Great Location -between Rotorua- Whakatane- Ohope -Papamoa- Tauranga- Mount Manganui -All approx 30min to 45min away. Maketu is the place to be if you love Relaxing, waves and surf , love fishing Walks along beautiful Newdicks Beach which is located at the end of Townpoint Road will be great for your soul. Beach is approx 1-2 min drive or walk. Te Puke Golf Coure - a fantastic course approx 5 min drive. Horses- Briars Horse Trek also available in Paengaroa subject to bookings and availability .(Living Dreams Horse adventures) Shopping.. Papamoa approx. 10min to 15min Bayfair approx 20min Movie theatres 10min or 20min away.
Maketu Sea Magic "Bach Retreat" is just that- somewhere to totally relax and chill out, with everything you need to make your stay comfortable. On any day the Views are mesmerizing, breathtakingly, magnificent sea views from Motiti Island to Mount Maunganui and beyond . By Night dazzling beautiful lights of Tauranga and Gorgeous Sunsets to dazzle you eyes.
MAKETU has 2 Fish n Chip shops- "Maketu Seaside Cafe" / Restaurant: is located at Maketu on waters edge, Opening hours do change in winter, day / night availability. check on their website Superette- Maketu- General store. and Swappa Bottle Gas.
PAENGAROA Trading Post Restaurant, / cafe, Fish n Chips and Lunch bar/ Cafe Fuel station/shop: and a 4 Square General Store . ; Eastern Districts Sports Club Rooms : Bridal Gowns Corina Snow Plus Silkwood Living.
TE PUKE;, there is heaps of Takeaways and Restaurant Clubs -RSA and Te Puke Citizen. Irish Pub (Molly's) . Jellicoe Bar and Restaurant.
MAKETU Events;
ROTARY CLUB MAKETU has a very friendly club meeting on a Wednesday evening at the Maketu Community Centre..
Maketu Markets are held the 3rd and 5th Sunday of the Month. ( sometimes in winter market Days change). Held on Village Green. Maketu Kaimoana Festival in Feb or March normally. also refer to maketuNZ.com *New Festival - "FLAVORS A PLENTY"- covering the whole Bay of Plenty April 2022 Relax and enjoy this Modern Bach.
Special conditions: SMOKING/Vaping outside only NO PETS No Parties, Tents or additional guests beyond those booked Visitors to leave property by 10.00pm Quietly as in respect to neighbors. CLEANING : Charge $95 (required) Xmas holidays clean $120 Pillows and duvet/blanket supplied TEA/COFFEE A small selection of Tea/sugar supplied NOTE : Milk is NOT provided as this is such a personal preference
LINEN: Available on request $30 per person. DISCOUNTS : available for longer stays . KEY DETAILS: Lock Box : details provided day of or day before booking.
NOTE: Under Kiwi Bach tradition : Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
RUBBISH : Please Take your rubbish/bottles with You ( so sorry - new Council binn service has created difficulties for land/house owners to have to put Binn out and bring in if Owners Not available. There are Big Black rubbish bags provided for you .
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No Smoking or Drug Use and No Vaping inside the house.
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Please If it is a drinking weekend. please take all your bottles and cans with You.
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Property # 20007105
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Maketu
Located in Maketu, this cottage is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. McCloughlin Park and Lawrence Oliver Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kiwi360 and Longridge Park. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
How much does it cost to stay at MAKETU SEA MAGIC "BACH RETREAT"?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MAKETU SEA MAGIC "BACH RETREAT" on 18 May 2026 start from NZ$206, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at MAKETU SEA MAGIC "BACH RETREAT"?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at MAKETU SEA MAGIC "BACH RETREAT"?
Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.
What time is check-out at MAKETU SEA MAGIC "BACH RETREAT"?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is MAKETU SEA MAGIC "BACH RETREAT" located?
Situated in Maketu, this golf cottage 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).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Delighted with our third stay at Carol's place in Maketu, this time for 4 weeks. Among the many features we love:- immaculately clean and well-furnished- lovely view, spending lots of time sitting on the deck reading, etc.-thanks for use of various condiments and thanks for offering the produce from the garden.- easy driving distance to our three favourite destinations: Mt Maunganui, Rotorua, and Whakatane.- nice quiet neighbourhood, friendly neighbours.Would love to come again!
Douglas D.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 February 2026
Thankyou for Your kind words.
Much appreciated. And I am very grateful for You both.
Hopefully the option of coming again will be available.
Cheers Carol
Comfortable, quiet and beautiful. Carol was wonderful, great place to stay and explore Bay of Plenty.
Connie C.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 January 2024
Thankyou for your kind comments. I am so pleased You Enjoyed your stay . Thankyou for leaving place lovely and tidy. You are most welcome to come stay again .
This was our second stay at this property, and it was just as enjoyable as the first. Thoroughly enjoyed spending the evenings on the deck watching the sun set, and the lights of Mount Maunganui.
Dean R.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 December 2022
Thankyou so very much for choosing to come again. I am very grateful.
You are certainly welcome to come again.
Thankyou so much for feedback and you are so welcome to come again. Thankyou for ease with booking and communication and leaving house lovely and tidy.
Stayed here for almost two weeks and it was great! Awesome view. Very homely little house with a big backyard. Very simple check in and out process. Thanks very much.
Jayde W.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thankyou for your feedback. Much appreciated. thankyou for leaving nice and tidy. Your welcome again anytime.
We really enjoyed our family tome there, nice and easy walks to do, quiet, and very wellequipped and tidy bach. Huge space outside for kids to play. We also really appreciated the deck!
Thanks and definitively recommend!
Blandine C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2023
Thankyou so much for choosing Maketu Sea Magic Bach Retreat- I am very grateful to You for leaving the Holiday house clean and tidy and great communication.
You are very welcome to come stay again.
My self and my family had the most amazing experience staying in this home we didnt wont to go home. House is so beautiful the views are the most beautiful thing we have ever seen we will be back for sure.
Noeline C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 February 2021
Thankyou so very much for your kind comments. Thankyou for leaving so lovely tidy and clean. so grateful to you and your family. Yes you are most welcome to come again.
The unparalled location, communication and all the things you will require for a great stay to be away from it all is at this Bach.
We appreciate the thoughtfulness too.
Thanks very much.
Corazon B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thankyou so much for leaving lovely and tidy. You are most welcome to come again. Thankyou for your great comment. Much gratitude for you.
Despite the weather that weekend, we still had the best time, the view was amazing, the house was cozy and we had the best time away from our busy city life’s, will definitely recommend 😍
patricia t.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2023
Thankyou so very much, for your lovely comments. Thankyou for leaving lovely and tidy and You are certainly welcome again.
Peaceful ocean vistas from this lovely modern home.
Loved the views, the quiet neighborhood, the privacy, the comfortable furniture and the option between shade blinds and total privacy. House is lovely- seems recently remodeled and is in great condition. Gorgeous sunsets, great sleep and the back deck with plexiglass over the lower handrail means unobstructed views but less wind to interfere with your card game. You will love this home. We hope to return next year!
Carol was very helpful and accommodating. The house is great and the views are to die for. Carol’s communication was always timely. Be sure to read the fine print about linens not being included which was a surprise for us. But once that was figured out our stay was stress free and relaxing. We would definitely stay here again.
Maureen K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
About the host
Hosted by caront786
Hi !! I am Carol .. Welcome !! Wow thankyou for visiting my page. To me Maketu is Magical . My Holiday House/Bach has a beautiful Energy- I enjoy Presenting and allowing beautiful people to come and enjoy this amazing beautiful space . Even more so now since Nov 2023 Yay I have done some Upgrades including double glazed windows , and New kitchen, Lino and carpet and blinds/curtain. Plus exterior complete paint job and some interior painting, is feeling lighter and brighter even more so now. (change of Pics still to come. ) as have only just had entry landing steps rebuilt and gardens not quite up to specs yet.)
This is a quite space Allowing You the space to totally Relax and be mesmerized in what ever you choose.
A little about myself - For me in Being in nature, having Space with Me - Being with Fun people with beautiful Energy who enjoy Living Smiling and Laughter - Travelling - also I love to Be Gifting & Receiving Access Bars -- Bowen Therapy -My Body loves hands on treatments- I so Love Learning New amazing Modalities- as * Family Constellation - this is amazing to set myself and my family free of old patterns and old beliefs.
I also Love Walking /Walking in bush is amazing - Gardening, Cooking nutritional food , Dancing -Getting together with friends who create Ease and Joy in my Life and Living .. -going away in Our Caravan, (lol contemplating getting an ebike- what else is possible for more fun? ) being with Family and beautiful Grandchildren. who give me lots of pleasure..
Thankyou so much for visiting my page . If there is anything I can help with more please contact me.
Why they chose this property
"Maketu Sea Magic Beach Retreat" is Magic, beautiful Energy. Invigorating and also so R-E-L-A-X-I-N-G .
* High up overlooking the Ever Changing Scenery , The Energy of the Ocean and Magnificent Sunsets ,the Magic of the Lights in the Evening.
What makes this property unique
Extensive Ocean Views
A quite place to Relax Nov 2023 Upgrade - new joinery and kitchen - *Massage table- available- (if not there please contact me) Please cover with Towels before use. *2 recliner chairs/Gravity chairs for the deck * A small library of books *DVDs, *Mediation CD, *Board Games, *Card Table and cards for you .Enjoy