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Escape from the city!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Te Henga (Bethells Beach), Auckland
  • Bethells Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Muriwai Beach
    ‪86 min drive‬
  • Piha Beach
    ‪101 min drive‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Escape from the city!

Welcome to our family bach :)
Like a lot of NZ beach Bach’s it comes with minimal features, that’s why we love it!
No TV, no wifi, a chance to hang out and reconnect with whānau and friends.
Bring the board games, books, beach gear and good banter!
There is phone reception but not the greatest signal so if you are wanting to chill out with a movie please download on your own device and bring with you otherwise sit back and enjoy the sounds of the Wild West coast.
The space
A place to yourself where the whole family can relax and enjoy together. Plenty of parking with the main car park to Bethells beach/Te Henga only a minutes drive away and the car park to access the lake only a couple minutes further along the main road.
The main bedroom has a small balcony attached which can also be accessed from the lounge area.
Upstairs is a lovely loft room, also with ocean views from the right angle.
Downstairs are rooms 3 and 4 both with their own access doors to outside, you will need to walk through the ‘bunk room’ to get to the final bedroom.
**Please note : Soundproofing wasn’t big on the builders list at the time of construction so please be aware and mindful of this while staying.**
Other things to note
If you would like to bring your own linen (towels and sheets etc) to save on costs please let us know so we can waive part of the ‘cleaning fee’ for you.

Property manager

Vanessa
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Keep off on the Furniture
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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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Bethells Beach

Bethells Beach is home to this holiday home. Waikumete Cemetery and Manukau Heads Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Waitakere Ranges and Bethells Beach. Crystal Mountain and CraftWorld are also worth visiting.
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Te Henga (Bethells Beach), Auckland

What's nearby

  • Bethells Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waitakere Ranges - 24 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Karekare Beach - 61 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Muriwai Beach - 86 min drive - 38.9 km
  • Piha Beach - 101 min drive - 43.6 km

Getting around

  • Waitakere Station - 23 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muriwai Beach - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Blair's on the Beach - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Piha Surf Life Saving Club - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪The Piha Cafe - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Piha Rsa - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape from the city! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Escape from the city!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape from the city!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape from the city! located?

Situated in Bethells Beach, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 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

10

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Place for a Family Holiday
We had a wonderful stay in this home. Easy to look after, with wonderful views. Would recommend this for a family holiday. Only ten minute walk to the beach and the fabulous Bethells Beach Cafe.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saira K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely beach bach
We had a wonderful stay at Vanessa’s property. Great views and excellent proximity to the beach. We’d definetly stay and again and recommend for families or groups of friends. Thanks Vanessa for a lovely stay :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful bethels bach
Wonderful time thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very helpful host
Vanessa is an extremely helpful host. Very communicative and very helpful and patient while we had payment issues with the website. 100% recommend staying with her!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect retreat
This is the perfect batch for beach holiday. Everything is as described. The walls are thin and is mentioned but lots of sun, surf, and sand and we slept well any way. No big deal when comparing to any share accommodation environment. We had my wife’s 60th weekend and it was perfect. Great views too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location, cool bach
As described. Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Vanessa

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