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Beach nearby
Beach nearby
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fireplace, books, stereo

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Magical West Coast Retreat House Bethells Beach
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Magical West Coast Retreat Bethells Beach
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Magical West Coast Retreat Private vacation home Bethells Beach

About the neighborhood

Map
Auckland, Bethells Beach

What's nearby

  • Bethells Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waitakere Ranges - 22 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Auckland Zoo - 28 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Muriwai Beach - 49 min drive - 38.1 km
  • Piha Beach - 62 min drive - 42.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Muriwai Beach - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Blair's on the Beach - ‬30 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Magical West Coast Retreat located?

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

Magical West Coast Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elize F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

8/10 Good

Steve D.

Bells beach
Great beach batch for the family at a stunning beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ria W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Our second visit here. Comfy house with everything you need, lovely garden and outdoor space, and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cong Son P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place stay
Littler hard only one toilet for six person
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Scott B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Decent basic stay
Decent place to stay, but when we arrived there was cat urine on the couch, cat hair all over the lounge, and a stench that was almost impossible to air out of the house. The manager was shocked (seems a previous guest brought a cat) but disappointingly didn't offer any compensation for our bother and discomfort. Nice location, but there are probably better places to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Salah P., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Retreat to Relax Reset and Refocus
We needed a weekend away from the busy loud streets of Auckland, we picked here, it was perfect. Heaps of great conversations happening and planning as well as sleeping and eating. COSY! Lyn’s instructions was so clear for check in and check! Thank you again Lyn for letting us stay for weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yulia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
Amazing house with perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sanne & Wayne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location at Bethells Beach
Great location to explore Bethells Beach. Comfortable house and exactly as described. Host very helpful :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
was clean, easy to access, cool beaches nearby
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful haven
The location of this Bach can’t be beaten. Easy walk to the beach. The Bach was well equipped. Loved the bathroom! Good communication w Lyn. No cellphone reception but the wifi worked well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nadia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Great spot in a dreamy location. House had everything you could need and Lyn was communicative throughout :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yulia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
excellent!
Amazing stay and an awesome bach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rowan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little getaway
Very clean place in a very great location. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely winter getaway
We really enjoyed our stay in this bach, all the comforts of home and lots to keep 2 primary school kids entertained. Kitchen is well-equipped and lots of cool board games. Really appreciated all the information provided too. We would love to come and stay again for longer another time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
What a great place to stay. Very clean and tidy with everything we needed for our stay, even firewood for the chilly nights. The instructions from owner were great. Loved our stay and would highly recommend. Thanks Lyn
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anya V., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend away
We loved our stay - perfection of the day spent hiking and on the beach, cozy mornings with coffee on the deck to the sounds of waves and evenings indoors, by the fire, with friends and their kids (and plenty of space for all). Awesome location, Bach private and homely. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Karla H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely weekend break
Great house, had a lovely weekend with friends
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long Weekend Away - Perfect!
Perfect property for a long weekend away. Feel like you’re miles out of the CBD. Exactly as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sabina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just lovely
We really enjoyed our stay at this very peaceful home. Just what we needed.

10/10 Excellent

Laurence D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bethels Delight
Lovely property just the perfect distance from the dune lake an beach. Very comfortable beds and great selection of kitchen utensils.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abhikesh, Auckland

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Charlotte L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect bach to kick back and relax or go for it with rhe many activities in the area
Fantastic communication with host, second time we have stayed and will be back next year. Great set up, comfy beds, powerful shower, sleep out perfect for teen space! close to beach, lakes, sand dunes and coastal walks. Fabulous beach cafe at the weekends
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debra V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Get Away
We really enjoyed our stay at this property! It was so close to the beach, and walking distance to the lake walk. The house was cosy, even in the spring, with a lovely fireplace and plenty of wood supplied. Everything we needed was there! Lyn was a great host, who answered our queries very quickly! Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020