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Escape from the city!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
4 bedrooms, WiFi
Dining
Fireplace, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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: ***You will need to provide your own sheets/pillow cases and towels. There are extra blankets and pillows available to use if required.***
Booking requests from 22 Dec - 8 Jan Will require a 4 day minimum stay.

Property manager

Vanessa

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

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)

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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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Note from host: Keep off on the Furniture

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
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
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

About the area

Map
Te Henga (Bethells Beach), Auckland

What's nearby

  • Bethells Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waitakere Ranges - 34 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Muriwai Beach - 43 min drive - 39.5 km
  • Piha Beach - 44 min drive - 43.1 km
  • Karekare Beach - 46 min drive - 40.9 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).

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Escape from the city! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

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