Title: At the beach but in your own little peace of paradise - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # At the beach but in your own little peace of paradise Vacation home in Maketu with patio ## Photo gallery for At the beach but in your own little peace of paradise ![Outdoor dining - At the beach but in your own little peace of paradise (Te Puke)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109360000/109350500/109350489/5f3a1016.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - At the beach but in your own little peace of paradise (Te Puke)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109360000/109350500/109350489/f62d351a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - At the beach but in your own little peace of paradise (Te Puke)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109360000/109350500/109350489/6c761e0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - At the beach but in your own little peace of paradise (Te Puke)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109360000/109350500/109350489/c1600df6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - At the beach but in your own little peace of paradise (Te Puke)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109360000/109350500/109350489/a035c9a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in a quiet beachside town, this cozy home is perfect for relaxing or enjoying quality time with family and friends. Unwind on the spacious sun-soaked deck, take advantage of the oversized outdoor dining area or simply enjoy a refreshing hot shower under the stars. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### At the beach but in your own little peace of paradise Welcoming, cozy home situated in a quiet beachside town, just 30 minutes drive from Mount Maunganui and a 5-10 minute stroll from the beach/cafe and legendary fish and chip shop. Enjoy all the essentials, plus a spacious outdoor area perfect for kids to play or for relaxing on the sun-soaked deck. Exceptional outdoor area with an oversized seated table. Also, a hot outdoor shower and toilet. The home features large comfortable beds including a king, super king, and a Californian King. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109360000/109357300/109357291/d8615023.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachfront Paradise - Papamoa Beach Holiday Home Papamoa Beach - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=109357291&PinnedHotelID=109357291&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120130000/120121800/120121768/02cf2ea2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 Double Beds including 1 Sofa Bed Garden Chalet B Selwyn Heights - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Parking available CA $153 CA $176 total includes taxes & fees Dec 11 - Dec 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=120121768&PinnedHotelID=120121768&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111030000/111027100/111027032/b181efe0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious Oceanfront Family Retreat with Pool - Papamoa Papamoa Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=111027032&PinnedHotelID=111027032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73110000/73104200/73104195/b4073483.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Great Bach! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.75871,176.45627&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:xzleFub_t%60%40%3FU%3FQ%40S%3FS%40Q%40S%40Q%40U%40Q%40U%40QBQBUBQBQBUBQBQDQDQBUDQDSDQDMFSDQFQFQDMHSFMFSFMHQFOHOFMHOHQJKHOHMHOJKHOJMJMJKJKJOJIJMJGLKJKLKLIJILKLGLILGLILILELGNELILELENELENELENENALCNENCNALCNANCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBLDNBN%40LDNDLDNDLDNDLDLDLHNFLDLHLHLFLHLFJJLHLHJJLJJJJFJLLHJNJJHJLLHLJNHJJNHLHNHJHNHPHLFNHNHPFLFRFLFRFLFPDPFPDRFLDPDRBPDTDPBPDPBPBTBPBPBT%40P%40PBT%40P%40T%40P%40R%3FP%40R%3FR%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FTAP%3FPATAPATAPCRARANCTCPCRCRCREPCPEPETCPEPEPGNEPGPEPGRGLGPGNGPGLIRILGNINIPINIHINILKNIJKNINMJIJKJKNMJKJKFKLMJKJMFMHKJMFMHMHMFMHMDOHMFMDMDODMDODMFOBMFO%40OBMDO%40OBO%40MBOBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCOCMAOCOAOEMCOAOGMCOGMEOEMEMEMGOEMIMEMIMGMIMIMGMKKIMGMKKKMMKGKKKKKOKKKKKKKOIOKKIOIMIOKIISIMGOIOGMISGMGQGOIQEMGSGQEQGQEOEQEQEQCUEQEQCQCSCSCSCQCUCOASASAQAUAQAUAQ%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=p9ITGb6Plmy-I6W5rOOzhITmOOg=) Te Puke #### What's nearby - Kiwi360 \- 10 min drive \- 9.6 km - Te Puke Golf Club \- 14 min drive \- 9.6 km - Emerald Shores Reserve \- 15 min drive \- 18.9 km - Papamoa Beach \- 16 min drive \- 19.2 km - Pukehina Beach \- 21 min drive \- 29.0 km #### Getting around - Tauranga (TRG) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Maketu Beachside Cafe - ‬9 min walk - ‪Fush and Chups Paengaroa - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Seaside, Maketu - ‬9 min walk - ‪The Funky Lizard Cafe - ‬12 min drive - ‪Pukehina Beach Café - ‬22 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is At the beach but in your own little peace of paradise pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is At the beach but in your own little peace of paradise located? ## Have a question? 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