Bethells Beach Cottages

Remarkable property, views, and hosts. Wish I could live there!

A magical place

This hidden gem is the starting point. There are four unique character fulled cottages on offer , they have been our base many a time over the many years. In essence our time here is fulled soaking up natures energy that leaves you admiring the dunes to the sea the stars to the bush.. Your hosts are equally unique authentic and with a great big dollop of freedom only had from living in such a heavenly position.. The cottages feel like an extension of your freedom so like us be yourselves explore the north beach end caves walk through the dunes where it is ok to do so , plus the many bush walks, swim inbetween the flags or just lay down on the grass and fall asleep… Welcome to Te Henga

Friends of ours had their beautiful summer wedding here several years ago and the wedding party booked the cottages for their weekend. We booked for a few nights to getaway and experience some peace and tranquility without the long drive. Bethells Beach can be a bit gnarly and wild in the winter.. just what the doctor ordered!😊 We booked the the 1 bedroom ‘Turehu’ cottage directly from their website which suited us perfectly. BBC has two other beautiful cottages all boasting incredible views and facilities. Our hosts Trudy and John have a lot of time and energy into their property ensuring guests have a truly magnificent experience. Cottages are quirky and quaint, bathrooms and bedroom, lounge and patio are spacious and complete with outdoor fire. There is a full kitchen with everything you need to cook up a feast! We opted to take our own food and beverage however Trudy will cook delicious meals if this is booked in advance. John is a man of land and will be happy to share stories and knowledge of the area. We enjoyed lovely walks on the beach, open fires at our cottage, and star gazing in the hot tub at night. The West Coast has a lot to offer for the hard core explorers and my feeling is the Bethells Beach Community are doing their best offer this despite the many summer storms that have ravaged the area. The only disappointment was we had to come back to Auckland city. We’ll be back for sure !!

Beautiful location with stunning views over the beach. John who runs the property with his wife is friendly and helpful.

This is an lovely place to enjoy your time in Auckland and the surrounding awesome beach of Bethells Beach and nearby Piha Beach.The views are extraordinary, accommodations are lovely and comfortable and you can enjoy privacy and plenty of room. John and Trude were lovely hosts and we greatly enjoyed our time at Bethells Beach cottages. Close to Swanson rail station for a convenient trip to Auckland as well.

This is an incredible place to relax and unwind. A beautiful location with stunning views overlooking the beach. The little cottage was warm and cozy with the sun streaming in throughout the day. Cooking on the outdoor BBQ as the sun sets over the ocean below was magic and soaking in the hot tub under the stars before bed made for extra deep sleeping. A great stay.