Title: Sun and Sea Sanctuary - Whitianga Holiday Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Sun and Sea Sanctuary - Whitianga Holiday Home Vacation home in Whitianga with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73490000/73484000/73483922/79426829.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73490000/73484000/73483922/13dcadbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73490000/73484000/73483922/133cd85e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73490000/73484000/73483922/c0554b84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73490000/73484000/73483922/b0d294b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Sun and Sea Sanctuary, a sun-kissed haven in Whitianga, invites you to unwind in its open-plan living space filled with natural light. With a sheltered deck and fully fenced yard perfect for alfresco BBQs, this three-bedroom holiday home offers ample room for relaxation. Enjoy the Smart TV with basic Sky or indulge in Nespresso coffee before strolling to the nearby beach. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - 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. ### Sun and Sea Sanctuary - Whitianga Holiday Home Sun drenched, contemporary, and the ideal base for your next escape to Whitianga, this three-bedroom holiday home is just a few minutes walk from The Lost Spring and the beach. Welcome to Sun and Sea Sanctuary! An abundance of windows and sliding doors let the natural light pour into the open-plan living space at this Whitianga accommodation, while the sheltered deck and fully fenced yard offer the ideal place to enjoy summer afternoons and alfresco BBQ dinners. There's even a shaded and secure dog run for the four-legged family members! When you're not out having fun in the sun, keep the whole family entertained, comfortable, and connected with everything Sun and Sea Sanctuary has to offer. A fully equipped entertainers style kitchen lets you whip up delicious brunches, or perhaps some snacks to accompany a movie night on the Smart TV with basic Sky. This is all topped off with temperature control at the touch of a button thanks to the available heat pump. Three bedrooms here at Sun and Sea Sanctuary comfortably accommodate up to six guests, with the master bedroom boasting an ensuite bathroom. An additional bathroom, laundry facilities, and a handy outdoor shower complete the setup for your stay. Start your morning off right with a delicious Nespresso coffee, then stroll nine minutes to the beach where you can soak up the rays and take a refreshing dip! If you have a boat, bring it along and park it at Sun and Sea Sanctuary, then when it's time to head out for a day on the water, the Whitianga boat ramp is just a two-minute drive away. If you fancy something a little indulgent, The Lost Spring thermal pools and day spa are less than 100m from your home away from home. Or if you're more of an adventurer, drive just over half an hour to Hahei where you can take the walk to Cathedral Cove for some breath-taking scenery. Enjoy long sunshine hours, beach days, and a place to call home, here at Sun and Sea Sanctuary! Guests should bring their own Nespresso compatible pods to make use of the available machine.While this property welcomes pets indoors, pets are not permitted on the carpet and must stay on the hard floors.The pictured boat is not available for guest use.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 - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Fully-fenced - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### 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) - 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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 601859 ## About the area Whitianga is home to this vacation home. 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 Lost Spring Thermal Pools. [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¢er=-36.82929,175.69495&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Ciw_Fmljo%60%40%3FQ%3FS%40S%3FS%40Q%40S%3FSBQ%40U%40Q%40QBUBQBQBSBQBUBQDQDQBQDQDQDSDQFMDSFQFMDQHSFMFOFQHOFMHOFQHOHMJKHOHOHMJKHOJKJOJKJKJKJKJKJMLGJKLKLGJILKLILGLILILGLELINELILELENELENELENCNCLCNANCNEL%3FNCNANCN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%3FNDNBL%40NBNBLBNDLDNDLDNDLDLHLDNHLDLFLHLHLFJHLJLHLFJJLJJFJLJJLJJJJJHJJNJJJNHJJLHNHNHJHLHNHNFPHLFNHPFNFLFRFPFLDPFRDLFPDRDPBPDPDPBPDPBTBPBRBPBP%40T%40PBP%40T%40P%40R%40R%3FP%40R%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPAT%3FPAPATAPATCPAPATCPCPCPCRCRERCNEREPCPEPEPGPENGPERGLGPGPGNGLIRGLINGPININILIJILINKNIJKNKJKLILKJKJMJKJKJKHMJKJMFMHMJKHMFMHMFMHMDOHMDMFMDODMFOBMFODM%40ODOBM%40OBODO%3FM%40OBO%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOAOCOAM%3FOEOCOAMCOEOAMEOGMCOGMEMEMGOEMIMEMIMGMIMGMIMKKIMGMKKKMIKKKKKKKKKKKMKMKKIOKKIOIOIMKKIMIOGQIOGOIMGSGMGOIQEQGMGSEQGOEQEQEQEQCQESEOCSCSCSCQCQCQCUAQAQAUCQ%3FUAQAQ%3FUAQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=d_8pRmUR_8yCniATCRvYzjU4wjg=) Whitianga, Coromandel ### What's nearby - Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Buffalo Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club - 5 min drive - 4.3 km - Cooks Beach - 32 min drive - 41.1 km - Cathedral Cove - 32 min drive - 42.9 km ### Getting around - Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 3 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Coro Club - Café & Venue - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Pour House - ‬26 min drive - ‪Espy Cafe - ‬14 min walk - ‪Go Vino - ‬28 min drive - ‪Stoked - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sun and Sea Sanctuary - Whitianga Holiday Home pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sun and Sea Sanctuary - Whitianga Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sun and Sea Sanctuary - Whitianga Holiday Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sun and Sea Sanctuary - Whitianga Holiday Home located? > Situated in Whitianga, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Lost Spring Thermal Pools, Buffalo Beach, and Mercury Bay Museum. Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds and Maramaratotara Bay are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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