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Absolute beach-front holiday home

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View from the deck
The deck looking south
Deck dining looking toward North Head
Deck dining looking toward Tauranga
Kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Waihi Beach, Waihi Beach
  • Waihi Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Orokawa Bay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Athenree Hot Springs
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bunk Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Double bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Absolute beach-front holiday home

This holiday home is situated in a simply stunning location! Watch the waves roll in, and enjoy the spectacular views up and down the beach and over to Mayor Island. Direct and very easy access to the beach from the front lawn means no excuse not to take that early morning swim or invigorating walk along the sand. The open plan upstairs living flows out on to a generous deck area, perfect for sundowners while the kids play in the sizeable rumpus room, or eat at the picnic table on the lawn below (where you can keep an eye on them from the deck). It is an easy 10-minute walk to the village so no need to drive if you want to dine at one of the many delightful Waihi Beach cafes.

The house is on two levels. Upstairs has open plan kitchen, dining area and lounge flowing out onto the large deck. One double bedroom, one single, a bathroom and separate toilet are also on this level. Downstairs are a further two double bedrooms, rumpus room (with additional TV) and a bathroom and separate toilet. There is also an outdoor toilet and shower (which you access via the external door from the rumpus room to the outside area), perfect when coming off the beach! There is access to both the entry driveway and the front lawn/beach from this level.

The house is very well equipped with everything you need for a perfect holiday. The kitchen includes a microwave, dishwasher and all the usual things you would expect. There is an assortment of books and games for rainy days. Linen is supplied so no need to drag that along from home. Just bring your swimmers and you will be set.

This is a lovely, comfortable house which is as close to the water as you can get. After all, what is the point of having a beach holiday if you aren't actually ON the beach?

Special conditions:

Pets are considered, so feel free to ask.

If any damage occurs, Vrbo will be instructed to take the appropriate amount from you to fix the damage.

The absolute maximum number of guests is 12. Tents are not allowed. We do monitor the number of people and if you appear to be more than 12 you will receive a bad review on Vrbo, and will be charged an extra $500.

Quiet gatherings are fine but no loud parties please. We have neighbours around us who are permanent residents and we would appreciate your consideration of that.

Rates negotiable for longer term bookings during off peak season.

Please note the internal stairs are circular and not really suitable for elderly or infirm people (although the outside stairs from the grass up to the deck off the lounge are very doable).

There is a child safety gate at the top of the stairs. Please be very gentle with this. If you don't need it for children or pets, just leave it open to avoid potential damage opening and closing.

Please take your rubbish with you.

Property manager

Merryn
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Stairs risky for toddlers so bring a gate
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please ask
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The absolute maximum number of guests is 12. This is monitored and if you have more you will receive a bad review on Vrbo, and will be charged extra.
Please note that tents are not allowed to be erected on the front lawn. If you have friends with campervans, they must use the facilities on there.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Waihi Beach

Located in Waihi Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Waihi Arts Centre & Museum and Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Athenree Hot Springs and Fairview Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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Waihi Beach, Waihi Beach

What's nearby

  • Waihi Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Orokawa Bay - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Athenree Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • The Waterlily Gardens - 12 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Whangamata Beach - 46 min drive - 41.5 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Secret Garden - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Waihi Beach Rsa Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waihi Beach Surf School - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wilson Road Fish Shop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Flat White Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Absolute beach-front holiday home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Absolute beach-front holiday home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Absolute beach-front holiday home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Absolute beach-front holiday home located?

This Waihi Beach holiday home is on the beach, steps from Waihi Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Anzac Bay and Orokawa Bay. Historical Athenree Homestead and Athenree Hot Springs are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Phillippa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sibling Vacation
Stunning views from lounge/deck. I would describe this house as Retro kiwi bach style. It had everything we needed and was clean and tidy. Plenty of beds and 2 bathrooms (1up, 1 down) was great. Loved that we had access to beach from deck. Perfect for our holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location for a holiday
The process to check in was simple and the location is amazing. Enough room for a good size group with room for everyone to sleep comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ron and Linda B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Mrs Linda Baré
No air con in the hottest part of the summer. The stairs were a killer. No fan in the upstainrs bathroom. Windows down stairs are falling out and other windows need stays and hindges. No sky TV and the price we paid there should have been. Very hard to even get the TV going. I said we were all from a retirement village and that should have been a warning to more specific about the stairs.No good for kids with all the wires hanging out in the kitchen. The views were amazing but the furniture was horrible. We would never stay there again even if it was free. We have booked a house in Waikanae for 4 days over Xmas and now we are worried that it will be the same. Could you give me a phone number so I can talk to someone here in the Kapiti Coast please.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Fabulous location
We had a good stay - I was surprised the beach house was as tired as it was, kitchen original etc but the layout worked for two families and the position right on the beach was amazing. Great communication from the host
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Kiwi Bach
Perfect location at Waihi and Merryn was a wonderful host. We were three families of 4 with children 5-8 years old and this suited us down to the ground. Backwards and forwards from the beach all day, great deck to spend the evenings on and plenty of space for the kids to run around. If you’re into a great kiwi bach holiday then this can’t be faulted.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Beach Holiday Setting
Great house and an ideal location just a few steps walk over the lawn and down to the beach. The house is really nice with good equipment and utensils in the kitchen, good beds and bedding, towels and so on.Couple of surf boards and 4 boogie boards in the garden shed along with buckets and spades.Outside shower and toilet. Garden table downstairs. Outside table and chairs on the upstairs verandah.Nothing modern by any means but with kids we found it relaxing and just a perfect family holiday house.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Fantastic location.
Home was in great location. Home a little tired. In need of new heaters they are rusty and plug corrosion. Stairwell, spiral, very unsafe for children and safety rails definitely not to code. Top bunk bed has no safety rails. Some electrical? Home was well equipped though to meet needs for a holiday. We did enjoy our stay overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Accomondation
We stayed for my sons wedding, was a great house, everything we needed. for 3 families. thank you stress free stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous spot by the beach
Great stay with a group of friends. As advertised, great location and was everything we needed. I would stay again. Many thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waihi beach Girls weekend
The location and house are fantastic. Photos from the deck and kitchen window didnt do it justice - could almost touch the sand. Could have stayed longer and definitely will return. The only negative is I think the airbed has a hole in it as it didnt stay up throughout the night. As we were using all the beds we noticed it. The house is well maintained in all other aspects so Im guessing the owners just arnt aware. Totally recommend ⭐️ ⭐️ Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Tirau, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a spot!
Absolute beachfront is correct. We had an amazing time away with our family and friends here. Loved being able to longline right outside the property and just being able to pop out for swim whenever we felt like it. Great location for walking to the shops etc as well. We would definitely book this again. Thanks Merryn.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas escape
With family from UK with their children aged 10 and a 6 month baby we escaped Auckland to Sunshine house right on beach. Swims before breakfast and walks along the beach and into town was so easy. It was the perfect location and room for us all with time out zones. Great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jill D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Perfect location
Perfect location Great family home / stay House a little “ tired “ but great for family accommodation Needs a new B B Q
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaye H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome bach
Loved our time at this bach again! Weather wasn’t amazing but house had everything we needed 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and fun house lay out.
Fun - apart from the weather which caused a lot of damp!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Alessandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Windy, wonderful, Waihi
This is a good old Kiwi bach, no frills. Comfortable, clean and had everything we could need. Being able to take our dog made everyone extra happy. A few steps to the magnificent beach which was always wild and very windy. Easy walk to the great local shops. Great stay, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Philippa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying at Waihi Beach
Great location right on the beach. Couldn't be closer! Plenty of space for friends and family to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Nikki P., Wanaka, New Zealand

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Great location, however the house isn't as nice as the photos show.
We had a lovely time with family and the location was excellent for beach time with young kids. However, communication wasn't great at the start and I wasn't able to find the portacot that I had prearranged (it was tucked away under a bed) and because the owner lives in the northern hemisphere I wasn't able to get in touch with her quickly. The photos make this house look much nicer than it is and I felt it was in need of a thorough clean. We also had an issue with a lack of towels left for us as the previous guests had used most of them. It was advertised that there would be boogie boards for us to use (now removed) however we only found one boogie board that was broken. The owner was appreciative of me advising her of these issues and she has now put systems in place to ensure this doesn't happen to any future guests, which I am sure will make for a more comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location
Well catered for, had everything you needed to walk in, cook eat and drink. Beach at the back lawn. Short easy walk to the shops, cafes. Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house.
Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naomi d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb spot
We had a girls weekend away with friends, mums & gran. What a stunning spot to relax & rejuvenate. Location right on the beach is perfection, and the house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Everyone raved about the spot, definitely worth a booking if you're considering it :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chariya L., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would definitely recommend this place you won’t be disappointed. Perfect location
We had a fabulous time at the house. Perfect location and very spacious. Had boogie boards for the kids to use. The house had everything you needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Janet d.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Beach Getaway
Perfect location, comfortable stay. Enjoyed the morning walks at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Week-End
Great bach and superb location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Karen K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prime spot
superb location right on the dog friendly beach with plenty of room for our pups & their 8 humans
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Merryn

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What makes this property unique

Glorious and unobstructed views over the pacific ocean

Languages:

English, French

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests