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Entire home·Private host

Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, books
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Located near Wharekaho Beach, our house offers a serene escape with Japanese flair. Enjoy the open plan living room and kitchen that opens onto decks on both sides where you can have breakfasts or barbecues while sharing in our well-cared-for garden's fresh produce.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 5120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

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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.

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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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

General

  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: small well trained dog ok.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: house is 50m from road but driveway not fenced.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
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
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

About the area

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 mountain biking.
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What's nearby

  • Buffalo Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Cooks Beach - 36 min drive - 45.4 km
  • Cathedral Cove - 37 min drive - 47.2 km
  • Hahei Beach - 40 min drive - 46.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Coro Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Espy Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Pour House - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Stoked - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smitty's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬6 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.

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).

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Reviews

Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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