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Waterfront, Stunning Sunsets and Great Location.

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The House
The master bedroom
Bedroom 2
One of the views from the sofa
The lounge/dining area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom Two, 2 Single Beds

1 Child Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Waterfront, Stunning Sunsets and Great Location.

Just right for a perfect weekend romantic getaway, or some well-deserved break, Oystercatchers Retreat is a modern fully self-contained Bach/house located at Tararu Bay, approximately 3km north of Thames. The beach is just across the road with a large contingent of oystercatchers that take up residence at high tide. The house gets all day sun and takes in wide sea views from the front of the house. Recently added is unlimited Wifi and Netflix. Historic Thames is 2 minutes by car, and Coromandel Town is only 45 minutes’ drive up the beautiful Thames coast road. Auckland and Hamilton are both only 1 1/2 hours’ drive. Oystercatchers Retreat is the perfect place for a relaxing weekend break (or longer), or a great base for hiking, fishing, cycling, or just exploring the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula. Hosts Allan and Natalia will be happy to assist with any special requests.
Special conditions:
*No parties.
*No smoking inside the house.
*Cleaning option avail on request otherwise visitors to clean-up and leave the property as found.
*There is a minimum two night stay required for this bach.

Extras: Linen (Required, NZ$30.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 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

Property # 20036704
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

About the area

Thames

Thames is home to this holiday home. Goldmine Experience and Thames Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hauraki Rail Trail Thames and Miranda Shorebird Centre. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Tararu Bay, Thames

What's nearby

  • Goldmine Experience - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Burke Street Wharf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Thames Historical Museum - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Goldfields Shopping Centre - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Hauraki Rail Trail Thames - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seoul Chicken - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bakehouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chequers Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Nakontong Thai Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront, Stunning Sunsets and Great Location. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront, Stunning Sunsets and Great Location.?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront, Stunning Sunsets and Great Location. on 13 June 2026 start from NZ$168, 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.

What time is check-in at Waterfront, Stunning Sunsets and Great Location.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront, Stunning Sunsets and Great Location.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront, Stunning Sunsets and Great Location. located?

Situated in Thames, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Burke Street Wharf and Goldmine Experience. Thames Historical Museum and Goldfields Shopping Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerrit V.

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

Very nice house

What a beautiful holiday-house. We had 5 nights here and we enjoyed it very much. The sunsets are amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2025
Thank you for being the loveliest guests ever. Pleasure to deal with you. Take care with the rest ofyour journey.
Verified

8/10 Good

Beverley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous little spot. Great views of sunset over the water. Beautifully appointed. Absolutely love the bathroom door
View from the front porch
Lovely and cosy
Beds were warm and comfortable
Peaceful spot
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin C.

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

Excellent

Excellent: over cushioned: needed a baggage rack in bedrooms for use by old people
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blessy V.

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

Loved it...

Very well presented, warm and tidy home. Worked very well for our very short stay. Loved the decor, felt every single piece was hand picked and placed with much attention. ❤
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2021
Thanks for the lovely review. Would love to have you stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyndal L.

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

Thames Delight

A cute wee house with all the amenities that are needed. The road noise didn't bother us too much. Once heated, the house retained the heat. We enjoyed the closeness to Thames itself, and coming from Auckland it was just the right amount of time for a weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Miguel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Nice place for a short stay

Nice and clean place but to Close to the Road and hard to get to sleep with the Road noise Anyway an experience to be had Once
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bridget K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Handy to Thames

This cottage had a nice layout, suited our family of 3 and had a lovely view of the water. It was quite comfortable. Convenient for our visit to Thames. Traffic noise can be a bit bothersome at night unless one is used to it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

JILL B.

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

Excellent location

Lovely well equipped and clean house just right for 4 people, in a relaxed area close to Thames. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

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

Front seat to Paradise

The property is well presented and clean. All linen and loads of towels are provided which is great. Milk in the fridge on arrival. Comfy bed and most of all the owner provided us with a bag of wood for the outdoor fire! Two seats located high up on the hill at the rear with easy access by steps gave us an amazing view and so peaceful. Will definitely book for the Summer. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shari H.

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

Very clean and tidy

Very clean and tidy. Heating provided and lots of blankets During our winter stay. Bring on the main coast road the road was busy on Saturday night, as expected. Lovely outlook.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

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

Sunset spectacular!

This place had everything you could want and was in a perfect location. Comfortable beds, all the facilities you need, seating areas front and back plus ample indoor seating. A super cute stairway led up the garden hill behind the house to a stunning viewpoint to watch the sunset. With a handy dairy/convenience store/take aways place a 2 minute walk out the door one way, and a 25 minute walk to the main town Thames in the other direction, this property was well situated for our little family unit to explore by foot. Our 2 year old daughter also enjoyed searching for "treasures" at the beach which is directly out the front door. Lastly, the sunsets were spectacular! Don't forget to close the blinds/curtains on the front of the house in the afternoon though otherwise it can warm up in the main bedroom. Would recommend staying here for sure.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Lovely place

Very clean. Good location. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thanks for leaving the house super clean..love to have you stay again 🤗
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dee W.

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

Great little house

Very clean, modern and comfortable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis M.

once again the family loved their stay in the beautiful Thames

the property is perfect in location size comfort and cleanliness for our family .although i was unable to go due to a sick family member Paul and our daughter and family enjoyed especially the fishing .some of the fish was enjoyed in the far north at a 90th birthday. many thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharon b.

good modern ,clean property nice location

lovely property ,close to town everything you might need
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan M.

Very enjoyable. Very good location. A lovely holiday.

The house was nice and clean with plenty of kitchen equipment. Good appliances dishwasher etc would have liked instruction manual for washing machine. Was a little confused about rubbish recycling however things can be difficult over New Years period. Had a lovely time Thanks a lot
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
From a partner site

8/10 Good

brian s.

Beautifully set up.

Beautifully set up. A bit noisey as on main road. Comfortable beds & lounge furniture. Good parking. Friendly neighbours. Lovely sea views when tide in. An enjoyable stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Larry F.

Property is excellent.

Property is excellent. Location is quite busy.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Stuart D.

Great base for day trips around the Coromandel

Great base for day trips around the Coromandel
Archival

8/10 Good

Prashannata K.

Comfortable, pretty waterfront property with everything you need.

Comfortable, pretty waterfront property with everything you need. Had a nice relaxing stay:) Thanks
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

A very nice, cosy bach ideally located for exploring the Coromandel Peninsula.

A very nice, cosy bach ideally located for exploring the Coromandel Peninsula. Heaps of space for our family of 4, all the mod-cons you could need and (most importantly) a very clean and well maintained property. Highly recommend.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Beautiful location, loved the sunsets.

Beautiful location, loved the sunsets. Relaxed comfortable place to stay. Will be back for sure.
Archival

8/10 Good

derek b.

The batch is very clean and newly decorated.

The batch is very clean and newly decorated.. Has everything you need for a relaxing getaway. Great beds and very comfortable. Feels out of town but just a few ks from the town and supplies.. Take away just one minute away.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Janie P.

location is perfect.

location is perfect. enjoy sitting on the verandah watching world go by. great fish and chips 2 mins walk away.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

Loved our stay at Oystercatchers.

Loved our stay at Oystercatchers. Everything we needed plus more was there. Lovely clean house and great situation. Thanks so much.

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Hosted by Beelys

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Ideal layout for a family.
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