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Magical West Coast Retreat

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Gazebo in back garden
O'Neills and Bethells
Front of house and sleepout
O' Neills Bay
Bedroom 2

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Bethells Beach, Auckland
  • Place, Bethells Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Spark Arena
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Sleepout

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bath/Shower Room

Bathtub ¡ Toilet ¡ Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Magical West Coast Retreat

A truly magical setting in the heart of Bethells Beach township just a stones throw from the surf club on the edge of the Waitakere Ranges.

Stroll from the surf club along the beach and take in the wonder of the wild west coast, the scenery is spectacular!
Your accomodation provides the gateway to any number of incredible bush and beach walks or simply stay home and soak up the ambience of your bach with its landscaped garden and native flora.

If you've got kids then they're going to love boogie boarding down the awesome sand dunes on the edge of Lake Wainamu, there is plenty of safe swimming there too. For the more adventurous take a walk around the lake then cool off in the waterfalls.

There's also rock fishing and the well known O' Neils surf beach within walking distance and a 10 minute drive will take you to the Waitakere golf club with its amazing bush backdrop.

Through the winter, take one of the many local walks and return home to hot chocolate and a warm fire. Or alternatively, head to Henderson (20 mins drive) where you will find wave pools, movies, shopping, Crystal Mountain (theme park for kids) and other activities.

During the summer months sample some renowned West Coast food and drink at the Bethells Cafe.
Special conditions:
Please note that cellphone coverage is not great at Bethells.
We do not have a television but plenty of board games:)


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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Bethells Beach

Located in Bethells Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Waitakere Ranges and Bethells Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Crystal Mountain and Bruce Ritchie Performing Arts Centre. Massey Leisure Centre and CraftWorld are also worth visiting. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Bethells Beach, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Bethells Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Eden Park - 36 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Sky Tower - 38 min drive - 40.8 km
  • SkyCity Casino - 38 min drive - 40.8 km
  • Spark Arena - 40 min drive - 42.9 km

Getting around

  • Waitakere Station - 17 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piha Rsa - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Muriwai Top Shop - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Sand Dunz Beach Cafe - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Toi Toi - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Aryeh - ‬37 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magical West Coast Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Magical West Coast Retreat?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Magical West Coast Retreat on 24 May 2026 start from NZ$248, 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 Magical West Coast Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Magical West Coast Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magical West Coast Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Magical West Coast Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Responsive host, fantastic location, spacious surroundings, quiet and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Etheleah Tiffany M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved how quiet the place was and how we have everything we needed in there. Lyn is a lovely host and very kind. Will definitely put this on our list of accommodations to go back to whenever we go West side again. Thank you, Lyn!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice spot. Short walk to beach and sand dunes. Comfortable beds and well equipped. Live music at cafe down by the beach. Had a really good break here
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yulia T.

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

Perfect stay

Amazing house with perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great accommodation, clean and tidy. Easy instructions. Great shower and love the kereru coming to feed on the interesting berry plants, next to verandah.Thanks Lyn
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne (Jo) R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time. Bach was perfect. Well set up and clean. Lyn was a great host. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisa H.

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

Bethells Beach Retreat

I enjoyed our stay at Bethells Beach immensely and thoroughly recommend this property. It was spotlessly clean, close to beach and walks, and the amenities exceeded our expectations. The agent was super easy to deal with too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

Great location, quiet comfortable place with great spaces to relax in and around it. The host is an excellent communicator. Distance to beach, lake, and other areas is fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bells beach

Great beach batch for the family at a stunning beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helena S.

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

Great accomodation

Home away from home. Great place with everything you need. Very nice place to stay. Thank you Lyn
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Elize F.

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

Peaceful beach bach

We loved this beautiful and peaceful spot on the west coast. So relaxing with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Ann V.

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

Wonderful holiday house

Great location and house. Enough space to relax and eat inside and out. Loved the bbq. . Photos are accurate and host is responsive and lovely to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yulia T.

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

excellent!

Amazing stay and an awesome bach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anya V.

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

Perfect weekend away

We loved our stay - perfection of the day spent hiking and on the beach, cozy mornings with coffee on the deck to the sounds of waves and evenings indoors, by the fire, with friends and their kids (and plenty of space for all). Awesome location, Bach private and homely. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay. It is a special place😍
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare G.

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

Awesome

Te Henge is a lifelong favourite beach of childhood so to be able to come back and stay onnits doorstep was a treat. The bach is prlerfect, homly, comfortable and a perfect location. A wonderful brief stay, if only we could stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great wee Bach with everything we needed.Very comfy beds, clean and lovely and warm with fireplace and heatpump.Well equipped kitchen and great communication and instructions.Great location - Bethells is stunning with beautiful beach and lake walks . We alsoEnjoyed the coffee caravan and the Farmers Shop (Sat 10-4) for lovely fresh produce and arts and crafts . Thank you Lyn
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rae Ann E.

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

Great place to stay with our adult children

Lyn's place was spacious and clean. We stayed with our adult kids over the Christmas holidays. Having the sleepout was nice to allow us to spread out a bit. There was a power outage in the community and Lyn was so helpful. She arranged to have someone drop off a generator so that we could have power. Very happy with our stay :)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Scott B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Decent basic stay

Decent place to stay, but when we arrived there was cat urine on the couch, cat hair all over the lounge, and a stench that was almost impossible to air out of the house. The manager was shocked (seems a previous guest brought a cat) but disappointingly didn't offer any compensation for our bother and discomfort. Nice location, but there are probably better places to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2022
Please check our reviews over the past 12 years for all the honest guest reviews. We take pride in our special holiday home and do our utmost to keep a high level of cleanliness. Cats are not permitted on our premises due to my husbands allergies.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ria W.

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

Great place

Our second visit here. Comfy house with everything you need, lovely garden and outdoor space, and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cong Son P.

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

Beautiful place stay

Littler hard only one toilet for six person
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Salah P.

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

Retreat to Relax Reset and Refocus

We needed a weekend away from the busy loud streets of Auckland, we picked here, it was perfect. Heaps of great conversations happening and planning as well as sleeping and eating. COSY! Lyn’s instructions was so clear for check in and check! Thank you again Lyn for letting us stay for weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sanne & Wayne G.

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

Wonderful location at Bethells Beach

Great location to explore Bethells Beach. Comfortable house and exactly as described. Host very helpful :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

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

Lovely stay

was clean, easy to access, cool beaches nearby
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

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

Peaceful haven

The location of this Bach can’t be beaten. Easy walk to the beach. The Bach was well equipped. Loved the bathroom! Good communication w Lyn. No cellphone reception but the wifi worked well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lyn Maxlow

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Originally from the UK, we moved to New Zealand 20 years ago with our two children. We are all surf lifeguards at Bethells Beach and love to spend time in our special place.

Why they chose this property

Spending so much time at Bethells Beach with our family, we longed for a place of our own out here so when this beautiful place came on the market, we jumped at the chance.
It truly is a magical place!

What makes this property unique

Walking distance from Bethells Beach, O'Neills Beach and Lake Wainamu. Within driving distance of many other walks, wineries, wave pools, and only 35mins from downtown Auckland.

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