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Athenree Haven: Peaceful new studio on nature's doorstep!

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, and a large window.
A modern outdoor patio with a red deck, wicker furniture, and a glass door leading to a room.
A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, and a white refrigerator.
A compact kitchenette with a sink, a refrigerator, and a small trash bin.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a vanity with a mirror, and a trash bin.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Athenree, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Athenree Hot Springs
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Waihi Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Maunganui
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Waihi Beach

With a stay at this apartment in Waihi Beach (Athenree), you'll be a short 4-minute walk from Athenree Hot Springs and within 3 minutes by car from Historical Athenree Homestead. .This apartment is 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Bay of Plenty and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Waihi Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Athenree Hot Springs - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Waihi Beach - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Whangamata Beach - 45 min drive - 34.6 miles
  • Tauranga Domain - 50 min drive - 42.2 miles
  • Mount Maunganui - 58 min drive - 47.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Secret Garden - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bowentown - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waihi beach pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rabbit Moon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Flat White Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Athenree Haven: Peaceful new studio on nature's doorstep!

Athenree Haven is located in the quaint village of Athenree on the far reaches of Tauranga Harbour, Western Bay of Plenty. Our brand new self- contained studio is the perfect, peaceful centrally located spot for a relaxing or energising getaway.
The comfortable studio consists of a 3 separate spaces: living/kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom finished in a simple, stylish, natural interior.
Directly outside the bedroom and living area is a spacious, private outdoor living area with a tropical garden vibe.
Stroll on foot to the beautiful harbour’s edge to kayak, swim, fish or simply enjoy spying the fantastic bird life plus schools of fish and stingrays swimming about. Or soak in the mineral hot pools also within walking distance of your stay.
Just a few minutes’ drive away is beautiful Waihi Beach with 9 kilometers of glorious surf beach to enjoy and explore. Pop on your walking shoes and head over to stunning Orokawa Bay or scamper up ‘The Trig’ and be rewarded with breathtaking views. Waihi Beach village has everything you may need: cafes, shops and a Sunday market. Nearby historic Waihi and the Karangahake Gorge offer bush walks, gold mine, a cycle trail and a steam train.
Book an extra night or two as there are so many attractions close by! Or simply pack a book, kick back and chill!
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Rules

Please note Pee Charge for hosting your pet

All smoking/Vaping outside activity. Not permitted inside Bach.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Note from host: Well behaved & house trained. Pet Fee Charge

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

Athenree Haven: Peaceful new studio on nature's doorstep! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

robert b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Very clean and ample parking
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grant T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and clean. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jack

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Really nice little cabin 😊
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place for a getaway. Nice and cosy on the cold, wet days and bright and open on the sunny ones. It was wonderful having a beach so close and Waihi and Waihi Beach a short drive away. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Blake T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt very welcome and had plenty of privacy, lovely friendly people, definitely worth a visit
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Riley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing place! Super clean and perfect for a night away! 100% recommend Flat White for dinner as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tania D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay the accommodation was fantastic just right for what we wanted. Loved the peace & quiet the hosts were welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes lovely hosts very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We ended up busy and not spending too much time there, but it was clean and nice. We had an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

yvette L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
property was beautifully presented and just what I needed. easy to find, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darrel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cosy accommodation, spotlessly clean with everything that we needed for our stay. Very thoughtfully put together, and the outdoor living area was a great addition, felt very private.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sarah t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay! The studio was neat, tidy and very cool and comfortable. Would thoroughly recommend :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sarah t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay again, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an Outstanding location. Facilities were absolutely absolutely superb . Sauce was a fantastic host. Contacting her I was able to check in very early which was such blessing. Perfect accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay, mostly private and quiet, clean, own off-street secure parking, not too much in Athenree to do but it was raining so it didn't matter too much to me.Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, it was clean and had everything I needed. Grateful I could have my small elderly dog with me. Sue was easy to communicate with, I would stay again. Thank you :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grant T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was so welcoming. Lovely and clean, also dog friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hayden B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was very private, compact with everything you need. It was a wonderful stay, Athenree is so nice. Sue was also very responsive with any questions. All the instructions were clear as well
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alison J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely wee spot. Pet friendly. Unit very clean and adequately appointed with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ella J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place is bigger than photos shows. Outside deck area was our go-to place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Great Stay

Lovely little spot with great outdoor area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect modern retreat with character and great hosts, highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire D.

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

Fabulous stay where we could relax in this peaceful haven.Would definitely stay again.

Everything was top notch.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic setting with everything you need. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025