Title: Playtime Plus - Matapouri Holiday Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=106722676&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Playtime Plus - Matapouri Holiday Home Vacation home in Matapouri with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Playtime Plus - Matapouri Holiday Home ![Beach - Playtime Plus - Matapouri Holiday Home (Whangarei)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106730000/106722700/106722676/fbc3b283.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Playtime Plus - Matapouri Holiday Home (Whangarei)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106730000/106722700/106722676/a9f695fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Playtime Plus - Matapouri Holiday Home (Whangarei)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106730000/106722700/106722676/3f5d44be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Playtime Plus - Matapouri Holiday Home (Whangarei)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106730000/106722700/106722676/82cb0667.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Playtime Plus - Matapouri Holiday Home (Whangarei)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106730000/106722700/106722676/6a6059f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Playtime Plus invites you to unwind in the expansive rear yard or cozy upstairs living area. With four bedrooms, a vintage-style bathroom and separate shower, this home is designed for family bonding and relaxation. Explore Matapouri Bay's beaches, water activities and scenic hikes just a 2-minute walk away. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Playtime Plus - Matapouri Holiday Home Step outside to the expansive rear yard, ideal for active family games and petanque, then head indoors to an inviting upstairs living area. The open-plan dining and kitchen area is designed for shared meals and laughter, ensuring everyone feels right at home. Playtime Plus features four cozy bedrooms, providing ample space for everyone's restful slumber. The upper level vintage-style bathroom has a bath for a soothing soak to ease your tired muscles after a fun day. A separate shower on the lower level is well-placed for that end-of-day post surf and swim wash. A separate toilet on the lower level is easily accessed from the expansive yard. Located just a 2-minute walk from Matapouri Bay, the home offers easy access to local attractions. Explore the stunning beaches, enjoy water activities, or take a scenic hike along the coast. Embrace the perfect family getaway at Playtime Plus! Please note that the upper deck railing is not suitable for very young children. Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48480000/48476000/48475916/e79b8a01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Matapouri Bayside Retreat - Matapouri Holiday Home Matapouri - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=48475916&PinnedHotelID=48475916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37950600/37950515/774d430d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Perfect Degree - Sandy Bay Holiday Home Sandy Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=37950515&PinnedHotelID=37950515&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110260000/110252000/110251992/088120c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Matapouri Memories - 2 Houses! 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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 ### Property is also known as 642775 ## About the area Matapouri is home to this vacation home. Tutukaka Marina and Dive Tutukaka are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Matapouri Bay and Sandy Bay. [Visit our Matapouri travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Matapouri.dx3000418292) [View more Vacation homes in Matapouri](https://www.expedia.ca/Matapouri-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3000418292-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.5607,174.50491&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hq_xEu%7Eah%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FS%40S%40S%40O%40S%40S%40QBS%40QBQBUBQBQBQBQDQDQBSDQDMDSDQFQDOFOFSDOHQFMFOFOHQFMHOHOFMHOJMHKHOHOJKHKJOJKJKJKJKJKJKLKJMLGJKLIJGLKLILILGLELILGLGNGLELELENELGNCNELCNELANCNENCLAN%3FNANCN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FNBN%40L%3FN%40NBNDLBN%40NDLBNDLBNFLDNDLDLDLFNFLFLHLDLFLHLHJJLFLHJJLFJLJJJJLJJJJJHJLJHJJNHJJNHNHJHLHNHLHNFNHLHNFPFNFLFPFNFRDNFNDPFPDNDPDPBRDPDPBPBPBPBPBTBP%40P%40RBP%40R%40R%40N%40R%40R%3FR%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FPARARAPAPATCPAPAPCPCTCPCPCPCREPEPCPEPEPENGPEPGNEPGPGNGPGNGNGNININGLININILINIJINKLILKLIJMJIJKJKJMLKJKJKJMFKLMFMHKJMFMHMHMDMFMHODMFMDMDODMFODMDODM%40ODOBM%40ODOBO%40M%3FOBOBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOCOCO%3FMAOCOEOAMCOEMAOEOEMEOGMEMEMEOGMEMIMGMEMIMIMGMKKIMGKMMGKKMKKKKMKKKKKKKKKOIIKMIMIOIKKOIMGOIOIMGOIQGMGOGOIQEOGQGQEOGQEQEQEOEQCQEQEQCSCQCQCQCUCQAQCQAQAUAQAQASAS%3FQ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CC8qeA8XzVORdJZ49_0elFXm1dA=) Whangarei, Northland ### What's nearby - ![Matapouri beach is a long stretch of sand with clear turquoise water. Walk along the beach to the end then into the water to walk around a rocky outcropping to reach the last bit of beach. From there it’s a 20 minute walk up and over a hill to reach the Mermaid Pools. Deep blue tide pools that you can swim in, worth the extra work to get there.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000418292/d79d953f-da8e-4b38-8276-37a2d5c7e794.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Matapouri Bay 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - ![Want to set up your hammock here? Head up to Whale Bay, just outside of Whangarei, Northern NZ. Just a short hike down from the car park and this stunning beach with calm waters is all yours. #whalebay #whangarei #newzealand #northisland #hiddengems #explore #travel ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000418292/e2bba925-e5ae-48f1-a4f9-e3e449897a84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sandy Bay 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - ![Whangarei which includes a bay or harbour, a marina and sailing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563223482/be6eb1b5-4dab-4aaf-8d22-a062deaf6860.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Town Basin Marina 33 min drive \- 41.7 km - Woolleys Bay 20 min walk \- 1.7 km - Ruakaka Beach 59 min drive \- 79.5 km ### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) 53 min drive ### Restaurants - Village Eats 8 min drive - Knights Restaurant + Cafe + Bar 8 min drive - Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society 11 min drive - Heardys House 9 min drive - Marina Woodfire Dining 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Playtime Plus - Matapouri Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Playtime Plus - Matapouri Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Playtime Plus - Matapouri Holiday Home Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlie S. Mar 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great Classic Kiwi bach Spent 6 days at this bach - great location, couldn't have been better to explore Northland. ##### Charlie S. 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