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Absolute beach-front holiday home

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A balcony with a view of the ocean, a chair, and a kitchen area with teal cabinets.
A living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a TV stand with a flat-screen TV. There is a window with a view of the outside, a door leading to another room, and a wall clock.
A kitchen with a view of the ocean, a sink, and a stove.
A bedroom with a bed, a bench, and large windows.
A beachfront property with a modern house, a staircase leading to a balcony, and a rocky shoreline.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Direct access to the beach
    A rare find — enjoy uninterrupted access to the beach.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

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Waihi Beach, Waihi Beach

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bunk Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Double bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Absolute beach-front holiday home

This holiday home is situated in a simply stunning location! Watch the waves roll in, and enjoy the spectacular views up and down the beach and over to Mayor Island. Direct and very easy access to the beach from the front lawn means no excuse not to take that early morning swim or invigorating walk along the sand. The open plan upstairs living flows out on to a generous deck area, perfect for sundowners while the kids play in the sizeable rumpus room, or eat at the picnic table on the lawn below (where you can keep an eye on them from the deck). It is an easy 10-minute walk to the village so no need to drive if you want to dine at one of the many delightful Waihi Beach cafes.

The house is on two levels. Upstairs has open plan kitchen, dining area and lounge flowing out onto the large deck. One double bedroom, one single, a bathroom and separate toilet are also on this level. Downstairs are a further two double bedrooms, rumpus room (with additional TV) and a bathroom and separate toilet. There is also an outdoor toilet and shower (which you access via the external door from the rumpus room to the outside area), perfect when coming off the beach! There is access to both the entry driveway and the front lawn/beach from this level.

The house is very well equipped with everything you need for a perfect holiday. The kitchen includes a microwave, dishwasher and all the usual things you would expect. There is an assortment of books and games for rainy days. Linen is supplied so no need to drag that along from home. Just bring your swimmers and you will be set.

This is a lovely, comfortable house which is as close to the water as you can get. After all, what is the point of having a beach holiday if you aren't actually ON the beach?

Special conditions:

Pets are considered, so feel free to ask.

If any damage occurs, Vrbo will be instructed to take the appropriate amount from you to fix the damage.

The absolute maximum number of guests is 12. Tents are not allowed. We do monitor the number of people and if you appear to be more than 12 you will receive a bad review on Vrbo, and will be charged an extra $500.

Quiet gatherings are fine but no loud parties please. We have neighbours around us who are permanent residents and we would appreciate your consideration of that.

Rates negotiable for longer term bookings during off peak season.

Please note the internal stairs are circular and not really suitable for elderly or infirm people (although the outside stairs from the grass up to the deck off the lounge are very doable).

There is a child safety gate at the top of the stairs. Please be very gentle with this. If you don't need it for children or pets, just leave it open to avoid potential damage opening and closing.

Please take your rubbish with you.

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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
Stairs risky for toddlers so bring a gate
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The absolute maximum number of guests is 12. This is monitored and if you have more you will receive a bad review on Vrbo, and will be charged extra.
Please note that tents are not allowed to be erected on the front lawn. If you have friends with campervans, they must use the facilities on there.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20031890
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 fire extinguisher
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

Waihi Beach

Located in Waihi Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Historical Athenree Homestead and Seddon St are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Waihi Arts Centre & Museum and Goldfields Railway. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Waihi Beach, Waihi Beach

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Secret Garden - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Bowentown - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waihi beach pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rabbit Moon - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Flat White Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Absolute beach-front holiday home pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Absolute beach-front holiday home?

As of 2 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Absolute beach-front holiday home on 4 October 2026 start from NZ$1,676, 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 Absolute beach-front holiday home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Absolute beach-front holiday home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Absolute beach-front holiday home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Absolute beach-front holiday home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Waihi Beach holiday home is just steps away from Waihi Beach and Bay of Plenty. Orokawa Scenic Reserve is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location for a holiday

The process to check in was simple and the location is amazing. Enough room for a good size group with room for everyone to sleep comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2025
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I'm glad you had a nice time at the beach and hope you come and stay again one day. Warm regards Merryn
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Beach Getaway

Perfect location, comfortable stay. Enjoyed the morning walks at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beach front bliss

Loved the old batch style and direct access to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2025
Thank you so much for your review. We love it too! Hope you will come and stay again some time. Warm regards Merryn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent thank you. beachfront
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect location

Perfect location Great family home / stay House a little “ tired “ but great for family accommodation Needs a new B B Q
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2023
Thank you for taking time to leave a review and glad you had a nice stay at the beach. Blimey - that BBQ is not even a year old! Ocean-side living certainly takes its toll!
Archival

8/10 Good

Very comfortable beach house - right on the beach and easy walk to the village.

Very comfortable beach house - right on the beach and easy walk to the village. Had all we needed.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you! Hope you come and stay again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous spot by the beach

Great stay with a group of friends. As advertised, great location and was everything we needed. I would stay again. Many thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2024
Glad you had a great time! Thanks for staying.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Prime spot

superb location right on the dog friendly beach with plenty of room for our pups & their 8 humans
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and fun house lay out.

Fun - apart from the weather which caused a lot of damp!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was amazing! The sound the waves right outside was perfect.The bach itself is definitely old school Bach styles and could do with a bit of a freshen up but we loved it.There is an extra cost to be able to use the rubbish bins so make sure you sort that as the inconvenience in carting your weeks worth of rubbish off home with you is something you can do without.The host was friendly and informative.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome bach

Loved our time at this bach again! Weather wasn’t amazing but house had everything we needed 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fabulous location

We had a good stay - I was surprised the beach house was as tired as it was, kitchen original etc but the layout worked for two families and the position right on the beach was amazing. Great communication from the host
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2025
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. I'm glad you had a nice time! You are right, the kitchen is original and while I find this quite charming (I find it hard to let go of the original shabby kiwi bach feel) I do agree it needs an overhaul and believe the current price reflects that. Next year we plan to do a major revamp of the kitchen and an interior update, etc. With this will likely be a price adjustment that will place the property more in line with others that are situated right on the beach. Many thanks for taking good care of the house during your stay and I do hope you will come and stay again in the future. I'm sure you agree it is quite a magical spot. Warm regards Merryn
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Sibling Vacation

Stunning views from lounge/deck. I would describe this house as Retro kiwi bach style. It had everything we needed and was clean and tidy. Plenty of beds and 2 bathrooms (1up, 1 down) was great. Loved that we had access to beach from deck. Perfect for our holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. So glad you had a nice time at the beach, and hope you come and stay again soon. Warmest regards Merryn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Accomondation

We stayed for my sons wedding, was a great house, everything we needed. for 3 families. thank you stress free stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas escape

With family from UK with their children aged 10 and a 6 month baby we escaped Auckland to Sunshine house right on beach. Swims before breakfast and walks along the beach and into town was so easy. It was the perfect location and room for us all with time out zones. Great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We loved the location and the bach.

We loved the location and the bach. The views were spectacular. Perfect balance of modern but not too much that you are scared to touch anything. We had the best time. Would definitely go back. Thank you
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
That is really lovely feedback thank you! So delighted with your comment about not being scared to touch anything - it is a real kiwi bach and we want our guests to feel completely relaxed there. Hope you stay again soon :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Property was absolute beach front.. location/ view amazing… accommodation is a bit tired and towels and linen need updating.. a lot of cutlery and dishes were not very clean … if your a big family or 2 smaller families it may be worth the money .. we stayed in the New Zealand school holiday period in September . but it wasn’t warm enough for beach activities… great walks though along the beach and host is very responsive to any needs/ queries
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2025
Thank you so much for your review. Have noted your comments regarding the towels and linen and will update. Will also give all the cutlery a good clean! So glad you enjoyed your stay and the beach location.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Windy, wonderful, Waihi

This is a good old Kiwi bach, no frills. Comfortable, clean and had everything we could need. Being able to take our dog made everyone extra happy. A few steps to the magnificent beach which was always wild and very windy. Easy walk to the great local shops. Great stay, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Kiwi Bach

Perfect location at Waihi and Merryn was a wonderful host. We were three families of 4 with children 5-8 years old and this suited us down to the ground. Backwards and forwards from the beach all day, great deck to spend the evenings on and plenty of space for the kids to run around. If you’re into a great kiwi bach holiday then this can’t be faulted.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 January 2025
Thanks so much for your kind words! So glad you had a nice time and look forward to to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a spot!

Absolute beachfront is correct. We had an amazing time away with our family and friends here. Loved being able to longline right outside the property and just being able to pop out for swim whenever we felt like it. Great location for walking to the shops etc as well. We would definitely book this again. Thanks Merryn.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2024
You are very welcome! Glad you had a nice time! Thanks for looking after the house.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach bliss

Had an absolutely wonderful few nights at this property, so close to everything; walk across the back lawn to the beachfront, short walk to the shops for fish and chips, short drive to Bowentown. Loved falling asleep to the sound of waves crashing and enjoyed drinking my morning coffee out on the deck looking at the wonderful view of beautiful Waihi Beach. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
So glad you had a nice time. Thank you for leaving the house looking spic and span!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning Beach Front

We really enjoyed our stay at this Beach Front home. Everything was great, the beach on your door step and the beds were comfortable. Everything you need was available, the kids enjoyed the lower level of the home to have there own space, and the outside shower and toilet made it easy when coming in from the beach to clean up. The toaster needs replacing as only toasted on one side, but everything else was awesome. Thanks Merryn, looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thanks for being such a great guest and for the lovely review! Thanks also for the headsup about the toaster. A new one is on its way now. Sorry for the inconvenience. So glad you had a nice time :) You are so very welcome to stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Beach Holiday Setting

Great house and an ideal location just a few steps walk over the lawn and down to the beach. The house is really nice with good equipment and utensils in the kitchen, good beds and bedding, towels and so on.Couple of surf boards and 4 boogie boards in the garden shed along with buckets and spades.Outside shower and toilet. Garden table downstairs. Outside table and chairs on the upstairs verandah.Nothing modern by any means but with kids we found it relaxing and just a perfect family holiday house.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2025
I love this review thank you. It really sums up the house. I hope you come and stay again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Fantastic location.

Home was in great location. Home a little tired. In need of new heaters they are rusty and plug corrosion. Stairwell, spiral, very unsafe for children and safety rails definitely not to code. Top bunk bed has no safety rails. Some electrical? Home was well equipped though to meet needs for a holiday. We did enjoy our stay overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2024
Thank you for your review. I will have a look at getting some new heaters in to replace those - thank you for that feedback. You may have noticed in the house description the bit about stairs not being safe for very young children. Most people bring a stair guard and change the layout of furniture to keep it safe for their littlies. Sunshine is a traditional kiwi bach on the beach front, not an Omaha Ponderosa (and that is reflected by the rates), but most say they love the authenticity of the house, the kitchen, etc. However, although some might suggest the house looks a little 'tired', the electricals are not, and are checked regularly for safety. Anyway, hope you got all the various possessions you left behind back in good time, we were very happy to help with that. So pleased you enjoyed your stay! All the best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waihi beach Girls weekend

The location and house are fantastic. Photos from the deck and kitchen window didnt do it justice - could almost touch the sand. Could have stayed longer and definitely will return. The only negative is I think the airbed has a hole in it as it didnt stay up throughout the night. As we were using all the beds we noticed it. The house is well maintained in all other aspects so Im guessing the owners just arnt aware. Totally recommend ⭐️ ⭐️ Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2024
Thanks so much for your kind words. I apologise for the airbed! We do check it but this one must have slipped through the net. In the future we are actually going to encourage people to bring their own so as to avoid this happening again. Thank you for leaving the house in such good condition and you would be most welcome to return!

About the host

Hosted by Merryn

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What makes this property unique

Glorious and unobstructed views over the pacific ocean

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English, French
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