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Close to beach and Otahu Estuary. 2 bathrooms. Linen provided.

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Front deck with french doors off the dining room with the BBQ.
This is the beautiful beach at the end of our road
A two-story house with a front porch, a covered garage, and a driveway.
Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher.
Open plan dining room with French doors opening onto deck.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

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Whangamata, Whangamata

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Close to beach and Otahu Estuary. 2 bathrooms. Linen provided.

Owing to a cancellation available 10th-17th Jan 2027.
Our beach house is on Otahu Road. It is comfortable, and it is especially suitable for a family of four or a couple sleeping upstairs and a couple sleeping downstairs, with privacy on each level. Linen is provided.
It is a 3-bedroom beach house with 2 bathrooms, providing accommodation for your holiday stay all year round. It is 300 metres to the Otahu Estuary, 500 metres down the road to the beautiful Ocean Beach (as shown in the photos), and 1.8 km to the surf club. The Estuary store is also close by.
The beach house has a north-facing deck and upstairs enjoys the beautiful outlook of the surrounding bush and a glimpse of the sea. The beach house is modern and light with an open-plan living area, comfortably furnished, including comfortable beds. All the mod-cons, including a heat pump, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, DVD, a smart TV upstairs, a T.V. with Freeview and Chromecast downstairs in the lounge, and unlimited WIFI with Fibre. There are electric blankets on the two Queen beds. The main bedroom upstairs has an en suite and a smart T.V. The 2nd bathroom downstairs has a shub (small bath), a shower, and a separate toilet. This property is professionally cleaned between tenants.
I try to respond to all inquiries instantly whenever possible.
Special conditions:
Minimum stay 2 nights. Discounts for longer stays, please enquire.
Below is Google's description:
Whangamata is home to one of New Zealand’s most beautiful coastal attractions. Fabulous golden and white sand beaches with magnificent coastal scenery, a rugged forest-cloaked interior waiting to be explored, and one of New Zealand's best surfing breaks are just some of the natural attractions that have people returning to Whangamata time after time.
See the link below for further information.
https://www.thecoromandel.com

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Security locks upstairs. Please state chn's ages.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Inside or on the decks.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please remove all rubbish. Turn on or empty the dishwasher, and leave the house secure.
No loud music after 10 pm. No parties No more than 6 people to stay. No pets.
Please tell me if you break anything. Check out by 10:00 a.m. and check in after 2:00 p.m. or by negotiation.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20009879
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Whangamata

Located in Whangamata, this holiday home is near the beach. Seddon St and Martha Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Waihi Arts Centre & Museum and Goldfields Railway. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Whangamata, Whangamata

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blackies Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Wangamata Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Port Road Project - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Palms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Luv cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to beach and Otahu Estuary. 2 bathrooms. Linen provided. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Close to beach and Otahu Estuary. 2 bathrooms. Linen provided. ?

As of 6 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Close to beach and Otahu Estuary. 2 bathrooms. Linen provided. on 18 July 2026 start from AU$243, including 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 for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Close to beach and Otahu Estuary. 2 bathrooms. Linen provided. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Close to beach and Otahu Estuary. 2 bathrooms. Linen provided. ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to beach and Otahu Estuary. 2 bathrooms. Linen provided. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Close to beach and Otahu Estuary. 2 bathrooms. Linen provided. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Kotuku Reserve and Whangamata Beach. Whenuakura Island and Williamson Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Near to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alayna J.

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

Great family bach

Great place to stay with the family. Lovely house and lovely host.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2024
Thank you for that great review and I'm glad you and your family enjoyed. their stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hamish F.

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

Perfect holiday spot.

The house was well equipped and a short walk from the beach. Lovely spot to stay for the week.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you for that lovely review and I¹m glad you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace V.

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

Lovely property with great location

A lovely property close to the beach with everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you for that excellent review and I'm so pleased that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

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

Estuary hideaway

A very comfortable house, ideally placed close to the estuary and the beach. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Home away from home.

We two senior ladies had a relaxing enjoyable time with everything provided to make it more so!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar 2025
Thank you for your booking and for taking good care of our beach house. It was a pleasure renting it to you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karl h.

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

Excellent

Great property. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thanks Karl it was a pleasure renting our beach house to you and thank you for your booking.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Lovely Bach close to the beach

This was a great place to stay. Owner was lovely to deal with and the house was nice and clean. It was a great location for us and the owner kindly allowed us a later check out which we really appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you for your positive review and for being great tenants. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Most enjoyable stay

Very clean and tidy suited 3 couples nicely everything we wanted except for an ironing board..have a hubby who likes to iron everything ..generally probably ok for beach accomodation but we were off to a celebration party
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you for being great tenants. As you said ironing isn't really a priority at the beach! You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna D.

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

Fabulous stay in well located bach

We loved our 10 day stay at this property - great location only a short walk to the beach and estuary. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. Averil was a great host - helpful and quick to respond. Would definitely recommend for family holiday or two couples.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2024
Thank you Joanna I'm so pleased you found our holiday home comfortable. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location for the beach estuary. Averil the property owner was super helpful and responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Great location and cosy home

Great location, the house was warm, quiet, secure and well laid out. We felt very relaxed and even heard a Morepork (Owl) on our first night :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2024
Thank you for that lovely review and you are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

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

Whangamata

Really nice place. Would definitely come back again, thanks heaps!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dwyane C.

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

Cosy and comfortable

The property was neat and cosy. It is very close to the beach and other amenities. We enjoyed our stay at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
It was lovely to rent our beach house to you and thank you being great tenants. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlotte V.

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

Cozy retreat

Stunning cozy retreat away from home in a perfect location and setting. Lovely and helpfull host.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anelle B.

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

Perfect break away

Lovely home away from home with everything u need for a relaxing break away. Walking distance from the beach in a quiet side of town. Loved every minute!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

The K.

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

Whangamata

Very well cared for property clean and plenty of room enjoyed our stay also great communication
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2024
It was a pleasure to have you to stay and I'm glad you enjoyed your special family time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette L.

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

Great little batch

Our family enjoyed an awesome holiday in this tidy batch, perfect size for the four of us plus visitors. Averil was very responsive to all enquiries and checked in on our stay while we were there. Fantastic location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john P.

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

Cosy Cottage

Lovely host willing to make your stay great, a cosy cottage but with lots of room with a short walk to the white sand of ocean beach, nice and peaceful at night, would definitely choose to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for that excellent review. I look forward to renting our beach house to you another time as you were lovely tenants.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison A.

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

Great stay

Place was clean and had good sized bedrooms. Two bathrooms were great. All the things that you need for a great holiday. A couple of minutes walk and you are at the beach or estuary. Took the bikes and easy to bike anywhere you wanted.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your excellent review. I'm so glad you all enjoyed your stay. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine Q.

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

Cosy, nz bach in great location!

Great kiwi bach with everything you need. Handy to the beach and estuary which was great for exploring with the kids. Local store is handy for great coffee, takeaways and supplies. Very clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you for that fabulous review and for being such great tenants. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinne N.

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

The Nicks Weekend

Lovely, beach home. Ideal, clean, and modern with plenty of room for everyone. Easy access to the beach and estuary. Friendly property manager. We'd love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you for that great review and for being such excellent tenants. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

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

R + R weekend

Perfect location for beach walks. Bach owner couldn't have been nicer. Realised we've stayed here years ago and would happily stay again. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

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

Classic spot

Brilliant spot...easy walk estuary and access 17. No need to use car when a warm and sunny. Rainy windy weekend, but did not matter at all. Thanks Averill
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
Thanks Alan and glad you enjoyed your stay you are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne D.

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

Estuary Adventures

My family stayed at this great bach over the long weekend and had a wonderful time. They said it was perfect for their family with everything they needed. They explored the estuary, and the dairy was just down the road, ideal for kids and their scooters. The park was also really handy, so the location was perfect. They highly recommended Averil's fabulous bach. She was also wonderful to deal with, very accommodating and great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Averil

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My husband and I had this property built for us and we have had many happy family holidays in this lovely beach house. We have a property manager/cleaner who takes good care of our beach house for us. My husband is retired and I work as a part-time teacher. We have both travelled extensively throughout New Zealand and overseas. We welcome travellers from overseas and want to make sure they enjoy their stay in our holiday home.

Why they chose this property

There are bedrooms. toilet and bathroom on each level providing privacy and space.

What makes this property unique

You have the whole place to yourself. It's close to the beach and estuary. It's like a home away from home!

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