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Serenity - our home away from home

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Washer
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Whitianga, Waikato

Buffalo Beach
‪6 min walk‬
Lost Spring Thermal Pools
‪11 min walk‬
Cooks Beach
‪31 min drive‬
Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Serenity - our home away from home

Please note that Bed linen and towels are not provided. Check in is 4pm and check out in 11am. Cleaning charge (required) applies.

Bed configuration:
- Master bedroom - one King bed
- Second bedroom - one Double bed, one single (bunk) bed over top of the double bed, one single bed.
- Double fold out couch in the lounge

Facilities:
- Freeview
- TV
- DVD player
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Heat Pump
- Shower & Bath
- Highchair

Enough room to park a boat.

Located:
- 600m (two streets back) from the beach with a public access just down the road.
- 650m from The Lost Spring Spa
- 1.3km from town
- 1.3km from New World

Special conditions: This is our home away from home, please treat with respect. Feel free to use condiments, toilet paper etc but replenish if you use it up. Very suitable for families and couples looking for a peaceful getaway.

Property manager

Allison

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Required cleaning charge applies

This is our home away from home, please treat with respect. Feel free to use condiments, toilet paper etc but replenish if you use it up.

Linen and towels are not provided.

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

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Whitianga

Located in Whitianga, this holiday home is near the beach. Opito Point Historic Reserve and Buffalo Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Combat Zone Paintball and Fun Park and The Coromandel Smoking Co..

Whitianga, Waikato

What's nearby

Buffalo Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Cooks Beach - 31 min drive - 41.5 km
Cathedral Cove - 32 min drive - 43.3 km

Getting around

Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

‪The French Fig - ‬17 min walk
‪Buffalo Beach Takeaway - ‬14 min walk
‪Espy Cafe - ‬19 min walk
‪Subway - ‬19 min walk
‪The Church Accommodation - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity - our home away from home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serenity - our home away from home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity - our home away from home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serenity - our home away from home located?

This family-friendly Whitianga holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Lost Spring Thermal Pools and Buffalo Beach. Brophys Beach and Maramaratotara Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Olivia L.

17 Jun, 2025

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

Amazing amazing amazing Alison was great ! Loved the house and we will stay again !

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

1 Jun, 2025

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

Nothing short of amazing

A very homey stay, super cozy loved every moment spent there.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas V.

9 Mar, 2025

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

Lovely Stay in the Coromandel.

Great walks and Good Food. Allison and her team were very attentive. Can’t wait to visit again! :)

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

April B.

22 Feb, 2025

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

Long weekend

We had a lovely time thanks. It was very much a home away from home for us. Looking forward to coming back

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquiline H.

5 Feb, 2025

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

Festival stay

We loved the accomodation. Great location, walking distance to the beach and town. The house has everything you need, comfortable beds and a warm inviting cosy feel. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Campbell B.

27 Jul, 2024

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

Great little place.

Thanks for letting us stay, its a great place with everything we needed.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

23 Jun, 2024

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

Love this place

Second time to stay here in 3 months and will definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl W.

14 Oct, 2024

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

Great Location

Had a lovely 4 nights, good location, close to the beach and walking distance to the centre. The property had everything we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake M.

17 Oct, 2024

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

Awesome and easy

Amazing place to stay at. Whole process of check in and out was very easy and flexible whuch helped us very much. Would definitely stay here again as it was very accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhys H.

6 Oct, 2024

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

Very tidy little property with lots of space to park your boat…

Have stayed here before and it is a very well appointed 2 bedroom house, great deck with lots of space. Great price and very friendly hosts.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

3 Jan, 2025

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

Summer Getaway

Was a lovely little house that gave us (family of four adults) room to spread out. Thank you

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy H.

9 Nov, 2024

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

2 nights stay

This was in a great location and allison was very accomodating and easy to get in contact with when I needed things. Would recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bensley M.

15 Sept, 2024

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

seafood

Great stay everything you could want.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L.

5 Nov, 2024

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

Serenity

Very functional property with everything that you need. Easy to deal with and very helpful. Great few days away.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

1 Apr, 2024

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

Cozy and warm

Beautiful little bach so close to the beach. We loved our few days and will definitely stay again when in the area

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaimee A.

16 Jul, 2023

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

Beautiful getaway

Beautiful getaway at uncle harolds felt just like home kid friendly would higly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Julie P.

21 Dec, 2022

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

Great family home away from home

Tidy, convenient location. Has everything you need to cook meals and enjoy your stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

wendy o.

9 May, 2024

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

Lovely wee batch

Tidy for its age, good price… Beds were comfortable. Everything one needs for a few days away.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

8 Apr, 2023

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

Ideal family place

Nice place, very tidy. Ideal for a family with small kids, and close to the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayden P.

3 Aug, 2023

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

Amazing

Amazing home in a great location loved staying here would definitely stay here again

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tim B.

4 Feb, 2020

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

Family long weekend

Was a great base to explore the coromandel for our first visit to the region. Very neat property with easy access to all the tourist spots and whitianga town.

8/10 Good

Jenni B.

4 Feb, 2023

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxig stay

Property was perfectly located and was minutes away from the beach so we could enjoy the walk into town. Lots of space.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

9 Aug, 2024

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

Great stay in an awesome kiwi bach

Me and a couple of friends used this property for a weekend of exploring and fishing the coromandel coast, we arrived earlier than expected but Allison was happy to allow us access as they had property ready and clean. House had everything we needed, and was extremely well placed for a base. 5minute walk to the beach and 5 minutes drive to the town centre. Will definitely stay again if we are ever in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne J.

9 Nov, 2024

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

Relaxing

Needed instructions on how to turn on TV.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn S.

1 Jul, 2023

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

Very warm stay

The weather was not too flash while we were there but we were nice & warm in the bach. Lovely & tidy too

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Allison

Why they chose this property

This house once belonged to a dear friend of my husband’s family, Uncle Harold. Uncle Harold was like a grandfather to my husband (Ben) after his father and grandfather passed away.

Ben grew up in Cooks Beach and has many fond childhood memories of weekend visits at Uncle Harold’s. After Uncle Harold passed away Ben tried to buy this house in 2013, unfortunately he was unsuccessful. Shortly after this he moved to Auckland, where we met and our love story began.

In 2018 this house came back on the market and by some miracle we were able to buy it. Like in one of our favourite movies “The Castle” we describe this place as having “serenity”. Needless to say this house holds a lot of sentimental value. There have been many happy memories made here, with many more to be made in the future. We hope that you enjoy your stay and feel the same “serenity” that we do.