10/10 Excellent
Gregory
Jan 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gregory
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Entire home
Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51291.7 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
RD2 Whitianga, Waikato
- Buffalo Beach2 min drive
- Lost Spring Thermal Pools7 min drive
- Cathedral Cove37 min drive
- Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)8 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double 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.
Property manager
ross liggins
Languages
English, Japanese
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
House is 50m from road but driveway not fenced.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 22 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Small well trained dog ok.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
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 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
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Wharekaho
Located in Wharekaho, this vacation 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 mountain biking and hiking.
RD2 Whitianga, Waikato
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
Restaurants
- The French Fig - 6 min drive
- Lukes Kitchen - 8 min drive
- Buffalo Beach Takeaway - 6 min drive
- Espy Cafe - 7 min drive
- Subway - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ariel D.
Jan 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Christmas break.
Ariel D.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matthew J.
Jan 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended
Matthew J.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
sam o.
Jan 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a treasure
sam o.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lydia B.
Jan 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little piece of paradise
Lydia B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rachel C.
Jan 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place to stay
Rachel C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sonia D.
Jan 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful Stau
Sonia D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sruthi N.
Dec 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous beach side stay
Sruthi N.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Peter D.
Dec 30, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hideaway
Peter D.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
6/10 Okay
Atefah A.
Jan 7, 2024
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Was great
Atefah A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
About the host
Hosted by ross liggins
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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