Title: Sleeps 12, spacious holiday home, great indoor outdoor flow. - 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 # Sleeps 12, spacious holiday home, great indoor outdoor flow. ## Photo gallery for Sleeps 12, spacious holiday home, great indoor outdoor flow. ![Terrace/patio - Sleeps 12, spacious holiday home, great indoor outdoor flow. (Whitianga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55020000/55013300/55013231/90-a40e3903.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Sleeps 12, spacious holiday home, great indoor outdoor flow. (Whitianga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55020000/55013300/55013231/180-8d8334a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Sleeps 12, spacious holiday home, great indoor outdoor flow. (Whitianga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55020000/55013300/55013231/15da6387.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Books - Sleeps 12, spacious holiday home, great indoor outdoor flow. (Whitianga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55020000/55013300/55013231/cefafe77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board - Sleeps 12, spacious holiday home, great indoor outdoor flow. (Whitianga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55020000/55013300/55013231/90-61d5bec4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Harbor views and native bush-clad hills create a serene backdrop for your stay at this beach bach. Relax on the expansive deck, take advantage of 2 BBQ tables and a fish filleting station, or enjoy the nearby wharf and boat ramp. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Sleeps 12, spacious holiday home, great indoor outdoor flow. This is a well set up beach Bach in a quiet location with amazing views up the harbor to the native bush clad hills in the distance, we are situated half way between the Marina and the brand new Whitianga water ways so you get the best of both worlds. Brand new beds, duvets and pillows to ensure you have a comfy nights sleep and the best experience. Plenty of space for all inside and out with large stacking ranch slider onto palm fringed expansive deck area, built in seating surrounding the deck, 2 BBQ tables, BBQ and still plenty of space. Plenty of room to back the boat in off the street, wash down then hang all the dive gear out to dry. Fish filleting station. Wharf and boat ramp only 100m down the road, the kids normally come back from the wharf with enough fish for T! or you may be up for some amazing kayak fishing up the beautiful Whitianga harbour. Just across the road there is several acres of grass for walks or a game of catch, back yard cricket, grass roots rugby etc etc etc. Short easy walk into town to all the cafes, restaurants, bars, nick nack stores and sport shops. Just a few short Kms to the local 18 hole golf course, airport, mountain bike park, Buffalo Beach and many more. Only half an hours drive to the World famous Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach. Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$75.00 per stay) Bond (Required, NZ$200.00 per stay) NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen towels/sheets/pillowcase. NOTE : 1 November to 1 May is our summer season. A minimum of 3 nights stay over a long weekend or public holiday. The rate is $580/night for 8 guests and $20 for extra Guests. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - Garden - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities ## Similar properties ![On the beach, white sand, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3590000/3584200/3584192/1cb8d4de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachside Resort Whitianga Whitianga - 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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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Sleeps 12 Spacious Holiday Home Great Indoor Outdoor Flow Sleeps 12 spacious holiday home great indoor outdoor flow. ## About the area Located in Whitianga, this vacation home is on the beach. Mercury Bay Museum and Coromandel Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club and Combat Zone Paintball and Fun Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Whitianga travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Whitianga.dx10451) [View more Vacation homes in Whitianga](https://www.expedia.ca/Whitianga-Private-Vacation-Homes.d10451-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-36.84464%2C175.69328&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=umFWze1javwPC7CQuGMDX8UW1JI=) Whitianga, Waikato ### What's nearby - ![If you walk along the Buffalo Beach (near to the corner by the wharf) after the tide has gone out, you will be treated to seeing hundreds of little starfish. We wandered down the almost deserted beach as the sun set over the hills, finding whole shells and the little stars - it was magical.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10451/233f9d96-fa77-4b67-b4fa-3d2d110c52ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Buffalo Beach 3 min drive \- 2.6 km - ![Cathedral Cove Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108210/46325e4c-1118-4490-9022-13232c4bd8b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cathedral Cove 29 min drive \- 42.2 km - ![Hahei Beach featuring a sandy beach, a bay or harbour and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108212/939e2140-3a93-4c63-8f3e-b7bf33b69d76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hahei Beach 29 min drive \- 41.8 km - Mercury Bay Museum 2 min drive \- 2.2 km - Lost Spring Thermal Pools 3 min drive \- 2.6 km ### Getting around - Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) 3 min drive ### Restaurants - The Church Restaurant and Accomodation 26 min drive - The Pour House 27 min drive - Little Blue Kitchen 26 min drive - Hahei Beach Cafe 27 min drive - Eggcentric Cafe 30 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sleeps 12, spacious holiday home, great indoor outdoor flow. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Sleeps 12, spacious holiday home, great indoor outdoor flow.? ### What time is check-out at Sleeps 12, spacious holiday home, great indoor outdoor flow.? ### Where is Sleeps 12, spacious holiday home, great indoor outdoor flow. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sleeps 12, spacious holiday home, great indoor outdoor flow. Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent 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 16 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 2 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Angela B. Dec 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family holiday Great location, spacious house and outdoor area, clean and tidy ##### Angela B. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam F. Nov 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and set up Nice place for a visit and great views across the water easy walk to shops etc and boat ramp right there. ##### Adam F. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jade M. Jan 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful home away from home! We had a wonderful stay here. Very homely and has everything you need. Home was very clean and spacious. Prime location to everything and has an amazing view. Thank you for our stay 😊 ##### Jade M. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul F. Feb 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### fishing weekend This place was perfect for us. Good kitchen and close to the centre. ##### Paul F. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc C. Jan 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend trip Good location, good home. Would recommend. ##### Marc C. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jared B. Nov 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing trip Perfect place for what we needed ##### Jared B. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annabelle H. Jan 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Bach near the water! Hosts have good communication ##### Annabelle H. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jared B. Mar 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Boys fishing trip Perfect base for us again. Thanks guys ##### Jared B. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Blair C. Oct 7, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing trip Heaps of space for a boat in the driveway, boat ramp 100m from the house. Perfect place for a boys fishing trip. Really helpful owners through the whole process. ##### Blair C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Sally A. Jun 16, 2023 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Mrs Discusting. Should not even be listed. The dirtiest place I've ever stsyed at ##### Sally A. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Vipulkumar R. Apr 11, 2024 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Mr Incorrect information on listing. Property doesn't have spa or hot tub as advertised. ##### Vipulkumar R. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hans S. Dec 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Great stay ##### Hans S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Ian and Yvonne P. May 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, Good sized house but the owner needs to address some maintenance issues. Would not rent this property again. A long list of issues that needed to be addressed which negatively affected our holiday. ##### Ian and Yvonne P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelly N. Jan 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice spacious home Nice spacious home. Has everything you need for a nice, relaxed holiday ##### Kelly N. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicola C. Jan 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely get away This place is so well equipped with everything you need for friends and family. Exceeded expectation Thank you ##### Nicola C. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tricia H. Dec 30, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ideal for Big Family and Very Spacious Nice place to stay and enjoy Whitianga with your family. Thank you Lucy ##### Tricia H. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### summer w. Feb 2, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Great spot Excellent location and good house for families with kids. Kitchen well set up ##### summer w. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Gray R. Jan 24, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great big bach Well set up bach with plenty of space for 8 adults and all the things needed for a comfortable stay. ##### Gray R. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 24, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice place Was a great place to relax with a bunch of my friends, plenty of space for everyone to sleep / chill with a nice view overlooking the estuary. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gordon T. Jan 17, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Cambridge Crue We rated the accommodation 5 out of 5\. It was really hard to find faults to give an honest summary but the only things that made things difficult was not having enough toilet paper, rubbish bags and gas for the BBQ. Everything else was awesome especially the double bathrooms ##### Gordon T. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### astha s. Jan 12, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house in great location My friends and family had to make fairly last minute Christmas booking for a holiday. Lucy was easily reachable for a few queries and their house was a superb space and location for a group of 10 to explore the coromandel whitianga region. Had all the necessary materials in the Bach to make it hassle free. Thanks so much. ##### astha s. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Niclas v., Auckland Oct 25, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Was good had fun, ideal location, owner was nice and easy to talk to, would stay again. ##### Niclas v. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee I. Jan 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Lee I. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024