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Beach Belle, 1960’s Bach

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
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Property grounds
TV, DVD player, books
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Bowentown, Bay Of Plenty
  • Place, Waihi Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Anzac Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Maunganui
    ‪61 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the area

Waihi Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Waihi Beach (Bowentown), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Bay of Plenty and Waihi Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Anzac Bay and 5 mi (8 km) from Historical Athenree Homestead.
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What's nearby

  • Waihi Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Anzac Bay - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Athenree Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Whangamata Beach - 37 min drive - 55.0 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 61 min drive - 77.5 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Secret Garden - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waihi Beach RSA - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wilson Road Fish Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rabbit Moon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bowentown - ‬3 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.

Beach Belle, 1960’s Bach

Iconic Kiwi retro bach with plenty of room for family and friends to enjoy everything Bowentown & surrounding areas have to offer.

The Beach Belle is your total " home away from home”.
Spacious and fully furnished with all the amenities you will ever need for a relaxing holiday!
So pack your bags and leave the kitchen sink behind ladies 🤗

BB offers lots of areas to relax in and you can enjoy the sun from the front patio, with a fabulous view of the estuary, and watch boats heading to the very popular Bowentown boat club and ramps, or retreat with your drinks to the covered deck behind the house and listen to the native birds in the surrounding trees.x
A large outdoor area at the back of the BB is available with a full filleting station , the second toilet and a cold outdoor shower to wash the sand away.
It's a perfect space to down a few coldies and discuss the one that got away !
Plenty of space to park your boat and cars

A stunning surf beach , quiet child friendly harbour and an estuary are all a short walk from the BB and you'll find the boogie boards in the basement with bats and balls and other outdoor activities to ensure you have a fun day at the beach or in the backyard.

There are lots of choices for shopping , coffee and dining out in Waihi Beach village and also a short drive will take you to Athenree, where you can relax in the fabulous hot pools, Karangahake Gorge and Waihi for popular walking and riding trails , gold mining tours or a train ride from Waikino to Waihi and back .

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and a playground.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Ashtrays are provided for outdoor smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Motor boating 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Turn off the lights

Please strip beds and place all used linen, towels tea towels etc on back deck.

Empty kitchen and bathroom rubbish bins into red bin outside. Food scraps into the small green bin

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: There is a portacot and high chair available.

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Belle, 1960’s Bach Bowentown

Beach Belle, 1960’s Bach Bowentown

Beach Belle, 1960’s Bach Private vacation home

Beach Belle, 1960’s Bach Private vacation home Bowentown

Beach Belle, 1960’s Bach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jalan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Epic place very nice. Grate location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would recommend this great property.

Well located charming property with a very welcoming host. Clean and tidy with all the amenities we needed for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent spot

Immaculately clean, we had a superb stay at this funky Bach. The location next to the estuary was great for the kids and communication with the host was excellent. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute, classic kiwi batch

A charming and meticulously maintained retreat, offering everything you need for a comfortable stay. The unique decor and nostalgic touches make it even more special. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend

We all loved this retro bach, lots of character and the host was very approachable and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Colourful stay

Everything was there that we needed, wifi would have been a bonus! Boogie boards to teach my grandson , great location , good food walking distance away. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ilona h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place

Great place pics dont do it justice thoughtfully put together with everything you need and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great break

Had a wonderful break at Beach Belle. Wendy was a great host, everything was clean and a fantastic location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent spot

We had a wonderful stay at Beach Belle. The accommodation was perfect, and I loved the classic beach style which made it very relaxed. Communication was so easy and we felt very well looked after. I will definitely be recommending to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Property and property owners were lovely - had a great stay and highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous 60s batch near the beach with extras thrown in

The batch is beautiful, fitted out in 60s retro style without losing the modern touches we all have become accustomed to. Happy additions were the boogie boards, bicycles, swingball set, extensive dvd collection, toys and books. Walkable to both the estuary and playground and Waihi beach, the location is perfect. 3 minutes drive away was sheltered Anzac Bay which we swam and picniced at also. Our hosts were very welcoming and helpful and I thoroughly recommend this place as a holiday home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas wonderland

Wre loved the whole vibe of the bach, comfy beds and Christmas decor and had everything we needed plus more.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay

Amazing to visit every time
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ainslie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place Highly Recommend

Great place, Clean and tidy. Large rear section for cricket and games. Nice and close to the water and boat ramp.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best bach ever!

This adorable bach was so cute, retro and incredibly clean. We had the best time there. Very well appointed with everything you might need. Wendy the host is so helpful and friendly. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adair O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot to stay

A lovely relaxing stay in a beautifully clean and tidy space with lots of character. Wendy was super helpful which we really appreciated
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Great little house in a beautiful spot. Friendly hosts and clean property. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isaac S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorably relaxed

Perfect little authentic kiwi bach. Everything you need and more! Wendy was an incredibly thoughtful host - would easily come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dani M., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing time away.

We had a fabulous stay loved the bach it was so peaceful there very clean & tidy would definitely go back Wendy & Brian met us when we got there really nice people to deal with thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd & Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little Cutie

We loved our stay at Beach Belle. The decor is just amazing and the attention to detail by Wendy is fantastic. Cozy, warm, clean, all the facilities you need. Amazing hosts and perfect location. Already finding an excuse to come and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martijn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

Hands down the best bach we have stayed in. You won't get a better value bach than this. It was super clean, had absolutely everything we needed, owners are very nice. Great location, lots of character and homely feeling. Kids loved it too as there were heaps of things to play with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Bach

A lovely fun and very clean batch. We all enjoyed out stay and the fun, happy decor. Wendy and Brian were great hosts, good information and very friendly. Thanks very much 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Kiwi Bach experience

The photos and the listing do not do this place justice! Wonderfully set up for our family stay with everything we needed plus more (well equiped kitchen, kids books and toys and good supply of towels, linen and blankets) and heaps of character. Loved being able to share a classic kiwi Bach experience with my non kiwi family. Wendy is an amazing host- we had an arrival early hours of the morning due to flights and everything was left ready for us and access instructions clearly communicated with sparkling fairy lights twinkling away on arrival which the kids found super magical. Highly Recommend staying in Bowentown with Wendy. Heaps to do nearby with the beach, Waihi, Athenree hot pools and even Tauranga not far away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful welcoming, relaxing place to stay. Worth recommending

The time spent in Beach Belle was just what we needed. A relaxing time away with everything we needed during our stay. Wendy greeted us and made us feel very welcome. The vibe from our stay felt like home away from home
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023