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Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club

Guest house perfectly located for exploring Bowentown

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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player
Exterior
Shower, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bowentown, Bay Of Plenty
  • Place, Waihi Beach
    ‪5 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

Bowentown stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Bowentown guesthouse, you'll find Waihi Beach and Bay of Plenty. Also, Anzac Bay is within 2 miles (3 km) and Historical Athenree Homestead is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Waihi Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Anzac Bay - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Whangamata Beach - 37 min drive - 55.0 km
  • Mercury Baypark - 59 min drive - 77.8 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 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wilson Road Fish Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rabbit Moon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bowentown - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club

One bedroom with queen bed. Bunks in living room . Kitchenette with fridge, microwave & hotplates. Fully furnished with linen provided. Off road parking . Walking distance to both harbour and surf beach. 5 min drive to our beautiful Anzac Bay . 10min drive to Athenree hotpools.
5 min to walk to Boatclub for meals, RSA courtesy van available if you want to dine at Waihi Beach RSA. Several cafes in Waihi Beach village.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Washing machine

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Ocean Beach, Harbour , Boating
Close to Ocean Beach Harbour Boating Club
Close to Ocean Beach, Harbour , Boating Club Guesthouse
Close to Ocean Beach, Harbour , Boating Club Waihi Beach

Frequently asked questions

How close is Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club to the airport?

This guesthouse is 38.1 mi (62-min drive) away from the Tauranga (TRG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this guesthouse.

How close is Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 8-minute walk from Waihi Beach and 1.4 mi (3-min drive) from Anzac Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club offer free breakfast?

This guesthouse does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club have a pool?

This guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club to downtown Waihi Beach?

This guesthouse is 3.4 mi away from Waihi Beach.

Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great location and hosts, and the place is clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LISSIE H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location

Great stay - comfortable and very friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet and Peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

Great getaway for the weekend, excellent amenities, location and hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the bach , was really cute , Brian and Wendy are so nice. Would rent again

Love our few days staying there
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nataliya B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

The owners are lovely and the place is clean Great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot in Bowentown

We really enjoyed our stay, very friendly and helpful hosts 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing little stay

The property was clean, cosy and homely. The host was very friendly and happy to help. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to ocean beach, harbour and boat club

The property was exactly what was expected based on the listing. It was a great place to stay. Wendy is a good host and very welcoming. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Great spot for a weekend getaway and the host was fantastic the accommodation was clean neat and tidy the batch has everything you need for a weekend stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A comfortable place to stay great for 2 and probably another couple

Nice and close to the fishing club had a few nice walks.....and central to lots of other places too
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Stu M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Base camp

Was perfect for what we required as a central base for our different locations we explored.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Ark

Awesome place to stay, great property and hosts, we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Time away

Great place to stay very homely.everythinhg you need.look forward to our next stay.hosts very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Bowentown Escape

The Ark was a lovely place to stay. It was well equipped and very comfy. The hosts were extremely pleasant and great at checking that my stay was going well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela & Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bowentown

Awesome property lovely hosts great place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing getaway

Comfortable and relaxing. Very friendly hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RJ G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An Amazing Bach in Bowentown

We had a wonderful stay at The Arc. A great location and a wonderful little unit. Brian is an amazing host and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We highly recommend staying at The Arc.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super spot

We had a brilliant stay at this excellent property. Brian and Wendy the owners were really friendly and very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alastair G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A week away

The accommodation and hosts exceeded expectations. Boating club across the road did great food. Great location and wonderful sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Handy location

Ideal location to ocean and harbour. Great chill & relaxation spot
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting

Beautiful place to get away from the city bustle. Close to beaches and cafes. The hosts were friendly and bach was warm and cosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erlina O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay for a small family

You will be looked after by the owner as the bach located at the back of the owner’s house. It’s nice, clean, and quite.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A few days break

Myself and my 2 girls enjoyed our stay so much. Was a great location for a few days break away. Owners were super friendly and helpful. So handy to walk to the boat club for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christine r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy excellent location

Exactly as advertised. Nice and hand to beach and short drive to waihi to explore. Extremely cozy, felt very homely, and welcoming. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022