Title: Waitarere Beach Escape - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=180510&destination=Levin%2C+Manawat%C5%AB-Whanganui%2C+New+Zealand&selected=37919379&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waitarere Beach Escape ## Photo gallery for Waitarere Beach Escape ![Outdoor dining - Waitarere Beach Escape (Waitarere Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37919400/37919379/3539e939.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets - Waitarere Beach Escape (Waitarere Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37919400/37919379/f9ce3bab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Waitarere Beach Escape (Waitarere Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37919400/37919379/5214b439.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Waitarere Beach Escape (Waitarere Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37919400/37919379/c6589e11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Waitarere Beach Escape (Waitarere Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37919400/37919379/89e1f956.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a forest setting near Waitarere Beach Main Road, Our Escape offers a tranquil retreat for families and couples. This spacious bach features an expansive deck overlooking a large open area, complete with village shops and parks within walking distance. Enjoy the great backyard for kids to run around or bask in the sun while savoring local flavors from nearby eateries. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - 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. ### Waitarere Beach Escape Located on Waitarere Beach Main Road. Our Escape is for all, surrounded by the local forest, great for families and couples to get away. A linear built house, with a spacious deck onto a large open area, village shop's and park are within walking distance with a bottle store directly opposite the driveway. There is a great backyard for kids to run around on or just for basking in the sun. The local campgrounds are very close by if you have friends or family holidaying also. The Waitarere Domain is a 3-minute walk from the bach which features a couple of small playgrounds, a half pipe, and toilets. There are also a couple of barbeques which are free to use at your leisure On your way to the beach which is less than 10 minutes walk away, There is a little cafe and gift store right next to the Foursquare which by the way has the best Pies around! The beach has a fabulous restaurant at its entrance but if you're just feeling some good old fish and chips along with the restaurant there is another fish and chip shop about 150 metres from the bach doorstep. Levin is our closest town, a 10-minute drive away where there are many food joints to choose from as well as 3 supermarkets, The Warehouse, Farmers and many other shops where you will find everything you need. For families, there is also Levin's famous Adventure Playground which has a great coffee shop for the adults while the kids tire themselves out on the very large park playground before heading back to the beach house which keeps cool in the summer but heats very quickly from the fireplace during the cold season. We also have two electric heaters available. Our little bach is perfect for your next quiet getaway with a loved one, family or friends. There is have a high chair and porta cot available for use if needed. Everyone at the beach is absolutely lovely, welcoming and always willing to help or just stop for a chat! We LOVE Waitarere and know you will too. EXTRAS: Linen (included) Kayak x 2 (included) Pool Table (included) BBQ (included) NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave. NO LARGE PARTIES ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: no smoking in the house all smoking to be outside ### Location highlights - In a village ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Kayak - Table tennis - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623900/9623842/035fe5d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bassingers Motor Lodge Levin - Parking included - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Laundry 8.8 Excellent 301 reviews CA $107 CA $124 total includes taxes & fees Apr 9 - Apr 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-09&endDate=2026-04-10&selected=9623842&PinnedHotelID=9623842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13110000/13109500/13109424/c2038ba1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Totara Lodge Motel Levin Town Centre - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry 8.8 Excellent 93 reviews CA $101 CA $116 total includes taxes & fees May 1 - May 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-05-01&endDate=2026-05-02&selected=13109424&PinnedHotelID=13109424&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 Bedroom House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623600/9623558/2c79e959.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Carramar Motor Inn Roslyn - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 8.8 Excellent 557 reviews CA $90 CA $104 total includes taxes & fees Apr 5 - Apr 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=9623558&PinnedHotelID=9623558&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2140000/2130300/2130288/352a5eb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ramada Encore By Wyndham Palmerston North Palmerston North Central - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 8.2 Very good 625 reviews CA $118 CA $136 total includes taxes & fees Apr 12 - Apr 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-12&endDate=2026-04-13&selected=2130288&PinnedHotelID=2130288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Shower, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44500000/44499300/44499228/2729d5b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Castletown Motel Foxton - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry 8.8 Excellent 83 reviews CA $97 CA $113 total includes taxes & fees Apr 15 - Apr 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-15&endDate=2026-04-16&selected=44499228&PinnedHotelID=44499228&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104440000/104438100/104438060/72c87e67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Marton Motel NZ Marton - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Housekeeping - Microwave 9.4 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-16&endDate=2026-04-17&selected=104438060&PinnedHotelID=104438060&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Executive Studio Suite, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3860000/3859600/3859595/fe612772.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cornwall Motor Lodge West End - Parking included - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Business services 9.2 Wonderful 919 reviews CA $128 CA $148 total includes taxes & fees Apr 10 - Apr 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-11&selected=3859595&PinnedHotelID=3859595&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/892400/892373/6e0be35e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North West End - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 7.8 Good 781 reviews CA $101 CA $117 total includes taxes & fees Apr 29 - Apr 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-29&endDate=2026-04-30&selected=892373&PinnedHotelID=892373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115670000/115669200/115669144/c030b6ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tatum Manakau - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Business services 9.2 Wonderful 17 reviews CA $122 CA $143 total includes taxes & fees May 3 - May 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-05-03&endDate=2026-05-04&selected=115669144&PinnedHotelID=115669144&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627100/9627088/50e9612b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Camelot Motor Lodge Palmerston North Central - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Business services 9.4 Exceptional 166 reviews CA $109 CA $126 total includes taxes & fees Apr 16 - Apr 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-16&endDate=2026-04-17&selected=9627088&PinnedHotelID=9627088&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-16&endDate=2026-04-17&selected=37919379&PinnedHotelID=37919379&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=37919379,9623842,13109424,9623558,2130288) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 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 ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: please bring dog bedding for your dog to sleep on ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed Please clean up after yourself ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No smoking in the house all smoking to be outside ## 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 Note from host: please clean up after yourself Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property 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 Property Registration Number 200428761 ### Property is also known as Waitarere Beach Escape Levin Waitarere Beach Escape Private vacation home Waitarere Beach Escape Private vacation home Levin ## About the area Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Waitarere Beach, a neighborhood in Levin. Ohau Wines and Levin Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waiterere Private Reserve and Esplanade Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. [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) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-40.55177%2C175.20607&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=U6BDYlnvuwfdrpUxrhpes1E52E0=) Waitarere Beach, Waitarere Beach ### What's nearby - Waiterere Private Reserve 6 min walk \- 0.5 km - Esplanade Reserve 11 min walk \- 0.9 km - Waikanae Beach 44 min drive \- 62.9 km - The Square 46 min drive \- 67.3 km - Palmerston North Hospital 49 min drive \- 77.2 km ### Getting around - Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) 47 min drive ### Restaurants - The Little White Rabbit 20 min drive - Foxton and Beach Bowling Club 20 min drive - The New Deck 8 min walk - Beachcomber Cafe 6 min walk - 62Bcut 19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waitarere Beach Escape pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Waitarere Beach Escape? ### What time is check-out at Waitarere Beach Escape? ### Where is Waitarere Beach Escape located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waitarere Beach Escape 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 192 8 - Good 42 6 - Okay 7 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 2 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 7.6 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Em S. Dec 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything we needed for a relaxing break. Was wonderful to be able to bring the dog with us. ##### Em S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcelo Mar 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Lovely house close to an extremely beautiful beach. The delicious Indian restaurant nearby is a bonus! ##### Marcelo Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tania O. Jan 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome place to stay Awesome place to stay with everything you need - very quiet and relaxing! Will definitely stay again! Thanks ##### Tania O. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### jacob t. Jul 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Waitarere Loved the property short distance to shops and the beach beautiful home enjoyed our stay ##### jacob t. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### andrew h. Jul 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice spot, great break away Great spot for a few days away, enjoyed the woodburner and fabulous deck. ##### andrew h. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meia P. Aug 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Me and my family enjoy our staying at your house this weekend. Thank you so much for everything. God Bless ##### Meia P. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### H M. Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything you need This property definitely has everything you need. Loved the fire place and the big sunny deck. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7a67878b-872a-4dee-9efd-d916face104b-1751867591235.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### H M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Duncan L. Apr 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Waiterere weekend Great stay, easy and clean. Front fencing is quite low but good location - an easy walk to the shops and beach ##### Duncan L. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robyn W. Mar 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home Very nice and comfortable would like to stay again ##### Robyn W. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian T. Apr 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lots of space and everything you need We had a great couple of nights here - very clean and plenty of space. There were only two of us, however you could easily have two small families staying here. It was also great to have a well set up fireplace. ##### Ian T. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### RoU70PCxYWk0unhY4IPiKRUA3qOdM7ixggHKJRXHL1fjJKuCyyqTbFAnAAAAcDBuBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagYTBfAgEAMFoGCSqGSIb3 Y. Dec 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas Stay Family enjoyed staying in your holiday home, everything is provided for, the teens had a great time in the garage playing pool and table tennis….thanks ##### RoU70PCxYWk0unhY4IPiKRUA3qOdM7ixggHKJRXHL1fjJKuCyyqTbFAnAAAAcDBuBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagYTBfAgEAMFoGCSqGSIb3 Y. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maggie D. Jun 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Welcome getaway to Waitarere The property is everything we needed for a chilled out weekend. Clean and cozy. The log burner was very welcome. Our doggie loved the beach and then being able to fall asleep feeling warm by the fire. ##### Maggie D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katrina W. Dec 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful summer home Beautiful,warm and very homeley summer home easy check in,everything you need to make your stay welcoming and relaxing, no problem's at all,the kids had a blast, thankyous!! ##### Katrina W. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee M. Sep 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, everything we needed Clean property, and we had everything we needed for our stay including a great yard for the dogs. Close enough to walk to the beach and local Four Square, and Foxton & Levin are near enough to access cafes etc. ##### Lee M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### ilona t. Aug 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing & Comfortable Great property to stay at on what turned out to be a wet weekend. Was so nice to have a lovely fire to sit in front of too. ##### ilona t. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aislinn P. Jan 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy and clean Kerry's house was clean, cosy and had everything we needed. It was in a great location. Kerry was really helpful and communicative. ##### Aislinn P. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graeme H. Jan 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach Escape Fantastic place to stay, Spacious kitchen, lounge and dining areas. Great deck area. Highly recommend. ##### Graeme H. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Margot M. Jan 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great start to 2025 great location, dog loved his holiday,good layout of home for ease of living, fabulous deck for relaxing. we loved the art gallery near, artist so friendly and talented. ##### Margot M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela B. Sep 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very relaxing break in a great location Fabulous spot for a break away - especially good to be able to take the dog - thanks! Super close to the forest walks - we had a great time discovering these, close to the beach and all the ammenities. Although we are a couple this would also be a perfect holiday house for a family. Sunsets at the beach are breathtaking! ##### Angela B. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maggie D. Jun 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend away. Excellent property. Everything we needed for a weekend away from home. Chilled out place. Our doggie loved the beach. ##### Maggie D. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Irish A. Jan 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and Easy Check In Place is very clean, easy to find and hosts are well organized in sending the instructions and details of the place. Will book again! ##### Irish A. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Candy M. Mar 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A very warm welcoming home Thanks for the stay, it accommodated our family needs. Gave a homely feel and was warm and cosy. Would come back and stay again ##### Candy M. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monique G. Sep 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Waitarere Beach Had a lovely stay... house was clean and warm and close to amenities. Highly recommend... ##### Monique G. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen M. Oct 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay The house had a friendly feel about it. It was really very clean, comfortable and check-in was very easy. Instructions about the property that were left on the fridge were very clear & helpful. ##### Kathleen M. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy H. Aug 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway Great place to stay with friends over the weekend. House is bigger than it looked in pics in line. Has everything you need and close to all that Waitarere beach has on offer. Had a great run through the forest which is on the doorstep. ##### Tracy H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024