Trudy and John have created a wonderful harmonious and intimate niche nestled into the natural surroundings. Wonderful proximity to dramatic unspoilt nature, serene and romantic. No pretentious modern commodities, just well considered architecture, beautiful surroundings and peace and quiet.

Bethells Beach Cottages is the perfect place to get away from the hussle and bussle of Auckland. we enjoyed two wonderful nights in the apartment which was very clean, tidy and well resourced. Jumping in the hot tube under the beautiful starry night sky was true bliss. Trude and John were fantastic hosts making sure we knew where all the... More

Bethells beach is quite simply stunning and the cottage provides direct access onto a path that meanders down through bush and dunes to the south end of the beach with easy access to the caves. The interior was "quaint" but for the day rate charged a little dated and in need of a spring clean. The kitchen was well equipped... More

To describe Bethell’s Beach as a beautiful place is quite simply an understatement. Bethells Beach cottages are quaint and homey and the scenery is breathtakingly beautiful. At the cottages you feel as if you are one with nature and that the outside is actually invited in. John & Trudie are lovely, the cottages are well equipped and they have given... More

Bethells Beach cottages and it's namesake are simply beautiful. It was a much needed stay from the hurly burly of city life amongst amazing scenery. I could live in that hot tub for the rest of my life and be a happy man... Thanks John & Trudy!

Great place to relax and do nothing! It's one of the few places my husband and I can go to really check out from the hussle of everyday life. We love the fact that we can spend all day just sitting on the back deck area watching the ocean! We also love that John and Trude are so relaxed and... More

We got married at Bethells Cottages on 9 February 2013. The venue was stunning, the flower arranging and seating was beautiful - absolutely perfect. There was fresh flowers throughout the cottages for all our guests who were staying. The compliments I received from our guests about the venue, Trude & John, their wait staff and their chef were great. It... More

We got married out at Bethells Beach cottages on the 23rd February 2013. The venue was amazing and there was not a worry for us in the world out there for me and my husband or my wonderful parents which was important for us. John and Trude took care of everything for us, and along with their fantastic staff we... More

An impulse booking found a beautiful rustic and charming retreat overlooking the unspolit and rugged Bethells Beach. The drive up to the property held promise of the view from elevation and we were not disappointed. We stayed in the Te Koinga Cottage which with over 24 different types of timber used. The windows had stained glass panels and the effect... More