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Simply the best! Beach front, uninterrupted great views from all rooms

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front row beach
Simply the best lawn with a view
Great deck to watch the waves
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Best seat in the house

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

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Whiritoa, Whiritoa
  • Place, Surf beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Whangamata Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Hahei Beach
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

+1
4 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

main room

2 Single Beds

small Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Simply the best! Beach front, uninterrupted great views from all rooms

Walk onto beach beside a safe lagoon. This bach is perfect for families with small children to early teens.
Watch the waves, also river and reserve views. Bush walks, surfing, body surfing (boards available), kayaking (4 kayaks and life jackets supplied). Perfect for holidays, celebrations or just relaxing.
Laundry facilities and modern kitchen. Gas barbecue.
Tag off technology with no TV or internet! Plenty of games and jigsaws for wet days. Loads of books and some children's toys.
Room for tents.
Family Friendly Golden Piwa Award.
We have a great water supply with an ultra-violet water filter system ensuring NZ water standard quality.
Nearby in village- Surf life saving operating during the Summer. Little nippers club during Summer school holidays. Bar open from 5.30 and big screen for 'the game'!

Things to do-
- Visit the blow hole at the south end of the beach on a rough day- awesome!!!
-Walk through the native bush to Waimama reserve opposite- lovely to walk through the bush and pohutukawas to the next beach where there are rock pools and fishing. Nice swimming too in the more sheltered Waimama Bay. Keep walking over the hills to the 'secret special beach' and the cave, waterfall and ship wreck. Magic!
-Only 15 minutes from Whangamata- surf beach, boating, shops,cafes and boat ramp,
- Only 15 minutes from Waihi, for gold history and steam train, and golf, supermarket, and cafes
- Stroll to the local shop that does a good coffee too and has nearly everything you might need, including fish and chips at the weekend and holidays. Open daily
- Heaps of walks around the area. Stop in the Karangahake Gorge between Paeroa and Waihi. Explore the Coromandel Forest Park and Wentworth Valley waterfalls if you are more adventurous, but you probably won't go anywhere!!

One week is never long enough!!!

Special conditions:
Adults and families preferred. No teenage groups. No pets.
Absolutely no fires, fireworks or smoking on the property.
Please do not park on the grass.
Please ensure that there is no litter left on the property, especially bottle tops as they kill the mower!
Two night minimum booking
Arrival 3.00, departure noon, unless otherwise arranged.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to leave it as you found it and bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Won Gold Award -Child friendly category

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Events

No events allowed

Family events may be allowed on request

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoke free inside and out

No parking on the grass please No smoking, fires or fireworks Bring your own linen/ sleeping bag (towels/sheets); not provided with the bach.

If you charge your car on the property, cause damage, or you leave the property in a mess you will be charged extra

Teenagers must be accompanied by responsible adults

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 20003990
Property # 20003990
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
Note from host: Family events may be allowed on request
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Whiritoa

Located in Whiritoa, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Whangamata Marina and Athenree Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gilmour Reserve and Surf beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Waihi Arts Centre & Museum and Goldfields Railway. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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Whiritoa, Whiritoa

What's nearby

  • Surf beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Whangamata Beach - 11 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Pauanui Beach - 36 min drive - 55.3 km
  • Hot Water Beach - 57 min drive - 83.3 km
  • Hahei Beach - 59 min drive - 86.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blackies Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Port Road Project - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wangamata Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Palms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Smokey Pallet - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Simply the best! Beach front, uninterrupted great views from all rooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Simply the best! Beach front, uninterrupted great views from all rooms?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Simply the best! Beach front, uninterrupted great views from all rooms on 22 May 2026 start from NZ$322, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Simply the best! Beach front, uninterrupted great views from all rooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Simply the best! Beach front, uninterrupted great views from all rooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Simply the best! Beach front, uninterrupted great views from all rooms?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Simply the best! Beach front, uninterrupted great views from all rooms located?

This Whiritoa holiday home is on the beach, steps from Surf beach and within 9 mi (15 km) of Whangamata Beach and Williamson Park. Kotuku Reserve and Whenuakura Island are also within 9 miles (15 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. 239 out of 275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 275 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 275 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely views, easy to find, perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2026
So glad you had fun inspite of the weather and power issues. I’m glad it worked out for your family. Thanks for leaving it so clean and tidy. You are welcome back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous relaxing place to stay for a family with guests! Very much a New Zealand bach experience. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2026
You are most welcome to return glad you found the magic of Whiri
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach view is one of a kind. Family came from South Africa to visit us and we couldnt wait to take them to the bach, they are blown away. We feel so blessed to be able to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 April 2026
So pleased you spread the memories and you are most welcome back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location right on the lagoon. A paradise for children with safe shallow swimming in view of the house. The house is so well set up for families and generously stocked with games, books and sports gear. We loved our time here and can’t wait to come back! Host is super friendly and helpful too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 February 2026
So glad you had a great time creat memorIes you are welcome back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for our young family. Brilliant location with everything basically on the back door step. Margaret was a pleasure to deal with, even offering us a late check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 December 2025
You are most welcome to come again. You are just the guests we love!!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Akshay S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2025
Yes awesome Thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, quiet, lots to do. Very cozy
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2025
Thsnks for the review and for leaving our place so clean and tidy welcome back any time
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serena W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible location, classic kiwi batch and great communication from the hosts. Best weekend away playing in the sun and surf, can’t recommend more. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 November 2025
Thanks for a great review. Glad you felt the magic! Welcome back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Margaret was very helpful, lots of contact and useful information. The property was as described and had everything needed for a family fun getaway. The location and views was the clincher for us, the photos don't do it justice. It was breathtaking and simply perfect. We are all keen to come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 December 2025
So pleased you found the magic!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sephrah E.

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

Beautiful Location

Great spot for kids, loved playing on the beach. Thanks so much. Can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
You are most welcome and yes its a perfect place for families
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cox J.

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

Great location

Great spot, with lots of fun things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 February 2025
So glad you had a good time. You are most welcome back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We can't wait to rebook, its a very special location and it was really nice to be able to fit my big family. The house is cosy and it was fun to be able to borrow the kayaks to try in the shallow stream. The little ones were safe, the confident adults went swimming in the ocean which is very close. We played board games and read and swam. Thank you for sharing your batch with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 December 2025
Yes perfect for all ages glad you found the magic!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dion B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great kiwi bach with a view to die for AAA
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2025
Glad you had a good time and thanks for leaving our place so clean and tidy Welcome back any time
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wesley N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Bach never disappoints! Best location in Whiritoa. We absolutely love staying here everything you need and more right there - kayaks are a lovely addition to enjoy an easy paddle up the estuary. Views are spectacular and somehow even though this is a perfect beach location we feel secluded and private. Will be booking again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2025
We love it that you keep ret to our little piece of paradise You are most welcome to continue building memories with your family at our place
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

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

Beach Bach Paradise

Lovely beach bach property. Great communication with owner, no issues once we were in. Lovely river and beach, we had a very relaxing time. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2025
So glad you had fun at our spec place welcome back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jude H.

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

Perfect in every way

The location and outlook are stunning. The house is spacious and full of character. Just wish we could have stayed much longer!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2025
So glad you enjoyed it. You are welcome back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johan P.

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

Lovely views

Comfortable, simple, relaxing, enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2023
Glad you enjoyed it. Welcome back any time
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee A.

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

Perfect spot

What a superb location - a perfect spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Thanks. Glad you felt the magic!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

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

Amazing Location

Beautiful view from the house, really fun and enjoyable trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2020
Glad you had a good time and thanks for leaving it clean and tidy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

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

Family’s Holiday

Amazing spot ,great view it is a magical place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2022
So glad you felt the magic.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

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

Excellent

Great spot, great facilities, and totally relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2023
I’m so glad it was a great stay again. Welcome back any time.
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

Best of beach & estuary combined.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2024
So glad you and your family enjoyed it. We agree it’s the best location too!
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10/10 Excellent

Sonya R.

Another fabulous holiday in paradise, thanks so much

Another fabulous holiday in paradise, thanks so much
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
See you next year hopefully
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey L.

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

Family Holiday

We had another amazing time here together. Such a wonderful place for all the family.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2023
So pleased you had fun again. Welcome back any time
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

Excellent

A wonderful place to stay, so close to the beach. We really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
So glad you had a good time.

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Ann Nicholls

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We are a kiwi family who love to share our little piece of paradise with other families when we are not using it. We just love the security of being right on the safe lagoon and being able to watch the children play from our deck. We try to make our place as child friendly as possible so everyone can have fun. We have family members all over the world now and they love to come back to this special place as much as possible. We are into our third generation now!!

Why they chose this property

Whiritoa is a hidden gem on the Coromandel and when we saw this property for sale in 1993 we couldn't belive our luck! We snapped it up and immediately enlarged and modernised it, but we wanted to keep the bachiness intact. We don't have TV or Wifi so we can unplug from technology and plug into relaxing with each other.

What makes this property unique

The views are fantastic from every room and with a lawn for tents we can accommodate all the family and their friends too! The layout of the house is open plan and has easy flow to the deck, lawn and beach. We have a garage full of things to do and cupboards full of puzzles games and toys. 4 kayaks and life jackets are available.

We were delighted to win a Bookabach Gold Award - Family friendly category

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