Reviews of Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club


Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Time away
Great place to stay very homely.everythinhg you need.look forward to our next stay.hosts very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah G., Hamilton, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
The Ark
Awesome place to stay, great property and hosts, we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2023
We are happy you had a good time with us see you soon Brian and Wendy

10/10 Excellent

Erlina O., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay for a small family
You will be looked after by the owner as the bach located at the back of the owner’s house. It’s nice, clean, and quite.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A few days break
Myself and my 2 girls enjoyed our stay so much. Was a great location for a few days break away. Owners were super friendly and helpful. So handy to walk to the boat club for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2024
Thank you, it was a pleasure having you & your gorgeous 2 girls stay. Nice that you got to experience a few local places including the train ride. Look forward to having you stay again

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Bowentown Escape
The Ark was a lovely place to stay. It was well equipped and very comfy. The hosts were extremely pleasant and great at checking that my stay was going well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2024
Thank you Lynn was lovely having you as our guests and that you enjoyed great weather & managed some sight seeing & beach time

10/10 Excellent

Alastair G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A week away
The accommodation and hosts exceeded expectations. Boating club across the road did great food. Great location and wonderful sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2024
Thanks so much for your kind words in our guest book on coffee table. We enjoyed having you here and chatting bout what you had been up to most days, and that you made the most of relaxing on our beach. Brian enjoyed taking you out fishing & a bonus we all got a dinner from it 😎. You certainly had beautiful weather & sunsets for your week here. Hope we get to see you again. 🥂

10/10 Excellent

JaneTitus M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Beach Break
Awesome location for us as close to the beach, Waihi village and dairy and other facilities at Waihi township. Cottage was clean and private.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2024
Was lovely having you stay with us and enjoying our wee patch of paradise. Hope you see you again

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great start to our road trip.
Great location and this little cabin had everything we needed. The AC was very much needed on the hot summers day and nights. Thankyou for the dvd selection pick out for my son.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2024
Thanks for choosing to stay with us. Interesting to know you have a family link to our Plom Rd. Nice that had a good time & caught up with friends while you were here. Hope to see you again

8/10 Good

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little house
This is a great little house within walking distance of the harbour and the ocean. It is quite close to owners house and neighbours so not that private.. We were very well looked after and made welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2024
Thanks for choosing to stay with us. Was nice that you experience lovely weather so your boys could enjoy the beach

10/10 Excellent

RJ G., Long Beach, California; United States

Liked: Cleanliness
An Amazing Bach in Bowentown
We had a wonderful stay at The Arc. A great location and a wonderful little unit. Brian is an amazing host and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We highly recommend staying at The Arc.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan M., Morrinsville

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
It was beautiful nice and quiet thank yous very much
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan 2024
Thanks for staying we hope to see you again Brian an Wendy have a great day

10/10 Excellent

Nicola B., Auckland, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Food for the soul
Wendy and Brian are the most fantastic, kind, caring hosts. The Ark is beautifully set up, clean, cozy, peaceful, and has an amazing covered deck for watching the sunset. The beds are very comfortable, and the location is brilliant. Just a quick stroll to the estuary , beach, boat club, or bike path to Waihi Beach. This is a stunning part of the country. Can't wait to return to keep exploring!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan 2024
Thanks so much. Enjoyed having you stay with us & a bonus that your parents could come & visit while you were here. Was lovely having chats with you all & hearing about the things you enjoyed over the weekend. Thanks for leaving The Ark so tidy & clean & looking forward to your next visit 🤗

10/10 Excellent

Andrew V.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Ark , Bowentown
Nice batch for a small family. Owners Brian and Wendy are great. The cleanliness is a 10 for me and also had everything in the house that you would need. Lots to do in and around the area. Will visit again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2023
Was a pleasure having you & your boys stay. You certainly had a good look around the area while here. Looking forward to meeting your wife when you all come again. Hopefully the weather will be more fishing friendly

10/10 Excellent

Wynne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun times
We loved this cosy cabin. It had everything we needed and was in a prime spot to walk to beaches or drive to local attractions. We'd love to come back in summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2023
Thank you, we would love to have you return, there is so much to do here in the summer, Saturday Farmers Market, Wilson Rd Market, gifts craft etc every Sunday and of course all the summer holiday activities put on by various clubs. You were lovely guests to host.

8/10 Good

Stu M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Base camp
Was perfect for what we required as a central base for our different locations we explored.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lape fakalagalaga T., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoying the moment....of the now
The property was clean and tidy, the house was warm and inviting. The kitchen was well equipped to cook a meal. Was blowing away by the beaches, such a beautiful place to enjoy the moment...of the now.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2023
Thanks Lape, very happy you enjoyed your stay. You certainly had perfect weather. Many things to do/see locally. Perfect time of the year to make use of the Athenree Hot Pools

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great get away
Fabulous hosts! clean & tidy and very warm. Thanks heaps. We'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2023
Was our pleasure having you stay. Still can’t believe you went swimming at Anzac Bay 🥶. Look forward to your next visit & Brian can take you out fishing.

10/10 Excellent

Lindy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect bolthole near the sea
My husband and I, and two young kids, stayed for a couple of nights during the school holidays. It's a spacious bach, with plenty of all the things you need for a good holiday. We enjoyed our time here very much. The hosts are lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2023
Thank you Lindy, was lovely having you stay. Good to see the driveway getting a good workout with the girls scooters 😂.

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday
Brian & Wendy are amazing hosts very friendly & helpful. 'The Ark' is very comfortable, well equipped, everything we needed. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2023
Was lovely having you stay. Enjoyed hearing about your daily excursions. Sambo 🐈‍⬛ missing your company 😄

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, warm, great location.
Our young family had a great stay here. Property was very clean and tidy. Lovely warm home. Very close to beach access and playground. Hosts were good, honest people! My husband went out fishing with Brian and would give 10stars if he could. Thank you again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2023
We are happy you all had a great stay love to have you all back again Brian and Wendy

10/10 Excellent

Marlene H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice change
All excellent..no negatives. Highly reccomend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
Great getaway for the weekend, excellent amenities, location and hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
Comfortable and relaxing. Very friendly hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2023
Thank you Helen, was lovely that we could share our piece of paradise & our lovely weather with you.

10/10 Excellent

Renee V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Renee
Was a great stay with great communication before arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2023
Thanks for choosing to stay with us. Great that our location was perfect for you to be able to spend time other family at the beach

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 night stay
Very friendly hosts with lots of suggestions for things to do, road conditions, activities and events going on. Was a great place to explore the eastern side of Coromandel and catch up with friends. Weather was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2023
Thank you Elizabeth, was our pleasure having you stay with us. We enjoy sharing knowledge to make our guests stay & and exploring our area easier

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super spot
We had a brilliant stay at this excellent property. Brian and Wendy the owners were really friendly and very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2023
We enjoyed having you stay with us & that you enjoyed both exploring our area & having relax time

10/10 Excellent

Ngaire D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homely Retreat
A homely and friendly wee place. Quiet and clean. Wendy and Brian great hosts who were helpful and shared their local knowledge. Great place to relax and unwind. Very comfortable. Yes would stay again. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2023
Thanks very much for choosing to stay with us. Enjoyed having you here & lending you an extra bike to enjoy local bike trails. Would enjoy having you back again

10/10 Excellent

Caroline F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot in Bowentown
We really enjoyed our stay, very friendly and helpful hosts 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2023
Was lovely having you & family here. Shame we couldn’t have ordered better weather for you. Thanks for choosing to stay with us, hopefully see you again when we actually get a summer season

10/10 Excellent

Nataliya B., Nz

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The owners are lovely and the place is clean Great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2023
Thank you for your lovely comments in our guest book. Was lovely having your family stay and that you managed to fit in all the visits to local attractions. Look forward to having you stay again

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our hosts Brian & Wendy were delightful & very hoful.
Perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2023
Thank you Anna. Enjoyed having you stay & seeing you enjoy catching up with your family. Was nice to see you at our local beach RSA. Look forward to seeing you again if you in our area again

10/10 Excellent

Gina D., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Brian & Wendy were fantastic hosts. They provided excellent information, offered all amenities & were amazingly hospitable. We have made arrangements to visit again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2023
Loved having you here. It’s easy to share information on what’s going on around here as we enjoy it very much. Being able to share what we have available to make your stay more pleasurable is a win win

10/10 Excellent

Folau F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is perfect
We highly recommended this property .House is perfect for small family.It was nice quiet n cleaned. The landlord was quite friendly ,he offered he's kayak boat to my children which they're so thrilled to experienced the kayaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2022
Thanks for choosing to stay with us. We enjoy sharing knowledge with our guests so they get to experience a variety of things while here in Bowentown. Love it when kids get to experience something new

6/10 Okay

leonie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The cabin was clean and well presented. We were very disappointed this cabin was behind a house and had no privacy. If you look out the front door you look straight into the other house. This meant staying inside . We would have loved to have been able to just lie around on an outside lounge and chill, this is what we had planned. Not being cooped up.The setup is not suitable for this. We are not anti social, just wanted to have privacy. Friendly, helpful people.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the bach , was really cute , Brian and Wendy are so nice. Would rent again
Love our few days staying there
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec 2022
Thanks for staying with us come again Brian and Windy

10/10 Excellent

Peter E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Ark at Bowentown
Very clean and comfortable. A 5 minute walk to beach and even less to Boat Club restaurant & bar. Everything you need for a relaxing break. Hosts Wendy & Brian very welcoming and helpful and the Christmas light show was a bonus. Great place to stay in Bowentown.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andre J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Ark,one of the best
Fantastic place. Very roomy, clean, excellent facilities and well equipped. Our hosts were beyond helpful and knowledgeable. It was such a pleasure to stay. Thank you. Definitely recommending and returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

Liked: Cleanliness
A comfortable place to stay great for 2 and probably another couple
Nice and close to the fishing club had a few nice walks.....and central to lots of other places too
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2022
Thanks for choosing to stay with us. Enjoyed meeting you & sharing some local knowledge so you could have an enjoyable time in our area

10/10 Excellent

Kim V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome hosts and location
Super warm, cozy and neat batch. Hosts were very helpful and down to earth friendly people. Will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2022
It was our pleasure having your family stay and enjoying exploring around our area. Looking forward to having the pleasure of your company again 🥰

10/10 Excellent

Arna T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting
Beautiful place to get away from the city bustle. Close to beaches and cafes. The hosts were friendly and bach was warm and cosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2022
It was our pleasure having you stay. A shame the weather was lousy & you didn’t get a chance for much beach time or trying out our kayak. Thank you, yes The Ark is very warm & cosy regardless of weather

10/10 Excellent

christine r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy excellent location
Exactly as advertised. Nice and hand to beach and short drive to waihi to explore. Extremely cozy, felt very homely, and welcoming. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2022
Was a pleasure having you stay. Nice that you got to explore, there are so many wonderful things to see & lots of bike trails. Look forward to hosting you again

8/10 Good

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great location and hosts, and the place is clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2022
Thanks for staying at The Ark, it is very central for using as a base to visit around our area. Also nice & quiet for relaxing after enjoying family celebrations. Hope you get to stay again

10/10 Excellent

Yi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly host. We enjoyed the stay and experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

paul p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you Brian for the amazing stay and your outstanding hospitality
A breath of fresh air......
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Was lovely having your family stay with us & to km

10/10 Excellent

Richard Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Bach in Bowentown
Excellent place to stay with all amenities supplied. Christmas atmosphere everyday here, including lights lit up at night and lovely hosts. So nice and helpful. Could live here with beaches so close and Restaurant 200m away. Have stayed here a few times now. Recommend to anyone require small Bach to stay. Thanks Dick Young
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Bach
Wonderful nice clean Bach with all amenities supplied and so close to beaches, playground and restaurant. Could not ask for anything more. Very friendly hosts that are so wonderful willing to help with everything. In fact we have become very good friends and will stay next and every time we visit Bowentown. Recommend to any one wanting a nice relaxing small place to stay Thanks Dick Young
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
We enjoy hosting you & have definitely added you to our family of friends. So pleased we are able to provide everything to make your visits enjoyable. Look forward to meeting rest of your family when they able to join you here for a weekend of fishing, kayaking & other beach fun. Cheers Brian & Wendy

10/10 Excellent

Ralph P., Rotorua

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect stay
Very clean and tidy with friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and interesting hosts. Everywhere was comfortable and homely. The location was convenient to a range of activities from the ocean beach, harbour activities and regional exploration. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thank you Ralph. So pleased you managed to have a tiki tour around our area & managed to get some fishing in during your stay. Look forward to hosting you again. Cheers

10/10 Excellent

heather p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very happy
Very clean, plenty of towels and lovely hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thank you Heather. Pleased we could accomodate part of your family for your nearby reunion. Hope to be able to host some of you again. Cheers

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness
100/10 Stay
This little cottage is the perfect spot. So comfy and homie but I think the best part of this whole stay was the house being so extremely friendly and accomodating. Giving us locals knowledge of what to do and also taking us out. Will definitely be back to stay here. Thanks so much for everything!! Had an awesome time despite the weather being a storm.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2022
Was a pleasure having you stay and enjoying a breakfast with you at our Waihi Beach RSA. Always like to share our knowledge of places to visit to help visitors appreciate our area and want to return to experience more. Look forward to hosting you again & hopefully weather will be nicer & we can go fishing 😃

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly, comfortable & Quiet
A lovely, neat and clean property, that felt like home away from home. Perfectly situated in Bowentown, walking distance to the bay and fishing club, but quiet and peaceful. The standout point however was, without a doubt, our hosts - Brian & Wendy, who were absolutely amazing, and went out of their way to ensure our stay was an enjoyable one. We loved our holiday and our stay here, and would happily return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Thank you, enjoyed hosting your family. Was lovely having you stay & have fun in Bowentown

10/10 Excellent

Andre S., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely place to stay
My family and I had a wondeful time there. The place is very cozzy, tidy and clean, and the neighbourhood is very friendly. We highly recommend this place! A special thanks to Brian and Wendy who are such lovely people, we're so glad to have met them!!! We'll definetly be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Thank you. We had fun spending time with your family, and happy memories of celebrating NYs eve with you