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# The Barn, designers dream, romantic beach hideaway

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Escape to the Barn at Bowentown, a romantic retreat crafted by an artist and interior designer. Nestled in a private corner of reserve near Waihi Beach and Anzac Bay, this hideaway offers luxury bed linens, plush robes, TVs in both lounge and bedroom as well as its own courtyard with lounging chairs.

## Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

### Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- 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.

### The Barn, designers dream, romantic beach hideaway

Created by an artist and interior designer, this bespoke holiday hideaway, the Barn at Bowentown is perfect for a romantic getaway. Every little detail has been thought of, luxury bed linens and complimentary robes, TVs in both lounge and bedroom, two person bath and full kitchen. Nestled into a private corner of reserve just a short walk to both Waihi Beach and Anzac Bay the Barn is surrounded by trees and has its own private entrance and courtyard with lounging chairs, outdoor shower and BBQ.  

## Property amenities

### Beach

- Beach loungers
- Beach towels

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Living room

### Entertainment

- Smart TV

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- 2 pets total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Location highlights

- Near the bay
- Near the sea

### Things to do

- Basketball nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- Garden
- Property does not allow children

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

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

### Access methods

Private entrance

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

### Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

### 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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

## About the neighborhood

Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Bowentown, a neighborhood in Waihi Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gilmour Reserve and Haiku Park, while Waihi Arts Centre & Museum and Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. [Visit our Waihi Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Waihi-Beach.dx6131580)

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Bowentown, Bay of Plenty

### What's nearby

- ![Whangamata beach, North Island, New Zealand.; Shutterstock ID 575043175; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108226/86b63bef-e87f-49fc-809c-f558c55dab36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Whangamata Beach  
38 min drive \- 35.1 miles
- ![Wunderbarer Sonnenaufgang ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252797/5b325d8f-4167-4b1f-a021-9621dca63fa7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Papamoa Beach  
61 min drive \- 48.8 miles
- Waihi Beach  
3 min walk \- 0.2 miles
- Anzac Bay  
7 min walk \- 0.4 miles
- Athenree Hot Springs  
8 min drive \- 6.9 miles

### Getting around

- Tauranga (TRG)  
58 min drive

### Restaurants

- Waihi Beach RSA  
10 min drive
- The Secret Garden  
8 min drive
- Wilson Road Fish Shop  
8 min drive
- Rókalyuk  
11 min drive
- surf shack cafe  
5 min drive

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## The Barn, designers dream, romantic beach hideaway Reviews

## Reviews

9.8

### Exceptional