Title: Great family holiday home with entertainment area for extras - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6131580&destination=Waihi+Beach%2C+Bay+of+Plenty+Region%2C+New+Zealand&selected=84160402&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Great family holiday home with entertainment area for extras ## Photo gallery for Great family holiday home with entertainment area for extras ![Outdoor dining - Great family holiday home with entertainment area for extras (Bowentown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84170000/84160500/84160402/57e68327.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Great family holiday home with entertainment area for extras (Bowentown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84170000/84160500/84160402/8ca1e3f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Great family holiday home with entertainment area for extras (Bowentown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84170000/84160500/84160402/ffcfd886.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Great family holiday home with entertainment area for extras (Bowentown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84170000/84160500/84160402/ade04e90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, table tennis - Great family holiday home with entertainment area for extras (Bowentown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84170000/84160500/84160402/74c4850a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this spacious retreat, where three living areas and a covered patio await. Unwind in the garage games room with ping pong table, or catch up on your favorite shows with Sky TV downstairs and Smart TV upstairs for Netflix. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Great family holiday home with entertainment area for extras If you want space then this is the ideal spot! Large home with three living areas plus an outside covered patio fabulous for entertaining your guests/family. Garage is set up as a games room with a ping pong table & couches. Modern kitchen with all you need. Seperate dining room. Sky TV downstairs, Smart tv upstairs for Netflix etc. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Table tennis ### Safety features - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Bowentown, a neighborhood in Waihi Beach, is home to this vacation home. Waihi Arts Centre & Museum and Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Athenree Hot Springs and Fairview Golf Course. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Great family holiday home with entertainment area for extras Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Veronika J. Jan 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved our stay! We had a great time staying in Bowentown over summer. We had 2 family groups and there was plenty of room for everyone. Our kids particularly loved the tennis table and proximity to the beach! ##### Veronika J. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clive V. Feb 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family visitors from overseas Excellent location and great place to spend quality time with family. The accomodation allows you to enjoy yourself regardless of weather and the beach and town really top it all off ##### Clive V. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria Y. Jun 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A relaxing break We had a great stay for two nights. Stayed with a family of 8, We had plenty of space to spread out with 2 living areas , a dining room space, and a garage set up with a table tennis table. The accomodation was a short walk to the beach and a short drive to the hot pools and restaurants. A relaxing stay. ##### Maria Y. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan U. Jun 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location The perfect spot for a long weekend with extended family. Lots of space for everybody, and a great location with lots of walks, the beach, and a playground up the road to keep the kids happy. Communication with the owner was great! ##### Megan U. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### John B. Jan 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great times We loved the house. It was spacious and had everything we needed for a stay a the beach. Both the ocean beach and Anzac Bay were within easy walking distance. A great little cafe at the motor camp. Would definitely stay again. ##### John B. Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria W. Feb 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Stay! A great place to stay! ##### Maria W. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taane W. Feb 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Was a great place to stay for us. Clean, photos are accurate. Easy check in. ##### Taane W. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kieran B. Feb 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay with easy communication The house was very nice, tidy and in a great location right next to the beach. Everything from booking to checking in was easy and would definitely stay again ##### Kieran B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie B. Mar 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Awesome well located house with lots of lounge space. We loved playing ping pong and of course going to the beaches. Great prompt communication with the host. ##### Valerie B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan E. Jul 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious and comfortable A perfect base for our extended family gathering. Teens loved the table tennis in the garage, and the sheltered outdoor area was great. Having several living spaces made it very easy for our group to relax in different ways. Highly recommend. ##### Susan E. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kok Wai Y. Dec 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very clean tidy property Very clean tidy property that is big enough to host a big family gathering with all essential facilities available. Close to places of interest and grocery ##### Kok Wai Y. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022