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Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities

Our house is a unique design with a Japanese flavour situated in a large garden of spray free vegetables, fruit and native trees. From our top bedroom there are peeks of the sea at beautiful Wharekaho Beach just 3 minutes walk away, while behind us is rolling farmland, home to a few friendly cows which sometimes roam the paddock across the fence. We have an open plan living room and kitchen which open onto decks on both sides where we often have breakfasts and barbeques. Guests are welcome to share vegetables from our well cared for garden. Your hosts Ross and Sumi will be in a caravan in a corner of the property and might sometimes need to maintain the property eg mow lawns etc. Please note that the upstairs bedroom is described as having a queen bed and a single futon. The futon is actually a single airbed as we were not given the airbed option by Vrbo in the bed selection option.

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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 0–17

House is 50m from road but driveway not fenced.

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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)

Small well trained dog ok.

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Please take shoes off when inside. Thank you.

Off-road parking limited to 2 cars or 1 car and 1 small boat

Please observe rubbish disposal instructions. Also please make sure French doors are securely hooked back on windy days.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9629766
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Wharekaho

Located in Wharekaho, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. 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 Simpsons Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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RD2 Whitianga, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Simpsons Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Buffalo Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Brophys Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Cathedral Cove - 33 min drive - 47.2 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pour House - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Hahei Beach Cafe - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Little Blue Kitchen - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Grace O'Malley's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Hive - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Simpsons Beach, Buffalo Beach and Brophys Beach. Mercury Bay and Lost Spring Thermal Pools are also within 6 miles (10 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. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our lovely hosts Ross and Sumi were very kind and thoughtful. Our stay was perfect for the last leg of our holiday, very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sumi and Ross were exceptional hosts. Kind and welcoming. We had everything we needed and had a wonderful visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very friendly and hospitable hosts. Lovely neat and tidy property. Nice and quiet and close to Simpson's Beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isla F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a rural setting, close to multiple beautiful beaches. Just what we were looking for. Thanks so much Ross and Sumi!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Atefah A.

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

Was great

We had a good time
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2024
Fahad said you were going to come back again and had a great time. Can you tell us why you rated us 3 out of 5 please.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sam o.

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

Such a treasure

We had a great stay, had all that we needed with personal touches, hosts were amazing and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

A wonderful place to stay

Ross and Sumi’s house was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. They gave us every assistance, including suggested activities. Excellent hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2023
We are so happy that you had comfortable stay despite of wild weather! We hope you come again one day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia D.

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

Delightful Stau

We had a very nice stay. Property is beautiful. Really enjoyed sitting on the deck in the morning watching birds in the beautiful gardens. Hosts were nice and got back to us quickly when we had a questions. I would stay here again 😃
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2023
We glad you enjoy your stay at our house! The birds are especially friendly, aren't they? We hope to see you again one day :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ariel D.

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

Awesome Christmas break.

Very relaxing experience. The owners are very accomdating. Would highly recommend to other friends
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J.

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

Highly recommended

Great hosts, so generous and friendly. Great place for kids and so close to a quiet beautiful beach. But if you stay at home, there's also a great garden and deck area. Really hope to be able to stay here again. Thank you so much to you both.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2025
It was a pleasure to host Matt, Charlotte and their lovely children, Eliza and Arthur and doggie Marty. They were very communicative and friendly and we would love to see them again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia B.

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

A little piece of paradise

What a find!! Gorgeous garden and house all within a short walk to quiet beach. Hosts super friendly and helpful even gave us veggies from the garden!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sruthi N.

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

Gorgeous beach side stay

We had a wonderful time at Ross and Sumis place in Wharekaho. They were really helpful and accommodating. The place was clean and had plenty of amenities. Location is superb as it is only a few minutes walk to the beach. We loved the veggie garden and used the yummy fresh produce. Thanks both!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2024
Thank you so much Sruthi. It was a pleasure to meet you and your whanau
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

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

Hideaway

Beautiful hideaway with all facilities you could wish for. Lovely vibe of calmness and wellbeing throughout this home . Products all protecting the environment. Beach across the road with fabulous waves which we all enjoyed. A special home even allowing us to help ourselves to home grown salad from the vegetable patch . We thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend this stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec 2022
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for leaving our house so clean and tidy. We hope to be able to welcome you again one day. Kind regards Ross and Sumi

About the host

Hosted by ross liggins

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I am a Kiwi and my partner Sumi is from Japan. We live and work here in Whitianga. Sumi is a natural health practitioner while I am semi-retired and do a little property maintenance and surf coaching. We both enjoy gardening and ocean-based activities.

Why they chose this property

Our property is rural but only a few minutes walk from the beach. We have a beautiful garden where guests can relax and help themselves to fresh spray-free vegetables

What makes this property unique

Backing onto a farm and being very near the beach gives our home the unique combination of a rural and maritime location. We especially love the birdlife in our garden as we eat and drink on the outside decks.

Languages:

English, Japanese

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