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Big rad beach pad - family-friendly oasis one back from beach in Papamoa East

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A modern coastal house with a wooden deck overlooking the ocean.
A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, a central plant, and a large window with a view of trees.
A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and kitchen area.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the sea and buildings.
A modern living room with two grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and large windows with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bay of Plenty

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Papamoa, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Papamoa Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Shores Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Motiti Reserve
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Tauranga

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Papamoa Beach, a neighbourhood in Tauranga. Mount Maunganui Golf Club and Mount Hot Pools are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Baywave TECT Aquatic & Leisure Centre and Baycourt Community & Arts Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Kiwi360, or check out an event or a game at Mercury Baypark.
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Map
Papamoa, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Papamoa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Emerald Shores Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Motiti Reserve - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Harding Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 21 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Papamoa Beach Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Goodhome Gastropub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Henry & Ted - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jellicoe St Bar & Eatery - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big rad beach pad - family-friendly oasis one back from beach in Papamoa East pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Big rad beach pad - family-friendly oasis one back from beach in Papamoa East?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Big rad beach pad - family-friendly oasis one back from beach in Papamoa East?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big rad beach pad - family-friendly oasis one back from beach in Papamoa East?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big rad beach pad - family-friendly oasis one back from beach in Papamoa East located?

Nestled on the beach, this Papamoa Beach holiday home is just steps away from Bay of Plenty and Papamoa Beach. Emerald Shores Reserve and Motiti Reserve are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, can always find a sunny spot to sit and watch the world go by. Convenient location to explore from and great shops nearby.Amy was really responsive and would definitely stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay, great location and space
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, so close to the beach, with good views from the house. Would love to come back again and stay for longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant holiday home with everything you need, plenty of space, beach views and access. Easy comms with owner. A real family holiday treat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and views

My friends and I had the best time staying here. The location was great, it was super close to the beach with a private gate to the walkway. The views from the lounge were also beautiful. The host was quick to respond and easy to deal with!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time, the house was perfect, the location was prefect. Communication was great. We had family staying ranging in age from 84 down to 32. Everyone enjoyed our time there.We would definitely recommend this home for a family holiday
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!!

We had the best weekend at the Big Red Beach Pad! Its so close to the water and yet the property is really securely fenced so there was no anxiety about little ones roaming around the property. The kids spent the whole time either playing in the backyard or down at the beach swimming. This is the perfect place for family get away and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this property! The location couldn’t be better, with direct access to the beach right from the garden - perfect for early morning swims and walks along the shore. The house itself was clean and equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Communication with the host was excellent; she went above and beyond by offering us both an early check-in and a late check-out. We were 3 generations enjoying a long-weekend together, and the space worked perfectly for everyone. We were sad to leave. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a beachside getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Perfect and Rad Papamoa Beach house.

My family and I had a wonderful stay at Amy's Pad. It looked exactly like the photos and was immaculate. Amy was a very welcoming host and quick to respond to our communication. The beach was easily accessible through the side gate and down the path, and the house had everything we needed. I would definitely love to stay at Amy's house again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location and house for a family catch up

This bach is perfect for a family gathering, with lots of bedrooms and space for each group. The kitchen is very well presented - I especially loved that they have provided the kitchen basics such as oil, salt pepper etc. The living area is perfect for evenings playing cards and chatting. And the beach is very close so we got up early to see the sunrise, and had swims and long walks on the beach. It was a perfect weekend with family. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great place close to the beach.

We enjoyed our stay here. There were 4 of us. We took advantage of being so close to the beach and made use of it a couple of times. You have to drive to the center of town for restaurants and services, but it's not far. The bedrooms and beds were very good - comfortable beds. The kitchen was well equipped but the frying pans need a refresh. All the necessary kitchenware and appliances were provided. We cooked some meals at the house and had some out. we enjoyed our time here and would recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Perfect for all of us. We had three families stay. 6 adults, 1 child and 3 toddlers. Rooms spaced out enough so each toddler could rest peacefully. Great lounge area next to the kitchen for us all to chill in. Such a quick walk to the beach (which we spent most our time at). Great for splashing in the surf and building sand castles. Will definitely be looking at another holiday here soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach stay

The host made this super easy everything was organised super well. Great sunrise. Our last day it was yuck weather so we just relaxed by the heater. This would be epic in summer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful stay

Everything great thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family gathering

Fantastic place to stay. Clean nd tidy, right at the beach. Good easy communication. Would go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Family Treasure

We had a great stay in a perfect family spot, just down the walkway from the beach. Well set up holiday home with lots of little extras. Warm and cozy in the windy, wet weather with glorious views from the upstairs rooms. Our host was amazing to communicate with and went out of her way to ensure we had an amazing time and everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property and location

We loved our stay here and would highly recommend this property, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

What an amazing stay. House is perfectly located and absolutely stunning. Felt like a 5star resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas holiday

We spent a few days here over Christmas. The house was beautiful, clean, and big enough to fit our whānau. It had everything we needed. More than enough towels, bbq, washing machine and boogie boards etc. The host was absolutely lovely to deal with and even left us a big bar whittakers on arrival. 😊 We’d love to go back next summer!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic house

Excellent house in a great location, a well presented house, very highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect holiday home

Amy was fantastic to communicate with, the house was just perfect. Fantastic location, warm, blissful. Had everything you need and more, even things like wash powder and shampoo conditioner and body wash supplied me, even the beach towels! How good. Would 💯 go back. Awesome awesome holiday
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious and clean - 5 star rating

Awesome property! Close to the beach (seconds away), some restaurants, very clean and had all the essential items available for use. Amy the host was easy to deal with and had great communication. Amy even very kindly put some groceries away for us that arrived early, thank you! Highly recommend this bach for a weekend away with friends or family as plenty of space for everyone, would love to come back one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unbelievable surf retreat

Excellent bach on all levels. A quiet area, a few steps from the beach. Spacious, clean, with beautiful furnishings. An absolute credit to the owners and Amy, from Bookabach, is amazing to deal with.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2021
Thanks for the awesome review Sharon and for being such amazing guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

A beautifully presented home, full of character, set one back from the beach with a gorgeous garden to relax or entertain in. Thank you to Amy for making our stay so enjoyable, we will definitely be back! ♥️
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2021
We would have you and your family back in a heartbeat Deidre 😊. Thanks so much for the kind review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spacious bach

Amy was very easy to.communicate with. The house was clean, beautiful and spacious. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2021
Thanks for the lovely review Dianne. It was a pleasure to host your family!
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