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Outdoor dining
Living area
Private kitchen
Room
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
NZ$122
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Bowentown, Bay Of Plenty
  • Waihi Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Mount Maunganui
  • Athenree Hot Springs
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Price is NZ$122 avg per night,

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About the area

Waihi Beach

Bowentown, a neighbourhood in Waihi Beach, is home to this guesthouse. Historical Athenree Homestead and Seddon St are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Haiku Park and Gilmour Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Waihi Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Historical Athenree Homestead - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Athenree Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Whangamata Beach - 44 min drive - 55.0 km
  • Tauranga Domain - 58 min drive - 68.2 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Secret Garden - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Orchard House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Waihi Beach Rsa Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waihi Beach Surf School - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wilson Road Fish Shop - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club

One bedroom with queen bed. Bunks in living room . Kitchenette with fridge, microwave & hotplates. Fully furnished with linen provided. Off road parking . Walking distance to both harbour and surf beach. 5 min drive to our beautiful Anzac Bay . 10min drive to Athenree hotpools.
5 min to walk to Boatclub for meals, RSA courtesy van available if you want to dine at Waihi Beach RSA. Several cafes in Waihi Beach village.

Property manager

Brian Tibbenham
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club located?

Located in Bowentown, this guesthouse is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Waihi Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Anzac Bay. Historical Athenree Homestead and Orokawa Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grace T.

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

Relaxing little stay

The property was clean, cosy and homely. The host was very friendly and happy to help. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia F.

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

Great stay

Great location and hosts, and the place is clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

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

Great spot

Great spot for a weekend getaway and the host was fantastic the accommodation was clean neat and tidy the batch has everything you need for a weekend stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LISSIE H.

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

Wonderful location

Great stay - comfortable and very friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney G.

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

Great Getaway

Great getaway for the weekend, excellent amenities, location and hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline F.

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

Great spot in Bowentown

We really enjoyed our stay, very friendly and helpful hosts 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin O.

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

Time away

Great place to stay very homely.everythinhg you need.look forward to our next stay.hosts very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

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

Lovely Bowentown Escape

The Ark was a lovely place to stay. It was well equipped and very comfy. The hosts were extremely pleasant and great at checking that my stay was going well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

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

A comfortable place to stay great for 2 and probably another couple

Nice and close to the fishing club had a few nice walks.....and central to lots of other places too
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

RJ G., Long Beach, California; United States

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

An Amazing Bach in Bowentown

We had a wonderful stay at The Arc. A great location and a wonderful little unit. Brian is an amazing host and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We highly recommend staying at The Arc.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erlina O., Auckland, New Zealand

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

Great place to stay for a small family

You will be looked after by the owner as the bach located at the back of the owner’s house. It’s nice, clean, and quite.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah G.

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

The Ark

Awesome place to stay, great property and hosts, we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Anna B.

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

A few days break

Myself and my 2 girls enjoyed our stay so much. Was a great location for a few days break away. Owners were super friendly and helpful. So handy to walk to the boat club for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alastair G.

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

A week away

The accommodation and hosts exceeded expectations. Boating club across the road did great food. Great location and wonderful sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

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

Relaxing getaway

Comfortable and relaxing. Very friendly hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

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

Super spot

We had a brilliant stay at this excellent property. Brian and Wendy the owners were really friendly and very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meliors S.

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

Charming and cosy

A delightful, colorful retreat... warm and dry despite the heavy rain. Warm welcome from the Bryan and Wendy. Short walk to the ocean for sunrise, and a short drive to Athenree for hot springs. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn O.

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

Handy location

Ideal location to ocean and harbour. Great chill & relaxation spot
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Arna T.

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

Beautiful setting

Beautiful place to get away from the city bustle. Close to beaches and cafes. The hosts were friendly and bach was warm and cosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

christine r.

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

Cozy excellent location

Exactly as advertised. Nice and hand to beach and short drive to waihi to explore. Extremely cozy, felt very homely, and welcoming. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wynne L.

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

Fun times

We loved this cosy cabin. It had everything we needed and was in a prime spot to walk to beaches or drive to local attractions. We'd love to come back in summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

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

Great holiday

Brian & Wendy are amazing hosts very friendly & helpful. 'The Ark' is very comfortable, well equipped, everything we needed. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim V.

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

Awesome hosts and location

Super warm, cozy and neat batch. Hosts were very helpful and down to earth friendly people. Will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

heather p.

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

Very happy

Very clean, plenty of towels and lovely hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

2 night stay

Very friendly hosts with lots of suggestions for things to do, road conditions, activities and events going on. Was a great place to explore the eastern side of Coromandel and catch up with friends. Weather was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023