Title: Dillon Darling - fun family holiday home, close to village and beach, sleeps 11! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=103161766&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Dillon Darling - fun family holiday home, close to village and beach, sleeps 11! ## Photo gallery for Dillon Darling - fun family holiday home, close to village and beach, sleeps 11! ![Exterior - Dillon Darling - fun family holiday home, close to village and beach, sleeps 11! (Waihi Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103161800/103161766/980781c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Dillon Darling - fun family holiday home, close to village and beach, sleeps 11! 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(Waihi Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103161800/103161766/40a8509c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Imagine yourself in this beautifully styled beach home, located just a short stroll from Waihi Beach and village shops. With its spacious lounge area featuring Netflix, newly renovated kitchen with an espresso machine, sunny outdoor deck area with bean bags and BBQ - there's room for everyone to unwind. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 11 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Dillon Darling - fun family holiday home, close to village and beach, sleeps 11! Have fun with the whole family at this recently renovated beach home centrally located on Dillon St close to Waihi Beach and the village shops. The tastefully styled 3 bedroom home is complimented by the two bedroom adjoining cabin meaning friends and family can holiday together. Multiple outdoor living spaces and fully fenced garden make for a relaxing time with the little ones. A brand new kitchen and bathroom and views of the Kaimais from upstairs bedrooms are the icing on the cake here. This is a great space for friends and family to share a holiday together in beautiful Waihi beach, sleeping 11 people over 3 inside queen bedrooms and a two bedroom cabin adjoining the house there is room for everyone. You will love the comfortable lounge space with Netflix on the TV, the newly renovated kitchen with espresso coffee machine as well as the sunny outdoor deck area with lounging bean bags, bbq and outdoor furniture. The location is a star here, just a quick walk around the corner to the cafes and shops or a couple of minutes to the beach or Flat White cafe, located right on the shore and one of the local favourites. If you are looking for a central, sunny location with great amenities to enjoy a break away with family and friends this is the spot for you. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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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 Located in Waihi Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. Waihi Arts Centre & Museum and Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Historical Athenree Homestead and Seddon St. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. [Visit our Waihi Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Waihi-Beach.dx6131580) [View more Vacation homes in Waihi Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Waihi-Beach-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6131580-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-37.41005%2C175.94395&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mVp-mkE_aZQeX9PdOty9Di5dno0=) Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty ### What's nearby - ![Whangamata beach, North Island, New Zealand.; Shutterstock ID 575043175; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108226/86b63bef-e87f-49fc-809c-f558c55dab36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Whangamata Beach 31 min drive \- 48.2 km - ![Wunderbarer Sonnenaufgang ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252797/5b325d8f-4167-4b1f-a021-9621dca63fa7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Papamoa Beach 59 min drive \- 75.6 km - ![Mount Maunganui beach panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108238/1b3c59df-d647-43ab-8d0d-67bdacf9fe94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mount Maunganui 65 min drive \- 76.0 km - Waihi Beach 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Athenree Hot Springs 7 min drive \- 7.9 km ### Getting around - Tauranga (TRG) 56 min drive ### Restaurants - Waihi Beach RSA 17 min walk - The Secret Garden 5 min walk - Wilson Road Fish Shop 5 min walk - Kava waihi 10 min drive - Rókalyuk 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dillon Darling - fun family holiday home, close to village and beach, sleeps 11! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Dillon Darling - fun family holiday home, close to village and beach, sleeps 11!? ### What time is check-out at Dillon Darling - fun family holiday home, close to village and beach, sleeps 11!? ### Where is Dillon Darling - fun family holiday home, close to village and beach, sleeps 11! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Dillon Darling - fun family holiday home, close to village and beach, sleeps 11! 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 6 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah C. Apr 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing - such an awesome holiday!! Such a great holiday - amazing location, house so much better than expected. Will definitely stay again ##### Leah C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corinne G. Dec 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dillon Darling Well appointed property, lovely outdoor areas, thank you. ##### Corinne G. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Tosca J. Jun 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved the home Was cosy and warm on a wintry weekend. Kids loved playing outside in a great fenced area, while the parents were able to relax on the deck as they played. Shops within walking distance. Beach within walking distance. We definitely would stay again. ##### Tosca J. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerry B. Apr 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Much needed chemo break Prefect for our family group. Loved the coffee machine! Nice kitchen and has two big rooms upstairs. The toilet and bathroom facilities are in one room which proved challenging on occasion with 6 so could be tight with 11.Easy access to beach. ##### Kerry B. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynley A. Sep 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Property was everything we required for a family (7 adults & 3 children) weekend. Children were safely contained but able to enjoy the outdoor areas. Spotlessly clean and very welcoming. Walked and biked everywhere as the property is so well situated. Couldn't have asked for any better. ##### Lynley A. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Mel S. Jan 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Mel S. 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