10/10 Excellent
Karen F.
26 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Beach Getaway
Karen F.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Entire home
Magical West Coast Retreat
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Bethells Beach, Auckland
- Bethells Beach7 min walk
- Muriwai Beach49 min drive
- Piha Beach62 min drive
- Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)52 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Sleepout
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
1 bathroom
Bath/Shower Room
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Magical West Coast Retreat
A truly magical setting in the heart of Bethells Beach township just a stones throw from the surf club on the edge of the Waitakere Ranges.
Stroll from the surf club along the beach and take in the wonder of the wild west coast, the scenery is spectacular!
Your accomodation provides the gateway to any number of incredible bush and beach walks or simply stay home and soak up the ambience of your bach with its landscaped garden and native flora.
If you've got kids then they're going to love boogie boarding down the awesome sand dunes on the edge of Lake Wainamu, there is plenty of safe swimming there too. For the more adventurous take a walk around the lake then cool off in the waterfalls.
There's also rock fishing and the well known O' Neils surf beach within walking distance and a 10 minute drive will take you to the Waitakere golf club with its amazing bush backdrop.
Through the winter, take one of the many local walks and return home to hot chocolate and a warm fire. Or alternatively, head to Henderson (20 mins drive) where you will find wave pools, movies, shopping, Crystal Mountain (theme park for kids) and other activities.
During the summer months sample some renowned West Coast food and drink at the Bethells Cafe.
Special conditions:
Please note that cellphone coverage is not great at Bethells.
We do not have a television but plenty of board games:)
Stroll from the surf club along the beach and take in the wonder of the wild west coast, the scenery is spectacular!
Your accomodation provides the gateway to any number of incredible bush and beach walks or simply stay home and soak up the ambience of your bach with its landscaped garden and native flora.
If you've got kids then they're going to love boogie boarding down the awesome sand dunes on the edge of Lake Wainamu, there is plenty of safe swimming there too. For the more adventurous take a walk around the lake then cool off in the waterfalls.
There's also rock fishing and the well known O' Neils surf beach within walking distance and a 10 minute drive will take you to the Waitakere golf club with its amazing bush backdrop.
Through the winter, take one of the many local walks and return home to hot chocolate and a warm fire. Or alternatively, head to Henderson (20 mins drive) where you will find wave pools, movies, shopping, Crystal Mountain (theme park for kids) and other activities.
During the summer months sample some renowned West Coast food and drink at the Bethells Cafe.
Special conditions:
Please note that cellphone coverage is not great at Bethells.
We do not have a television but plenty of board games:)
Property manager
Lyn Maxlow
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
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No pets allowed
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About the area
Bethells Beach
Located in Bethells Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Waitakere Ranges and Bethells Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Crystal Mountain and CraftWorld. Action World and Whoa! Studios are also worth visiting. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
Bethells Beach, Auckland
What's nearby
- Bethells Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Waitakere Ranges - 22 min drive - 29.9 km
- Muriwai Beach - 49 min drive - 38.1 km
- Karekare Beach - 54 min drive - 42.4 km
- Piha Beach - 62 min drive - 42.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Muriwai Beach - 28 min drive
- Blair's on the Beach - 30 min drive
- Piha Surf Life Saving Club - 30 min drive
- The Piha Cafe - 29 min drive
- Piha Rsa - 29 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jo-Ann V.
29 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful holiday house
Jo-Ann V.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marisa H.
27 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bethells Beach Retreat
Marisa H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Yulia T.
11 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Yulia T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Clare G.
29 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Clare G.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Elize F.
16 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful beach bach
Elize F.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Helena S.
17 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accomodation
Helena S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Steve D.
31 Jan 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bells beach
Steve D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rae Ann E.
17 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay with our adult children
Rae Ann E.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Yulia T.
9 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent!
Yulia T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anya V., Auckland, New Zealand
2 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend away
Anya V.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
6/10 Okay
Scott B.
1 Aug 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Decent basic stay
Scott B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Miles B.
19 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Miles B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ria W.
16 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Ria W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cong Son P.
15 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place stay
Cong Son P.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Salah P., Auckland
17 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Retreat to Relax Reset and Refocus
Salah P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sanne & Wayne G.
27 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location at Bethells Beach
Sanne & Wayne G.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anna C.
25 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Anna C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Claire S.
24 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful haven
Claire S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nadia A.
17 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Nadia A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rowan A.
5 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little getaway
Rowan A.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kelly P.
24 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely winter getaway
Kelly P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Karen M.
21 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Karen M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
8/10 Good
Karla H.
26 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely weekend break
Karla H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Paul O.
16 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long Weekend Away - Perfect!
Paul O.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
About the host
Hosted by Lyn Maxlow
Originally from the UK, we moved to New Zealand 20 years ago with our two children. We are all surf lifeguards at Bethells Beach and love to spend time in our special place.
Why they chose this property
Spending so much time at Bethells Beach with our family, we longed for a place of our own out here so when this beautiful place came on the market, we jumped at the chance.
It truly is a magical place!
It truly is a magical place!
What makes this property unique
Walking distance from Bethells Beach, O'Neills Beach and Lake Wainamu. Within driving distance of many other walks, wineries, wave pools, and only 35mins from downtown Auckland.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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