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Quicksand on Motu Wai Taha Island in the waterways

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A modern two-story house with a large garage, a well-maintained lawn, and a mailbox.
A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn.
A residential property with a well-maintained lawn, a wooden fence, and a view of a hilly landscape.
A neatly made bed with a striped bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a white door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Whitianga, Waikato
  • Place, Mercury Bay Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Buffalo Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪13 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Whitianga

Whitianga is home to this vacation home. Opito Point Historic Reserve and Lost Spring Thermal Pools reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Combat Zone Paintball and Fun Park and The Coromandel Smoking Co..
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Whitianga, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Mercury Bay Museum - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Whitianga Marina - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Buffalo Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club - 7 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grace O'Malley's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marina Bay Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Purangi Winery - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Snapper Jacks Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quicksand on Motu Wai Taha Island in the waterways pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quicksand on Motu Wai Taha Island in the waterways?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quicksand on Motu Wai Taha Island in the waterways?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quicksand on Motu Wai Taha Island in the waterways located?

Situated in Whitianga, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club, Lost Spring Thermal Pools, and Whitianga Marina. Buffalo Beach and Mercury Bay Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

relaxing stay

Great location for our needs.Quiet location.modern clean home with all amenitiesJust a bit of a problem with bird poo all over the outdoor chairs and table
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 30, 2025
Hi Sue Thank you for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Unfortunately we had a large storm just before you came and the birds sought sanctuary on our deck. I can assure you that everything was clean when we prepared the house for your arrival, but had left for Auckland before the storm. I do apologise.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A home away from home.

Our family had a fabulous stay at Shifting Sands recently. The house had everything we needed, was very clean and tidy and very quiet. Angela and Jeff were very easy to talk to and responded promptly to our questions. The house is in a great location for exploring Whitianga and the wider area. Would love to stay again sometime and would highly recommend to anyone else.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good Stay

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 29, 2025
Hi Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
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