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Magical West Coast Retreat

Magical West Coast Retreat

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Gazebo in back garden
O'Neills and Bethells
Front of house and sleepout
O' Neills Bay
Bedroom 2

Overview of Magical West Coast Retreat

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Bethells Beach, Auckland
  • Popular LocationBethells Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationWaitakere Ranges22 min drive
  • Popular LocationMuriwai Beach47 min drive
  • AirportAuckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)56 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:)


Property manager

Lyn Maxlow

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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.
Map
Bethells Beach, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Bethells Beach - 7 min walk
  • Waitakere Ranges - 22 min drive
  • Auckland Zoo - 28 min drive
  • Sky Tower - 32 min drive
  • Muriwai Beach - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Waitakere Station - 17 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Muriwai Beach - 28 min drive
  • Sand Dunz Beach Cafe - 28 min drive
  • Piha Surf Life Saving Club - 30 min drive
  • The Piha Cafe - 29 min drive
  • Piha Rsa - 29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magical West Coast Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Magical West Coast Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magical West Coast Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Magical West Coast Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Bethells Beach and within 12 miles (20 km) of Waitakere Golf Club and Crystal Mountain. Kerr Farm Wine and Babich Wines are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

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

Cong Son P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place stay
Littler hard only one toilet for six person
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abhikesh, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is an awesome place to stay with all family. My kids were absolutely happy. It is very beautiful view from terrace. Beach across the road. Can here ocean all night. Perfect place to rebut your battery, spend time with family, relaxing. Will be definitely back there again. It an amazing spot
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Elize F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful beach bach
We loved this beautiful and peaceful spot on the west coast. So relaxing with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accomodation
Home away from home. Great place with everything you need. Very nice place to stay. Thank you Lyn
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lyn Maxlow

Host profile image
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!

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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