Waterfront, Stunning Sunsets and Great Location.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Tararu Bay, Thames

Goldmine Experience
‪16 min walk‬
Thames Hospital
‪3 min drive‬
Hauraki Rail Trail Thames
‪3 min drive‬
Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
‪93 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom Two, 2 Single Beds

1 Child Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

About this property

Just right for a perfect weekend romantic getaway, or some well-deserved break, Oystercatchers Retreat is a modern fully self-contained Bach/house located at Tararu Bay, approximately 3km north of Thames. The beach is just across the road with a large contingent of oystercatchers that take up residence at high tide. The house gets all day sun and takes in wide sea views from the front of the house. Recently added is unlimited Wifi and Netflix. Historic Thames is 2 minutes by car, and Coromandel Town is only 45 minutes’ drive up the beautiful Thames coast road. Auckland and Hamilton are both only 1 1/2 hours’ drive. Oystercatchers Retreat is the perfect place for a relaxing weekend break (or longer), or a great base for hiking, fishing, cycling, or just exploring the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula. Hosts Allan and Natalia will be happy to assist with any special requests.
Special conditions:
*No parties.
*No smoking inside the house.
*Cleaning option avail on request otherwise visitors to clean-up and leave the property as found.
*There is a minimum two night stay required for this bach.

Extras: Linen (Required, NZ$30.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

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Washer

Barbecue grill

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Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Thames

Thames is home to this holiday home. Goldmine Experience and The Treasury are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hauraki Rail Trail Thames and Miranda Shorebird Centre. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

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Tararu Bay, Thames

What's nearby

Burke Street Wharf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Goldmine Experience - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Thames Historical Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Thames Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Hauraki Rail Trail Thames - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
‪Hot Chocolate Cafe - ‬2 min drive
‪Cafe Melbourne - ‬2 min drive
‪The Bakehouse Cafe - ‬3 min drive
‪The Junction Bar - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront, Stunning Sunsets and Great Location. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront, Stunning Sunsets and Great Location.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront, Stunning Sunsets and Great Location.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront, Stunning Sunsets and Great Location. located?

Situated in Thames, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Burke Street Wharf, Goldmine Experience and The Treasury. Thames Historical Museum and Goldfields Shopping Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Robin C.

21 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Excellent: over cushioned: needed a baggage rack in bedrooms for use by old people

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blessy V.

17 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it...

Very well presented, warm and tidy home. Worked very well for our very short stay. Loved the decor, felt every single piece was hand picked and placed with much attention. ❤

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lyndal L.

7 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thames Delight

A cute wee house with all the amenities that are needed. The road noise didn't bother us too much. Once heated, the house retained the heat. We enjoyed the closeness to Thames itself, and coming from Auckland it was just the right amount of time for a weekend away.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Miguel P.

11 January 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Nice place for a short stay

Nice and clean place but to Close to the Road and hard to get to sleep with the Road noise Anyway an experience to be had Once

6/10 Okay

Bridget K.

23 November 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Handy to Thames

This cottage had a nice layout, suited our family of 3 and had a lovely view of the water. It was quite comfortable. Convenient for our visit to Thames. Traffic noise can be a bit bothersome at night unless one is used to it.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

JILL B.

18 September 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

Lovely well equipped and clean house just right for 4 people, in a relaxed area close to Thames. Very comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

16 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Front seat to Paradise

The property is well presented and clean. All linen and loads of towels are provided which is great. Milk in the fridge on arrival. Comfy bed and most of all the owner provided us with a bag of wood for the outdoor fire! Two seats located high up on the hill at the rear with easy access by steps gave us an amazing view and so peaceful. Will definitely book for the Summer. Thank you!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shari H., Tauranga, New Zealand

17 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean and tidy

Very clean and tidy. Heating provided and lots of blankets During our winter stay. Bring on the main coast road the road was busy on Saturday night, as expected. Lovely outlook.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

30 December 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunset spectacular!

This place had everything you could want and was in a perfect location. Comfortable beds, all the facilities you need, seating areas front and back plus ample indoor seating. A super cute stairway led up the garden hill behind the house to a stunning viewpoint to watch the sunset. With a handy dairy/convenience store/take aways place a 2 minute walk out the door one way, and a 25 minute walk to the main town Thames in the other direction, this property was well situated for our little family unit to explore by foot. Our 2 year old daughter also enjoyed searching for "treasures" at the beach which is directly out the front door. Lastly, the sunsets were spectacular! Don't forget to close the blinds/curtains on the front of the house in the afternoon though otherwise it can warm up in the main bedroom. Would recommend staying here for sure.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W., Tauranga

31 October 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

Very clean. Good location. Enjoyed our stay

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dee W.

21 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little house

Very clean, modern and comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis M.

29 April 2019

once again the family loved their stay in the beautiful Thames

the property is perfect in location size comfort and cleanliness for our family .although i was unable to go due to a sick family member Paul and our daughter and family enjoyed especially the fishing .some of the fish was enjoyed in the far north at a 90th birthday. many thanks.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

sharon b.

4 February 2019

good modern ,clean property nice location

lovely property ,close to town everything you might need

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Susan M.

9 January 2019

Very enjoyable. Very good location. A lovely holiday.

The house was nice and clean with plenty of kitchen equipment. Good appliances dishwasher etc would have liked instruction manual for washing machine. Was a little confused about rubbish recycling however things can be difficult over New Years period. Had a lovely time Thanks a lot

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

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8/10 Good

brian s.

28 February 2018

Beautifully set up.

Beautifully set up. A bit noisey as on main road. Comfortable beds & lounge furniture. Good parking. Friendly neighbours. Lovely sea views when tide in. An enjoyable stay.

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10/10 Excellent

Larry F.

24 February 2018

Property is excellent.

Property is excellent. Location is quite busy.

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8/10 Good

Stuart D.

7 January 2018

Great base for day trips around the Coromandel

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Prashannata K.

30 December 2017

Comfortable, pretty waterfront property with everything you need.

Comfortable, pretty waterfront property with everything you need. Had a nice relaxing stay:) Thanks

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

21 December 2017

A very nice, cosy bach ideally located for exploring the Coromandel Peninsula.

A very nice, cosy bach ideally located for exploring the Coromandel Peninsula. Heaps of space for our family of 4, all the mod-cons you could need and (most importantly) a very clean and well maintained property. Highly recommend.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

11 December 2017

Beautiful location, loved the sunsets.

Beautiful location, loved the sunsets. Relaxed comfortable place to stay. Will be back for sure.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

derek b.

5 December 2017

The batch is very clean and newly decorated.

The batch is very clean and newly decorated.. Has everything you need for a relaxing getaway. Great beds and very comfortable. Feels out of town but just a few ks from the town and supplies.. Take away just one minute away.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janie P.

3 November 2017

location is perfect.

location is perfect. enjoy sitting on the verandah watching world go by. great fish and chips 2 mins walk away.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Liz B., Tauranga

27 October 2017

Loved our stay at Oystercatchers.

Loved our stay at Oystercatchers. Everything we needed plus more was there. Lovely clean house and great situation. Thanks so much.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

23 October 2017

We loved staying here.

We loved staying here. So well maintained and cozy. Stunning views and the sunsets were incredible. Highly recommend

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda & Pete B., Hawera

10 October 2017

Simply stunning Bach with all the comforts of home & more.

Simply stunning Bach with all the comforts of home & more. Well set up with all essentials, comfy living room, very comfy beds and spotlessly clean & today inside & out. Stunning view with plenty of room to park the boat on the roadside! We'll be back! Thanks for sharing your Bach with us Natalie:-)

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom Two, 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property