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Waitarere Beach Escape

Family-friendly holiday home in Levin

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Garage
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Waitarere Beach, Waitarere Beach
  • Place, Waiterere Private Reserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Esplanade Reserve
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Waikanae Beach
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Waitarere Beach Escape

Located on Waitarere Beach Main Road.

Our Escape is for all, surrounded by the local forest, great for families and couples to get away. A linear built house, with a spacious deck onto a large open area, village shop's and park are within walking distance with a bottle store directly opposite the driveway.

There is a great backyard for kids to run around on or just for basking in the sun. The local campgrounds are very close by if you have friends or family holidaying also.

The Waitarere Domain is a 3-minute walk from the bach which features a couple of small playgrounds, a half pipe, and toilets. There are also a couple of barbeques which are free to use at your leisure

On your way to the beach which is less than 10 minutes walk away, There is a little cafe and gift store right next to the Foursquare which by the way has the best Pies around!

The beach has a fabulous restaurant at its entrance but if you're just feeling some good old fish and chips along with the restaurant there is another fish and chip shop about 150 metres from the bach doorstep.

Levin is our closest town, a 10-minute drive away where there are many food joints to choose from as well as 3 supermarkets, The Warehouse, Farmers and many other shops where you will find everything you need.

For families, there is also Levin's famous Adventure Playground which has a great coffee shop for the adults while the kids tire themselves out on the very large park playground before heading back to the beach house which keeps cool in the summer but heats very quickly from the fireplace during the cold season. We also have two electric heaters available.

Our little bach is perfect for your next quiet getaway with a loved one, family or friends. There is have a high chair and porta cot available for use if needed.

Everyone at the beach is absolutely lovely, welcoming and always willing to help or just stop for a chat!

We LOVE Waitarere and know you will too.

EXTRAS: Linen (included) Kayak x 2 (included) Pool Table (included) BBQ (included)

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave. NO LARGE PARTIES

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Please clean up after yourself
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Pets

Pets allowed
Please bring dog bedding for your dog to sleep on
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the house all smoking to be outside

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
Note from host: please clean up after yourself
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
Property Registration Number 200428761

About the area

Levin

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Waitarere Beach, a neighbourhood in Levin. Ohau Wines and Levin Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waiterere Private Reserve and Esplanade Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Waitarere Beach, Waitarere Beach

What's nearby

  • Waiterere Private Reserve - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Esplanade Reserve - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Waikanae Beach - 49 min drive - 63.3 km
  • Raumati Beach - 54 min drive - 71.1 km
  • Paraparaumu Beach - 55 min drive - 68.6 km

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Little White Rabbit - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Seabreeze Takeaways - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Reg’s Fish and Chips - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The New Deck - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Beach Hideaway - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waitarere Beach Escape pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Waitarere Beach Escape?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waitarere Beach Escape?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waitarere Beach Escape?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waitarere Beach Escape located?

This family-friendly Levin holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Waiterere Private Reserve and Esplanade Reserve. Levin Public Gardens and Lake Horowhenua are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 232 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 232 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marcia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely house to stay in. Comfortable beds, plenty of space and a nice big garden for the dog. A bonus was having the garage set up as a games room. We will be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and very well equipped house
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Me and my family enjoy our staying at your house this weekend. Thank you so much for everything. God Bless
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb & Brett P.

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

Very good accommodation for family and we had dogs too.

It was easy walk to beach and cafes etc. would consider the same accommodation if going to Waitārere again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacob t.

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

Waitarere

Loved the property short distance to shops and the beach beautiful home enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

H M.

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

Everything you need

This property definitely has everything you need. Loved the fire place and the big sunny deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely house close to an extremely beautiful beach. The delicious Indian restaurant nearby is a bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy P.

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

Lovely Property

Really enjoyed our stay, will certainly be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Duncan L.

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

Waiterere weekend

Great stay, easy and clean. Front fencing is quite low but good location - an easy walk to the shops and beach
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty H.

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

Perfect

Perfect again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania O.

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

Awesome place to stay

Awesome place to stay with everything you need - very quiet and relaxing! Will definitely stay again! Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian T.

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

Lots of space and everything you need

We had a great couple of nights here - very clean and plenty of space. There were only two of us, however you could easily have two small families staying here. It was also great to have a well set up fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie D.

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

Welcome getaway to Waitarere

The property is everything we needed for a chilled out weekend. Clean and cozy. The log burner was very welcome. Our doggie loved the beach and then being able to fall asleep feeling warm by the fire.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew h.

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

Nice spot, great break away

Great spot for a few days away, enjoyed the woodburner and fabulous deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn W.

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

Home away from home

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

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

Christmas Stay

Family enjoyed staying in your holiday home, everything is provided for, the teens had a great time in the garage playing pool and table tennis….thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shereen P.

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

Great stay in Waitārere beach

Really enjoyed our stay at this Bach and appreciated that linen is provided unlike a typical kiwi Bach (though you do have to put it on yourself which I didn’t realise) but no biggie! Our doggo had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett L., Feilding

Great place

Great place, well appointed. Very easy and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

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

Very relaxing stay

We found this property to be everything we needed: quiet, very clean, very nice outdoor area, and close to shops and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katrina W.

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

Beautiful summer home

Beautiful,warm and very homeley summer home easy check in,everything you need to make your stay welcoming and relaxing, no problem's at all,the kids had a blast, thankyous!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolean T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay ++

As a family of 5 with two teenagers and two dogs, we had a wonderful stay. The location and accomodation were great for us and definatley will be back, many thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

kirsty h.

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

Perfect

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn W.

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

Home away from home

Very nice and comfortable would like to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aislinn P.

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

Cosy and clean

Kerry's house was clean, cosy and had everything we needed. It was in a great location. Kerry was really helpful and communicative.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kerry &Teresa Thompson

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What makes this property unique

8-minute walk to the shore

Languages:

English

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