Summary: Searching for an expansive retreat for your upcoming beach getaway? Your quest ends with this stunning two-story contemporary residence on Muricata Avenue. Revel in the luxury of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and seamless indoor/outdoor connectivity on both levels. Immerse yourself in the local experience by starting your day at the Tay Street cafe for a delightful morning coffee. Whether it's lunch or brunch, you can continue your culinary exploration at Tay Street cafe or venture downtown within a quick 5-minute drive. With its generous space and thoughtful design, this exceptional home is an ideal choice for families or three couples seeking a memorable retreat.
The Space: On the lower level of this sun-drenched residence, discover two generously-sized, luminous bedrooms, each furnished with queen beds. These bedrooms share a spacious bathroom equipped with both a bath and shower. One of the bedrooms features sliders leading to the outdoor yard, providing a tranquil escape. Unwind during your leisure time in the lower-level TV room.
Ascending the staircase reveals a space bathed in natural light throughout the day. The north-facing deck ensures sun-soaked moments from sunrise to sunset. The expansive living room offers various seating options, including a delightful window seat. Cozy up to the fireplace during winter or embrace the summer breeze by throwing open the sliding doors.
The modern, fully equipped kitchen boasts a convenient pantry and has everything you need for preparing meals to savor indoors. The upstairs master suite is a haven of light, featuring a queen bed and a private en-suite.
The double garage serves a dual purpose, housing the laundry facilities and offering added convenience with a handy outdoor shower for washing away beach sand from your feet upon return.
Both levels are equipped with heating and air conditioning, ensuring year-round comfort in every season.
With a wealth of comforts, this delightful home invites you to revel in its offerings, making your choice to stay here a decision you'll be pleased with.
Guest Access: *Please note the person booking and staying must be over 25 years old* * NO parties - NO Events - quiet hours between 10pm and 7am - A breach of this condition will mean immediate eviction and retention of your full bond. * You'll be required to accept our booking Terms & Conditions, please let us know if you'd like to see these ahead of making your booking*
You will have full access to the entire property and double garage with plenty of space to store sports and water equipment. Plenty of street parking.
The Neighborhood: Marvellous Mount Maunganui
A favourite amongst travellers young and old……..a brilliant base for everyone with so much to do and so much to explore….. you’ll be left with wanting more.
Located in the fabulous Bay of Plenty, Mount Maunganui is famous for its endless white sand beach, year-round surf, Pilot Bay Harbour and beautiful Mauao.
At the end of the peninsula the iconic Mauao stands elegantly at 230 meters tall. Everyone has the option of taking a leisurely stroll around the flat base. The more adventurous will have fun reaching the top and be rewarded with the spectacular 360-degree views.
Downtown Mount you’ll find a laid-back strip of shops, bars & restaurants that offer all day dining most with alfresco tables…….Pick up a treat or souvenir from one of the locally owned boutiques, enjoy an ice cream or coffee, browse one of the weekly markets or soak yourself in one of the salt water hot pools or treat yourself to a papering session at one of the spas.
Pilot Bay offers sheltered year-round swimming and kayaking. Picnic on the grassy shore & watch the fishermen launch their boats and cargo ships come and go.
Head to main beach where new surfers can grab a lesson and watch the more experienced catch a wave or two. If the wind is up the kite surfers will be out in force. Or just chill and enjoy a refreshing swim.
Keen golfers have the choice of two world class courses…..Summer or Winter there’s no excuse not to get the clubs out.
For groceries you’ll find an accessible New World at Central Parade along with cafe's, bike shops and a slick city eatery.
10 minutes’ drive away is the recently upgraded Bay Fair shopping centre with 150 shops and restaurants and the new United seven screen cinema (opens December 2020). Bay Wave offers a fun day indoors in the largest pool in the Bay. Complete with wave machine, kiddies play pools and giant slide.
Whatever you love to do you will be guaranteed to make fond and lasting memories here in in the marvellous Mount Maunganui
Interaction with Guests: Guest can self check in at their convenience after the specified check in time. Your local property Manager will be available should you need anything.
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The Surfside Villa -2-Bedroom Home in Mount Maunganui – Just Steps from the Beach and Tay Street Café, Featuring an Outdoor Deck with BBQ, Fully Equipped Kitchen, and Modern Bathroom
Guest will be required to sign our generic terms and conditions. Please let us know if you want to see these in advance of booking
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Property # 20046353
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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Tauranga
Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Mount Maunganui, a neighbourhood in Tauranga. Mount Hot Pools and Mount Maunganui Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Baycourt Community & Arts Centre and Tenpin Tauranga. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tauranga Domain or Mercury Baypark.
Is Modern Muricata - Enjoy Beach, Surf & Sun pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Modern Muricata - Enjoy Beach, Surf & Sun?
As of 15 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern Muricata - Enjoy Beach, Surf & Sun on 16 June 2026 start from AU$389, 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 Modern Muricata - Enjoy Beach, Surf & Sun?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Modern Muricata - Enjoy Beach, Surf & Sun?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Modern Muricata - Enjoy Beach, Surf & Sun?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Modern Muricata - Enjoy Beach, Surf & Sun located?
Located in Mount Maunganui, this holiday home is steps from Bay of Plenty and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Mount Maunganui. Blake Park and The Mount Mainstreet are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great for older chn had they had bedrooms and bathroom downstairs with their own small lounge & tv.
Very clean and central to coffee shops and beach. Short 5 min drive into the city centre.
Spacious and warm.
Excellent for a long stay. It had everything we needed…. Except egg cups.
We stayed in this beautiful property for a festival in Tauranga (a short taxi/uber away from this property). It was perfect for our stay as it was a 5min walk to the beach & 10-15min walk to Mount Maunganui if you fancy a stroll. Deb was very flexible with meeting us at the property once our flight arrived. The property itself is very spacious & the air con was a luxury in the heat of the weekend! There is a supermarket within walking distance (approx 15-20mins) & then wandering down into Mt Maunganui village centre had some great eateries/bars & a beautiful park to eat or head back to the beach. Although other properties feel close the neighbourhood was relatively quiet & the property still felt like it had a degree of privacy. Thank you for an excellent stay in Tauranga.
Excellent, prompt communication from property manager with all necessary information for ease of access to the house.
Also answered all questions and requests I had in a professional and timely manner.
The house was clean and extremely well appointed with lovely comfortable beds.
The location to beach, shops, restaurants etc is excellent.
Lots of parking at the jouse and in the quiet street.
I would thoroughly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Immaculate condition with high quality furnishings and everything we could want to make the holiday stress free. Fantastic location in the Mount as well.
Quick and easy booking process. Communication with the property manager was a breeze. Property is well maintained and suitable for 6 people. There is a modern kitchen and equipments. The neighbourhood is quite and very safe. It is about 300m to the beach. Highl
The Mount is a big place, so finding the right location - close to the supermarket, main shops and the beach - makes a holiday more enjoyable. This property was a walk to all of these, and suited our large family perfectly. The house itself is lovely, with all modern features maintained to a high standard. We loved the living area with its deck and big kitchen. We definitely recommend and will be back.
Perfect little get away from home! Location was perfect to access everything easily as well as close to the beach. House is well presented and immaculate. Property managers were helpful and easy to get in touch with.
Thank you so much for a relaxing getaway!
Fantastic house and location, but possibly overpriced
Very well designed and comfortable house with lovely open plan living areas. Large garage helpful for storing beach gear. Very limited outside space, although garden was well maintained and attractive. We felt that for what we paid we could have got much better value elsewhere in the Mount (I’m still not clear what the substantial service charge on top of the daily rate and cleaning fee got us?).
Tamara M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Thanks for your review Tamara. The service charge is what homeaway charge you for booking on their website, it has nothing to do with us.
The cleaning fee is so that you can depart easily without have to clean the house and we also provide linen, towels, and beach towels, so the cleaning covers the cost of having these laundered as well.
Although the services add up, the cost is worth it to not have to hire linen and towels and check out super easily.
Visited The Mount 8times in 8 years and this is the best and most convenient location. The house had everything for a wonderful vacation. We will return.
Alex M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
kate T.
20 Feb 2019
Fantastic place
We all enjoyed our stay here. It had everything we needed and was very close to the beach.