Title: Gorgeous Ocean Views from Waihi Beach -Mt Maunganui, Private Rustic country home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Gorgeous Ocean Views from Waihi Beach -Mt Maunganui, Private Rustic country home Vacation home in Tahawai with a fitness center and a hot tub ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100060000/100051800/100051769/eb2c20cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100060000/100051800/100051769/9fbea876.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100060000/100051800/100051769/668e44f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100060000/100051800/100051769/4cd13af3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100060000/100051800/100051769/64402ea8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a country retreat with stunning views from Mt Maunganui - Matakana Island. Relax in the hot tub, BBQ on the deck, or swim in the pool surrounded by water features and complete privacy. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Pool - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Gorgeous Ocean Views from Waihi Beach -Mt Maunganui, Private Rustic country home Drive through a vista of ferns, over a small water ford up a country drive way to a property with stunning views from Mt Maunganui - Matakana Island. Relax in the hot tub looking out to the harbour, don’t be surprised if a Tui, Kereru or a cheeky fantail swoop through from tree to tree. BBQ on the deck listening to the Morepork call or cook in the modern kitchen with truly breathtaking views. Swimming pool, Water features and privacy. The Homing Pigeons fly surveying the land ducking and diving and ‘Flint’, the Alpaca would love to be hand fed if you wish. Our fish pond out from the deck also homes 3 Axolotls, which can be seen when the sun goes down. We have a very basic gym in the garage comprising of Rower, Weights, Kettle bells, Back Stretcher, Gym Exercycle One of the owners is a professional artist and the home is filled with paintings from her own private collection. Upon request gallery will be open. You can have family or precious pets or just have a quiet getaway. We are surrounded by bush walks, cycling tracks, beaches, cafes and restaurants. Endangered Kereru (Wood Pigion) Tuis, kingfisher, Parrots, while Pukeko and Pheasants wander the property. Visit the nearby Kaimai ranges, enjoy the many activities the bay of plenty has to offer. Explore the Bay of Plenty, Auckland motorway, Hamilton and Rotorua only 90 mins away. Only 1hr 15mins from the famous Hobbiton movie set . 35 mins from Tauranga, 45mins from Mt Maunganui . Waihi Beach 20 mins away, Whangamata 50 mins. Explore the local Kaimai ranges, Gold mines at Waihi, many beautiful beaches and hot springs. You can contact us when needed, we are situated in an Off Road Caravan at the bottom level of the property, roadside. The Air BnB is situated at the top level of the property, showing off the view, with complete privacy. Our rural driveway has 2 sharp turns, drive a steady speed and try not to stop. 4wd are welcome and get up our drive with ease, 2wd are not a problem as long as driven confidently. (Lightweight vans struggle a bit sometimes - but have always made it up). Link to a guidebook on what is around to do: https://www.airbnb.co.nz/s/guidebooks?refinement\_paths%5B%5D=/guidebooks/5440486&s=67&unique\_share\_id=3bf06072-6a59-4509-9104-7b2d5f28a46e ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 4 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Gym - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37909500/37909407/4f8b68f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Casa Maria Luxury Tuscan Villa Katikati - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 68 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=37909407&PinnedHotelID=37909407&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104920000/104912600/104912569/ae549e51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Te Mahana Cottage - pool & private spa, beachfront Island View - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=104912569&PinnedHotelID=104912569&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997800/37997755/58828119.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax Waihi Beach Style. 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Fish/axolotl pond is not fenced, trampoline does not have sides, driveway stream rises in rain. If bringing your pets, you MUST keep under control at all times. We have stock/homing pidgeons, fish and surrounding neighbours have animals/stock. Please treat our home respectfully and please leave in the same cared for tidy state that you arrive to. Thank you in advance. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 4 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; 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 Property Registration Number 090535986 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.555855,175.86903&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7EfedFmllp%60%40%3FS%3FS%3FQ%40U%40Q%3FU%40Q%40U%40QBU%40QBQBU%40OBSBQDUBQBQDQDQBQFSDQDQDQFQFODQFQFOFQHOFQFMHOFQHOHMHOHOHMJMHMJOHKJMHMLIJOHKJKLMJKLGJKLMJGLKLILIJGLGLILINCLILILENELENELELENENELCNANELCNANCLAPCL%3FNCN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FNBL%3FNBN%40NBN%40LBNDN%40LBNDLDNDLDNDLDLDNDLHLHLBNHLHJFLFLHLHJJLFLLJJLFJJJLJJJJJNJHJLJLHJJNHLJLHLHNHNHLFNHPHNFLFPHNFPFNFPDPFNDPFPDPDPDRDPDPBPDPBPDTBP%40RBNBTBP%40P%40TBP%40T%40P%3FT%40P%3FT%40P%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAR%3FRAP%3FTAPATCPATAPCPCTCPAPCPETCPEPCPEREPEPEPEPGPEPGNEPGPGNGPINGPGNININGNINILININKJILKNIJKNKJKJKLKLKJKJKJMFKLMJMFKJMHMHMFKHMFOHMDMFMHODMDMDODMDODMDODMBO%40OFM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOCM%3FQAMCOAOCMAOGOAMCOEOEMEMEOEMEOEMEMIMGOEMIMGMIKGMIMIMKKGMKKMMGKKMKKKIMKMMKIKKOIKKOIMKKIOIOIMIOIOGOIOGOGQIOGQGOGQEQGOGQEQEQEQGQCQESEQCQCQEUCQCQAQCUCQAQCUAQAUAQ%3FUAQAS%3FS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KyhauE66EdaCxuAmLiDGIKZ5ccw=) Tahawai, Bay of Plenty #### What's nearby - Haiku Park - 11 min drive - 6.1 km - Katikati Murals - 12 min drive - 7.2 km - Leveret Estate Winery - 17 min drive - 15.0 km - Athenree Hot Springs - 21 min drive - 23.3 km - Waihi Beach - 21 min drive - 25.5 km #### Getting around - Tauranga (TRG) - 52 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Talisman - ‬10 min drive - ‪Cafe On The Balcony - ‬10 min drive - ‪Common Ground - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Busy Baker - ‬10 min drive - ‪Fresh Sushi - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Gorgeous Ocean Views from Waihi Beach -Mt Maunganui, Private Rustic country home have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Gorgeous Ocean Views from Waihi Beach -Mt Maunganui, Private Rustic country home pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total). ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Gorgeous Ocean Views from Waihi Beach -Mt Maunganui, Private Rustic country home? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Gorgeous Ocean Views from Waihi Beach -Mt Maunganui, Private Rustic country home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Gorgeous Ocean Views from Waihi Beach -Mt Maunganui, Private Rustic country home located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Haiku Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Katikati Murals and MacMillan Reserve. Fairview Golf Course and Wharawhara Track are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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