retreat - 6 minutes to Waihi Beach

This groovy wee house is yours to enjoy for the duration of your visit, it is a newly created stand alone board and baton home that is next to the main house on the property. If you are looking for a rest and restoration or an active weekend, then this will meet your needs. Staying here is easy. You can venture to Waihi Beach, to Athenree Hot Pools, or enjoy cycle trails and walks to isolated bays. The restaurants and cafes are within 10 minutes and will add to your experience. Your host is a licensed taxi operator so is available to take you to your destinations whilst staying here.
Our landscaping is just beginning - and will evolve each month, at the moment you have estuary views across the road and paddocks.
This is a very tranquil setting and allows our guests to really recharge their energy.

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House Rules

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

Adults only
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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

Property # 9753999
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Waihi Beach

Located by the sea, this cottage is in Athenree, a neighbourhood in Waihi Beach. Haiku Park and Gilmour Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Waihi Arts Centre & Museum and Goldfields Railway.
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Athenree, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Athenree Hot Springs - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Waihi Beach - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Whangamata Beach - 43 min drive - 54.9 km
  • Mercury Baypark - 52 min drive - 81.7 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 57 min drive - 75.6 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Secret Garden - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rabbit Moon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waihi Beach RSA - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wilson Road Fish Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bowentown - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Romantic Retreat - 6 minutes to Waihi Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at New Romantic Retreat - 6 minutes to Waihi Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at New Romantic Retreat - 6 minutes to Waihi Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Romantic Retreat - 6 minutes to Waihi Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is New Romantic Retreat - 6 minutes to Waihi Beach located?

Located in Athenree, this cottage is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Athenree Hot Springs and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Historical Athenree Homestead. Waihi Beach and Orokawa Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liam W.

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

Lovely relaxing getaway spot

Nice and quite the owner was great and very friendly, definitely enjoyed the stay very clean and had a new feel to it! and recommend to anyone staying in the area :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2023
It was a pleasure to walk into Herons Rest and see how beautifully it had been left by the guests. They were respectful and considerate guests who would be welcome back at any time.
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10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

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

Lovely little place and a great overall stay. Maggie was great and supplied us with everything.

Lovely location with a short drive to the beach. Close to a couple gorgeous bays which also has a little walk that you can do. My friend and I had a great stay and throughly enjoyed all it had to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2023
Jo and friend were the most wonderful first guests to Herons Rest. They left the cottage so beautifully presented that I almost didn't believe they had been there. Considerate, happy, delightful guests.
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10/10 Excellent

Philippa C.

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

Restful and private

This lovely cottage has been very well thought out and it is to a high standard. We loved our stay here and would like to come again. Friendly host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Great time at Herons rest

Thanks so much Margaret- incredible couple of days spent in this lovely house. Also very understanding and great communication ! Would defo recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2024
Thoughtful, honest guests.
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10/10 Excellent

Keith T.

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

Dec 23

Suited us really well. Excellent place and host is nearby, helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2023
These two were a delightful couple to host. They would always be welcome back.
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10/10 Excellent

Parris D.

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

Escape t o Athenree

Been to Waihi a few times, but never Athenree, long overdue! Margaret was a great host and prepped everything perfectly :) The place was nice, new, clean and quiet - exactly what we were looking for. Very relaxing and a great experience overall :D!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2023
Lovely, thoughtful guests, will certainly be welcomed back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

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

Perfect stay!

Beautiful little place all to ourselves. Very clean and still very new build. Everything we could need was included. Very much enjoyed the washing machine for our load of laundry. Bed very comfy. Maggie was very easy to contact and got to meet her at the end of the stay. Very nice!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2023
Delightful guests who are welcome to stay whenever they return this way.

About the host

Hosted by Margaret

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Having traveled and lived in many places in the world, Maggie has chosen Athenree to settle and start her healing retreat.

Why they chose this property

The energy and the speed of life in Athenree and Waihi Beach is very conducive to a healing environment. Heron's Rest offers that romantic getaway for couples as well as that healing and restorative space for those who are just burnt out and need to cleanse and replenish their energy.

What makes this property unique

Maggie and Carlene are excited to combine the principals of Angel Healing and Jin shin jyutsu ( an ancient Japanese Healing Art) as healing experiences for guests at Herons Rest . It was through working together we found it to be a truly transformative experience; so much so we decided to combine our services to offer others a very unique restorative experience . Thus is what Carlene says … Maggie opened my mind to the infinite possibilities to healing . I was attracted to Maggie’s unique gift . She uses ancient mystic language along with her unique alto tone voice to work in harmony with your angels as you lie/lay peacefully on a comfortable table . At times during the session there are great crescendos and long periods of note holding during which in this time healing is taking place. A truly restorative, uplifting and magical experience… It was this experience that we decided to come together to offer a package where you may feel as rejuvenated, harmonised and energised as we did. This is what Maggie says … Carlene calls it , gentle touch therapy. The art of harmonising, mind, body and spirit . She says it is the daily stresses of life that block our life energy . it is then that attitudes or physical “projects” develop. Jin shin jyutsu help release those blockages and allow the body to heal itself. As I lay fully clothed on the massage table Carlene’s manner instantly made me feel at ease. The treatment was deeply relaxing and peaceful. A project I have had seemed to melt away and I came away feeling rejuvenated, energised and had an inner calmness about me
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