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Stunning holiday home close to beach

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A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a window with blinds.
A living room with a dark grey sofa, a red sofa, and a black sofa. There is a floor lamp and a decorative wall piece.
A single-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a small backyard.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining table with chairs.
A living room with two red leather sofas, a black sofa, a television, and a decorative wall piece.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
Sleeps 8•3 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Whakatane, Coastlands
  • Place, Te Papaka & Puketapu
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Whakatane War Memorial Hall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Whakatane Aquatic Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whakatane (WHK)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Lounge

2 Double Futons

Master Suite

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Stunning holiday home close to beach

Nestled in Piripai, Apanui House provides a home away from home. With quality furnishings and tasteful decorating, the house is big enough to provide that all needed space for families to enjoy. The decadent sun drenching deck will allow you to sit back and relax the day away or enjoy a lovely evening bbq with friends and family. The large backyard will provide space for the kids to stretch out and enjoy kicking a ball around the fully fenced property.

Far enough away from the hustle and bustle of town, the house is still close enough to the beaches, shopping Hub and town. A quick drive in the car will get you to most of the great activities available in sunny Whakatane including live volcanoes, native forests, white sand beaches, tasty fish, cultural areas and friendly people. All of New Zealand in one package.

A great place for families, professionals and anyone who wants to be in Whakatane.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only

No pets allowed

Extras: Cleaning (NZ$100.00 per stay); Linen (included);

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20032747
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
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Whakatane

Located in Coastlands, a neighbourhood in Whakatane, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane River Walk are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pohaturoa and Wairere Falls. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Whakatane, Coastlands

What's nearby

  • Te Papaka & Puketapu - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Whakatane War Memorial Hall - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Whakatane Aquatic Centre - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Whakatane District Museum and Gallery - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Whakatane River Walk - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moxi Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gibbo's Fresh Fish - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Julians Berry Farm & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cadera - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning holiday home close to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stunning holiday home close to beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning holiday home close to beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning holiday home close to beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning holiday home close to beach located?

Located in Coastlands, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Whakatane Hospital, Whakatane War Memorial Hall and Whakatane Aquatic Centre. Te Papaka & Puketapu and Whakatane District Museum and Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 121 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lana M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly, big house for 10 of us, beautiful kitchen, close to town, beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Connie B.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Yes we enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

brent M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

A Great place to stay
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host were amazing with communication. Amenities and Whare clean tidy, Beautiful settings and surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very satisfactory, good shower water pressure, very clean, good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really enjoyed our stay thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Te Kope H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Loved it thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ranui M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at Apanui House. Had everything we needed. Clean and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron N.

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

Comfortable

Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jono Y.

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

great place at a great location

big house with a great outdoor area for kids to play at. nice and close to the town, but far enough to be quiet. would definitely come stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mo B.

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

Lovely well appointed home

Beautiful comfy home with a spacious kitchen and close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelby I.

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

Great property

Was an easy stress free experience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karla T.

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

Awesome

Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2022
Thank you for being a great guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua F.

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

It was lovely

Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chantelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return trip

We were very happy with the Bach. Centrally located and a big garden. What you see is what you get.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mate H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Apanui House

Very handy location and a well stocked house that had everything you could need for a comfortable stay. Lawns werent mowed on arrival but were done during our stay and rubbish bin was delivered day before we checked out. Would stay again as plenty of room for family and the kids to enjoy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

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

Ladies

We enjoyed our stay beds all very comfortable plenty room to spread out. Any issues the host replied to immediately
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mahendra N.

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

Roomy and affordable near Coastlands

Lots of space for kids, especially for games in the large backyard. A bit far from the beach and town. Clean and spacious house. We missed not having a coffee plunger.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marlene A.

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

Whakatane

A great, spacious house with very comfortable beds and presented very well. Has generous parking and a big section. The house is on a very busy 80km road and the road noise starts from about 6.30am until late evening. Other than that, a great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lots of space for two couples. Three bedrooms. We lost our wifi for one day for unexplained reason. We had no correspondence prior to our arrival so could not access the locked key box. Fortunately a neighbour assisted us in accessing the home. Dining room and kitchen very spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

GEOFF W.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

+

When you pay good money for a 3 night stay and $100 for a cleaning fee thats what you exspect lights not working no locks on bathroom and toilet ,cleanliness not good ,no welcoming info ,and not the best bedding coming into Autumn fridge needs a clean ,its all good taking the money ,but also have responsibilities for upkeep
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Aliciah R.

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

Do not recommend

Checked in and the house was an absolute mess from the previous guest’s the night before. Unmade beds, used towels, bins full, floor was horrendous. Cleaner eventually came so our check in time was later then it should have been. It still wasn’t up to cleaning standards. Barely vacuumed and didn't mop, blood stained blanket in one room, the list could go on. The house has potential but unfortunately its like theres no care in the world. Disappointed with our stay. 1/10 do not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donna S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

A lovely and convenient place to stay

We enjoyed our stay very much, would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Haley R.

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

Family holiday

This place was great! Had everything we needed and was close to all amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Simon B.

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

Spacious Classic

Overall a nice stay with lots of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mericia

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What makes this property unique

Private and peaceful neighbourhood
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