The Barn, designers dream beach hideaway

The style of the place and the easy instructions of where to park, where to find the key etc are very helpful. Lots of different options for lighting - LOVED that. Had the options of a fan and / or aircon up in bedroom area

In the bathroom, the wooden bars overlooking the staircase aren't enclosed so a breeze flows directly into the shower - also the windows next to the staircase look directly up into where the shower is which was a little off-putting.

Great location close to amenities and beach. Fabulously designed with wonderful use of space with indoor/outdoor living.

Design Location

No WIFI

Lots of practical designs

Privacy in bathroom

Sehr originelle, coole Einrichtung.

Außergewöhnliches Design irgendwo zwischen Kunst und Kitsch. Wir haben es genossen, die vielen Details zu erkunden. Lage zum Strand ist perfekt, sehr ruhig trotz der Straße hinterm Haus

Die nächsten Möglichkeiten zum Essen, Einkaufen etc. sind mehrere Kilometer entfernt.

Superb, unique home away from home

It was cool, a bit like a French boudoir!

All good actually

Privacy and romantic.

Nothing

Next to the beach

Smelled, most likely because they have not opened the windows one or 2 days before to let the air circulate. Spider nets around the property Towels were washed (probably) but because of the air in the property, they also smelled. Dirty oven Definitely not cleaned before, the manager mentioned the property was not occupied for a few days, but i would expect at least the day prior to me staying there you would do a quick clean.

Property was lovely, really quirky, clean and had everything you need

Next door was a bit loud and you could hear through the walls a bit

Superb location, comfortable interiors designed for relaxation.

Awesome place, great vibe

Would love a handrail up the stairs, but that’s just because of my creaky knees 😂

Beautiful interior!!! Relaxing and peaceful

Couldn't fault it

The accommodation was very unique but comfortable. Had everything we needed for just the couple of days.

Beautifully decorated and such clever use of space. Comfortable and cozy in the winter and the amenities were lovely. Felt like a treat to stay there. Will definitely be back!

This unit is well designed and well furnished, and the interior design is super cool. The location is also perfect, but all of that was overshadowed by how dirty it was and the lack of effort to make things right by the owner. The unit was in a generally filthy state when we arrived. The bed sheets had not been changed — there was human and dog hair throughout the bed, and the bed smelt as though it had been slept in for a week. We had to strip the bed ourselves and contact the owners for cupboard access to get clean sheets. The oven meat tray and chopping board hadn't been cleaned after being used, and everything was covered in sticky dust and cobwebs. Although the owners apologised and offered to send a cleaner the next day, we declined, as the property needed a thorough deep clean, not a quick tidy. Their response left us feeling as though they thought we were exaggerating, so after the weekend we sent them multiple photos and explained that we felt entitled to a discount or refund for the first night. If you zoom in on the photo attached of the bed sheets, you'll see how dirty it was, and that is just one little part. It was all through the bed. They replied that the unit was being deep cleaned and said they would investigate and get back to us — but they never did. A gesture such as inviting us back for a complimentary night after the spring clean would have gone a long way to making things right. This is my first ever negative review, and it’s as much about the lack of effort to resolve the situation as it is about the dirty state of the unit itself.

Everything about the property was perfect! Great location, awesome vibe. Being dog friendly as well was such a perk! There’s some amazing places to discover nearby. I wish I stayed longer so I will definitely be back.

Could hear the neighbours through the walls a little bit but very minor!!

I love how the property let us have our fur babies. And all well fenced and gated.

The only thing I’ll say, if you have kids, it’s not very child safe going up the stairs, and lighting a little dark. But I guess that may be the feel you’re achieving with the deco of the place. The bathroom was also def exposed to the stairs leading to the bedroom. Other than that it’s nice and neat.

The interior designer needs a raise. Great location, well insulated, close walking distance of beach and viewpoint. Space for parking, all the amenities you need. Very impressed and grateful to stay.

We were only hesitant as the house was connected to other units which isn't mentioned. However this had no impact on our stay, the place was soundproof and felt a very separate unit. Peaceful, calm, didn't need to interact with anyone which is what we wanted. The only disappointment, which had nothing to do with our stay, was Flat White Cafe. The views were great but the manager was truely horrible. He argued with his staff and made them upset, made a scene with another customer and we felt very uncomfortable dining there.

We stayed mid-week in June.... Very quiet as there was hardly anyone else staying in the area. Lovely outdoor area with BBQ (didn't use due to the wet weather) and warm water shower (did use to wash the dog off after beach walk!) Very comfortable place to stay, everything you could want and a fabulous shower.

Lack of somewhere to hang wet coats....

Absolutely stunning property. Extremely comfortable bed and couch, and lovely outdoor area. Easy check in and good communication from the host. We will definitely be back! We loved it.

The decor was amazing, it was so cozy, and we had a really relaxing time away. Would 100% stay again. So cool!

If I had to be super picky, the previous cleaning job could have been a bit better - the dishwasher still had dishes in it (albeit clean!), there were cobwebs on all the plants and the lounge needed a bit of a vacuum. But, it wasn't an issue.

Such a gorgeous place to stay. Very distinctive and quixotic style with the common factor being beauty everywhere you look. Lots of thought also put into creating a space that meets every need of the guest. Great appliances and a capacious fridge. At first I was disappointed that it is away from the main part of Waihi Beach but once I got up in the morning and walked to the beach I loved the location. So peaceful. Lots of local history too with the old pā nearby and some stirring stories about ngā wā o mua. The complete package - thank you for the manaakitanga.

The outside definitely does not live up to the inside. the courtyard is a bit neglected, plants not feeling the love. would not take much to fix this. On cleanliness, I had seen some complaints but I found it to be very clean. I managed to detect a couple of fine cobwebs, only a day or so old I'd say, apart from the hard-to-see one in bottom of glass coffee table. Tbh, if you wanted to completely eradicate spiders, you would need to bomb the place and then ick chemicals, I'd rather it be the way it is.

Woww We loved this unique and special space. Everything we needed to enjoy a luxury stay. Will be visiting again! my partner fell in love with this place. Ngaa mihi maioha Thanks with appreciation 🌱💙🩵

Scruffy garden -small enclosed garden with no view, tired decor inside - not very clean (flies and dead wasps) plus cobwebs - bedroom rug not v clean Also location - quite far from the beach

Beautifully decorated, spacious home, well- equipped and comfortable. We particularly loved the gorgeous bathroom and shower, and the lovely big squashy sofa.

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The unique decor and style of the The Barn was stunning, the sheer ambiance whilst relaxing was second almost to none. The bath and shower were wonderful and having a fully functional kitchen was a great bonus. The barn gave us rest and relaxation for our stay which is exactly what we were after all the while close to amenities without the bother of "town" having the beach and estuary so close was a lovely little stroll and we found a great lookout for the morning. A lovely way to kick off the 40th birthday weekend celebrations! We will definitely return again. Thank you for the lovely little space provided.

Its original design and thought of lots of different luxuries

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Interesting arty apartment. Great to have our dog there and little fenced in courtyard. Great location and very quiet.

For just a one night stay it was quite expensive considering we only slept there. We didn’t use any cooking appliances.

Excellent location, beautiful spot which was lovely and quiet. It was dog friendly and really good in terms of the space and accommodating our dog. Creative layout and loved the use of the space, great lighting coming in, stayed warm when needed and cooled down with a nice breeze through the front folding doors. Lovely space to just chill out and have a good break in, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Very quirky and fitted out

Cobwebs 😂

Beautifully presented property, perfect for a couple. The design was great and the place was very warm and cosy.

Yes, location is good, parking is good, it is a large property with good facilities. The company looking after the property were very helpful when we called them.

Sadly the room and bed had not been cleaned. It happens sometimes - so we made alternative arrangements.

Gorgeous fit out

The space is beautifully designed, cosy, lovely lighting, warm in the bedroom, had everything we needed & is in an amazing location! Hope to come back in Summer 😊

The downstairs heatpump was broken which meant it was too cold to be downstairs pretty soon after sunset. We were informed before we arrived & provided with an oil heater, but unfortnately it didnt heat the space at all

Beautiful hideaway, we loved our stay at The Barn. Great location and fully equipped with everything we needed, also appreciated the small fenced area for our dog. Took a coffee up to Anzac Bay (2 min walk) and enjoyed the amazing view! A definite highlight.

Beautiful design. Everything picked out with careful thought. Like sleeping in a piece of art.

Loved everything, bed, outside hot shower, oven and on and on.

Not enough toilet paper for 3 nights.

Beautiful,quirky, thoughtful design and decor. Gorgeous shower and bath. Incredible location right by the beach. Very comfortable bed and pillows. 10/10

Only disappointment is that we only booked for 2 nights, wish we could’ve done 3-4 nights!

There was no breakfast offered with the stay.

We really could not complain about the place as it was as expected and more.

Tastefully furnished, friendly and prompt communication from Property manager and a superb shower

A suggestion perhaps would be to check the gas cylinder levels frequently, as I run out of hot water halfway through a shower. Not much a dislike but a recommendation.

Private , clean, so comfy , beautifully designed, good facilities

Neon and TVNZ+ wouldn’t work Didn’t like that the bathroom had an open wall that meant the person downstairs could hear you in the toilet

Beautifully appointed house with an eclectic mix of artwork and ornaments. Such an interesting place to stay. Very comfortable furniture and bed, and lovely and warm.

The property had nice decor

The hosts are super rude. They need to stop being rude to the guests, they wanted to charge extra money to clean a bed sheet which shows they don’t clean up after each guest.

peaceful. relaxing

it was just a little far from town but that was okay

STUNNING! The barn felt so relaxing and homely, we didn’t feel like it had been used lots even though it had! private and homely. Fully functional, simply lovely.

nothing to not like other than we wished we could of stayed longer! Even with the horrendous rain which caused a leak didn’t impact our stay. Owners were very helpful and easy to get hold of.

The beautiful cosy decor and quirky lights and furnishings.

We had problems with the hot water and the smart tv.

Beautifully designed accomodation with new furniture and amazing use of the space.

the bed was extremely hard

Everything other than below

No rail on steps

We had a great stay at The Barn at Bowentown, Waihi Beach. Communications with the property manager were friendly and helpful. Lovely modern apartment, well setup with everything you are likely to need. Close to Bowentown end of the beach.

Great location. Nice and cool with the 2 air con units. Very private and quiet.

The dishes were dirty, including the oven tray, we had to wash them all before using. The BBQ wasn't clean so we weren't too keen to use it. There was no cleaning supplies like a mop or broom, we accidentally dropped a bottle of wine on the floor and had to use toilet paper and wet wipes to clean it up, it was Christmas day so we weren't able to contact anyone. The vent in the bedroom lets in so many insects that we couldn't use the lights upstairs at night time without dozens of creepy crawlies in the bed.

Matt, who was looking after the place was super! I wanted to cook but the kitchen had cookware in terrible condition. He immediately brought me something I could use and metal utensil for the grill. Later, he brought me a new pot and pan! Thank you! Liked the TV options.

Great for couples, not suitable for mobile babies, toddlers. The stairs do not have railings fyi. We managed just fine. Kitchen could use some more items such as a plastic cutting board for meat…there are wooden ones there. Maybe a cookie sheet or something to put a pizza on out of the oven.

Stylish and cosy for a winter break. Good amenities and I liked the location - Bowentown beach was nice for a walk and it was still handy to the main Waihi beach. Netflix was slow to load but good once in. Comfy bed and nice bath, great to have a home away from home.

The kitchen was a little tricky to navigate the kettle etc around the lower ceiling height, but fine. I found it very difficult to find the property in the dark and the host company wasn’t available to help out, so spent about 20 minutes hunting for the right one!