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Serene at Snells - Snells Beach Bach

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A view through a window with a clear sky, a lake, and surrounding greenery.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a balcony with a view of the landscape, and a sliding glass door.
A cozy living room with large windows, wooden ceiling beams, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern two-story house with a flat roof, large windows, and a satellite dish.
A dining area with a wooden table, six chairs, and a view of trees and buildings through large windows.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

Popular amenities

  • Arcade/game room
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Snells Beach, Matakana
  • Place, Algies Bay Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Snells Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Omaha Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Snells Beach

Located in Snells Beach, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Omaha Beach and Orewa Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Sandspit Ferry Terminal and Action Ninja World. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Snells Beach, Matakana

What's nearby

  • Algies Bay Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Snells Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Omaha Beach - 27 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Orewa Beach - 35 min drive - 50.4 km
  • Takapuna Beach - 57 min drive - 79.7 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Honey Centre - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪8 Wired Barrelworks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fired Pizza Company - ‬15 min drive
  • Kawau Island Yatch Club
  • ‪Ravish - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene at Snells - Snells Beach Bach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Serene at Snells - Snells Beach Bach?

As of Nov 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serene at Snells - Snells Beach Bach on Nov 7, 2026 start from $292, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serene at Snells - Snells Beach Bach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene at Snells - Snells Beach Bach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serene at Snells - Snells Beach Bach located?

This family-friendly Snells Beach cottage is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Algies Bay Beach and Snells Beach. Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail and Martins Bay are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome getaway home

My husband and our family loved our home away from home vacation, absolutely loved it would highly recommend this home and our family are definitely coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 24, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Boys weekend break

Excellent accommodation and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 23, 2025
"Wow, thank you for the 5 stars! We’re so happy to hear you had a fantastic experience. Your feedback means the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another great stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

Great home for our group of 8 adults, close enough to beach/ mudflats down a walkway, although you need to watch the tides. Very clean and tidy home, great kitchen set up and easy to access. Plenty of communal space to gather in. Comfy beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 19, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Bachcare for your holiday. Guest feedback is always valued, and if there is anything we can do to make future stays even better, we'd love to hear from you. Thank you again for staying with us. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway in the future. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great central location

Ideal for us, with adult children with partners. Large, well set out house. Very clean. A bbq would have been an advantage as we had to take our own.Who was the property manager? Website communications great but no other need
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 12, 2025
Hi Jane, we’re pleased to hear the home worked well for your group and that you found it clean and well set out. While a BBQ isn’t advertised as part of the listing, we’ll pass your feedback along to the owner for consideration. If there’s anything else you'd like to share, feel free to reach out via phone or email. Reputation & Resolutions Coordinators, Bachcare.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Snells Beach

The house was very clean and tidy. Beds were comfortable but extremely cold with not enough covers. There was no coffee plunger and we had to buy one very disappointing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2026
Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear you found the property clean, tidy, and comfortable. We're sorry to hear the bedding and kitchen amenities did not fully meet your expectations during your stay. Since your stay, we have reviewed and addressed the feedback received to help improve the experience for future guests. Bachcare Reputation & Resolutions Team
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Poorly cleaned, spare broken old and tired furniture. We found 2 huge cockroaches and we were given 4 toilet rolls for 8 people for 4 days. Property is over priced
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property needs updating and a good clean

Property is in an awesome location but the property needs improvement. Kitchen was dirty and needs to be restocked. Untensils we broken, no sharp knives etc. tv is tiny.. furniture was uncomfortable… property smelled and walls were dirty felt very dated with bare amount of cleaning. Heating is inadequate with very little or no spare blankets. No outdoor deck furniture to enjoy the deck and bbq would be a great addition for big groups But games room was good. I wouldn’t recommend this property at this price…
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2026
Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the location and games room, however we're sorry to hear the cleanliness, furnishings, heating, and overall presentation of the property did not meet your expectations. Since your stay, we have reviewed and addressed the concerns raised to help improve the experience for future guests. We appreciate your detailed feedback. Bachcare Reputation & Resolutions Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Top Digs

Great home in a perfect central location for Rodney district.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review Kath! Glad you enjoyed your stay - Tracy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

RaeS

Our Property Manager, David, was fabulous to deal with. The property had everything we needed, the beds were comfortable and the view was lovely. Thank you :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Thanks for leaving us a lovely review. Glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us - Scotty
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peaceful place in a cul de sac with enough space to host a group/family

Welcomed by David from Bookabach Matakana and was clearly instructed on the do’s and dont’s. The bach has several spacious rooms and two beautiful bathrooms. A cosy living room and a kitchen with all the necessities. Plenty of entertainment in the garage and is located in the near vicinity of Matakana, Omaha and Tawharanui.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review Michel! Sounds like you all had an amazing time away at Serene at Snells and we can’t wait to host you again sometime in the near future! - Scotty
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A comfortable family friendly home with lots of space.

A comfortable family friendly home with lots of space. The extra bathroom and games room in the double garage were a huge bonus. Well placed in Snell's beach to explore the coastline north and south of Warkworth
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Fantastic to hear you enjoyed your time in the property Sandra! We hope to see you again soon. Cheers, Jessie
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very handy location to worksite

Very handy location to worksite
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Thanks for your review, Janet! We're glad the location was convenient for you :) - Phoebe
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely large house in great condition.

Lovely large house in great condition. Fantastic bathrooms and new carpet. Bonus are the table tennis and pool tables.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Nice property and pleasant location, area has plenty to offer

Nice property and pleasant location, area has plenty to offer. Unfortunately the equipment in the kitchen was well below basic minimum. No sharp knives, vegetable peeler, mixing bowls, frying pans that do not stick and a means to whip cream. Advised about no BBQ so did expect better utensils to be available for cooking on stove top and oven. A very basic camping kitchen, not what you expect for the fee per night paid.
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