"August & September Specials now available when you book Memories"

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Interior
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Foxton Beach, Manawatu-Wanganui
  • Holben - Te Wharangi Reserve
    4 min walk
  • De Molen, Windmill
    7 min drive
  • Foxton Windmill
    7 min drive
  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    40 min drive

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About the area

Foxton

With a stay at this guesthouse in Foxton (Foxton Beach), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Holben - Te Wharangi Reserve and 7 minutes from De Molen, Windmill. .This family-friendly guesthouse is 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from Foxton Windmill and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Esplanade Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Foxton Windmill - 7 min drive
  • Waiterere Private Reserve - 27 min drive
  • The Square - 35 min drive
  • Palmerston North Hospital - 38 min drive
  • Himatagi Beach - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr Grumpy's Takeaways - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Little White Rabbit - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Beach Eatery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Milky Whey Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Simply Balmy Cafe & Winebar - ‬13 min walk

About this property

"August & September Specials now available when you book Memories"

Important information for guests:

Book in August & September to receive discounted nightly rates.

Additionally bookings with a minimum of 3 nights stay will receive a complimentary bottle of bubbles on arrival. This is additional to the welcome snacks & drinks all of our guests receive.

Book for 7 nights or more and receive 15% discount.

Book for 28 nights or more and receive 22% discount.

"Memories" is a lovely sunny, warm, spacious and welcoming self-contained holiday home.

Memories is located at beautiful Foxton Beach within easy walking to the wonderful sights the beach has to offer. 3 minutes walk to the "Sunset Walkway" whereby every visit offers a different picture perfect experience.

This walk alongside the beautiful world acclaimed Manawatu Estuary, is the home to many species of bird life. 15 – 17 minutes walk to the fully patrolled swimming beach during the summer months.

We are close to a lovely recreation area that hosts an amazing pump park, skateboard park, children's play area, BBQ's, tennis courts and even an outdoor table tennis table and flying fox to complement the area.

Beautifully situated to make the most of 2 cafes, 2 restaurants and 2 fast food outlets, Memories is a relaxing, quite place to unwind.

If you're keen on fishing, the wharf next to the Manawatu Marine Boat Club along the river is a great spot to cast your line, along with fishing at the river mouth and fishing directly of the beach. There are several outlets that sell a variety of bait and fishing accessories located at Foxton Beach.

In the whitebait season the Manawatu River & Whitebait Creek are popular places to put on your waders and put your nets out.

You'll find more eating and coffee spots in Foxton township only 8 minutes drive away, along with some unique and kwerky shops and off course Foxton's own flour making De Mollen Windmill.

For those keen on Wakeboarding and obstacle inflatable parks, Foxton has a man made Wakeboard Park which also has a movie theatre and stimulator ride. The park is open between November - April.

There is a lovely back yard to enjoy with plants, herbs and in season vegetables, table & chairs and BBQ.

A whole house water filtration system has been fitted with 6 stage filtration giving our guests premium water to drink and shower in.

There is a full kitchen with oven, microwave, cookware, crockery, cutlery, family size fridge/freezer and pantry to store you food.

The washing machine located in the bathroom which has been modernised with new flooring and vanity. There's also a shower on mains pressure with the addition of a rain-head.

There' s a 58" 2021 Smart TV for guests to use. No sky but Netflix, YouTube and freeview channels available.

The main bedroom is a double with a really comfy queen sized bed, with the second bedroom being very small with a single bed and shelving for extra storage, if guests require it.

For the comfort of our guests, we installed a band new heat pump in May 2022. The heat pumps keeps Memories lovey, toasty and warm.

Important:

For health & safety reasons, Memories is not suitable for those with mobility issues or use a wheel chair, walking frame or other mobilty aids as there are 2 steps into Memories.
A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television with Netflix is provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Gary & Linda Eccleston

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Water park access

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 2 steps to reach property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Beach towels
  • Books
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Only permitted outside.

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Cot & high chair available. Child stretcher too.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: We don't allow parties or tolerate loud music.
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
"memories" Where the Memories Belong to You! Foxton
"memories" Where the Memories Belong to You! Guesthouse
"memories" Where the Memories Belong to You! Guesthouse Foxton

"August & September Specials now available when you book Memories" Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chloe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for an anniversary getaway
My partner and I were very happy with the stay. The place was extremely nice, and close to the beach. The host were friendly and polite which made my partner and I feel very welcome. Definitely would stay here again in the future, would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memories
Lovely place with good heating. Great location, so close to beach. Enjoyed the locals company at the Bowling Club, very hospitable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great stay at Memories
This place was cosy and quiet, it was a great place to come ro at the end of the day. I really appreciated the snacks that were provided and the extra effort Gary and Linda made to get me sparkling grape juice instead of bubble! They were very welcoming but left me to my privacy for the duration of my stay. The communicated with them was good they were quick to respond to any questions I had and I knew if I needed anything I could contact them. The place had everything you could need. Overall I really enjoyed my stay and highly recommend this place for anyone staying at Foxton Beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

HorseGirl K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Foxy Times at Foxton Beach
We really enjoyed our time at Memories. We were down in the Manawatu from the South Waikato for the Junior Motocross Championships so we unfortunately didn’t get to spend a lot of time at Memories, but what time we did spend there, we thoroughly enjoyed. Memories had everything we needed, the bed was super comfortable, and the shower was devine. It was such a nice home away from home to come back to from a long day at Motocross. We would definitely recommend & stay again. All the very best, Michele & Dan
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
welcoming grandbaby
perfect spot to base myself I could work remotely, cook and run errands easily, enjoy walks along the estuary and relax at the end of the day. Loved it!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a break
Excellent property and Hosts
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
very warm
This place was warm and comfortable and I hope to stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memories
We had a lovely time staying at 'memories' Gary and Linda are lovely hosts. We even came home with some Rawleighs! Great little place to stay with everything you need provided. Clean and tidy. Foxton Beach was s lovely surprise......beautiful. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Memory
Satisfactory accommodation. There was a lack of easily accessible power points to charge phones, iPads etc. Booking service didn’t function well so communication with owner over an issue was strained. Overall okay
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Has got everything you need
Very comfortable homely accomodation with everything needed for a longer duration stay. Hosts are lovely. Really enjoyed my stay of 10 nights
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great first visit to Foxton Beach
Lovely welcoming spacious place to stay. We really enjoyed the amount of local knowledge set out in the folder for our arrival. Lovely hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

travis s.

Liked: Cleanliness
clean,warm and private
very nice place we would highly recommend staying here
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach getaway
A nice private, sunny backyard setting. Great hosts - very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay and the place had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday getaway
Excellent Hosts . Very, clean tidy and fully equipped. Great location couldn't ask for better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and relaxing
An ideal place to relax and hideaway. Great beach walks and good accommodation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Clive P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Value / Great Landlady
Welcome card and baking upon arrival. Meet and greet with landlady, Linda, after settling in. Overall impression was that this was a comfortable property for a few days away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

jack m.

Liked: Cleanliness
very pleasant accommodation
We had all we needed and enjoyed our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay and excellent hosts.
We had a great stay at this wonderful property. Gary and Linda are excellent hosts and ensured we had everything we need. The unit was perfect for our one week stay and we loved the fully equipped kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great base for short break
Comfortable and warm stay, and the shower was great! We loved the nearby estuary and beach walks, and it was also a good base for visiting other parts of Horowhenua and Manawatu. Friendly and helpful hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, peaceful stay
Homely comfortable kiwi Bach, had everything, quiet spot. Lovely owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay, wonderful house and great Hosts.
Had a very relaxed few days, the house had everything we needed and the baking and fresh vegetables were a real treat. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Perfect spot for singles or a couple. Excellent location & well equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Very welcoming hosts
On arrival my son quickly found the plate of home baking on the bench. Lovely stay with very welcoming hosts, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy process, good location
Booked on behalf of our company workers who thoroughly enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hettiyakandage F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely getaway
We stayed here for the weekend, the property was clean and tidy and the weetbix slices that Linda baked for us was a lovely gesture
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020