Located in Waihi Beach, this guesthouse is by the sea. Historical Athenree Homestead and Seddon St are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gilmour Reserve and Haiku Park. Waihi Arts Centre & Museum and Goldfields Railway are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Our bach is quiet, relaxing and retro.. Bi-folding doors open onto the deck creating indoor/outdoor flow. The barbeque and outdoor table and chairs can easily be set up on the covered deck or private grassed area as desired. Our bach/home comfortably sleeps three couples and two singles or 2 couples and 4 singles. A second toilet and private outdoor shower can be accessed from the outside - handy for all especially those sleeping in the beach hut or returning from the beach.
The split king bed in the blue room can be put together or serve as 2 single beds as preferred. All the beds are comfortable and most are new with good quality bedding. Three of the rooms have ranch sliders opening out onto the grassed area and two have louvres allowing both independent access when the place is unlocked and ventilation on those hot summer days and nights.
Offering both sun and shade, the bach is nestled between pohutakawas and pines in a quiet cul de sac and is very private. TV is unavailable but there is wifi, games, puzzles and a few books. Despite there being no dishwasher, the kitchen is well equipped for the culinary-inclined.
The 'hi-fi' unit is a Tivoli radio with speaker for an iPod/cell phone with bluetooth.
Waihi Beach is a gem for its beauty, its walks, surf and trendy boutique shops, cafes, and eateries: The gateway to the Hauraki rail trail and the Karangahake Gorge where you can take a steam-train ride, enjoy walks and swimming holes. Athenree Hot Pools are 5 minutes away by car and Saphire Springs 25 mins. Tauranga is 50 minutes by car. Special conditions: Families and couples. Unsuitable for parties as is in a quiet cul de sac. Unsafe for toddlers or little children as property is not fully fenced.
Be mindful there is no TV, and no dishwasher. For the winter there are electric blankets only in the beach hut but unable to use heater in beach hut. Thank you.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$200 per stay including linen).
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Unsuitable for toddlers without close supervision
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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
Parties prohibited and and please consider our neighbours especially between the hours of 10.30 and 7am. Thank you.
Empty rubbish and recycling into council bins provided, BBQ cleaned, dishes tidied away. All equipment brought out during your stay is put back.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 20017995
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Frequently asked questions
Is A Waihi Beach Escape. relaxing contemporary retro pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at A Waihi Beach Escape. relaxing contemporary retro?
As of 17 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Waihi Beach Escape. relaxing contemporary retro on 18 October 2026 start from NZ$532, 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 A Waihi Beach Escape. relaxing contemporary retro?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at A Waihi Beach Escape. relaxing contemporary retro?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A Waihi Beach Escape. relaxing contemporary retro?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is A Waihi Beach Escape. relaxing contemporary retro located?
Situated by the sea, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Waihi Beach and Bay of Plenty. Orokawa Bay and Historical Athenree Homestead are also within 6 miles (10 km).
A Waihi Beach Escape. relaxing contemporary retro Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We really enjoyed staying here. The beach is compact but it had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Nice proximity to the beach and village. We would stay here again!
Had a fabulous night away in this well cared for Bach. Really enjoyed the space and quirky additions to the Bach. Had everything we needed for a night away and perfect distance to beach and walking distance to shops.
Jess W.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rachel W.
21 January 2019
An incredibly welcoming and comfortable stay
The bach comfortably accommodates two families and there are so many neat / thoughtful features to make you feel relaxed and at home. The older kids in our group loved sleeping in the beach hut and we all enjoyed the outdoor shower. Excellent selection of magazines and games. Thank you Naomi for sharing your wonderful home !
Rachel W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joanne S.
14 July 2018
Lovely relaxing spot
This Bach was fabulous for our mid winter get away. No tv was a shock to our teenagers but there was a lot of family time by the wood burner and lots of book reading. Great set up and loved the artworks.
Joanne S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anna L.
29 April 2019
Great place for a family holiday
We loved our stay in this cool retro-style bach.
It's a compact but well designed house with clever features like a covered deck. 2nd loo outdoor shower which makes it easier to accommodate many guests.
We had 9 people over Easter and we enjoyed the place. Room for all, well equipped kitchen and indoor and outdoor toys. The fire works really well and theres lots of dry firewood.
It's close to the beach and Waihi has some great walks and good swimming.
We recommend it!
We really enjoyed our stay at Naomi’s Bach - really close to the beach and we walked down every day. Comfortable for our group of 8 including 4 kids. Would definitely stay again!
The place is awesome 😍, we love the fact that there is no tv 😊, we disconnect for awhile from a toxic world of socmed and spend quality time with love ones and friends 😍 Naomi is awesome, easy to deal with 😊 Thank you 😊
We really enjoyed the quality of the chattels and were able to relax in an uncomplicated way. The bach handled the two families and grandparents easily. The outdoor area was fabulous.
We were a group of 8 +infant and found it to be a great spacious place with good living areas + good value for money. Only a microwave and wifi are missing. Otherwise, great communication and we were allowed to do a early check-in. Highly recommended.
First time out of town for months and this was a great place to spend it!
Clean, had all the amenities needed.
There was a baby with us, even though the listing mentioned it is difficult, but we made it work.
Highly recommended.
Thanks
Steve
This spot was perfect for our space loving teens. Great set up with everything we needed. Managed to sneak away to fabulous Flat White on the bicycles so we could have a cheeky wine or 2. Awesome spot, hosts fantastic to deal with. Highly recommended.
Great property. Well appointed and very welcoming. We enjoyed being able to walk into town and enjoyed the cycle trail. Nice not to have TV and a great selection of board games. Everything you need for a relaxing break.
Lovely to have the log burner, lots of character, nicely adaptable for our extended family, nicely close to beach, great shower. Would be helpful to know you can't heat the sleep-out when booking for a group in winter.
We stayed here for four days during the school holidays. The weather wasn’t great but we still have a wonderful time, playing board games by the fire. Flatwhite Cafe/Restaurant was a great find, outdoor shower was lovely, the Bach had everything we needed. Thanks for having us!
This was a first time for us and was the best experience, will definitely stay here again and I highly recommend this place to those looking for accommodation in Waihi Beach....
Great holiday home with a new kitchen, fire place and great living area which easily slept 10 of us. Short walk to beach and township. Naomi was lovely to deal with and made everything easy. Would stay again
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Cosy and close to all amenities. The highlight was the outside shower! Refreshing not having a TV. Enjoyed the puzzles and board games. Would definitely stay here again.
Thanks Gareth & Kim