Serenity - our home away from home

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A beach with a rocky foreground, a person walking, and a distant mountain range.
A residential property with a garage, a covered patio, and a well-maintained lawn.
A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden bar stools, and a glass dining table.
A living room with a glass dining table, a blue sofa, a red sofa, and a television on the wall.
A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, two bar stools, a built-in oven, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Buffalo Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Whitianga, Waikato
  • Place, Buffalo Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Mercury Bay Museum
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Whitianga

Located in Whitianga, this holiday home is near the beach. Whitianga Rock Historic Reserve and Te Pare Historic Reserve are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Combat Zone Paintball and Fun Park and The Coromandel Smoking Co..
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Map
Whitianga, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mercury Bay Museum - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Whitianga Marina - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Brophys Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hahei Beach Cafe - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Grace O'Malley's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Marina Bay Eatery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Church Restaurant and Accomodation - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Little Blue Kitchen - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity - our home away from home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Serenity - our home away from home?

As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serenity - our home away from home on 24 November 2026 start from NZ$357, 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 Serenity - our home away from home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serenity - our home away from home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity - our home away from home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serenity - our home away from home located?

This family-friendly Whitianga holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Lost Spring Thermal Pools and Buffalo Beach. Cathedral Cove and Cathedral Cove are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

9.4/10

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
Nice little place for a quick visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
We had to get our own bed sheets, pillow cases and towels but other then that the stay was pretty lovely the rooms were clean. The pillows need an upgrade. But really loved the stay. The town center was only i few minutes away and the beach was just a 5 to 7 minutes walk. The location is at the perfect spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little Bach, Good parking for boat, Good size section for kids. Everything you need for a stay at the beach
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was well equiped including games & DVD’s. Heat pumps/air conditioners in both bedrooms and lounge, wonderful. Very close to town. We had an amazing weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice accommodation, warm and cozy :-) Thanks Allison
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The kids toys and books were a real bonus. Heat pumps in every room was also really good. Host communicated promptly throughout. Thanks for a great stay .
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything on point as advertised, very nice and warm owners. Recommended for basic comfortable facilities and walking distance to buffalo beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a wonderful stay, perfect location and was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! Fantastic location and the accommodation had all the essentials. Would highly recommend :) great easy communication with the host too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice stay with everything we needed. Great location too. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean house close to the beach with heaps of lawn awesome place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here for 2 months and really enjoyed it- great location and the place is well looked after. Communication was very good and I would definitely recommend !
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was good and the property was spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!! very close to the beach and the lovely town of Whitianga that you can easily walk to.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little place.

Thanks for letting us stay, its a great place with everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this place

Second time to stay here in 3 months and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing amazing amazing Alison was great ! Loved the house and we will stay again !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nothing short of amazing

A very homey stay, super cozy loved every moment spent there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great family home away from home

Tidy, convenient location. Has everything you need to cook meals and enjoy your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful getaway

Beautiful getaway at uncle harolds felt just like home kid friendly would higly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Had a lovely 4 nights, good location, close to the beach and walking distance to the centre. The property had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome and easy

Amazing place to stay at. Whole process of check in and out was very easy and flexible whuch helped us very much. Would definitely stay here again as it was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very tidy little property with lots of space to park your boat…

Have stayed here before and it is a very well appointed 2 bedroom house, great deck with lots of space. Great price and very friendly hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and comfortable

Loved our stay at uncle Harolds, plenty of room, we be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal family place

Nice place, very tidy. Ideal for a family with small kids, and close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
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