10/10 Excellent
Glenys P.
23 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Glenys P.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Entire home
The Retreat - Front Beach Bach
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Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6145 sq m
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Outdoor space
- Parking available
Explore the area
Cooks Beach, Coromandel
- Flaxmill Bay Camp GroundsPlace, Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds5 min walk
- Flaxmill Bay BeachPlace, Flaxmill Bay Beach13 min walk
- Buffalo BeachPlace, Buffalo Beach5 min drive
- Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)30 min drive
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About the area
Ferry Landing
Located in Ferry Landing, this cottage is near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Maramaratotara Bay and Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds. .This cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Flaxmill Bay Beach and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Shakespeare Cliff Lookout.
What's nearby
- Maramaratotara Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Flaxmill Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Buffalo Beach - 5 min drive - 1.1 km
- Mercury Bay Museum - 9 min drive - 1.5 km
Getting around
- Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
- The Church Restaurant and Accomodation - 11 min drive
- The Pour House - 12 min drive
- Hahei Beach Cafe - 12 min drive
- Little Blue Kitchen - 11 min drive
- Grace O'Malley's - 30 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.
The Retreat - Front Beach Bach
The Retreat is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Front Beach Bach. Nestled in one of the Coromandel's most idyllic bays, this two-story bach is just a minutes walk from the gorgeous beach!
This Front Beach bach includes an open plan kitchen and living area with views to the native bush surrounds. From the 2 master bedrooms and the living area you have an unobstructed view of many islands that dot the bay!
Bedrooms 1 and 2 at this Front Beach accommodation are fitted with a queen bed each, bedroom 3 is fitted with 2 single beds, and bedroom 4 is fitted with 2 single beds plus a single bunk set.
All the basics are on hand for a peaceful and fuss free Coromandel getaway... For a casual and carefree stay, The Retreat awaits!
Boat mooring is available for boats up to 11 metres on request only. 2 Adult life jackets available.
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.
This Front Beach bach includes an open plan kitchen and living area with views to the native bush surrounds. From the 2 master bedrooms and the living area you have an unobstructed view of many islands that dot the bay!
Bedrooms 1 and 2 at this Front Beach accommodation are fitted with a queen bed each, bedroom 3 is fitted with 2 single beds, and bedroom 4 is fitted with 2 single beds plus a single bunk set.
All the basics are on hand for a peaceful and fuss free Coromandel getaway... For a casual and carefree stay, The Retreat awaits!
Boat mooring is available for boats up to 11 metres on request only. 2 Adult life jackets available.
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.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Internet
- Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Shower
Entertainment
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Things to do
- Golf
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing 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)
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,561 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
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
The Retreat Front Beach Bach
599362
The Retreat - Front Beach Bach Ferry Landing
The Retreat - Front Beach Bach Private vacation home
The Retreat - Front Beach Bach Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Bruce D.
2 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot on the coromandel peninsula.. Fishing, vineyards, shopping , clean beaches.. Perfect
Well appointed and plenty of space for our family of 7 adults 3 kids
Bruce D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020