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Home away from Home - at the Beach

Holiday home in Tauranga with kitchen and patio

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Take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at Home away from Home - at the Beach. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

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

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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.

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

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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

Pets not 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

About the area

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Papamoa Beach, a neighbourhood in Tauranga. The Elms Mission House and Monmouth Redoubt are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Maunganui and Papamoa Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mercury Baypark or Tauranga Domain. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Tauranga travel guide
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Papamoa Beach, Tauranga

What's nearby

  • Wunderbarer Sonnenaufgang
    Papamoa Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Taylor Reserve
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Motiti Reserve
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gordon Spratt Reserve
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • blokart Recreation Park
    3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Henry & Ted
    20 min walk
  • Pearl Kichen
    10 min drive
  • KFC
    7 min drive
  • The Goodhome Gastropub
    11 min drive
  • Papamoa Beach Tavern
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Home away from Home - at the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home away from Home - at the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home away from Home - at the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home away from Home - at the Beach located?

Located in Papamoa Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Papamoa Beach and Bay of Plenty. Taylor Reserve and Motiti Reserve are also within 15 minutes.

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Home away from Home - at the Beach Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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