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Stunning, sunny and renovated beach house with 2 spacious decks

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Property grounds
Sunny front deck looking west towards beach access
Archgola provides shelter and shade over part of the front deck
Open plan lounge/living area with woodburner for the colder months
Open plan living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6122 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Waitarere Beach, Waitarere Beach
  • Esplanade Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Waiterere Private Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Levin Golf Club
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk room

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning, sunny and renovated beach house with 2 spacious decks

Waitarere Wonder is a renovated sunny beach house with beach access directly across the road. It has a west facing deck that is partially covered and a sheltered rear deck with an outdoor fire.

Enjoy all day sun on the huge front deck which is partially covered with an Archgola to provide some shade and shelter. The deck is accessed via stacker doors off the open plan living area and also from the main bedroom.

There is also a new deck at the rear of the property which is very sheltered and sunny and provides a good spot for BBQing. There is also an outdoor fire in the backyard to enjoy on cooler nights, or make the most the last of the sun on the front deck with a glass of wine.

The house has been extensively renovated throughout and has an open plan living, dining and kitchen area. The stunning kitchen and bathroom have everything you need including a dishwasher and Infinity gas hot water. There is also a new laundry area.

An extension at the rear of the property was added late 2023 for the owners to use but guests benefit from the new deck area in the backyard and a new laundry area.

Waitarere Wonder is located on Rua Avenue and is walking distance to the local restaurant (Beachside Bar & Restaurant), 4 Square and gift shop. The domain, park, tennis courts and south and north forests are also within walking distance.

There is a liquor store on Waitarere Beach Road near the north end forest and the bowling club (Club Waitarere on Park Avenue) is in the street directly behind the beach house.

Besides enjoying the fabulous beach, the forest areas at the south and north ends of Waitarere are great for mountain biking, walking and running. The south end forest has a kids Fairy forest and Middle Earth - an adventure playground.

Special conditions:
Please take note of minimum nights (contact us for any special requests as we may be able to accommodate).

No smoking and no parties please.

Please note: our dogs are at the property when we stay, so please take note if any animal allergies.

Important: Waitarere Beach is NOT on town water supply. We rely on rainfall to fill our water tanks. Therefore it is imperative to conserve water. Tap water is safe to drink.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$60.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels, sheets and pillow cases).

We supply: duvets, duvet covers, mattress and pillow protectors and tea towels.

You also either take rubbish with you on departure or buy a Council rubbish bag and put your rubbish in it. Rubbish bags are collected every Monday. Recycling bins are provided and emptied every second Monday.

You must also do a general tidy and do the dishes (including emptying the dishwasher) before you leave.

Property manager

Jodie

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Levin

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Waitarere Beach, a neighbourhood in Levin. De Molen, Windmill and Foxton Windmill are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ohau Wines and Levin Golf Club. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Waitarere Beach, Waitarere Beach

What's nearby

  • Esplanade Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Waiterere Private Reserve - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Levin Golf Club - 25 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Otaki Beach - 41 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Waikanae Beach - 48 min drive - 53.5 km

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Little White Rabbit - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Pipi Point Restaurant and Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Blue - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Seabreeze Takeaways - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning, sunny and renovated beach house with 2 spacious decks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning, sunny and renovated beach house with 2 spacious decks?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning, sunny and renovated beach house with 2 spacious decks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning, sunny and renovated beach house with 2 spacious decks located?

Located in Waitarere Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Esplanade Reserve and Waiterere Private Reserve. Levin Public Gardens and Lake Horowhenua are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beachside stay
A terrific stay. Highly recommended. Thank you Jodie.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sharlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chillaxing Weekend
A great spot to sit back and unwind. Easy drive from Wellington but felt like we were a million miles away from our usual busy lives. So close to the beach and everything we needed to feel welcome and comfy. Loved playing games with the kids on the front lawn. Thanx heaps
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lani N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach house
House was excellent Nice area and awesome house to stay in The beds were a dream to sleep in and the two decks were a nice chill out spots Would definitely recommend it to friends and family
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Wayne H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and nice place.
Nice place over the road from the beach access. However there is a distinct dog odour throughout the property which would put me off booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
Beautiful place, and just a stroll across to the beach. Great communication with Jodie.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Beverly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we needed
Enjoyable 3 night stay, everything we needed. Outdoor space was amazing to enjoy the beautiful sunshine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Enjoyable short coastal getaway
Well located. Comfortable. Felt a bit like we were intruding upon the owners' holiday home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
Great location, beautiful surroundings. The house was so clean and tidy, and the decked was amazing to relax on. Will def use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely spot near the beach
Great location and surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Karen T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We had a lovely weekend. The property has a large garden and great location next to the beach. Enjoyed cycling around on the bikes. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place - recommend!
Great place in Waitarere, super close to the Beach and great facilities and cleanliness. Perfect hosts, couldn’t ask for anything more!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot!
Lovely location and really nice house across the road from the beach. Stayed a couple of nights with a young family, and all had an amazing time. Great facilities, and plenty to do
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave D., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great bach
Fantastic location, great setup with good covered deck. Jodie was great to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

stephanie g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, great place
Location was great, house and deck great, access to bikes etc really handy. Shame we didn’t have enough time to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shirley-Belle B., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Evening sun!
Homely clean batch. Modern spotless kitchen & bathroom. Books & DVD’s for rainy days. Generous use of bikes, toys & Beach equipment. Large sunny front garden. Comfortable relaxing living room opens to large deck , ideal to catch last of the evening sun. Private back yard catching morning & afternoon sun. For an out doors family holiday you can’t ask for more! Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Angeline C.

Great stay
Booked this house for the weekend with group of ladies doing the Waiterere Great Forest Run walk. House was very clean and tidy with a lovely warm fire. Jodie was great to deal with. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Monique F.

Great location and perfect for our family of 5.
This is the second time we’ve stayed here and loved it. Great deck and enjoyed the open plan loving spaces.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Silvia Z.

Fantastic house
Great house, a home away from home. Very well appointed, with bikes, kayaks and lots of other great sport equipment. Great location too. The kids (2 teenagers) loved it and the adult too :) thank you. We will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Logan A.

Fantastic place with a mix of modern with original
Place was neat and tidy with everything you needed. Kitchen and bathrooms are modern with heaps of room. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Great location, good value for money, nicely renovated, everything you need, will stay again, thanks
I had a great stay with my teenage age boys, October school holidays, so not to busy as not peak season. Really well set up and across the road from the beach so good location. No view of ocean because of the dunes but still wonderful sunsets and afternoon sun on the deck and you can still hear the sea at night. Owners very generous, my boys used mountain bikes. We borrowed garden spades to dig on the beach. Ran out of time to try the kayaks. This bach/ home has been nicely renovated and has everything you need. I look forward to staying again. Rob Way
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Tuesday P.

Loved this bach.
Loved this bach. It was like a home away from home but with a beach across the road.
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10/10 Excellent

Monique F.

Such a great property & location.
Such a great property & location. We would definitely use this place again. We stayed with our 3 pre schoolers & it was great. Shower pressure is amazing!
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10/10 Excellent

Maria K.

Thank you so much, the whole family had a great time.
Thank you so much, the whole family had a great time. Great location, less than 1min walk to beach. Very tidy and comfortable bach! Loved the big sunny deck and the open flow from the lounge room.
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10/10 Excellent

Toni D.

Great location, good for kids, generous use of bikes and kayaks.
Great location, good for kids, generous use of bikes and kayaks. Clean and comfortable - loved it
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nicola Brent S.

Great bach to stay, relax and enjoy a wine on the deck.
Great bach to stay, relax and enjoy a wine on the deck. Has great shops nearby for neccessities, coffee and fish n chips. Locals are super friendly.

About the host

Hosted by Jodie

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We have enjoyed spending long weekends and summers with our friends and family at Waitarere over the years and in 2017 we purchased "Waitarere Wonder". We have extensively renovated the property since purchasing it. It is now our family beach house which we hope guests will enjoy as much we do.

Why they chose this property

We love the beach and the sunsets are amazing but the forests at each end of Waitarere are great also. We enjoy walks in the forests each day with our dogs or mountainbiking.

What makes this property unique

Sunny west facing aspect from the front deck and an added bonus is a new sheltered deck in the backyard which is great for BBQs.

Languages:

English