[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ocean Blue, sunny, spacious beach home close to surf & shops Vacation home in Waihi Beach with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78290000/78289100/78289027/b456acdc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78290000/78289100/78289027/88656dab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78290000/78289100/78289027/7f9e8d60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, table tennis, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78290000/78289100/78289027/10feb2b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, table tennis, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78290000/78289100/78289027/ed1646a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A garden, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Ocean Blue, sunny, spacious beach home close to surf & shops. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61830 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### Ocean Blue, sunny, spacious beach home close to surf & shops Spacious and sunny 3 bed home ideal for your next beach holiday. The well designed living area is open plan and extends out onto a large deck & lawn with outdoor furnishings & BBQ. Extras such as beach toys, ping pong & being pet friendly make this home perfect for a family or group of friends. Central location only a few mins stroll to the beach and a 5 min drive to the main village with many shops, cafes and restaurants. Nearby is local favourite Surf Shack Cafe, dairy, fish & chips and estuary walkway. There are three comfortable bedroom all with Queen size beds opening into the living area. The master bedroom has its own ensuite and the other two bedrooms use the seperate bathroom with shower, vanity and toilet. The garage has a laundry, ping pong table and lots of beach toys such as boogie boards and sun umbrellas for guest use. The large open plan lounge area with fully equipped kitchen and dining area is perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The living opens onto the landscaped garden and deck with an indoor/outdoor flow perfect for that holiday feel. Relax on the outdoor bean bags enjoying a glass of wine while the kids run around on the lawn. Cook on that BBQ and enjoy outdoor dining on the deck with ample seating options. It really doesn't get any easier on holiday! If you bring your boat there is a ramp 5 minutes away at Bowentown, with a protected tidal harbour for fishing, water skiing, kayaking and wind surfing or venture out across the bar for excellent fishing and diving. Enjoying a round of golf is possible in Waihi and Katikati. There are also mineral hot pools nearby at both Athenree Holiday Park and Sapphire Springs in Katikati (if you go to Sapphire Springs take the nearby walk to the southernmost giant Kauri in NZ, a short 30 min round trip through beautiful NZ bush). There's a huge range of great cafes and shops in the area, the best are mentioned in our local guidebook or feel free to ask your host if you have any specific questions. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Table tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching 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 - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing 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: 1,830 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997800/37997755/58828119.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax Waihi Beach Style. 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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 ![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-37.42965%2C175.95651&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=C0dd5JN6HAYZuFcD2R7nSmhUiXU=) Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty #### What's nearby - Waihi Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Historical Athenree Homestead - 4 min drive - 5.4 km - Athenree Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 5.4 km - Martha Mine - 19 min drive - 21.4 km - Whangamata Beach - 40 min drive - 50.7 km #### Getting around - Tauranga (TRG) - 55 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Rókalyuk - ‬7 min drive - ‪Waihi Beach RSA - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Secret Garden - ‬4 min drive - ‪Waihi Beach Hotel Bistro - ‬4 min drive - ‪Shoreline Restaurant & Cafe - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ocean Blue, sunny, spacious beach home close to surf & shops pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at Ocean Blue, sunny, spacious beach home close to surf & shops? > As of Oct 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean Blue, sunny, spacious beach home close to surf & shops on Oct 21, 2025 start from CA $236.78, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Waihi-Beach-Hotels-Ocean-Blue.h78289027.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Ocean Blue, sunny, spacious beach home close to surf & shops? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ocean Blue, sunny, spacious beach home close to surf & shops? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Ocean Blue, sunny, spacious beach home close to surf & shops located? > Located in Island View, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Waihi Beach and Bay of Plenty. Historical Athenree Homestead is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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