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Home away from Home - at the Beach

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A patio area with a grill, outdoor furniture, and various plants.
A spacious living room with a beige sofa, a green armchair, and a glass coffee table. There are large windows with blinds, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a potted plant on a small table.
A kitchen with a gas stove, a microwave, and two ovens.
A narrow pathway leading to a wooden door with a glass panel, flanked by greenery and a metal gutter.
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7210 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Papamoa Beach, Tauranga
  • Place, Taylor Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Papamoa Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Gordon Spratt Reserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Tauranga

At this holiday home you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Papamoa Beach and Bay of Plenty. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a living room and a fenced private garden. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A Smart TV, a coffee/tea maker and Netflix are also available. .This holiday home has a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Papamoa Beach holiday home include Mercury Baypark and Mount Maunganui.
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What's nearby

  • Taylor Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Papamoa Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Motiti Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Harding Reserve - 8 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Emerald Shores Reserve - 9 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Goodhome Gastropub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Henry & Ted - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Big Bake Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pearl Kichen - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Home away from Home - at the Beach

Welcome to Santa Cruz in Papamoa's Palm Springs! Entertain your family and friends in style, in this large spacious house, with great kitchen/dining/outdoor living.

The beach is 300m away, and a 4 min. walk to cafe, bar, restaurants, dairy, liquor outlet, takeaways..

Watch TV/Netflix on 75" Smart TV or listen to music on a sound system.

Super King Master bedroom, Queen bedroom, twin single bedroom. Ensuite, walk-in wardrobe, and master bathroom. Large built-in Office with desk, chair, shelving.

Large Double garage/Laundry has plenty of room for your cars, jet ski, or boat.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Only outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,260 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: High chair, books, toys. fenced

Events

No events allowed
Please ask host regarding any party.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only outside

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
Note from host: Please ask host regarding any party.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Please ask host regarding any party. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Home away from Home - at the Beach?

Yep, Home away from Home - at the Beach is a short 7-minute walk from Papamoa Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, kayaking and fishing. You can also find water sports equipment.

Does Home away from Home - at the Beach have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Home away from Home - at the Beach family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, laundry facilities and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Home away from Home - at the Beach is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Home away from Home - at the Beach?

No, Home away from Home - at the Beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Home away from Home - at the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Home away from Home - at the Beach?

No, pets are not allowed.

Home away from Home - at the Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathrine A.

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

Steve’s house is a total delight, extremely clean and spacious and generously stocked.

Easy and would recommend it to anyone who wants high class accommodation near Tauranga.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamz W.

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

Exceeded Expectations

We really loved this place and would definitely book to stay here again, I have recommended this to my friends and family if they ever get the chance to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rikeshni K.

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

Will be back

Steve made the process super easy and our stay was perfect. Beautiful property and handy location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay D.

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

Great position

Large family home close to beach and shops. Everything you could need. Thanks Steve
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare M.

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

Fabulous house

A beautiful spacious home to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022