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Waitarere retreat - on the dunes, panoramic sea views, minutes to the sand

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A modern living room with a grey sofa, a blue armchair, a round coffee table, and a television on a stand. - Waitarere retreat - on the dunes, panoramic sea views, minutes to the sand (Waitarere Beach)
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a bowl of fruit. There is a window with a view of a building and a door. - Waitarere retreat - on the dunes, panoramic sea views, minutes to the sand (Waitarere Beach)
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with a view, and a ceiling light. - Waitarere retreat - on the dunes, panoramic sea views, minutes to the sand (Waitarere Beach)
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a small kitchen area, and a dining table. - Waitarere retreat - on the dunes, panoramic sea views, minutes to the sand (Waitarere Beach)
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At Waitarere retreat - on the dunes, panoramic sea views, minutes to the sand, you can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms1 bathroom120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Waitarere retreat - on the dunes, panoramic sea views, minutes to the sand

  • Nestled right on the dunes at Waitarere, this fantastic house offers beautiful views and direct access to the beach—perfect for long walks, sunset strolls, and unwinding.

    In summer, make the most of the large section with plenty of great spots to relax—including a covered outdoor dining area. In winter, enjoy the warmth of the cosy woodburner.

    The bach is well set up for everyone, with books, games, and magazines for adults, plus toys, swings, and a treehouse to keep the kids entertained.

    Sleeping up to six adults, it includes three bedrooms in the main house and a separate sleepout with two bedrooms and its own bathroom, offering a little extra space and privacy.

    Great for couples, families, or a weekend away with friends.

    We’re also dog-friendly—bring your dog along (just keep them off the furniture). The back section is fully fenced for peace of mind.

    There's lots to see and do on the Kapiti coast and Horowhenua: food venues, some wonderful little shops, and outdoor adventures and sightseeing. In Waitarere itself we have a fantastic 4Square that does coffee and pastries and has a great range of groceries.

    You'll love the view, the sunsets and the walks on the beach.

    Come and enjoy.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Store extra beds

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Please ensure any heaters you have used are switched off. If you have used the Sleepout, please turn off the hot water cyclinder.

Please clean the BBQ if you have used it.

Please wash and hang out any used towels or tea towels. Please don't leave them in the washing machine.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: See rules in rental agreement

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the area

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Waitarere Beach, a neighbourhood in Levin. De Molen, Windmill and Foxton Windmill are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ohau Wines and Levin Golf Club. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Levin travel guide
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Map
Waitarere Beach, Waitarere Beach

What's nearby

  • Esplanade Reserve
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waiterere Private Reserve
    8 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Waikanae Beach
    44 min drive - 65.4 km
  • Paraparaumu Beach
    48 min drive - 73.6 km
  • Raumati Beach
    48 min drive - 74.7 km

Getting around

  • Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mr Grumpy's Takeaways
    21 min drive
  • The Little White Rabbit
    21 min drive
  • Ocean Beach Eatery
    23 min drive
  • Lunch Fox Coffee Shop
    21 min drive
  • Simply Balmy Cafe & Winebar
    24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waitarere retreat - on the dunes, panoramic sea views, minutes to the sand pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Waitarere retreat - on the dunes, panoramic sea views, minutes to the sand?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waitarere retreat - on the dunes, panoramic sea views, minutes to the sand?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waitarere retreat - on the dunes, panoramic sea views, minutes to the sand?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waitarere retreat - on the dunes, panoramic sea views, minutes to the sand located?

Nestled on the beach, this Waitarere Beach holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Esplanade Reserve and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Waiterere Private Reserve. Levin Public Gardens and Levin Racecourse are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Waitarere retreat - on the dunes, panoramic sea views, minutes to the sand Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this place.

Great stay over xmas, bach is just great with everything we needed, sea view, good access to the beach, lots of walkways nearby. Loved the covered outdoor area. Great stay, thankyou.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short Getaway

Great location Awesome sea views Privacy and quiet Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another perfect stay

This is the 3rd time we have stayed at this property - clean, well equpped and doors right on to the sand dunes to the beach. Heavenly!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous view and family setting

We loved our time at the bach! Perfectly set up for children to enjoy with toys and play equipment while the adults can relax. The fireplace in the winter made it a super cozy and warm stay. Would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend

Another fantastic stay Property doesn’t disappoint!We really enjoyed our stay.Easy access to the beach.Sunset views are amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short Getaway

Great locationSuper clean houseStunning sunset views fenced section for my dog
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little Getaway

Was our third stay and didn’t disappoint. Awesome location has everything you need for a great stay. Whilst the weather was horrible we enjoyed the views. Highly recommend for a relaxing getaway with my wee dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick Getaway

Brilliant location, property had everything we needed. The fireplace was great as the temp did dip.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend at Waitarere

Fantastic views and fab being right at the beach. Had everything we needed for a relaxing break away and amazing we could bring our dog. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend

Our third stay. Spotlessly clean, well set up with everything you need. Stunning views in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Laid back beach bach break!

Lovely relaxed stay once again. Thank you! So enjoyed your lovely bach by the sea. Perfect break to breathe in the sea air under the warm sunshine.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Beach House

Second time staying at this amazing beach house and I'm sure we'll be back. Very comfortable inside with everything you need for your stay and located right on the dunes. Great that we could bring our beloved dog too. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy days at the beach.

Great location just a short walk across the dunes to the beach. Shop only 10min walk away. Everything there you might need for a holiday. Perfect for our fur baby as well, plenty of space for a dog.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing kiwi vibe bach

Two adults & dachshund dog stayed for 3 nights. We enjoyed privacy & views as dunes beach front, bach amenities & cleanliness excellent. Good communication with Gen, thankyou. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Such a lovely spot

Our second time back. Such a lovely spot to be in. Fire was great and good tv options for winter. We really appreciate being able to take the dogs and great communication with Gen. Just not as clean as our first time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

superb all round..

What a find. Thank you! A lovely spot nestled in the dunes with a super clean and tidy house presented tastefully with retro furniture and decor. So cool. Such a treat and a relaxing stay, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sunset hideaway

Wow, what a hidden gem tucked into the sandhills at Waitaere beach. A perfectly private spot for an extened family holiday. Beautifuly clean, great outside and inside spaces for kids and adults alike. We loved watching the sunsets while sitting by the fire and felt very privileged to have our own private path through the sand dunes to the beach. Will recommend to friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing beach bach stay

Have enjoyed several stays in this lovely kiwi beach bach with everything you need for a seaside getaway. Comfortable and tidy. Great spot to kick back and take in the sea view. Covered courtyard area fabulous and sheltered for all weathers. Short walk through the dunes to the ever-changing sea/beach and close to 4square for an ice cream and anything you need. Gen made things easy and lovely to deal with. Fantastic place to relax and recharge.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Waitarere Beach Batch

Typical older beach batch. Cute and clean. Had all the things one needs. Kitchen well equipped, free WiFi, comfy beds. We could take our two dogs. A quite large area is fenced and dog safe, that was just great. The beach right there on the doorstep. We stayed for 2 weeks and Waitarere is a cool little place. Thank you.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great short trip away

Came to this bach for a 1 night escape. Weather was amazing, the bach is absolute beachfront. Has great indoor outdoor flow. The closed in outdoor area is great too. 10 minute walk for takeaways, such a shame they arent fully operating like a pub anymore. About 1km walk to the pine forest. The dog loved that! Thoroughly enjoyed our time at this bach. Great communication from the host. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing, homely holiday

We stayed at "Ocean-front beach house" for just under a week and had a fab time. From relaxing in front of the fire (with the ample firewood provided) to adventures across the sand dunes and onto the beautiful beach. Gen was very easy to deal with and the information about the house rules etc was very clear. We extended our stay for a night and Gen's communication around this was quick and clear. We definitely hope to be back sometime for another refresh! Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another goodie

Second holiday in this house. Love it . Even some very inclement weather tried to put us off. No way!! Perfect beach holiday, lovely walks, bike rides in the forest and that beach.!! Alan and Claire ( and doggy Topaz).
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, beautiful weather Love being able to take my wee dog
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stop on the ocean front.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best location even on windy nights, loved to hear the sea's waves crashing. Great to be able to bring our dog, the home had lots of amenities and was warm and cosy. Great communication with the hosts.Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026