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Beach nearby
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bethells Beach, Auckland
  • Bethells Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Muriwai Beach
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Piha Beach
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bethells Beach

On lake.Stay at this Bethells Beach vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bethells Beach and 9 miles (15 km) of Waitakere Golf Club. Crystal Mountain and Kerr Farm Wine are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bethells Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Waitakere Ranges - 31 min drive - 19.8 miles
  • Muriwai Beach - 40 min drive - 23.7 miles
  • Piha Beach - 41 min drive - 25.9 miles
  • Karekare Beach - 43 min drive - 24.5 miles

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

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

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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

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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

  • No pets 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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Magical West Coast Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 30.5 mi (52-min drive) away from the Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Magical West Coast Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Magical West Coast Retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 7-minute walk from Bethells Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Magical West Coast Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Magical West Coast Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Magical West Coast Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Magical West Coast Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Magical West Coast Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Magical West Coast Retreat to downtown Bethells Beach?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Bethells Beach.

Magical West Coast Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miles B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rae Ann E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay with our adult children

Lyn's place was spacious and clean. We stayed with our adult kids over the Christmas holidays. Having the sleepout was nice to allow us to spread out a bit. There was a power outage in the community and Lyn was so helpful. She arranged to have someone drop off a generator so that we could have power. Very happy with our stay :)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Te Henge is a lifelong favourite beach of childhood so to be able to come back and stay onnits doorstep was a treat. The bach is prlerfect, homly, comfortable and a perfect location. A wonderful brief stay, if only we could stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Ann V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful holiday house

Great location and house. Enough space to relax and eat inside and out. Loved the bbq. . Photos are accurate and host is responsive and lovely to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach Getaway

Great location, quiet comfortable place with great spaces to relax in and around it. The host is an excellent communicator. Distance to beach, lake, and other areas is fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bethells Beach Retreat

I enjoyed our stay at Bethells Beach immensely and thoroughly recommend this property. It was spotlessly clean, close to beach and walks, and the amenities exceeded our expectations. The agent was super easy to deal with too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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