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By The Harbour

Waterfront holiday home with private pool and kitchenette

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Relax in the tranquil By The Harbour studio, perfectly suited for a peaceful retreat. With private access, an inviting courtyard with BBQ and plunge pool (unheated), you can unwind after exploring Tauranga CBD or Mount Maunganui Beach.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

By The Harbour

Karen and David welcome you to stay By The Harbour at our freshly refurbished, clean and bright studio located on the first level of our family home. The suite is completely separate from the main house. Enjoy privacy and security with your own private access, courtyard with BBQ, outdoor tables and chairs, plunge pool(unheated) and off road parking. The suite has two bedrooms, a separate toilet, bathroom with shower, vanity and washing machine and the lounge/dining area, with kitchenette, opens up right onto the courtyard. Away from the hustle and bustle this quiet haven is the perfect compliment to a busy day of sightseeing or after a big day at the Mount beach (15 – 20 min drive). Just come home and relax! Our desirable location is a 2min walk to the harbour where you can enjoy the walkways, park and views across to Mount Maunganui and Matakana Island. Take a stroll to our local shops: Fish and Chips, Japanese and Hawaiin Food (Dine in or Takeaway), Matua Pub, dairy and Hairdresser. The Cherrywood Shops are a short drive away and include a bakery, café, Butchery, Gift shop, Four Square store, Istanbul - Turkish Eatery, Neighbourhood Restaurant and our popular shoe shop. Only a 10 minute drive to Tauranga CBD.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

By The Harbour Tauranga
By The Harbour Private vacation home
By The Harbour Private vacation home Tauranga

About the area

Map
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Fergusson Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tauranga Domain - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Mercury Baypark - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Mount Hot Pools - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 18 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On Levers Café - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Le Petit Four Cafe & Patisserie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Great Spice - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Neighbourhood - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cider Factorie - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does By The Harbour have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is By The Harbour pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at By The Harbour?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at By The Harbour?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at By The Harbour?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is By The Harbour located?

Located in Matua, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Fergusson Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of The Elms Mission House and Mission Cemetery. Robbins Park and Tauranga Domain are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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By The Harbour Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fabulous communication. Accom very tidy and spacious. Pool small but great to cool off in. Sometumes a bit noisy from floor creaking upstairs. Location fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Great spot near the estuary

A great family spot with nice hosts too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel S.

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

Fantastic Location

Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

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

Very nice place

Would definitely stay again and will recommend to friends
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon M.

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

Perfect hideaway

Fantastic and friendly hosts. A great location if you want to stay away from the noise of the Mount...yet only 15min drive to get back into it. Highly recommended place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selena B.

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

Perfect for our trip

We really enjoyed the outdoor table and BBQ,had a lovely walk down to beach and park, very handy to everything. Our hosts were great, friendly and welcoming, would love to stay agai
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

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

Warmly welcomed

Karen and Dave were amazing and very welcoming. It was a wonderful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam P.

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

Relaxing

Very peaceful and quiet location. Beautiful surroundings and a very enjoyable and clean property. Owners made us feel really welcome. Absolutely would recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor W.

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

Great stay

A nice location close to estuary, big park, shops etc. My grandchildren loved the park. Comfortable and clean with everything you need to chill out and enjoy the views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky M.

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

Third time staying

Always a breeze to deal with, lovely people & perfect accomadation for myself and elderly mother to stay while visiting family up the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Corazonesazules

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Good for price, however, a bit inconvenient not having water/sink in the kitchen facilities, other than that, excellent for a small family and short time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Venkat G.

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

Nice and cozy

Nice place , close to parks and warm place .. enjoyed the stay and thanks Karen..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael T.

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

Walk to beach

Clean and comfy, just a walk to the beach. Friendly hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Great base!

Wonderful little unit that we used as a base whilst visiting the area. Perfect spot to rest one’s head at the end of a busy day. Great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic C.

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

Quiet place to sleep

Good beds, Bathroom, washing machine, good shower. Perfect place to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Brent M.

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

By the harbour

Lovely private court yard, very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rafal W.

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

Great location and friendly owners.

Great location, friendly owners and very clean. Owners allowed us to use their shed to store bicycles over nights. Recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James Z.

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

Living experience

Karen and David are very welcoming and good hospitality. We stayed for two nights the place is sparkle clean and brand new furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet, peaceful, relaxing. nor far from amenities. Great hosts. We had a brilliant week
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Halene James I.

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

Relaxing

Definitely coming back to this quiet, comfortable, loving neighbourhood and definitely recommending this to anyone as Karen and David were so awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

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

Neighbourhood

Nice place great neighbourhood and the Matua bar and locals are pretty cool too
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Shreta C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

More like b&b

Property very small more like a b&b booked online said as breakfast included nothing as such no clothes dryer as described overall very clean property ,host very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff E.

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

Short Holiday in BOP

My mum and I stayed at this Bach. Both very happy with our experience. Owners (David and Karen) were super nice and very helpful. The property was spotless, very comfortable and in a lovely suburb. It all worked really well for us as we were watching a cricket test match at the Mount which was very easily accessible by car. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Deep

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this place mainly because my daughter loves swimming, so having a plunge pool was an important reason for choosing this property. Unfortunately, the pool was closed and not available to use, which was very disappointing and not mentioned in the listing. Another major issue was the kitchen setup. There is no proper kitchen sink, and we were told to wash dishes in the bathroom, which is very uncomfortable and not hygienic. This does not match the description of having a kitchenette or suitable cooking facilities. The outdoor space for the pool and barbecue also looks unused and not maintained, making it feel non-functional and not enjoyable. Because of all these issues, the property did not match the listing at all. We left the place within one hour of checking in and had to book another accommodation instantly, which ended up costing us more. Overall, this was not the experience we expected when booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

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

Great spot, and freindly hosts

A super convenient location right by Fergusson Park, and the hosts are super friendly. The place is definitely a little cramped for a family, and doesn't have cooking facilities, but that's more than made up for by the location and friendly hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022