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Big house for large families, responsible groups and your special celebration.

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Starry Nights
View of the house from the balcony
View of the lounge from mezzanine
mezzanine area with sofa beds
Extra single bed in upstairs office

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
7 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Double bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Hobbit cabin

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Big house for large families, responsible groups and your special celebration.

The house is roomy with places to be alone if you are in a group.
There are 4 cosy cabins which share an outdoor shower, toilet and basic kitchen. They do not have there own ensuite. There is a large lawn for playing with the kids and several seating options.
A fire pit in the front and a lovely terraced garden at the back which provide lots of outdoor interest. Ample parking. Waikino school which can be viewed from the house has a neat little playground which resounds with the laughter of children.
This area and surrounds has bush walks and mountain hikes up the slopes of Mt's Karangahake and nearby Mt Te Aroha. Relax in the hot pools in Te Aroha.
Surf at Waihi beach and swim the cool waters at Dickey Flats. Immerse yourself in the historic past of this goldmining area.
The goldfields historic railway is just minutes from the house. This vintage train makes a one-hour 6.5km trip from Waihi to Waikino and back. There are trains Mon-Fri at 10am, 11.45am and 1.45pm, and everyday during school holidays and throughout Jan and Feb.
Historic Victoria Battery features ruins of the extraction of gold from "them there hills"

Play on the front lawn or just chill on the deck with a good book. Location is elevated looking north-east. You will need a car to get here and travel to the many attractions in the area.
The cycle track passes Waikino minutes from the house. This track extends to Waihi, Paeroa, Te Aroha, and Thames.

Special conditions:
Families preferred. Mature groups accepted. No pets inside please. Smoking outside only,
Starry nights is a family holiday cot property. This is definitely NOT a party house.
There are fold out sofas. The towels and fresh Linen is provided.
Enjoy your visit and please leave the property as you found it.
Please enquire for special rates for long term stays.
There is a cleaning service which is charged if the whole property is booked for more than a week.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waihi

Located in Waikino, a neighbourhood in Waihi, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery and Waihi Arts Centre & Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides and Athenree Hot Springs. Goldfields Railway and Paeroa Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Waihi Beach, Hauraki

What's nearby

  • Owharoa Falls - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • The Waterlily Gardens - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Whangamata Beach - 30 min drive - 42.8 km
  • Miranda Hot Springs - 49 min drive - 70.5 km
  • Tauranga Domain - 58 min drive - 79.8 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L&P Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Providence Pantry - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪one3one - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Waikino Hotel - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Big house for large families, responsible groups and your special celebration. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Big house for large families, responsible groups and your special celebration.?

As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big house for large families, responsible groups and your special celebration. on 27 June 2026 start from NZ$851, 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.

Is Big house for large families, responsible groups and your special celebration. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Big house for large families, responsible groups and your special celebration.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Big house for large families, responsible groups and your special celebration.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big house for large families, responsible groups and your special celebration.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big house for large families, responsible groups and your special celebration. located?

Located in Waikino, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Owharoa Falls and within 6 miles (10 km) of Karangahake Gorge and Seddon St. Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery and Waihi Arts Centre & Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

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

Classic NZ stay in beautiful surroundings.

The house and cabins allowed my family of 15 to enjoy time together but also have their own space. The garden is beautiful with spaces to relax and play games. The owner is lovely and communication easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice place, nice location

We enjoyed our stay at starry nights. It was great to find a home where all 16 of us could stay in one place. Comfortable rooms and beautiful gardens. Kitchen is rather small for the amount of people and broken outdoor furniture could do with updating, but overall a lovely stay. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simranjeet S.

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

Everything was Perfect, Location is beautiful

Everything was Perfect, Location is beautiful, Specially for star gazing at night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Cathy C.

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

Lovely outlook

Easy to rent
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hans M.

Awesome location, quiet and secluded.

Awesome location, quiet and secluded. Property is great, plenty of rooms and feels very comfortable. Highly recommended
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Basir N.

Great property with lost of space and cute cabins.

Great property with lost of space and cute cabins.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle P.

Would recommend for a big family as it is a very great location and the house is more than big enoug

Would recommend for a big family as it is a very great location and the house is more than big enough. Only downfall was the small fridge and kitchen for such a big place.
Archival

8/10 Good

Rixt B.

Note cyclists - STarry Nights is on top of a hill!

Note cyclists - STarry Nights is on top of a hill! We thought we could cycle to Falls Bistro for dinner but this is not a great idea! If you are riding the trail, just make sure you don't count on cycling back to the bach after a night out.
Archival

8/10 Good

This property is ideal for a large number of people or has the ability for only part/parts of the pr

This property is ideal for a large number of people or has the ability for only part/parts of the property to be booked.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

What an amazing house and associated cabins.

What an amazing house and associated cabins. Certainly the only place I could find in the upper north island for a large family gathering. With so many activities, walks, tunnels, and train rides just on the doorstep the kids had heaps to do. We will certainly be looking to come back one day. Cheers Richard.
Archival

8/10 Good

Starry Nights was the perfect house for our three families.

Starry Nights was the perfect house for our three families. Plenty of space for all of us and a great location for exploring the Karangahake Gorge and surrounding areas. Lots for young children to see and do. The house itself was very clean and tidy and has a warm homely feel to it. The separate mezzanine was a perfect kids zone. Beautiful private garden too.
Archival

8/10 Good

Beautiful views, peaceful and plenty of room for everyone.

Beautiful views, peaceful and plenty of room for everyone.
Archival

8/10 Good

It was so handy to the national park for exploring, there were plenty of comfortable beds for us all

It was so handy to the national park for exploring, there were plenty of comfortable beds for us all, two bathrooms to cater for nine of us and a very pleasant outlook with a lovely garden for children to hunt for Easter eggs in! The kitchen had all mod cons and the cosy lounge room even had Shy tv for the sports lovers amongst us!

About the host

Hosted by rakaig42

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I am a retired Art teacher and have also shared the responsibility of several businesses with my husband. We have 5 adult children and many mokopuna who enjoy Starry Nights occasionally. I have a passion for my garden and love this area. Waikino village has an active community spirit, is quiet and scenic and handy to lots of outdoor activities. The cabins are cosy and unique three of which have their own decks but share the toilet and shower. I love meeting fellow travellers and sharing this paradise with you all.

What makes this property unique

Cycle the gorge and carry on to Waihi, Paeroa, Te Aroha and Thames. Tramp the local tracks through the beautiful bush and alongside rivers. Learn about NZ's gold mining history in Waihi, Waikino and the surrounding area. Lots to do and repeat doing.
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