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Maketu Beach Front Watchtower

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Outdoor dining
Beach nearby
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Maketu Beach Front Watchtower

Beautiful sunny, spacious Bach. Views overlooking the popular beach where there is fishing, swimming and boating at your doorstep.
2 stories with a lift ideal for those that struggle with stairs. Upstairs has toilet, 2 brms, fully equipped kitchen, gas fire in lounge and balcony. Downstairs has shower, toilet, lg brm with 4 beds and a large rumpus that could hold another 2+ mattresses.
20min to shopping in Mount/ Bayfair and 40min to Rotorua. Boat ramp 100m away. Walking distance to Cafe and FandC Shop

With a boat ramp 100mtrs from the property and no restrictions to see what the sea is doing, it makes for a very easy fishing trip. Only a couple of Km's out and there are Snapper, Trevally, Dory, Kahawai and Kingfish a plenty.. Dont mind getting wet then there are Crayfish, Scallops, Kina and the famous Maketu Mussel.
A short 5 min drive through private property over to Newdicks beach and you have acres of lovely golden sands and gentle waves, great for a splash or a chill.
For the shop o holics you have Bayfair shopping center or Mt Maunganui's various arrays of shops a quick 20mins away.
For the kids there is a playground next to the boat ramp, and at low tide there is rock pools to explore just around the corner past the cafe.

There is a bus service the operates between Mt Maunganui, Maketu, Pukehina and Whakatane. Timetables can change so best to check first.
Special conditions:
Please take all your own rubbish with you. There are bags provided. Strictly no pets inside sorry.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$40.00 per stay); Linen (included);

Property manager

wade meads

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the ocean
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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 not allowed

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

Property is also known as

Watchtower Maketu Front Maketu
Watchtower Maketu Beach Front Maketu
Watchtower Maketu Beach Front Private vacation home
Watchtower Maketu Beach Front Private vacation home Maketu

About the area

Map
Maketu, Maketu

What's nearby

  • Mount Maunganui Beach - 26 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Papamoa Beach - 26 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Tauranga Domain - 30 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Pukehina Beach - 31 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 33 min drive - 36.9 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maketu Pies - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Maketu Beachside Cafe & Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pukehina Beach Store & Takeaways - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Fush and Chups Paengaroa - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Seaside Cafe and Takeaways - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Maketu Beach Front Watchtower pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Maketu Beach Front Watchtower?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maketu Beach Front Watchtower?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Maketu Beach Front Watchtower located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Kiwi360, Te Puke Golf Club and Longridge Park. McCloughlin Park and Lawrence Oliver Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Maketu Beach Front Watchtower Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wayne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
We all enjoyed our stay at the houses it was lovely being been a skip away from the beach the accommodation was excellent for our family’s weekend away thankyou Wade
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lara F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kiwi bach on the beach
Was enjoyable as we love the ocean. Big enough for a family of 7, just needs more chairs, especially to sit on the deck and needs an upstairs shower. We all loved the lift!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian S.

Handy
Nice and handy to duck shooting spot..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay, good location, clean, tidy
First time we’ve used bookabach and found the process easy to use and will be happy to use it again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jo O.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was nice
The house was ok, the bedrooms could with a bit of love it had everything we needed but it did have a strong musty smell especially in the downstairs bedrooms and upstairs as you walk towards to the bathroom. Apart from that the house was great, very spacious and plenty of room. Make sure to stock up on supplies in Te Puke as there is a small dairy, a fish n chip shop which closes at 7pm and a cafe that doesnt open until 9am... this is definitly for those who prefer to get away from the noise to wind down and chill from city life if thats what you prefer... Tauranga, Papamoa and the Mount are about a 20 to 30 minute drive away
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Fiona C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location at retro bach
This place has a magical feel, we loved sitting on the deck watching the kids jumping into the river, the sun going down, and saying kiaora to the locals walking past. Its an old school traditional bach, so back to basics amenties, and probably needs a reno downstairs to get rid of the musty smell, and the slaters in the batheoom might suggest theres wood rot somewhere. Wade was very friendly and put up with my questions, and even sent my mum her phone that she left there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
...
Thank you for the stay! Enjoyed our time 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

'Ofa K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
REALLY BAD SERVICE UNRELIABLE WEBSITE
Me and my family were disappointed because our accomodattion was canceled due to being double booked. Our host Wade informed about the situation but it was too late for us to find accomodattion in short notice. I have to post it on fb desperately to have any luck because it was getting dark and cold. My husband blame me for everything and I blame myself for that. I won't recommend this website to any of my family. The stress I've been through because trying to find a place to stay in short time is unbearable. VERY BAD SERVICE UNRELIABLE WEBSITE
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hiria V., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Maketū Icon
This whare is an iconic Kiwi beach bach set right on the beautiful Maketū beach front. A lovely, homely space with all the mod cons to make a weekend away at the beach all that it should be! Perfect place to kick back and take in the beautiful views of Te Moana a Toi. My whānau loved their weekend here, and will definitely be back - they reckon “Book us in for Xmas!” Thanks Wade for the great comms, and leighway on the dates. Champion!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Great Bach, clean and tidy with everything we needed. Location is perfect, hosts were awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend away
Awesome location and great place to stay with really helpful property manager. Everyone really loved the place with the amazing views and real kiwi batch feel…will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter break
Great property, even in poor weather. The views are magnificent and the location is awesome. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maketu bliss
One of the truly great areas of New Zealand. Easy to deal with owner
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daine v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Views, walks and comfort
Property is in a fantastic location with good privacy. Walking distance to a nice takeaways/dine in. House has all ammenities required. Comfortable beds. Perfect for a get away with a group or a couple. Host is very helpful and responsive. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maketu Weekend
Great spot and great setup
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nigesh G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Bach and Beautiful Location!!!
This bach has a wonderful view from it's balcony overlooking the beach. In my opinion you could spend your entire time out there in the balcony. The bach owner was very helpful and was always available for any queries. He made sure we had all the supplies so as to make everything convenient for our stay. The bach also has ample parking space. I would highly recommend this bach!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Douglas L., Opotiki

Liked: Cleanliness
Work Trip
Awesome place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Douglas L., Opotiki

Liked: Cleanliness
Work Trip
Excellent place to stay :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long Weekend
Had a great stay with a range of ages. My mum has difficulty walking so enjoyed the lift, and the view from the balcony. Although she didn't leave the bach, she felt like she had a great holiday watching boats, fishermen, kids swimming, just a few metres in front of us. The rest of us loved the sunday market, swimming, and finding star fish in the rock pools. Had a great time ;)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ka pai te wāhi
Kia ora Superb location- we all loved it- reconnected us with the natural rhythm of life. Thanks so much for this. Ngā manaaki
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Niharika C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
View and location of property is beautiful
The house itself is very old. It has spiders, there were no tissue roles, and the ground floor was stinking, bed are nt comfortable at all. The best part was the beach view and the sunset view loved it, the house the elevator that incredibly awesome and the deck on the top floor we partied all night there watching the sunset. Over all stay was nice because of the location and the view so we were able to ignore other no good stuff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kousica P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Lovely place and would love to go back again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway spot
Fantastic location for a getway. Some household essentials were missing on arrival but the owner was incredibly friendly and lived nearby so was able to accomodate any requests. Some areas of the house are a little dated but weren't a big deal at all. Would definitley recommend for families or a close group of friends. Especially if you live and breathe beaches or boating.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simon T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best little house in Maketu
Nice quaint 2 level house on a Main road. Wonderful view of the river from the second level balcony. It has all that you need, clean and tidy with ample room for 4 couples. Situated a short 2 min walk to the local cafe restaurant or 3.minute walk to the local store, take away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maketu
Good location, beautiful beach. Plenty of room.