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Magical West Coast Retreat
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 8
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Explore the area

Bethells Beach, Auckland
- Place, Bethells Beach6 min walk
- Place, Muriwai Beach40 min drive
- Place, Piha Beach41 min drive
- Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)53 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:)
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Waitakere Ranges - 31 min drive - 31.9 km
- Muriwai Beach - 40 min drive - 38.1 km
- Piha Beach - 41 min drive - 41.6 km
- Karekare Beach - 43 min drive - 39.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Muriwai Top Shop - 34 min drive
- ADEYS Place - 38 min drive
- Cafe Toi Toi - 34 min drive
- Coffee Guru - 38 min drive
- Aryreh - 37 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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
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