Title: Light, Bright & Family Friendly - 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 # Light, Bright & Family Friendly Vacation home in Tauranga with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Light, Bright & Family Friendly ![TV, offices - Light, Bright & Family Friendly (Mount Maunganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91440000/91438700/91438653/5a8c704f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, offices - Light, Bright & Family Friendly (Mount Maunganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91440000/91438700/91438653/ae20e267.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, offices - Light, Bright & Family Friendly (Mount Maunganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91440000/91438700/91438653/66794893.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Light, Bright & Family Friendly (Mount Maunganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91440000/91438700/91438653/e328bb49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Light, Bright & Family Friendly (Mount Maunganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91440000/91438700/91438653/bfb67904.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Light, Bright & Family Friendly provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8150 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available - 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. ### Light, Bright & Family Friendly Summary: Recently renovated and beautifully redecorated with serene and earthly tones throughout gives this gorgeous home a truly calming feeling. Offering a large fully fenced section, there is a small balcony at the front - perfect for enjoying a morning coffee in the sunshine. The rear spacious outdoor area is bathed in evening sun and great for a bbq whilst lounging on the outdoor furniture. The Space: Main living upstairs, Lovely kitchen dining, butlers pantry and laundry. All beds are brand new and offer gorgeous linen. 1 x king bed 2 x queen and 2 king single beds all with wardrobes Downstairs has bedroom 4 with a queen bed, a second bathroom, second lounge and a office space with desk if you need to work- You can close doors for peace and quiet if need be There is a 42 inch tv in the downstairs lounge - This is perfect for the parents to get away or a teenager retreat. Other Things to Note: Great location- 6 min walk to Tay St Beach and cafe. New world supermarket a 5 minute walk, Blake park 2 min walk away and central Mount a quick drive. We don't accept bookings from groups under the age of 25 years. We also have a strict no party policy. Interaction with Guests: Happy to help if required ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - Unit size: 150 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66280000/66274100/66274021/9082dffb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Home Sweet Home - Mt Maunganui Holiday Home Mount Maunganui - 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Mature adults only and groups over the age of 25 only al... ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 This property accepts cash Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include 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 is also known as 64dad33bbaa998003e95b893 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.65145%2C176.19621&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4uN0UlhxwEwk6P9sQ13oj-zFSj8=) Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty #### What's nearby - Blake Park \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - Beach \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Mount Maunganui Golf Club \- 2 min drive \- 2.2 km - The Mount Mainstreet \- 3 min drive \- 2.2 km - Maunganui Beach \- 3 min drive \- 2.5 km #### Getting around - Tauranga (TRG) - 7 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Fusion Coffee - ‬19 min walk - ‪The Rising Tide - ‬20 min walk - ‪Mount Mellick - ‬17 min walk - ‪Tay Street Cafe - ‬9 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Light, Bright & Family Friendly pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Light, Bright & Family Friendly? ### What time is check-out at Light, Bright & Family Friendly? ### Where is Light, Bright & Family Friendly located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Light, Bright & Family Friendly 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 #### Troy F. Oct 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Absolutely stunning home! Really enjoyed the our stay. Would definitely book again. ##### Troy F. 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