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The Back Garden

18 Oceanview Road, 3611 Waihi Beach, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>86</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a sliding glass door with a view of a room at The Back Garden in Waihi Beach
a small living room with a table and a kitchen at The Back Garden in Waihi Beach
a bedroom with a large bed and a red wall at The Back Garden in Waihi Beach
a living room with a couch and a coffee table at The Back Garden in Waihi Beach

The Back Garden

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Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
86 reviews

A recently renovated homestay situated in Waihi Beach, The Back Garden features a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Waihi Beach. The spacious homestay features a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette has a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. The property has an outdoor dining area. Tauranga Airport is 61 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    Australia Australia
    “Pleasant stay. Comfortable. Great bathroom. Comfy bed”
  • Cheryl
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “I’d previously stayed there with my daughter & loved it, so came back with my partner”
  • Cheryl
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Everything was perfectly amazing! The communication, the privacy & the facilities were all above & beyond 😊”
  • Cherie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Excellent communication and arrangements. Lovely peaceful getaway. THANKS”
  • Robin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Rex and Vicky were great hosts - available but not obtrusive. The accommodation was very clean and had all we needed including a great shower room. One of the reasons we chose it was that it was within walking distance to restaurants, cafes...”
  • Smr
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Nice, comfortable room with everything we needed. Wonderful bathroom just outside the room with nice big shower. Nice terrace with chairs to sit outside. Had everything we as a couple needed”
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The comfortable and well appointed accommodation and the fabulous location.”
  • Glenda
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Everything. Beautiful little place, great location and the shower is amazing!!!!”
  • Brendan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “All of the above and the channels available on the TV”
  • Vicki
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Everything I needed, walking distance to the beach. Very safe and secure. Owners were upstairs if there were any problems (which there weren’t). Highly recommend this property.”

Property questions and answers
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  • I would like twin beds. Is this possible? Judy Newmarch

    Judy, currently the room is set up with a queen size bed however we could rearrange that depending on when you plan to come to Waihi Beach and for how..
    Answered on 16 February 2020

  • Hi we see you have a spa, would we have full use of this during or stay. Our dates are 19th June for one night Thanks. Ana

    Ana yes you can- weather looks a bit dodgy & spa is in the open $5 for the use you can leave this on the coffee table Rex
    Answered on 19 June 2021

  • Hi. I am looking at date of 9th January. Maybe a couple or 2 friends. Is there an option of either 1 bed or 3 singles? Your checkin says 2pm. Is it po..

    The room is set up with a queen size bed- advertised and ideal for a couple only. Photographs show this set up.
    Answered on 4 January 2021

  • Hi there We were hoping to bring our dog away - he is a 14 year old schunauzer who doesn't shed hair and its extremely well behaved. We would take hi..

    We would need more information How long intended stay, when and 1 or 2 persons.
    Answered on 24 September 2022

  • Hi do you have parking?

    Off street parking on property-instructions given after booking and prior to arrival.
    Answered on 16 September 2024

  • Would you consider a pet? Golden retriever 6 mnths?

    Our policy is- no pets. The accomodation does not lend itself to having them, sadly, no matter how good or well trained, behaved they are.
    Answered on 4 September 2023
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Hosted by Rex & Vicky Knight

9.3
9.3
Host review score
Host review score
Rex & Vicky Knight
This well appointed room is ideal for one or two people. It is set at the rear of a residential house that looks out onto a quiet garden area. It is secluded surrounded by plants that gives privacy. There is an outside table and chairs in this area which captures the afternoon sun. It is close to the nearby beach and the sound of the waves can be heard. The room has a kitchenette and seating area making the stay very comfortable. There is a flatscreen television that provides Netflix and Freeview TV on Demand. There is also TV NZ On Demand which gives access to live television for TV One which includes live news. The toilet shower room is just outside the main entry door and provides good hot water pressure. IN HOUSE MASSAGE AVAILABLE: Highly recommended by hosts. For further information contact hosts at time of booking.
Over the years we have loved travelling and stayed in some wonderful places. We would now like to give guests the opportunity to share our home and the wonderful things that Waihi Beach has to offer.
A great popular beach location close to the surf club North End with local takeaway fast food grocery shop and a very good busy cafe just around the corner. The neighbourhood is a mixture of permanent and out of town owners. The area is still very beach traditional with minimal development in terms of any high rise buildings.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Back Garden
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Back Garden takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Back Garden

  • The Back Garden offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Beach

  • The Back Garden is 0.6 miles from the centre of Waihi Beach. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Back Garden is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at The Back Garden may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The nearest beach is just 200 yards from The Back Garden. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.