Airport, Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
50 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bunk room
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
Master bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Queen bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Stunning, sunny and renovated beach house with 2 spacious decks
Waitarere Wonder is a renovated sunny beach house with beach access directly across the road. It has a west facing deck that is partially covered and a sheltered rear deck with an outdoor fire.
Enjoy all day sun on the huge front deck which is partially covered with an Archgola to provide some shade and shelter. The deck is accessed via stacker doors off the open plan living area and also from the main bedroom.
There is also a new deck at the rear of the property which is very sheltered and sunny and provides a good spot for BBQing. There is also an outdoor fire in the backyard to enjoy on cooler nights, or make the most the last of the sun on the front deck with a glass of wine.
The house has been extensively renovated throughout and has an open plan living, dining and kitchen area. The stunning kitchen and bathroom have everything you need including a dishwasher and Infinity gas hot water. There is also a new laundry area.
An extension at the rear of the property was added late 2023 for the owners to use but guests benefit from the new deck area in the backyard and a new laundry area.
Waitarere Wonder is located on Rua Avenue and is walking distance to the local restaurant (Beachside Bar & Restaurant), 4 Square and gift shop. The domain, park, tennis courts and south and north forests are also within walking distance.
There is a liquor store on Waitarere Beach Road near the north end forest and the bowling club (Club Waitarere on Park Avenue) is in the street directly behind the beach house.
Besides enjoying the fabulous beach, the forest areas at the south and north ends of Waitarere are great for mountain biking, walking and running. The south end forest has a kids Fairy forest and Middle Earth - an adventure playground.
Special conditions: Please take note of minimum nights (contact us for any special requests as we may be able to accommodate).
No smoking and no parties please.
Please note: our dogs are at the property when we stay, so please take note if any animal allergies.
Important: Waitarere Beach is NOT on town water supply. We rely on rainfall to fill our water tanks. Therefore it is imperative to conserve water. Tap water is safe to drink.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$60.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels, sheets and pillow cases).
We supply: duvets, duvet covers, mattress and pillow protectors and tea towels.
You also either take rubbish with you on departure or buy a Council rubbish bag and put your rubbish in it. Rubbish bags are collected every Monday. Recycling bins are provided and emptied every second Monday.
You must also do a general tidy and do the dishes (including emptying the dishwasher) before you leave.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Close curtains and blinds.
Lock front gate
Empty dishwasher
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 20042338
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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Levin
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Waitarere Beach, a neighbourhood in Levin. De Molen, Windmill and Foxton Windmill are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ohau Wines and Levin Golf Club. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Is Stunning, sunny and renovated beach house with 2 spacious decks pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Stunning, sunny and renovated beach house with 2 spacious decks?
As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stunning, sunny and renovated beach house with 2 spacious decks on 19 May, 2026 start from S$136, 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 at Stunning, sunny and renovated beach house with 2 spacious decks?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Stunning, sunny and renovated beach house with 2 spacious decks?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Stunning, sunny and renovated beach house with 2 spacious decks?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Stunning, sunny and renovated beach house with 2 spacious decks located?
Located in Waitarere Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Esplanade Reserve and Waiterere Private Reserve. Levin Public Gardens and Lake Horowhenua are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
House was excellent Nice area and awesome house to stay in The beds were a dream to sleep in and the two decks were a nice chill out spots Would definitely recommend it to friends and family
Loved this place. Great access to the beach. A fire to keep us warm in cold weather. Lovely outside spaces to hang out in. Cool outside fire area. Well-stocked kitchen. Games to play. Loved the outside shower. Kids enjoyed the bottom lawn for soccer. Highly recommend.
Lovely bach, nicely fitted out. Very handy for the beach and both sides of the forest. Was a cold windy weekend, but place was lovely and snug with the fire going. Outside areas seem lovely, although wasn't quite the weather to enjoy them.
Dominic S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun, 2025
Thanks Dominic, glad you enjoyed your stay. Shame about the weather that weekend.
We really enjoyed this bach - it has a decent sized lawn at the front where the kids could play football and cricket (with tennis ball). The front deck (half covered) was perfect for dinner outside. The back deck with outside fireplace was great too. It’s been renovated a few years back so everything’s relatively new and clean/tidy. Good shower pressure. The internet worked well. Jodie was great with comms via the app. Would recommend and stay again.
Patrick C.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Thanks for your review Patrick. Glad you and your family enjoyed your stay.
A great spot to sit back and unwind. Easy drive from Wellington but felt like we were a million miles away from our usual busy lives. So close to the beach and everything we needed to feel welcome and comfy. Loved playing games with the kids on the front lawn. Thanx heaps
Lovely location and really nice house across the road from the beach. Stayed a couple of nights with a young family, and all had an amazing time. Great facilities, and plenty to do
Homely clean batch. Modern spotless kitchen & bathroom. Books & DVD’s for rainy days. Generous use of bikes, toys & Beach equipment. Large sunny front garden. Comfortable relaxing living room opens to large deck , ideal to catch last of the evening sun. Private back yard catching morning & afternoon sun. For an out doors family holiday you can’t ask for more! Thanks
Shirley-Belle B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Angeline C.
16 Apr, 2019
Great stay
Booked this house for the weekend with group of ladies doing the Waiterere Great Forest Run walk. House was very clean and tidy with a lovely warm fire. Jodie was great to deal with. Would stay again!
Angeline C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Silvia Z.
22 Dec, 2018
Fantastic house
Great house, a home away from home. Very well appointed, with bikes, kayaks and lots of other great sport equipment. Great location too.
The kids (2 teenagers) loved it and the adult too :) thank you. We will be back.
Silvia Z.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Logan A.
28 Oct, 2018
Fantastic place with a mix of modern with original
Place was neat and tidy with everything you needed. Kitchen and bathrooms are modern with heaps of room. Loved it.
Logan A.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
About the host
Hosted by Jodie
We have enjoyed spending long weekends and summers with our friends and family at Waitarere over the years and in 2017 we purchased "Waitarere Wonder". We have extensively renovated the property since purchasing it. It is now our family beach house which we hope guests will enjoy as much we do.
Why they chose this property
We love the beach and the sunsets are amazing but the forests at each end of Waitarere are great also. We enjoy walks in the forests each day with our dogs or mountainbiking.
What makes this property unique
Sunny west facing aspect from the front deck and an added bonus is a new sheltered deck in the backyard which is great for BBQs.