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Outdoor spa tub
Interior
Interior
Outdoor dining
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
  • Tauranga Domain
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mount Hot Pools
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Mount Maunganui
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette

About this property

By The Harbour

Karen and David welcome you to stay By The Harbour at our freshly refurbished, clean and bright studio located on the first level of our family home. The suite is completely separate from the main house. Enjoy privacy and security with your own private access, courtyard with BBQ, outdoor tables and chairs, plunge pool(unheated) and off road parking. The suite has two bedrooms, a separate toilet, bathroom with shower, vanity and washing machine and the lounge/dining area, with kitchenette, opens up right onto the courtyard. Away from the hustle and bustle this quiet haven is the perfect compliment to a busy day of sightseeing or after a big day at the Mount beach (15 – 20 min drive). Just come home and relax! Our desirable location is a 2min walk to the harbour where you can enjoy the walkways, park and views across to Mount Maunganui and Matakana Island. Take a stroll to our local shops: Fish and Chips, Japanese and Hawaiin Food (Dine in or Takeaway), Matua Pub, dairy and Hairdresser. The Cherrywood Shops are a short drive away and include a bakery, café, Butchery, Gift shop, Four Square store, Istanbul - Turkish Eatery, Neighbourhood Restaurant and our popular shoe shop. Only a 10 minute drive to Tauranga CBD.

Property manager

Karen and David
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Tauranga

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Matua, a neighbourhood in Tauranga. Tenpin Tauranga and Mount Maunganui Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Fergusson Park and Waimarino Adventure Park. Mount Hot Pools and Game On Activities are also worth visiting.
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Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Tauranga Domain - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Blake Park - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Mount Hot Pools - 14 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • ASB Baypark - 16 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Great Spice Tauranga - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Neighbourhood Kitchen - Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipmunks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mills Reef Winery & Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does By The Harbour have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is By The Harbour pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at By The Harbour?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at By The Harbour?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is By The Harbour located?

Located in Matua, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Fergusson Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of The Elms Mission House and Mission Cemetery. Robbins Park and Tauranga Domain are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot near the estuary
A great family spot with nice hosts too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selena B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our trip
We really enjoyed the outdoor table and BBQ,had a lovely walk down to beach and park, very handy to everything. Our hosts were great, friendly and welcoming, would love to stay agai
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Very peaceful and quiet location. Beautiful surroundings and a very enjoyable and clean property. Owners made us feel really welcome. Absolutely would recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect hideaway
Fantastic and friendly hosts. A great location if you want to stay away from the noise of the Mount...yet only 15min drive to get back into it. Highly recommended place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warmly welcomed
Karen and Dave were amazing and very welcoming. It was a wonderful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Location
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
Would definitely stay again and will recommend to friends
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
A nice location close to estuary, big park, shops etc. My grandchildren loved the park. Comfortable and clean with everything you need to chill out and enjoy the views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third time staying
Always a breeze to deal with, lovely people & perfect accomadation for myself and elderly mother to stay while visiting family up the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Venkat G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and cozy
Nice place , close to parks and warm place .. enjoyed the stay and thanks Karen..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walk to beach
Clean and comfy, just a walk to the beach. Friendly hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Brent M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
By the harbour
Lovely private court yard, very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great base!
Wonderful little unit that we used as a base whilst visiting the area. Perfect spot to rest one’s head at the end of a busy day. Great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Shreta C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
More like b&b
Property very small more like a b&b booked online said as breakfast included nothing as such no clothes dryer as described overall very clean property ,host very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet place to sleep
Good beds, Bathroom, washing machine, good shower. Perfect place to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rafal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and friendly owners.
Great location, friendly owners and very clean. Owners allowed us to use their shed to store bicycles over nights. Recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet, peaceful, relaxing. nor far from amenities. Great hosts. We had a brilliant week
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neighbourhood
Nice place great neighbourhood and the Matua bar and locals are pretty cool too
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Halene James I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Definitely coming back to this quiet, comfortable, loving neighbourhood and definitely recommending this to anyone as Karen and David were so awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoff E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Holiday in BOP
My mum and I stayed at this Bach. Both very happy with our experience. Owners (David and Karen) were super nice and very helpful. The property was spotless, very comfortable and in a lovely suburb. It all worked really well for us as we were watching a cricket test match at the Mount which was very easily accessible by car. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot, and freindly hosts
A super convenient location right by Fergusson Park, and the hosts are super friendly. The place is definitely a little cramped for a family, and doesn't have cooking facilities, but that's more than made up for by the location and friendly hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
matua Tauranga 2 brm accommodation
comfy beds, very clean, small shared area, microwave only for cooking. lovely outside area to sit if fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

MAURIE P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcomed in by Dave wearing face mask on arrival, showed us through, a pleasure to deal with.
Very clean, tidy and fresh feel within. Warm, cosy, comfortable and quite, we would absolutely recommend this stay to any one. To Karen and Dave thank you for your hospitality, much appreciated. 5+++ stars.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We Will Rock You Crew
Perfect for what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Great place to stay, very close to many amenities and the water. Owners were lovely to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

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