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Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club

Bowentown's peaceful ocean views await at this guesthouse, where beaches and harbors are just steps away and coastal relaxation comes naturally

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This fully-furnished Bowentown guesthouse places travelers in coastal beauty. The harbor and surf beach are a short walk away, and Anzac Bay is a 5-minute drive. Amenities include a kitchenette, off-road parking, and WiFi for a comfortable seaside stay.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

Bowentown, a neighborhood 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. Goldfields Railway and Waihi Arts Centre & Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Waihi Beach travel guide
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Bowentown, Bay Of Plenty

What's nearby

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    Whangamata Beach
    37 min drive - 55.0 km
  • Mount Maunganui beach panorama
    Mount Maunganui
    61 min drive - 77.5 km
  • Waihi Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Anzac Bay
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Athenree Hot Springs
    7 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Secret Garden
    7 min drive
  • Waihi Beach RSA
    9 min drive
  • Wilson Road Fish Shop
    7 min drive
  • Rabbit Moon
    7 min drive
  • The Bowentown
    3 min walk

About this property

Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club

Guesthouse located in Bowentown
Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Smoke-free premises and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like internet access.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Outdoor lighting, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

Located in Bowentown, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Waihi Beach and Bay of Plenty. Anzac Bay is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

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Reviews

Close to ocean beach, harbour , boating club Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette W.

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

Close to ocean beach, harbour and boat club

The property was exactly what was expected based on the listing. It was a great place to stay. Wendy is a good host and very welcoming. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RJ G.

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erlina O.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JaneTitus M.

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

Summer Beach Break

Awesome location for us as close to the beach, Waihi village and dairy and other facilities at Waihi township. Cottage was clean and private.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew V.

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

The Ark , Bowentown

Nice batch for a small family. Owners Brian and Wendy are great. The cleanliness is a 10 for me and also had everything in the house that you would need. Lots to do in and around the area. Will visit again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah T.

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

Cute little house

This is a great little house within walking distance of the harbour and the ocean. It is quite close to owners house and neighbours so not that private.. We were very well looked after and made welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

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

Great start to our road trip.

Great location and this little cabin had everything we needed. The AC was very much needed on the hot summers day and nights. Thankyou for the dvd selection pick out for my son.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola B.

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

Food for the soul

Wendy and Brian are the most fantastic, kind, caring hosts. The Ark is beautifully set up, clean, cozy, peaceful, and has an amazing covered deck for watching the sunset. The beds are very comfortable, and the location is brilliant. Just a quick stroll to the estuary , beach, boat club, or bike path to Waihi Beach. This is a stunning part of the country. Can't wait to return to keep exploring!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet and Peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

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

Love the bach , was really cute , Brian and Wendy are so nice. Would rent again

Love our few days staying there
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nataliya B.

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

Great place

The owners are lovely and the place is clean Great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Stu M.

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

Base camp

Was perfect for what we required as a central base for our different locations we explored.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

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