[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Norma's Place - Simpsons Beach Bach Cottage in Wharekaho with kitchen ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37950600/37950501/290edcb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37950600/37950501/acf7b443.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37950600/37950501/d465dbe2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37950600/37950501/4e1966be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37950600/37950501/e5037076.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located right on the beach, Norma's Place offers an idyllic setting for a summer getaway. Enjoy sheltered decking with views to the water, open-plan living spaces and 3 bedrooms including one with a queen bed. 6.6 ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - 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. ### Norma's Place - Simpsons Beach Bach Norma's Place is beachfront 3 bedroom Simpsons Beach Bach. Located right on the beach, this classic kiwi bach is the perfect spot for a summer getaway! This Simpsons Beach bach has an open plan living space including lounge, dining and kitchen. The lounge opens out onto sheltered decking with stunning views to the water. Each of the 3 bedrooms at this Simpsons Beach bach are located off a central hallway. Bedroom 1 is fitted with a queen bed, and bedrooms 2 and 3 are each fitted with 2 single beds. Bedrooms 1 and 2 open out on to the sheltered sun deck. A family bathroom, with separate toilet, complete the set up. Enjoy a traditional kiwi beach holiday at this absolute beachfront bach! As the property has unfenced access to the beach, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around waterPlease 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 ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Deck - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Golf - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby ### 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 ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98420000/98410300/98410283/be6ca6ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Flaxmill Treasure - Cooks Beach Holiday Home Cooks Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=98410283&PinnedHotelID=98410283&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89800000/89792400/89792327/7e29271e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Iconic 70's Kiwi Bach Wharekaho, Simpsons Beach, Whitianga - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=89792327&PinnedHotelID=89792327&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37990000/37989600/37989510/b7493c72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kowhai Retreat - Matarangi Holiday Home Matarangi - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=37989510&PinnedHotelID=37989510&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916000/37915907/50013f7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hahei Hideaway - Hahei Holiday Home Hahei - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.8 Excellent 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=37915907&PinnedHotelID=37915907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37915900/37915863/89c5b39b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Boltons Bach - Whangapoua Bach Whangapoua - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=37915863&PinnedHotelID=37915863&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61450000/61442600/61442567/850343ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. 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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 Norma's Place Simpsons Bach Norma's Place Simpsons Beach Bach 599368 Norma's Place - Simpsons Beach Bach Wharekaho Norma's Place - Simpsons Beach Bach Private vacation home ## About the area Located in Wharekaho, this cottage is near the beach. Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club and Combat Zone Paintball and Fun Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Opito Point Historic Reserve and Simpsons Beach. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Wharekaho travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Wharekaho.dx6361482) [View more Cottages in Wharekaho](https://www.expedia.ca/Wharekaho-Cottages.d6361482-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.79434,175.71893&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:nop_Fiboo%60%40%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FU%40Q%40Q%3FUBQ%40U%40Q%40QBSBSBQBQBQBUBQDQBSDQDQDQDQDOFQDQFQDOFQFOHQFMFSHMFOHMFOHQHKJOHOHMHOJKHOJKJKJOJKJKJKJKJKLIJKLKLIJGLKLILGLILGLELILGNGLELGLENELENELCNENCLENANCNALCNANCL%3FNAN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBL%40NDLBNDNBLDNDLDNDLFLDLFLFNHLDLFLHLFJHLJLFLHJJLJJHJJJJLJJJJJHNJJJJJNHJJNHLHNHNHJHLHRFLHNFLHRFLFPFNFPFNDPFPDPFNDPDPBPDPDRBPDPBTBPBPBPBR%40R%40PBP%40T%40P%40T%40P%3FP%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPAR%3FRAPARARARCPARAPCRCPCRCPCREPCREPEPCPEPERGLEPGRENGNGPGNGPGNIPGNILGNIPILILILININKLIJKNKJKJINKJKJMJKJKJKHMJKJMHMFMJKHMHMFMHMDOHMFMDMDMHODMBOFMDO%40ODMBODMBO%40O%40OBMBO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCM%3FOAOCMCOAOAOCMEOCOEMAOEMGOCMEMIMEOEMGMIMEMIMGMIMIMKKGMIMKKKMIKKKKKKKKKKKOKKKKIOKKIMIOIOKMIMIOGOIOGMIOGQGOIQGOGQEOGOESGQEMESEQEQEQCQESCQCSCQCSCQCSCQASAQASCS%3FSAQAS%3FSAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=w7uEz03DmvTcNGOQGdmf3uC_1xw=) Whitianga, Coromandel ### What's nearby - Buffalo Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 7 min drive - 5.8 km - Cooks Beach - 36 min drive - 45.4 km - Cathedral Cove - 37 min drive - 47.2 km - Hahei Beach - 40 min drive - 46.9 km ### Getting around - Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 7 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Coro Club - Café & Venue - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Pour House - ‬30 min drive - ‪Espy Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪Go Vino - ‬32 min drive - ‪Stoked - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Norma's Place - Simpsons Beach Bach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Norma's Place - Simpsons Beach Bach? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Norma's Place - Simpsons Beach Bach? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Norma's Place - Simpsons Beach Bach located? > Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Simpsons Beach, Buffalo Beach, and Brophys Beach. Mercury Bay and Lost Spring Thermal Pools are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Norma's Place - Simpsons Beach Bach Reviews 6.6 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) ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard A. Mar 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic bach right on the beach Perfect classic lockwood home right on the beach with stunning views and sounds of the ocean. Just what we were after. Communication with bachcare was great and easy. Would definitely stay again. ##### Richard A. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Hayley P. Aug 21, 2019 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Fantastic view The view was beautiful and location ideal. The house was dirty, every utensil, glass and plate needed to be cleaned prior to using. We had a great weekend nevertheless. I then received a $100 cleaning bill from Bookabach?!!!! We returned that house to a far better state than when we arrived. I will never be booking with Bookabach in the future. ##### Hayley P. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### John P. Mar 25, 2019 #### Awesome place in a great spot Awesome place in a great spot ##### John P. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jul 30, 2017 #### Great house for the ultimate kiwi beach holiday . Great house for the ultimate kiwi beach holiday ..even in winter . This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay Apr 20, 2016 #### Stunning location but the property itself was a bit 'tired'- it could really do with modernising ins Stunning location but the property itself was a bit 'tired'- it could really do with modernising inside. It is very dark inside and you don't really want a giant barbecue in the living room! This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor Feb 21, 2015 #### Great location on the beach. Great location on the beach. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor Feb 9, 2015 #### I loved that this property was right on the beach, that it had plenty of beds and lots of grass for I loved that this property was right on the beach, that it had plenty of beds and lots of grass for kids to play. I felt the property wasn't very clean or maintained. There were cobwebs everywhere, food scraps in corners, and could be seen under furniture. It looks like it needs a little TLC and maintenance. 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