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Waitarere Beach Escape

Family-friendly vacation home in Levin

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Nestled in a forest setting near Waitarere Beach Main Road, Our Escape offers a tranquil retreat for families and couples. This spacious bach features an expansive deck overlooking a large open area, complete with village shops and parks within walking distance. Enjoy the great backyard for kids to run around or bask in the sun while savoring local flavors from nearby eateries.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Waitarere Beach Escape

Located on Waitarere Beach Main Road.

Our Escape is for all, surrounded by the local forest, great for families and couples to get away. A linear built house, with a spacious deck onto a large open area, village shop's and park are within walking distance with a bottle store directly opposite the driveway.

There is a great backyard for kids to run around on or just for basking in the sun. The local campgrounds are very close by if you have friends or family holidaying also.

The Waitarere Domain is a 3-minute walk from the bach which features a couple of small playgrounds, a half pipe, and toilets. There are also a couple of barbeques which are free to use at your leisure

On your way to the beach which is less than 10 minutes walk away, There is a little cafe and gift store right next to the Foursquare which by the way has the best Pies around!

The beach has a fabulous restaurant at its entrance but if you're just feeling some good old fish and chips along with the restaurant there is another fish and chip shop about 150 metres from the bach doorstep.

Levin is our closest town, a 10-minute drive away where there are many food joints to choose from as well as 3 supermarkets, The Warehouse, Farmers and many other shops where you will find everything you need.

For families, there is also Levin's famous Adventure Playground which has a great coffee shop for the adults while the kids tire themselves out on the very large park playground before heading back to the beach house which keeps cool in the summer but heats very quickly from the fireplace during the cold season. We also have two electric heaters available.

Our little bach is perfect for your next quiet getaway with a loved one, family or friends. There is have a high chair and porta cot available for use if needed.

Everyone at the beach is absolutely lovely, welcoming and always willing to help or just stop for a chat!

We LOVE Waitarere and know you will too.

EXTRAS: Linen (included) Kayak x 2 (included) Pool Table (included) BBQ (included)

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave. NO LARGE PARTIES

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: no smoking in the house all smoking to be outside

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: please bring dog bedding for your dog to sleep on

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Please clean up after yourself

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the house all smoking to be outside

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: please clean up after yourself
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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 Registration Number 200428761

Property is also known as

Waitarere Beach Escape Levin
Waitarere Beach Escape Private vacation home
Waitarere Beach Escape Private vacation home Levin

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Waitarere Beach, a neighborhood in Levin. Ohau Wines and Levin Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waiterere Private Reserve and Esplanade Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Levin travel guide
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Waitarere Beach, Waitarere Beach

What's nearby

  • Waiterere Private Reserve
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Esplanade Reserve
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Waikanae Beach
    44 min drive - 62.9 km
  • Paraparaumu Beach
    48 min drive - 68.2 km
  • Palmerston North Hospital
    49 min drive - 77.2 km

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Little White Rabbit
    20 min drive
  • The New Deck
    8 min walk
  • Beach Hideaway
    14 min walk
  • Lunch Fox Coffee Shop
    20 min drive
  • Oceanblue Fish N Chips
    19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waitarere Beach Escape pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waitarere Beach Escape?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waitarere Beach Escape?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waitarere Beach Escape located?

This family-friendly Levin vacation home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Waiterere Private Reserve and Esplanade Reserve. Levin Public Gardens and Lake Horowhenua are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Waitarere Beach Escape Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 241 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely house close to an extremely beautiful beach. The delicious Indian restaurant nearby is a bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacob t.

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

Waitarere

Loved the property short distance to shops and the beach beautiful home enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Me and my family enjoy our staying at your house this weekend. Thank you so much for everything. God Bless
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania O.

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

Awesome place to stay

Awesome place to stay with everything you need - very quiet and relaxing! Will definitely stay again! Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

H M.

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

Everything you need

This property definitely has everything you need. Loved the fire place and the big sunny deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Duncan L.

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

Waiterere weekend

Great stay, easy and clean. Front fencing is quite low but good location - an easy walk to the shops and beach
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew h.

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

Nice spot, great break away

Great spot for a few days away, enjoyed the woodburner and fabulous deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian T.

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

Lots of space and everything you need

We had a great couple of nights here - very clean and plenty of space. There were only two of us, however you could easily have two small families staying here. It was also great to have a well set up fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie D.

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

Welcome getaway to Waitarere

The property is everything we needed for a chilled out weekend. Clean and cozy. The log burner was very welcome. Our doggie loved the beach and then being able to fall asleep feeling warm by the fire.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

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

Christmas Stay

Family enjoyed staying in your holiday home, everything is provided for, the teens had a great time in the garage playing pool and table tennis….thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn W.

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

Home away from home

Very nice and comfortable would like to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina W.

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

Beautiful summer home

Beautiful,warm and very homeley summer home easy check in,everything you need to make your stay welcoming and relaxing, no problem's at all,the kids had a blast, thankyous!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

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

Great location, everything we needed

Clean property, and we had everything we needed for our stay including a great yard for the dogs. Close enough to walk to the beach and local Four Square, and Foxton & Levin are near enough to access cafes etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aislinn P.

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

Cosy and clean

Kerry's house was clean, cosy and had everything we needed. It was in a great location. Kerry was really helpful and communicative.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ilona t.

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

Relaxing & Comfortable

Great property to stay at on what turned out to be a wet weekend. Was so nice to have a lovely fire to sit in front of too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Margot M.

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

great start to 2025

great location, dog loved his holiday,good layout of home for ease of living, fabulous deck for relaxing. we loved the art gallery near, artist so friendly and talented.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Very relaxing break in a great location

Fabulous spot for a break away - especially good to be able to take the dog - thanks! Super close to the forest walks - we had a great time discovering these, close to the beach and all the ammenities. Although we are a couple this would also be a perfect holiday house for a family. Sunsets at the beach are breathtaking!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme H.

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

Beach Escape

Fantastic place to stay, Spacious kitchen, lounge and dining areas. Great deck area. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie D.

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

Great weekend away.

Excellent property. Everything we needed for a weekend away from home. Chilled out place. Our doggie loved the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irish A.

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

Clean and Easy Check In

Place is very clean, easy to find and hosts are well organized in sending the instructions and details of the place. Will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy M.

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

A very warm welcoming home

Thanks for the stay, it accommodated our family needs. Gave a homely feel and was warm and cosy. Would come back and stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique G.

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

Waitarere Beach

Had a lovely stay... house was clean and warm and close to amenities. Highly recommend...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Weekend getaway

Great place to stay with friends over the weekend. House is bigger than it looked in pics in line. Has everything you need and close to all that Waitarere beach has on offer. Had a great run through the forest which is on the doorstep.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Audrey W.

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

Waitarere batch

A great location, not to far from Wellington.Nice a clean, spacious with outdoor living, games room in the garage which worked for all ages. I would recommend and use this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Great place to stay

The house had a friendly feel about it. It was really very clean, comfortable and check-in was very easy. Instructions about the property that were left on the fridge were very clear & helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023