The Rock " Serene, Tranquil, Awesome" One of the best coastal experiences.

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A scenic view from a balcony overlooking a coastal landscape with mountains and a body of water.
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A room with a desk, a chair, and a view of a coastal landscape through a window.
A wooden cabin with a view of the ocean, a grassy area with rocks, and a wooden deck.
A room with a view of a coastal landscape, including a body of water and distant mountains.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Tuateawa, Waikato
  • Place, Little Bay
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Kennedy Bay Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Driving Creek Railway
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Tuateawa

Tuateawa is home to this holiday home. Honepoto Rock and Little Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Driving Creek Railway and The Coromandel Smoking Co..
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Tuateawa, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Little Bay - 15 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Kennedy Bay Beach - 19 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Driving Creek Railway - 40 min drive - 23.7 km
  • The Coromandel Smoking Co. - 44 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Coromandel Goldfields Centre & Stamper Battery - 45 min drive - 25.9 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hereford 'n' a Pickle - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Whangapoua Catering - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Green Snapper Cafe - ‬39 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rock " Serene, Tranquil, Awesome" One of the best coastal experiences. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Rock " Serene, Tranquil, Awesome" One of the best coastal experiences.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Rock " Serene, Tranquil, Awesome" One of the best coastal experiences.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Rock " Serene, Tranquil, Awesome" One of the best coastal experiences.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Rock " Serene, Tranquil, Awesome" One of the best coastal experiences. located?

Situated in Tuateawa, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Honepoto Rock and within 6 miles (10 km) of Little Bay and Kennedy Bay Beach. Otautu Bay is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paul was a fantastic host. He was so helpful on giving tips on the local area. Very accomodating and easy to communicate with. The batch was perfect too - such a beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, well equipped house in a fantastic location with amazing views. We loved the living room space and deck and overall atmosphere of the house. Nice to have the carport for loading/unloading in the unsettled weather.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house on a stunning location, the view is stunning. Had everything we needed, and a little more. Shelley was very helpful. We enjoyed swimming at nearby little beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our experience at The Rock was faultless from booking through to departure. The house is comfortable and well appointed with a fantastic outlook and suited our family of adults. Paul is a friendly, helpful and attentive host. We loved exploring the local bay, the bush tracks and the nearby beaches. Tuateawa is off the beaten track which is great for R & R.
View from bottom of the hill nearby
The sleepout from deck of the house
Beautiful skies.
Boulder Bay.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! What a spot. We are SO glad we stayed an extra night. 3 nights!!! Like the listing says. You won't regret it. The place was immaculate and despite the ants and mozzies (close up your food and close the windows after dark) we felt absolutely tranquil with the views and with the thoughtfully laid out and obviously adored home. So many lovely details: helpful guidebook, lovely art, comfy decorations, nice cooking utensils and generous supplies, it was truly a magical stay... and we are already plotting our return!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication
House was undoubtedbly beautiful as the views.However, unfortunately as we arrived we were announced with the hand written letter stating that there was an ant insfestation that was not in the description when booking the bach.Shortly on arrival i was asked to take a photo of me and my pals as the owner wrote and i quote " i like to know who im talking too".Followed with a photo of himself.Within our stay the cleaner who is a local and stays up the road from the bach turned up unannounced, she was lovely but is tue last thing you expect when on holiday.Once returning home, i received a phonecall basicly being accused of using up the water in watertanks to wash down my boat, me and the owner had a verbal agreement before our stay that we wouldnt wash the boat,but the cleaner that turned up unannounced had told the owner that she seen us washing the boat.After we settled the fact that we didnt use up the water i was asked to write a review.I wasnt going to leave one as i didnt want to go down this path until the following morning i recieved a text message in caps " REVIEW THE ROCK PLEASE, it will take you 50 seconds please"Instead,I replied with some constructive critisism in regards to our stay for his future guests,he didn't take to kindly for what i had to write as he responded with a very insulting message full of profanity.Loved the house but what a terrible experience in the end.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb, 2026
This review is extremely negative , vindictive and weird, and needs a response. There is not, and never has been , an ant ' infestation '. There are ants, Argentinean ants to be precise, and if you leave food out on benches the ants will find it, just like they do in any home. There are clear instructions and advice in the 'Tips and Tricks' document as to how to mitigate ants within the house. The Property Manager will visit for longer stays of over 2 nights to swap out and change towels. She lives locally and can be reached by phone whilst there. She will knock on the door to alert guests of her arrival and take towels away with her and give guests fresh new towels on day 3. My experience with this guest and his 3 fishing mates is somewhat indifferent, and contrary to my earlier review, I would now suggest they may all may find accommodation elsewhere far more rewarding.
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