Close to the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Matarangi Beach and 9 miles (15 km) of Kuaotunu Beach. Whangapoua Wharf and Whangapoua Beach are within 12 miles (20 km).
Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 29 min drive - 18.9 miles
Cathedral Cove - 58 min drive - 44.6 miles
Getting around
Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Lukes Kitchen - 12 min drive
Pipers Cafe - 19 min walk
Omara's Restaurant & Bar - 9 min walk
Holiday Homes - 4 min drive
Velocity Cafe - 13 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Lakeside Villa Retreat - Matarangi Downstairs Unit
This is it, the family Matarangi holiday spot you’ve been looking for, where all the comforts of home and a truly tranquil location are ready and waiting. Welcome to Lakeside Villa Retreat.
Picture relaxing on your private deck, firing up the BBQ for a family feast, and enjoying casual conversation and cool drinks long into the warm summer evening. The kids can play on the lawn in front, while you admire the tranquil views out toward Castle Rock, known affectionately by locals as The Sleeping Giant.
Indoors here at Lakeside Villa Retreat, a beautifully presented open-plan living and dining space is furnished with comfort and practicality in mind. The space is light and bright thanks to an abundance of windows and doors, which open to create seamless indoor-outdoor flow, and features heat pump technology that allows you to set the ideal temperature with the touch of a button.
This living room flows easily into the fully equipped kitchen and dining area, where an open layout means the cook doesn’t need to be left out of the conversation. Move easily from pan to plate, whether you’re dining indoors, or alfresco on the deck. For evenings when you're keen to kick back on the couch and catch up on your favourite TV shows and movies, make the most of the Smart TV and log in to Netflix.
When it’s time to unwind at the end of the day, Lakeside Villa Retreat has three bedrooms ready for everyone to retreat to and recharge the batteries. A master bedroom with king bed is an ideal haven for parents, and a large family bathroom and additional toilet provide the conveniences for your stay.
Wake in the morning and enjoy a cuppa admiring the view as you make a plan for your day in this beautiful part of New Zealand. Here at Lakeside Villa Retreat, you’re just a 10-minute walk to the beach, and a short walk to the golf course and bowls club. For adventures further afield, Whitianga is just a 30-minute drive from Lakeside Villa Retreat, and Hot Water Beach, Cooks Beach, and Hahei are all less than an hour away by car.
When you need to top up on supplies, or your espresso coffee fix, the local cafe and Four Square supermarket are just a two minute drive from Lakeside Villa Retreat.
It’s all in the name at this tranquil holiday spot. Pack your bags; Lakeside Villa Retreat awaits! As there is an unfenced pond at the rear of the property, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.All guests should take extra care on the deck as there is no barrier to prevent falls.This property is part of a complex and houses are close together. Therefore guests are requested to keep noise to a minimum (especially outside) and have music turn off between the hours of 10pm and 8am.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,399 square feet
Policies
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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
597005
Frequently asked questions
How close is Lakeside Villa Retreat - Matarangi Downstairs Unit to the airport?
This vacation home is 17.1 mi (32-min drive) away from the Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Lakeside Villa Retreat - Matarangi Downstairs Unit have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Lakeside Villa Retreat - Matarangi Downstairs Unit to the beach?
This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from Matarangi Beach and 6.3 mi (10-min drive) from Kuaotunu Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Lakeside Villa Retreat - Matarangi Downstairs Unit offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Lakeside Villa Retreat - Matarangi Downstairs Unit?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
Is there free parking at Lakeside Villa Retreat - Matarangi Downstairs Unit?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Lakeside Villa Retreat - Matarangi Downstairs Unit have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Lakeside Villa Retreat - Matarangi Downstairs Unit have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Lakeside Villa Retreat - Matarangi Downstairs Unit to downtown Matarangi?
This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from Matarangi.
Lakeside Villa Retreat - Matarangi Downstairs Unit Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Kayleen S.
Feb 18, 2025
Kayleen S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Victoria F.
Jan 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding accomodation
We were very happy with every aspect of our stay here - property was as described/photographed, very clean, had everything we needed, and was a joy to stay in. We would love to stay again and highly recommend. A couple of very minor suggestions would be to have some guidance as to how to use the oven - though we did work this out - and a bucket to be able to have a foot bath outside when returning from the beach with sandy feet! A wonderful propertyl, thanks for having us stay.
Victoria F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Mark C.
Dec 30, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Matarangi Magic
The place is magical and the property is a great place to stay when there. Clean and well appointed with a lack of a few basic cleaning products being the only negative point. I’m sure that these will be rectified for future visitors as the property management was very easy to deal with.
Mark C.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Simon C.
Jan 19, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
A very easy process to book with Bachcare and a lovely place exactly as described!!
A very easy process to book with Bachcare and a lovely place exactly as described!!