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Sun drenched, peaceful views, immaculate modern home.

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Sun-loungers
TV, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Waikato, Waikato
  • Coromandel Peninsula
    1 min walk
  • Surf beach
    6 min walk
  • Williamson Park
    12 min drive

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About the area

Whiritoa

When you stay at this vacation home in Whiritoa, you'll be on a river, just steps from Coromandel Peninsula and 6 minutes by foot from Surf beach. .This vacation home is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Williamson Park and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Kotuku Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Surf beach - 6 min walk
  • Williamson Park - 12 min drive
  • Whenuakura Island - 12 min drive
  • Whangamata Marina - 14 min drive
  • Whangamata Beach - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea and Salt Takeaways - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Port Road Project - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Whanga Bar & Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Minato Sushi - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Lincoln - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sun drenched, peaceful views, immaculate modern home.

A warm, modern 3 bedroom home awaits you. Located in a quiet cul de sac, on a flat section backing onto the Ramarama stream, you are only minutes away from the local coffee / takeaway store and a stroll along the beach.

Sleeps six people in three bedrooms. Two queen sized rooms, plus one room with two single beds. All beds have mattress protectors, pillows and duvets. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR OWN BED LINEN AND TOWELS. NOTE: Linen can be provided for an extra $20 per room, per stay.

Bathroom has a shower, vanity, heater and extractor fan. Separate toilet with hand basin. Kitchen provides all amenities, including dishwasher, large fridge / freezer, microwave, washing machine. Coffee machine and coffee grinder for your use. Heat pump installed for cold winter days. TV and freeview along with DVD player provided.

A variety of books, board games and puzzles are proved for your use.

Kayak is available for you to enjoy paddling in the stream. Fishing rods and reels for those of you who want to catch your own dinner. Large deck to soak up sun all day long and enjoy a bbq in the evening. Off street parking.

Whiritoa offers safe swimming in the lagoon for the little ones, while more adventurous swimmers and surfers will enjoy the main beach. At both ends of this beautiful white sand beach, there are walking trails for you to explore at your leisure.

Whangamata shopping centre is a 15 minute drive where you can enjoy a variety of cafes, shopping, golf courses and hiking trails.

Special conditions. Minimum of 2 consecutive nights stay. MINIMUM of 7 nights stay over Christmas / New Year period. NO smoking inside the house. NO PETS ALLOWED. Please leave all footwear and wet / sandy clothing on the porch. No tents or extra guests, unless by prior arrangement. Anyone under 18 years to be accompanied by an adult. Rubbish and / or recycling to be placed in bins provided and put out for collection on Monday, or one day later if a public holiday. Otherwise please take your own rubbish away with you.

This is a well loved and maintained property and we would expect you to leave our home the way you found it.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Olwyn Gillespie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • 4 steps to reach property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Recycling
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Unit size: 904 sq ft (84 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No exceptions!!
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Sun Drenched Peaceful Views Immaculate Modern Home
Sun drenched peaceful views immaculate modern home.
Sun drenched, peaceful views, immaculate modern home. Whiritoa

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Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jazzie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great way to get out off the city
Very tidy home with lots of amenities like board games, kayaking, and boogie boarding, surrounded by a beautiful beach. The only thing I would change is having more shops nearby so you don’t have to travel 15 minutes, but nevertheless, it’s a hidden gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenience
At a convenient location near to the estuary, beach and dairy, the house provided a secure haven for us to really enjoy our time at Whiritoa to attend our nephew's wedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M N., Hamilton, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Love Whiritoa
2nd time staying here and we love the bach and area. Close to beach, general store and river for kayaking. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely holiday home
This is a lovely, tidy, clean and warm holiday home. Communication with owners was fantastic and easy. Great location, would definitely book again thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Hop bound
Great place, quiet and great parking. Looking forward to next years event.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M N., Hamilton, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Everything we needed in a comfortable bach in prime location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

judy l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy and comfortable
Central to beach and store, very quiet, and so cosy, sunny. Modern well equipped kitchen, welcome chocolate , beds extremely comfortable. Plenty space. Our host was very communicative and welcoming.,Would book again, thank you we enjoyed our brief stay. Judy and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary and Graeme W., Cambridge, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Beach Days
The Bach is super comfortable, lovely place to stay. The mattresses are comfortable. It is a nice distance to travel from Cambridge for us. We always wonder what will the beach be like this time 😄
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Tasha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Very clean, not too far from the beach.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Lovely place to spend a week
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Whiritoa
A lovely holiday, Olwyn was an excellent host.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great set up and location
Olwyn was a great host and very prompt with any queries we had. The bach is in an awesome location with only being a short walk to the beach, and has ample amount of outdoor area to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need to enjoy the beach.
Cosy, clean, well presented bach with everything you need to enjoy your stay. Highly recommend to those wanting a chilled bach experience in a family friendly beach community. Olwyn is an excellent host with great communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie-Marie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whiritoa weekend
A comfortable clean bach in a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness
School holidays
What a lovely place to stay, clean and everything you need to make the stay effortless. Whiritoa is an amazing place to explore.. I totally recommend checking this place out 🙂
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh M., Tauranga north island new zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value !
Nice place that slept the 4 of us comfortably plenty of room to park cars.. all the mod cons you would expect in a bookabach ..heatpump modern kitchen etc The owner Olwyn was very welcoming and great to deal with ..thanks for the biscuits 😊 Will be back Cheers
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Riley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
Was alright weather wasn’t as good so couldn’t enjoy the weekend as originally planned
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness
May break
The property was well set up for a very pleasant stay,the owners have put a lot of extras into ensuring the comfort of the guests ,and we appreciated that,it was a short walk to the beach,or the cafe,we explored the area for a week,loved it , A great spot
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away
Nice house in a great location. Had everything we needed, complimentary Easter eggs a nice touch. Easy walk to beach. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neal R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach getaway
This is a very nice & clean house on a quiet little street. We loved the short walk to such a beautiful beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felicity S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Thanks so much for your hospitality! We rented the house to use for our wedding in Whiritoa. Olwyn was super hospitable and made sure we were well taken care of. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Prefect house and location for a girls weekend. We loved being able to walk and get coffee for our beach walks in the morning and enjoyed the afternoon sun on the deck. Sparkling clean house on arrival. We loved the chocolates on arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Quiet comfortable pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary and Graeme W., Cambridge, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Whiritoa
Highly recommend bach to stay at. Lovely beach Thank you so much
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to stay
Olwyn was very accommodating and made sure we were right at home. Lovely place and look forward to staying again 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023