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# Coastal Family Escape - Waitarere Beach Retreat

Vacation home in Levin with kitchen

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Coastal Family Escape - Waitarere Beach Retreat provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 

### Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms1561 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- Air conditioning
- 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.

### Coastal Family Escape - Waitarere Beach Retreat

Nestled near Waitarere Beach, this charming holiday home, complete with a newly installed tiny house, is the perfect base to explore the area's scenic trails, lush forests, and sandy shores.  
  
Begin your stay inside the main house, with an open-plan layout that seamlessly connects the lounge, dining, and kitchen areas, creating a welcoming space for relaxation or family meals. Sliding doors lead to a large outdoor deck, perfect for sunny mornings and alfresco evenings. Explore the spacious backyard, where landscaped gardens provide a serene backdrop. The tiny house has its own deck, pergola-shaded patio, kitchenette, and bathroom— ideal for added privacy.  
  
Comfortable accommodations await, with cozy bedrooms, neat bathrooms, and convenient amenities to ensure your stay is stress-free. Thoughtful touches like a fully fenced yard make this an excellent choice for families.  
  
Take a short walk for ice cream, fresh bakery treats or dinner at the local store and restaurant. Explore the playground, walking and biking trails in the nearby forests, and the stunning beach where you can safely drive. There's something here for everyone, including more activities in nearby Foxton and Levin.  
  
Coastal Family Escape is the ultimate destination for a coastal getaway filled with discovery and relaxation.  
Please note that Bedroom 3 is better suited for children than adults, as it’s through the Master bedroom and one of the beds has safety rails.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Shower

### Living spaces

- Living room

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Fenced yard
- Garden

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly

### 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)
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Garden
- Unit size: 1,561 square feet

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## Policies

### 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 allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

### 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

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

### Property is also known as

649254

## About the area

Waitarere Beach, a neighborhood in Levin, is home to this vacation home. De Molen, Windmill and Foxton Windmill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Waiterere Private Reserve and Esplanade Reserve. [Visit our Levin travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Levin.dx180510)

[View more Vacation homes in Levin](https://www.expedia.ca/Levin-Private-Vacation-Homes.d180510-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation)

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Levin, Manawatu

### What's nearby

- Waiterere Private Reserve  
8 min walk \- 0.7 km
- Esplanade Reserve  
13 min walk \- 1.1 km
- Waikanae Beach  
44 min drive \- 62.9 km
- Paraparaumu Beach  
48 min drive \- 68.2 km
- Palmerston North Hospital  
49 min drive \- 77.2 km

### Getting around

- Paraparaumu (PPQ)  
49 min drive

### Restaurants

- The Little White Rabbit  
19 min drive
- The New Deck  
9 min walk
- Beach Hideaway  
15 min walk
- Lunch Fox Coffee Shop  
19 min drive
- Oceanblue Fish N Chips  
2 min drive

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