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Serene near the sea

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Garden

About this property

Serene near the sea

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay near the sea. This is not a beach front property but the beach is a 5 minute walk and the sunsets are exquisite. Enjoy a walk along the everchanging coastal beach. Explore and discover a bunker from world war 2 on the beach.

The space
This is a two bedroom home, each bedroom has a queen sized bed and in the lounge there is a king single with a single trundle bed underneath. There is also a fold out couch in the lounge.
The kitchen has basic amenities and the garage houses the washing machine and dryer.
The property is fully fenced and there is plenty of off street parking.

Guest access
The washing machine and dryer is in the garage I can make this accessible if necessary

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20143840
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Waitara

Waitara is home to this holiday home. Wind Wand and New Plymouth Observatory are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at East End Reserve and Tapuae Marine Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at TSB Stadium, or consider a night out at TSB Showplace.
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Waitara, Taranaki

What's nearby

  • Pukekohe Domain - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Waitara West Quay - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Fitzroy Beach - 15 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Pukekura Park - 16 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 18 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Field to Fork - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald’S Bell Bock - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The White Pear Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pekaren - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Van Dyck Pancakes - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene near the sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Serene near the sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serene near the sea?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene near the sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene near the sea located?

Situated in Waitara, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Pukekohe Domain, Waitara West Quay and Waitara Library. Manukorihi Park is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephanie c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really convenient location, well presented and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2025
Lovely guests
Verified

8/10 Good

ashish t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and well equipped villa.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2025
Thank you for a lovely stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ashish t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Really excellent stay kyla was cool and communication was great we really enjoyed our stay if yous are planning to stay in waitara or new ploymoth this house is at great location wise
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bhavika P.

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

Perfect long weekend getaway

We had a lovely stay at Serene near the sea. The place was cosy and just the right size for our family of four. The host was awesome. Replied to messages promptly and gave suggestions on playgrounds and beach access nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2025
Thank you for being a respectful clean and tidy guests
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha-jane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family of 6 stayed at this property for a few nights, it was such a lovely stay with everything we needed, really cosy and homely. Fully fenced for the kids safety. The fireplace was a plus with firewood supplied. Our host had really good communication. Close to shops and to the beach. Would highly recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie E.

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

Cozy Waitara

Kia Ora we had a good stay in your bach. Had everything we needed for the 2 of us. Having some kindling and firewood ready by the fireplace would have been a bonus, however having a heater available did the job. Nga Mihi
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simone J.

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

Lovely cosy family home

This bach was a lovely small home that had everything we needed. Family/kid friendly and communication with the owner was easy, fast and very kind. Beach and playground was close by with a supermarket and some yum takeaways within 5 mins drive or New Plymouth town 15 mins away. We didn’t venture out much this stay as had other plans but very grateful for a warm, cosy place to stay with everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Simone and her family were respectful guests 100% recommend these guests

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