10/10 Excellent
Juan
19 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Juan
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Entire home
Separate, self contained, single bedroom house with stunning ocean views
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Maketu, Maketu
- ASB Baypark26 min drive
- Pukehina Beach30 min drive
- Mount Maunganui37 min drive
- Tauranga (TRG)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Living room
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Separate, self contained, single bedroom house with stunning ocean views
Bay View Bach is a self contained one bedroom flat in the garden of our house in the historic town of Maketu. It has panoramic views of the Bay of Plenty - from the Papamoa Hills and Mount Maunganui to the Kaimai and Coromandel Ranges.
Extensively refurbished in 2017, it provides comfortable accommodation within walking distance of two stunning Pohutakawa lined beaches and is minutes from some of the best attractions in North Island (25 minutes to Mount Maunganui and 40 minutes to Rotorua and Whakatane).
There is a queen-sized bed, plus a large comfortable sofa bed. The kitchen has a cooker with oven and hob, a microwave, fridge-freezer and toaster. The sitting room has a table that seats four, freeview 51 inch TV, DVD player, Chromecast, cd player with radio, Bluetooth and free Wi-fi. The bedroom has a 21 inch TV with Chromecast. On the deck you can sit and take in the wonderful sunsets.
Things to do in Maketu include swimming, walking, bird watching, boating, diving, windsurfing, surfing, fishing, kayaking and relaxation.
10 - 15 minutes walk to beach, Maketu Pies, Beachside Cafe and Restaurant, local Dairy and Fish and Chip Shop
7 minute drive to Paengaroa - Comvita and Kiwifruit Country, Trading Post Restaurant (Fine dining), Funky Lizard Cafe, Bottle Shop
Special conditions:
Single bedroom house within the grounds of the owners residence and is predominantly set up for couples, but king size sofa bed (1 x king size bed or 2 x king single beds) in lounge for additional guests.
Completely fenced section, safe for children.
Security cameras for safe parking.
Extensively refurbished in 2017, it provides comfortable accommodation within walking distance of two stunning Pohutakawa lined beaches and is minutes from some of the best attractions in North Island (25 minutes to Mount Maunganui and 40 minutes to Rotorua and Whakatane).
There is a queen-sized bed, plus a large comfortable sofa bed. The kitchen has a cooker with oven and hob, a microwave, fridge-freezer and toaster. The sitting room has a table that seats four, freeview 51 inch TV, DVD player, Chromecast, cd player with radio, Bluetooth and free Wi-fi. The bedroom has a 21 inch TV with Chromecast. On the deck you can sit and take in the wonderful sunsets.
Things to do in Maketu include swimming, walking, bird watching, boating, diving, windsurfing, surfing, fishing, kayaking and relaxation.
10 - 15 minutes walk to beach, Maketu Pies, Beachside Cafe and Restaurant, local Dairy and Fish and Chip Shop
7 minute drive to Paengaroa - Comvita and Kiwifruit Country, Trading Post Restaurant (Fine dining), Funky Lizard Cafe, Bottle Shop
Special conditions:
Single bedroom house within the grounds of the owners residence and is predominantly set up for couples, but king size sofa bed (1 x king size bed or 2 x king single beds) in lounge for additional guests.
Completely fenced section, safe for children.
Security cameras for safe parking.
Property manager
Jenny and Dave O'Brien
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Property owner's friendly dog lives on site
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking inside but smoking is permitted outside
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Maketu
Located in Maketu, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Te Puke Golf Club and blokart Recreation Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kiwi360 and Longridge Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Maketu, Maketu
What's nearby
- Kiwi360 - 13 min drive - 9.1 km
- ASB Baypark - 26 min drive - 31.7 km
- Mount Maunganui Beach - 28 min drive - 32.8 km
- Pukehina Beach - 30 min drive - 24.4 km
- Mount Maunganui - 37 min drive - 38.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Maketu Pies - 20 min walk
- Maketu Beachside Cafe & Restaurant - 6 min walk
- Pukehina Beach Store & Takeaways - 25 min drive
- Fush and Chups Paengaroa - 14 min drive
- Seaside Cafe and Takeaways - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sukhwinder singh
8 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sukhwinder singh
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Hannah B.
23 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Week away in Maketu
Hannah B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Jenny M.
2 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two day break
Jenny M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
John E.
7 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Noce tidy coastal retreat
John E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robert D.
6 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Month
Robert D.
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Richard O.
16 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular!
Richard O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris H.
25 Jan 2019
Great place and great location
Chris H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
James A.
1 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for family
James A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jarrod J.
1 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Jarrod J.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Raewyn P.
15 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant
Raewyn P.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Steve J.
9 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Steve J.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cushla A.
16 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate
Cushla A.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Gordon Wittwer T.
25 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great couples place
Gordon Wittwer T.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Phillipa N.
12 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from Home
Phillipa N.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Bobby W.
25 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend stay
Bobby W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Donna F.
8 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seaview
Donna F.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Imogen T.
8 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views and kid friendly
Imogen T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
DAVID S., Ahipara New Zealand
10 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
DAVID S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Chris and Melissa P.
6 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Chris and Melissa P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Dallas H.
4 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maketu
Dallas H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
8/10 Good
Linda B.
24 Jan 2019
Clean and efficient house with beatiful views
Linda B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent
zita H.
23 June 2018
Very nice property and location close to everything.
zita H.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
zita H.
23 June 2018
Very nice property and location close to everything.
zita H.
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10/10 Excellent
kerry h.
19 Apr 2018
Great property.
kerry h.
About the host
Hosted by Jenny and Dave O'Brien
Our family lives on the property where your separate accommodation awaits.
Jen is a part-time small animal veterinarian who works in Te Puke
Dave is a part-time large animal veterinarian who works in Tauranga
Between then they form a full-time equivalent caregiver for our toddler Ella.
Abby is a 8 year old Labrador Huntaway (NZ Farmdog) cross, who is super friendly and keeps the family herded together.
Jen is a part-time small animal veterinarian who works in Te Puke
Dave is a part-time large animal veterinarian who works in Tauranga
Between then they form a full-time equivalent caregiver for our toddler Ella.
Abby is a 8 year old Labrador Huntaway (NZ Farmdog) cross, who is super friendly and keeps the family herded together.
Why they chose this property
Our family brought this property for the beautiful ocean, beach and estuary views, proximity to the beach, relaxed rural feel and scenic gardens. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
What makes this property unique
15 min drive to Papamoa, 25min Mt Maunganui, 30min Tauranga, 45min Rotorua and Whakatane
Languages:
English
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