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The Barn, designers dream, romantic beach hideaway
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Pet-friendly
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Barbecue grill
- Deck or patio
Explore the area
Bowentown, Bay of Plenty
- Waihi BeachPlace, Waihi Beach3 min walk
- Anzac BayPlace, Anzac Bay7 min walk
- Athenree Hot SpringsPlace, Athenree Hot Springs8 min drive
- Tauranga (TRG)Airport, Tauranga (TRG)58 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Barn, designers dream, romantic beach hideaway
Created by an artist and interior designer, this bespoke holiday hideaway, the Barn at Bowentown is perfect for a romantic getaway. Every little detail has been thought of, luxury bed linens and complimentary robes, TVs in both lounge and bedroom, two person bath and full kitchen. Nestled into a private corner of reserve just a short walk to both Waihi Beach and Anzac Bay the Barn is surrounded by trees and has its own private entrance and courtyard with lounging chairs, outdoor shower and BBQ.
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About the area
Waihi Beach
Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Bowentown, a neighbourhood in Waihi Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gilmour Reserve and Haiku Park, while Waihi Arts Centre & Museum and Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking.
Bowentown, Bay of Plenty
What's nearby
- Waihi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Anzac Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Athenree Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 11.1 km
- Whangamata Beach - 38 min drive - 56.4 km
- Mercury Baypark - 61 min drive - 78.5 km
Getting around
- Tauranga (TRG) - 58 min drive
Restaurants
- The Secret Garden - 8 min drive
- Waihi Beach RSA - 10 min drive
- Wilson Road Fish Shop - 8 min drive
- Rabbit Moon - 8 min drive
- The Bowentown - 18 min walk
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