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Only a few steps to the beach

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A patio area with a pool, outdoor furniture, and a view of the backyard.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances.
A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside table with books, a dresser, and a framed picture on the wall.
A modern kitchen with a microwave, sink, and coffee maker. There is a dining table with chairs and a window providing a view of the outdoors.
A balcony with wicker furniture, a potted plant, and a view of a swimming pool and surrounding landscape.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Papamoa Beach
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Kitchenette

Explore the area

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Papamoa Beach, Bay Of Plenty
  • Place, Papamoa Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gordon Spratt Reserve
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Simpson Reserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

The Black Room

1 Queen Bed

The Pink Room

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Only a few steps to the beach

Lower level of a two storey luxury home just across road from beach. Comprises of two bedrooms, with one shared bathroom. Separate lounge with kitchenette, fully equipped. Outdoor covered balcony for those alfresco drinks.
Laundry facilities are available. Swimming pool is available for guest use.
Quality linens provided. Owners live upstairs on site and are available for any queries. Free wifi, TV will be provided. Welcome complimentary continental breakfast included.
Own entrance from street, and separate guest entrance to property.

We are a five minute drive (1.6km) to Papamoa Plaza and Fashion Island,which has a range of dining - McDonalds, KFC, Thai, Chinese, Indian, and several bistro type options, plus a food court within the Plaza.
We are 4 minutes drive (3km) to popular bistro Pap House, and at Golden Sands Centre - - Papamoes Bistro, Henry and Teds cafe, Tivoli Cinema is a six minute drive (4.4 km) away. There is also a 4 Square, Doctors, Gym, Physio, Vet, and several other restaurants at Golden Sands.

Approximately 12 minutes drive to Bayfair shopping Centre, which is a large retail centre with most of the big brands.



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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No smoking indoor. Smoking/ vaping allowed outside on patio

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9266810
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Tauranga

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Papamoa Beach, a neighbourhood in Tauranga. The Elms Mission House and Monmouth Redoubt are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mount Maunganui Golf Club and Mount Hot Pools. Baycourt Community & Arts Centre and Kiwi360 are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Windsurfing, power boating and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.
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Papamoa Beach, Bay Of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Papamoa Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wairakei Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gordon Spratt Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Simpson Reserve - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 17 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blended Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Papamoa Beach Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Goodhome Gastropub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Henry & Ted - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Only a few steps to the beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Only a few steps to the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Only a few steps to the beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Only a few steps to the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Only a few steps to the beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Only a few steps to the beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Papamoa Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Papamoa Beach and Wairakei Reserve. Gordon Spratt Reserve and Simpson Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were great, everything there that was needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb, 2026
Thanks for staying with us Adrienne.sorry the we@ther wasn’t more accommodating. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay

Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar, 2023
Hi Shania. Thanks for your review of our Bookabach listing at The Sandcastle. Hope to see youagain
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great short stay. Would be great to stay for a week, lovely place with all great amenities thought out. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec, 2025
Hi Kristy, thanks for your positive review of our property following your stay in Papamoa. Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our Stay

Well set-up lovely clean place, plenty of room, generous welcome supplies, good location, thanks for sharing your house.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2023
Hi Mike. Thanks for your review of The Sandcastle @ Papamoa Beach. Hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfort by the beach

Beautifully appointed accommodation with every comfort provided for. Lovely peaceful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov, 2024
Rachel, Thanks for staying with us, and the positive review. We hope to see you again soon. Please let us know if there is anything you think we can I,prove upon. Best wishes Candace and Lyall McGee
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean. Open spaces.

Very good location.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2022
Thanks for positive review. Hope you can stay with us again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous

Had a wonderful stay. Place was fabulous, clean, spacious, modern and had a lovely outdoor area and pool. Our host Candy was friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend staying here
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb, 2025
Hi Olga. Thanks for your review f your stay with us. I see where Irelnd has had some pretty awful weather lately. We are still basking in sunshine! You should come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were a pleasure to meet on site upon arrival. For us it was the pool, the comfy beds and the cinema setup that worked well for us. When it was hot and muggy outside, the accommodation was cool and comfortable.We have already recommended this accommodation to a friend. Thanks for the wonderful stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan, 2026
Thanks for the positive review Alan. Hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A good experience

Very nice location, clean and tidy with all essentials like tea coffee and breakfast foods
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2024
Thank you for positive review. Hope to see you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home

Very lovely property for a very reasonable price, the swimming pool was amazing to use with the hot weather. Hosts looked after us very well and made sure we were all comfortable whilst staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan, 2024
Thanks for positive review. Hope to see you again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great amenities and location.

Great location across the road from a the beach and near shops. Pool was great when the beach was too windy, amazing AV setup and a bit luxurious. Could do with a few more items to assist meal preparations but easily overcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan, 2022
Thanks for reviewing your stay. Please let us know what additional items to assist food prep are required, so this can be rectified.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great long term stay

We had a long term stay with Candace and Lyall at their bach……..lovely place, and very hospitable owners. Very convenient to the beach and a pool to enjoy also. Wonderful holiday! Marg and Mike F
Stayed 63 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov, 2024
Hi Marg, Hope you got home in one piece. We lived having you stay with us. Hope to see you again if you are ever in Papamoa. Just read your review. Thanks fr that. Hope all is well, Candy and Lyall McGee
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place to stay!

There were 4 of us stay at the accommodation. Both Lyall and Candy were super lovely! They greeted us on our first day and welcomed us into their beautiful home. We would definitely come back and stay again! Great location and amazing home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb, 2023
Hi Nicola,thanks for your review of your stay with us. Live to have you back to stay with us again at The Sandcastle, Papamoa. Candy McGee
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

Inspiring design great location and pool. Hosts were wonderful. Thank you for sharing your home with us,
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb, 2023
Thanks Lesley. Come and see us again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot, great hosts.

Such lovely hosts! Great communication but let is have our privacy. Biggest decision we had to make was go for a swim in the ocean or the pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Candice was very hospitable and gave us a lovely welcome into her property.Fully equipped and more than we had expected. She left us provisions for breakfast and some other food too. The property was modern , spacious and very comfortable. A little out of town but very easy to get an UBER. Excellent location for the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summary

Beautiful property, very comfortable and easy to travel everywhere. Hosts were very welcoming and nice. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan, 2021
Thanks Alex. Glad you enjoyed yourselves. Come and see us again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Comfortable quiet and spacious place , host was very accommodating. Host provided us basic breakfast which helpful for us since we have to leave early morning.. Walking distance to beach,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec, 2024
Thanks for staying with us at the Sandcastle @ Papamoa. Hope to see you again soon. Glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The place beautiful. Easy access to beach and great location...but It really need a deep professional cleaning. It was tidy, but the dust was from ages. A properly vacuum on floors, sofas and beds and all will be perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb, 2026
Thanks for your review. I am sorry that we fell short regarding dust. I will speak to our cleaner.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

What a stunning home. Everything we could have needed and more. Super lovely host.Thank you and apologies for not using the blade on the shower, little bit jaded the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unable to stay due to cyclone.

Wanted to add that the lovely couple who own this had no hesitation in refunding me. Where as others would not refund. Have given 5 stars as I can imagine it would’ve been that good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2023
Sorry you missed out on staying with us Della. Maybe next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Aussergewoehnliche Unterkunft

Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Obwohl wir mitten in der Nacht ankamen, war der Check in kein Problem. Meine Schwester, die hier lebt, konnte den Schlüssel schon vorher holen. Mit einer Flasche Wein hiess man uns herzlich willkommen. Die Vermieter waren sehr nett und hatten nichts dagegen, dass meine Schwester mit Mann und 4 Kindern mit im Haus waren . Selbst den Pool durften sie mit nutzen. Wir fühlten uns alle rund um wohl. Dafür danken wir ganz herzlich.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar, 2024
Thank you for your positive review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful beach house

Thanks was a nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2022
Thank you Deb. Hope to see you again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Lovely and beautiful accomodation. Complete with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2022
Thanks for reviewing your stay with us at Papamoa. Hope to see you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Amazing home and owners were lovely and welcoming. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we cannot wait to come back here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2022
Thank you guys. Come and stay again. We’d love to have you.

About the host

Hosted by Candace

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We are both NZers, and haves lived in Papamoa for 20+ years. Now retired, we spend most of our time between our home base in Papamoa, or at our beach house on Coromandel Peninsula

Why they chose this property

Great weather and beautiful beach right across the road. Good shopping centres close by with all necessary amenities.

What makes this property unique

We have a beautiful spacious architecturally designed house, with Papamoa Beach just across the road. We offer a quality stay, with top quality linens and modern facilities
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