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# Our Happy Place - Waihi Beach Holiday Home

Vacation home in Waihi Beach with kitchen and patio

## Photo gallery for Our Happy Place - Waihi Beach Holiday Home

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Discover the laid-back charm of Waihi Beach at Our Happy Place, where seamless indoor-outdoor flow and a sun-drenched deck invite relaxation. Unwind with a leisurely holiday brunch in the well-appointed kitchen or enjoy an idyllic summer afternoon outdoors with BBQ on the deck.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Our Happy Place - Waihi Beach Holiday Home

Whether it be a day at the beach or soaking up rays on the sun-drenched deck, this Waihi Beach accommodation is a laid-back holiday base. Indulge in precious downtime in the sunlit interior and enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor flow.   
  
Enjoy optimal comfort throughout the year with the convenience of a heat pump. The well-appointed kitchen and breakfast bar are perfect for leisurely holiday brunches, while the BBQ on the deck invites you to savor idyllic summer afternoons outdoors.  
  
Rinse off under the refreshing outdoor shower before sitting down for an early evening Summer meal, streaming one of your favourite shows on the Smart TV, or sharing your snaps via the unlimited WiFi.   
  
Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a laundry with washing machine complete the excellent set-up here at Our Happy Place. The spacious master bedroom is complete with a luxurious private ensuite bathroom and heat pump. Both the master bedroom and second bedroom boast a comfortable queen bed and enjoy access to the sunny rear deck. The third bedroom enjoys two singles for a configuration that is sure to suit all group sizes.   
  
Your holiday home sits in the middle of New Zealand’s two best beaches, with Waihi beach to the north and Ocean Beach to the south, each a two-minute drive. Enjoy all the local fare Waihi offers, including the famous FlatWhite cafe sitting in an idyllic beachfront spot, before you head out for adventures.  
  
Discover the allure of Our Happy Place, your own sanctuary at Waihi Beach!  
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

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shower

### Living spaces

- Living room

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Garden
- Patio

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- Service animals only (pets not allowed)

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### 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)
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Garden
- Unit size: 1,399 square feet

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## Policies

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

### 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

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 fire extinguisher

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

626016

## About the area

Waihi Beach is home to this vacation home. 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. [Visit our Waihi Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Waihi-Beach.dx6131580)

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Waihi Beach, Coromandel

### 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  
32 min drive \- 48.9 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  
64 min drive \- 75.3 km
- Waihi Beach  
3 min walk \- 0.3 km
- Athenree Hot Springs  
6 min drive \- 7.2 km
- Tauranga Domain  
51 min drive \- 66.4 km

### Getting around

- Tauranga (TRG)  
58 min drive

### Restaurants

- Waihi Beach RSA  
4 min drive
- Rókalyuk  
5 min drive
- The Secret Garden  
17 min walk
- Wilson Road Fish Shop  
17 min walk
- Kava waihi  
11 min drive

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## Our Happy Place - Waihi Beach Holiday Home Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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### 10

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### 10

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## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Robert M.

Jan 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Great stay

Very nice, new place, very well set up. We had a great stay. Thanks for sharing your lovely house with us.

##### Robert M.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

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