Aerial view of a house near the beach in New Zealand
Night view of the front of a house with the lights on
The kitchen in an apartment
The deck area of a cottage in New Zealand
Aerial view of a house near the beach in New Zealand
Night view of the front of a house with the lights on
The kitchen in an apartment
The deck area of a cottage in New Zealand

An oasis near the beach

Hosts Peter and Karen have created an oasis that is a stone’s throw away from Waihi Beach and a two-hour drive southeast of Auckland. Sink your toes into the white sand, go for a morning swim at the beach or try surfing.


There are two accommodation options you can choose from. The Cottage has two separate bedrooms. Each room has a double bed and there is also a fold-out couch. The Apartment consists of two separate bedrooms. Each room has a queen size bed and there is also a fold-out couch. The open-plan kitchen and lounge area leads out to a barbecue and dining area. Relax in the outdoor area, go swimming or have a soak in the spa. WiFi and laundry facilities are available.

The fully equipped kitchen has dishes, utensils, an oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, stove bench top, and a dishwasher. Enjoy a cup of coffee from one of the Nespresso machines in the morning. You have both a private courtyard and patio to make the best use of the sun. And access to the ten-metre saltwater swimming pool (heated from October to May), as well as the year-round heated spa pool.

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