Entire home

Magical West Coast Retreat

Magical West Coast Retreat

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Aerial view
Beach nearby
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fireplace, books, stereo

Overview of Magical West Coast Retreat

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Bethells Beach, Auckland
  • Popular LocationBethells Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationWaitakere Ranges22 min drive
  • Popular LocationMuriwai Beach47 min drive
  • AirportAuckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)56 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 8
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
    1 bunk bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
    Bath

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

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming 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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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
On-site 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
Magical West Coast Retreat House
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Magical West Coast Retreat Ho
Magical West Coast Retreat Bethells Beach
Magical West Coast Retreat Private vacation home
Magical West Coast Retreat Private vacation home Bethells Beach

About the area

Bethells Beach

Located in Bethells Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Waitakere Ranges and Bethells Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Crystal Mountain and CraftWorld. Action World and Whoa! Studios are also worth visiting. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Bethells Beach - 7 min walk
  • Waitakere Ranges - 22 min drive
  • Auckland Zoo - 28 min drive
  • Sky Tower - 32 min drive
  • Muriwai Beach - 47 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Muriwai Beach - 28 min drive
  • Sand Dunz Beach Cafe - 28 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Magical West Coast Retreat located?

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

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