10/10 Excellent
Martin S.
5 Feb 2025
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Martin S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
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Sandy Palms - Home Away From Home
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10182 sq m
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space
Explore the area
Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty
- Waihi BeachPlace, Waihi Beach16 min walk
- Athenree Hot SpringsPlace, Athenree Hot Springs6 min drive
- Mount MaunganuiPlace, Mount Maunganui64 min drive
- Tauranga (TRG)Airport, Tauranga (TRG)56 min drive
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About the area
Waihi Beach
When you stay at this vacation home in Waihi Beach, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Waihi Beach and Bay of Plenty. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Orokawa Bay and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Historical Athenree Homestead.
What's nearby
- Waihi Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Athenree Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
- Whangamata Beach - 32 min drive - 49.3 km
- Papamoa Beach - 59 min drive - 74.9 km
- Mount Maunganui - 64 min drive - 75.3 km
Getting around
- Tauranga (TRG) - 59 min drive
Restaurants
- Waihi Beach RSA - 4 min drive
- The Secret Garden - 14 min walk
- Wilson Road Fish Shop - 14 min walk
- Kava waihi - 11 min drive
- Rókalyuk - 6 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.
Sandy Palms - Home Away From Home
A spacious build with high ceiling and 4 rooms.
All appliances, beds, mattresses and bed linen, duvets and blankets are newly purchased to provide you luxury and comfort.
A ducted aircon system comes with separate room control so you stay cool in summer and warm in winter.
A new kids’ play ground opposite the house so you can still keep an eye on your little ones from home lounge when they are playing outside.
A big north-facing decking area with a large dining table caters up to 10-12 people and sun lounges is set to provide you the perfect afternoon with family and friends for a barbecue and cold brew.
A full equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave oven, Nespresso coffee machine and a fridge produces ice that just the perfect add on.
Unlimited Wi-Fi Fibre Connection.
An outdoor hot water shower and 4 car spaces parking at the front of the house.
This house comes with two separate living and two 65inch TVs. The second living room can easily turn into a bedroom with one step folding sofa bed.
House Layout:
Open Living: 1 x 65 inch smart TV enables access to your favourite apps: Netflix, You Tube and Freeview, sky etc
Kitchen: fully equipped- dish washer, coffee machine, gas cooking, oven, microwave oven, plenty pantry space, wine glasses etc
Dining: Table, chairs, bar chairs
Bedroom 1 – 1 x King bed, with ensuite (shower & toilet)
Bedroom 2 – 1 x Queen bed
Bedroom 3 - 1 x Bunk bed + 1 single bed
Bedroom 4 - 1 x Double bed + 1 sofa + 1 x Smart TV (65inch) + 1 x foldable single bed ( not been made)
1x Main bath (bathtub + shower)
1 x Separate toilet
1 x Backyard decking area, north facing with dining table, benches, lounge, coffee table and BBQ
1 x Laundry area in Garage with dryer and washing machine
1 x Outdoor hot water shower
1 x Garage for storage
Additional items : travel portable cot, baby bath tub, high chair
***Please note: 1 x single bed in Bedroom 4***
The single bed is not set up; the bed frame and mattress are stored in garage; this bed is not set up unless request at booking.
Nearest beach access: Ayr Street, Waihi Beach.
All appliances, beds, mattresses and bed linen, duvets and blankets are newly purchased to provide you luxury and comfort.
A ducted aircon system comes with separate room control so you stay cool in summer and warm in winter.
A new kids’ play ground opposite the house so you can still keep an eye on your little ones from home lounge when they are playing outside.
A big north-facing decking area with a large dining table caters up to 10-12 people and sun lounges is set to provide you the perfect afternoon with family and friends for a barbecue and cold brew.
A full equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave oven, Nespresso coffee machine and a fridge produces ice that just the perfect add on.
Unlimited Wi-Fi Fibre Connection.
An outdoor hot water shower and 4 car spaces parking at the front of the house.
This house comes with two separate living and two 65inch TVs. The second living room can easily turn into a bedroom with one step folding sofa bed.
House Layout:
Open Living: 1 x 65 inch smart TV enables access to your favourite apps: Netflix, You Tube and Freeview, sky etc
Kitchen: fully equipped- dish washer, coffee machine, gas cooking, oven, microwave oven, plenty pantry space, wine glasses etc
Dining: Table, chairs, bar chairs
Bedroom 1 – 1 x King bed, with ensuite (shower & toilet)
Bedroom 2 – 1 x Queen bed
Bedroom 3 - 1 x Bunk bed + 1 single bed
Bedroom 4 - 1 x Double bed + 1 sofa + 1 x Smart TV (65inch) + 1 x foldable single bed ( not been made)
1x Main bath (bathtub + shower)
1 x Separate toilet
1 x Backyard decking area, north facing with dining table, benches, lounge, coffee table and BBQ
1 x Laundry area in Garage with dryer and washing machine
1 x Outdoor hot water shower
1 x Garage for storage
Additional items : travel portable cot, baby bath tub, high chair
***Please note: 1 x single bed in Bedroom 4***
The single bed is not set up; the bed frame and mattress are stored in garage; this bed is not set up unless request at booking.
Nearest beach access: Ayr Street, Waihi Beach.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television with Netflix is provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
- Beach loungers
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 2.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- Netflix
- Smart TV
- Streaming services
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- In-room accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
- Unlimited smartphone data usage
Things to do
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
Safety features
- No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,959 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: There is a portacot, high chair and baby bathtub
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number DP561188
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property Waihi Beach
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Waihi Beach
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