10/10 Excellent
Liam W.
14 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely relaxing getaway spot
Liam W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Entire home
New Romantic Retreat - 6 minutes to Waihi Beach
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Athenree, Bay of Plenty
- Athenree Hot Springs11 min walk
- Waihi Beach5 min drive
- Mount Maunganui51 min drive
- Tauranga (TRG)56 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.
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.
Property manager
Margaret
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Water view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Haiku Park and Gilmour Reserve, while Katikati Murals and Waihi Arts Centre & Museum are cultural highlights.
Athenree, Bay of Plenty
What's nearby
- Athenree Hot Springs - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Historical Athenree Homestead - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
- Waihi Beach - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
- Whangamata Beach - 46 min drive - 45.8 km
- Mount Maunganui - 51 min drive - 58.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Secret Garden - 7 min drive
- The Orchard House - 6 min drive
- Waihi Beach Rsa Club - 9 min drive
- Waihi Beach Surf School - 10 min drive
- Wilson Road Fish Shop - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jo C.
1 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little place and a great overall stay. Maggie was great and supplied us with everything.
Jo C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Philippa C.
28 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restful and private
Philippa C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tom S.
14 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time at Herons rest
Tom S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Keith T., Wellington
28 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dec 23
Keith T.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Parris D.
17 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Escape t o Athenree
Parris D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jen M.
12 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay!
Jen M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
About the host
Hosted by Margaret
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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