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Absolute beach-front holiday home

Escape to a tranquil beachside haven where you can soak in breathtaking views and enjoy easy access to delightful cafes, all within walking distance.

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Property grounds
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Absolute beach-front holiday home

This holiday home is situated in a simply stunning location! Watch the waves roll in, and enjoy the spectacular views up and down the beach and over to Mayor Island. Direct and very easy access to the beach from the front lawn means no excuse not to take that early morning swim or invigorating walk along the sand. The open plan upstairs living flows out on to a generous deck area, perfect for sundowners while the kids play in the sizeable rumpus room, or eat at the picnic table on the lawn below (where you can keep an eye on them from the deck). It is an easy 10-minute walk to the village so no need to drive if you want to dine at one of the many delightful Waihi Beach cafes.

The house is on two levels. Upstairs has open plan kitchen, dining area and lounge flowing out onto the large deck. One double bedroom, one single, a bathroom and separate toilet are also on this level. Downstairs are a further two double bedrooms, rumpus room (with additional TV) and a bathroom and separate toilet. There is also an outdoor toilet and shower (which you access via the external door from the rumpus room to the outside area), perfect when coming off the beach! There is access to both the entry driveway and the front lawn/beach from this level.

The house is very well equipped with everything you need for a perfect holiday. The kitchen includes a microwave, dishwasher and all the usual things you would expect. There is an assortment of books and games for rainy days. Linen is supplied so no need to drag that along from home. Just bring your swimmers and you will be set.

This is a lovely, comfortable house which is as close to the water as you can get. After all, what is the point of having a beach holiday if you aren't actually ON the beach?

Special conditions:

Pets are considered, so feel free to ask.

If any damage occurs, Vrbo will be instructed to take the appropriate amount from you to fix the damage.

The absolute maximum number of guests is 12. Tents are not allowed. We do monitor the number of people and if you appear to be more than 12 you will receive a bad review on Vrbo, and will be charged an extra $500.

Quiet gatherings are fine but no loud parties please. We have neighbours around us who are permanent residents and we would appreciate your consideration of that.

Rates negotiable for longer term bookings during off peak season.

Please note the internal stairs are circular and not really suitable for very elderly people (although the outside stairs from the grass up to the deck off the lounge are very doable).

There is a child safety gate at the top of the stairs. Please be very gentle with this. If you don't need it for children or pets, just leave it open to avoid potential damage opening and closing.

Please take your rubbish with you.

Property manager

Merryn

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available (fee applies)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please ask

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Stairs risky for toddlers so bring a gate

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Absolute Front Home Waihi
Absolute Beach-front Holiday Home Waihi Beach
Absolute Beach-front Holiday Home Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Waihi Beach, Waihi Beach

What's nearby

  • Waihi Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Orokawa Bay - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Athenree Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • The Waterlily Gardens - 12 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Whangamata Beach - 46 min drive - 41.5 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Secret Garden - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Waihi Beach Rsa Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waihi Beach Surf School - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wilson Road Fish Shop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Flat White Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Absolute beach-front holiday home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Absolute beach-front holiday home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Absolute beach-front holiday home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Absolute beach-front holiday home located?

This Waihi Beach vacation home is on the beach, steps from Waihi Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Anzac Bay and Orokawa Bay. Historical Athenree Homestead and Athenree Hot Springs are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Absolute beach-front holiday home Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous spot by the beach
Great stay with a group of friends. As advertised, great location and was everything we needed. I would stay again. Many thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Janet d.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Beach Getaway
Perfect location, comfortable stay. Enjoyed the morning walks at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Jill D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Perfect location
Perfect location Great family home / stay House a little “ tired “ but great for family accommodation Needs a new B B Q
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Accomondation
We stayed for my sons wedding, was a great house, everything we needed. for 3 families. thank you stress free stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Very comfortable beach house - right on the beach and easy walk to the village.
Very comfortable beach house - right on the beach and easy walk to the village. Had all we needed.

8/10 Good

Karen K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prime spot
superb location right on the dog friendly beach with plenty of room for our pups & their 8 humans
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and fun house lay out.
Fun - apart from the weather which caused a lot of damp!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas escape
With family from UK with their children aged 10 and a 6 month baby we escaped Auckland to Sunshine house right on beach. Swims before breakfast and walks along the beach and into town was so easy. It was the perfect location and room for us all with time out zones. Great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaye H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome bach
Loved our time at this bach again! Weather wasn’t amazing but house had everything we needed 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaye H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing beach holiday
Had an amazing holiday. Property was as advertised, all clean and super close to beach and shops. Would definitely stay again. Only one small thing was that the vacuum wasn’t working.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Tirau, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a spot!
Absolute beachfront is correct. We had an amazing time away with our family and friends here. Loved being able to longline right outside the property and just being able to pop out for swim whenever we felt like it. Great location for walking to the shops etc as well. We would definitely book this again. Thanks Merryn.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Fantastic location.
Home was in great location. Home a little tired. In need of new heaters they are rusty and plug corrosion. Stairwell, spiral, very unsafe for children and safety rails definitely not to code. Top bunk bed has no safety rails. Some electrical? Home was well equipped though to meet needs for a holiday. We did enjoy our stay overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alessandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Windy, wonderful, Waihi
This is a good old Kiwi bach, no frills. Comfortable, clean and had everything we could need. Being able to take our dog made everyone extra happy. A few steps to the magnificent beach which was always wild and very windy. Easy walk to the great local shops. Great stay, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We loved the location and the bach.
We loved the location and the bach. The views were spectacular. Perfect balance of modern but not too much that you are scared to touch anything. We had the best time. Would definitely go back. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Nadine B., Te Aroha NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach bliss
Had an absolutely wonderful few nights at this property, so close to everything; walk across the back lawn to the beachfront, short walk to the shops for fish and chips, short drive to Bowentown. Loved falling asleep to the sound of waves crashing and enjoyed drinking my morning coffee out on the deck looking at the wonderful view of beautiful Waihi Beach. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jan M.

The lounge and deck are to die for and really the whole reason for being there.
The lounge and deck are to die for and really the whole reason for being there. We had 16 friends and family visit for lunch on Xmas day and there was more than enough crockery and cutlery bowls and servers to cater for this. The sound of the waves through the night was a reminder of our proximity to the beautiful beach. It was a comfortable stroll to the village and all the shops.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waihi beach Girls weekend
The location and house are fantastic. Photos from the deck and kitchen window didnt do it justice - could almost touch the sand. Could have stayed longer and definitely will return. The only negative is I think the airbed has a hole in it as it didnt stay up throughout the night. As we were using all the beds we noticed it. The house is well maintained in all other aspects so Im guessing the owners just arnt aware. Totally recommend ⭐️ ⭐️ Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Michele Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and view - a bit old and quirky
The house is right on the beach and has an amazing view. The deck is a lovely gathering place for folks, and if you're a surfer, the water is 10 steps away. The layout is a bit quirky but worked well for us because the 2 downstairs bedrooms are across a room from each other, affording privacy. Communication with the owner was great - she was very responsive and flexible. Things to know: The house is old and is definitely a vacation home; nothing flash but everything works. My bed had sand in it, indicating the sheets hadn't been washed, but the sheets on the other two beds seemed to be clean. There's a charge for leaving your trash. It was a bit awkward asking my inlaws to take away our rubbish and recycling – definitely not typical for a VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Great location but house is very tired
The location is amazing so if you want to have a house on the beach then this is for you. However the house is very very tired. One of the showers leaked so we only had one shower for 6 people which wasn’t easy . We did report it but only got a reply that a plumber would be found. You also have to pay to take you’re rubbish and recyling to the waste disposal several miles away despite there being a rubbish recycling service for the house. So location is great but house desperately needs some tlc . Sandra
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Nikki P., Wanaka, New Zealand

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Great location, however the house isn't as nice as the photos show.
We had a lovely time with family and the location was excellent for beach time with young kids. However, communication wasn't great at the start and I wasn't able to find the portacot that I had prearranged (it was tucked away under a bed) and because the owner lives in the northern hemisphere I wasn't able to get in touch with her quickly. The photos make this house look much nicer than it is and I felt it was in need of a thorough clean. We also had an issue with a lack of towels left for us as the previous guests had used most of them. It was advertised that there would be boogie boards for us to use (now removed) however we only found one boogie board that was broken. The owner was appreciative of me advising her of these issues and she has now put systems in place to ensure this doesn't happen to any future guests, which I am sure will make for a more comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Philippa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying at Waihi Beach
Great location right on the beach. Couldn't be closer! Plenty of space for friends and family to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location
Well catered for, had everything you needed to walk in, cook eat and drink. Beach at the back lawn. Short easy walk to the shops, cafes. Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house.
Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naomi d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb spot
We had a girls weekend away with friends, mums & gran. What a stunning spot to relax & rejuvenate. Location right on the beach is perfection, and the house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Everyone raved about the spot, definitely worth a booking if you're considering it :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chariya L., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would definitely recommend this place you won’t be disappointed. Perfect location
We had a fabulous time at the house. Perfect location and very spacious. Had boogie boards for the kids to use. The house had everything you needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022