Title: Living The Dream - Matarangi Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk

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# Living The Dream - Matarangi Holiday Home

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Living The Dream - Matarangi Holiday Home provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 

### Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms1722 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Outdoor space
- Parking available

## Add dates for prices

Check-in

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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.

### Living The Dream - Matarangi Holiday Home

Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac, Living The Dream provides a spacious and inviting retreat. The main house features an open-plan lounge, dining, and kitchen area with seamless indoor-outdoor flow, opening onto a covered outdoor dining space - perfect for relaxing in the fresh air or enjoying al fresco meals.  
  
The sleepout, connected to the main house via verandah, boardwalk, and tropical gardens, offers added privacy with its own kitchenette, ensuite, and courtyard.  
  
The BBQ area is perfect for summer meals, while the outdoor shower makes rinsing off after a beach day quick and easy. After a day of exploring, unwind in the private outdoor bath, tucked away for peaceful relaxation or enjoy the selection of board games and books that Living The Dream has to offer.  
Matarangi Beach is just a four-minute walk away - ideal for swimming, boogie boarding, or a leisurely walk along the shore. The scenic Matarangi Bluff Track is also a two-minute drive, while the Village Green Park offers a fun spot for family outings. Head into the heart of Matarangi in about five-minutes by car to enjoy cafes, shops, and a round at The Dunes Golf Resort.  
  
When it’s time for your next beach break, enjoy Living The Dream - where spacious comfort meets the relaxed charm of Matarangi.  
Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.  
  
Please be aware that the spa pool pictured is not in operation and is not available for guest use.  
  
Please note that the pond pictured is not fenced and children are to be supervised at all times around this area.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 5 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 3 bathrooms
- Shower

### Living spaces

- Living room

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Garden

### Laundry

- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### 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)
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Garden
- Unit size: 1,722 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

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 

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

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 

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 

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### Property is also known as

660040

## About the area

Matarangi is home to this holiday home. Coromandel Historical Museum and Mercury Bay Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Coromandel Smoking Co. and Driving Creek Railway. [Visit our Matarangi travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Matarangi.dx6306288)

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Whitianga, Coromandel

### What's nearby

- ![Matarangi Beach, Coromandel, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976194891/5679e220-2df0-4fae-8f0c-5e83167cc54b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Matarangi Beach  
5 min walk \- 0.3 miles
- ![Hot Water Beach featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and rocky coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108208/2d9db61a-a1e3-465c-8062-3f74ba08b4e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Hot Water Beach  
47 min drive \- 40.6 miles
- ![Cathedral Cove Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108210/46325e4c-1118-4490-9022-13232c4bd8b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Cathedral Cove  
49 min drive \- 43.1 miles
- ![Hahei Beach showing a beach, a bay or harbour and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108212/939e2140-3a93-4c63-8f3e-b7bf33b69d76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Hahei Beach  
49 min drive \- 42.9 miles
- Lost Spring Thermal Pools  
22 min drive \- 17.3 miles

### Getting around

- Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)  
26 min drive

### Restaurants

- Kua Café  
9 min drive
- Lukes Kitchen  
9 min drive
- Omaras Restaurant  
4 min drive
- Pipers Cafe & Catering  
14 min walk
- Velocity Cafe  
3 min drive

## Frequently asked questions

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