Title: Large country homestead with tennis court and pool. Only 5 mins from the beach. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=59859835&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Large country homestead with tennis court and pool. Only 5 mins from the beach. Holiday home in Whangara with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Large country homestead with tennis court and pool. Only 5 mins from the beach. ![Outdoor pool - Large country homestead with tennis court and pool. Only 5 mins from the beach. (Gisborne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59860000/59859900/59859835/f1673110.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Large country homestead with tennis court and pool. Only 5 mins from the beach. (Gisborne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59860000/59859900/59859835/8dbdca6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace - Large country homestead with tennis court and pool. Only 5 mins from the beach. (Gisborne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59860000/59859900/59859835/45ca67ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Large country homestead with tennis court and pool. Only 5 mins from the beach. (Gisborne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59860000/59859900/59859835/d42c95dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Large country homestead with tennis court and pool. Only 5 mins from the beach. (Gisborne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59860000/59859900/59859835/dfd4dc14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Large country homestead with tennis court and pool. Only 5 mins from the beach. provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Large country homestead with tennis court and pool. Only 5 mins from the beach. We have a large country homestead available. It boasts 5 bedrooms, formal dining room with seating for 12+ and sitting room both with open fireplaces. It has a large kitchen with informal dining for 8\. It also has large gardens, a grass tennis court and pool surrounded by a working farm and citrus nursery. Very close to pouawa beach marine reserve and the tatapouri stringray feeding/tours. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Outside only ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99260000/99251800/99251763/5f4b22f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wheatstone Studio Wainui - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=99251763&PinnedHotelID=99251763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37994300/37994247/1040c8fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Macrocapa Heights farm Tokomaru Bay - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 9.2 Wonderful 119 reviews £84 includes taxes & fees 11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=37994247&PinnedHotelID=37994247&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29485300/29485243/4cdf3284.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Country hide away cottage in a picturesque stunning rural area. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Parties and events are allowed on site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.58088,178.16374&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:jmmjFkrl%7E%60%40%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%40Q%40S%40S%40S%40QBU%40QBUBQBUBQBQBQDUDQBQDSDQDQDQFQDQFQFQDOHQFSFMFQHOFMHQFOHOHMJOHOHMHOJKHOJMJKJMJMJKJKJKLMJKJGLKLKJILILKLGLILGLILELINELGLELENELGNENELENALENCNANCLANCNAN%3FNCL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNDN%40LDNDLDNFLDNDLDLFLDNHLDLHLFLHLFLJJHLHLJJJLFJJJLJJLJJJJLHLLJHLJNHJJNHLHNHNHLHNHNFLHPHNFPFLFRFPFNFPDPFPDPFPDPDPBRDPDPBTDPBPBPBTBPBT%40P%40TBP%40R%40R%40R%40P%3FT%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FRAP%3FTAPATAPATCPATAPCRCRCRCPCREPCREREPCPEPERGNERGPEPGPGNGPGPGNGPILIRGLINILININILINKNIJKNILMJIJKNKJMJKJKJKJMHKJMJMHKFMLMFMFMHMHMBOHMDMHMDODMDODMDODMDOBODM%40OBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCO%3FOCOAMCOAOCOAMEOCMEOEOEMEOEMEMEMIOEMIMCMIMIMGMGMMMGKIMKMKKIKKMKKKKKKKKOKKKKKMIOKKIOIOIMKOIOIMGOIQGOIMGQGOGQIQEOGQGQEQGSEOESEQEQCQESESCQCSCQCSCSCSAQCUAQAUAQAUAQAU%3FQAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fnLQdDXT0vZH0TRYCBGt1Kcj3zQ=) Gisborne, Gisborne #### What's nearby - Makorori Beach \- 18 min drive \- 10.9 miles - Okitu Beach \- 20 min drive \- 13.1 miles - Makorori Headland Trailhead \- 20 min drive \- 13.1 miles - Wainui Beach \- 24 min drive \- 15.5 miles - Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House \- 28 min drive \- 18.7 miles #### Getting around - Gisborne (GIS) - 33 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Large country homestead with tennis court and pool. Only 5 mins from the beach. have a pool? ### Is Large country homestead with tennis court and pool. Only 5 mins from the beach. pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Large country homestead with tennis court and pool. Only 5 mins from the beach.? ### What time is check-out at Large country homestead with tennis court and pool. Only 5 mins from the beach.? ### Where is Large country homestead with tennis court and pool. Only 5 mins from the beach. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Large country homestead with tennis court and pool. Only 5 mins from the beach. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy J. 7 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous stay Wonderful location and beautiful house. Loved feeding the chickens and collecting eggs. Picking some oranges and juicing them. Heaps of space for kids to ride bikes in the garden. Beautiful historic house. We loved our stay. Thank you 😊 ##### Tracy J. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqui F. 30 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot for family Christmas We stayed at the house for a wonderful family Christmas and the house,pool , tennis court and grounds were well used. We were an all adult group and while the bed / room configuration was more suitable for a mix of children and adults we managed. We all really enjoyed feeding the pig who appreciated our leftovers, and the hens - great eggs. Thanks to Louise who was a wonderful host and prepared a lovely Christmas table and tree for us. We all went home feeling very relaxed and rested. ##### Jacqui F. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony W. 30 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hideaway Beautifull home with great facilities for a family gathering. ##### Tony W. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Iona R. 11 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great summer spot to relax with family We enjoyed our time here. The inside space was generous enough to accomodate 9 of us and our dog. The pool and tennis court was well utilised by everyone. Coming from the city, the novelty of fetching eggs from the chickens and feeding the pig will be a fun memory for the kids. It was also lovely to walk through the citrus groves. Thank you Louise and Ian for letting us enjoy your home. ##### Iona R. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pete N. 6 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday at the homestead Driving up to the house you don't really appreciate the size of the house until you walk in. We slept four adults and five children comfortably. We all loved the pool and the air conditioning. We'd easily stay again. ##### Pete N. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo C., Rotorua 2 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pouawa House I booked this home for 6 of our film crew who were filming in & around Tolaga Bay. They absolutely loved this home, they said it was huge which allowed space for all the camera equipment. Louise (home owner) was very helpful & accommodating. ##### Jo C. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luan A. 14 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Right mix of home comfort and idyllic Louise and Ian welcomed us into their home, and because of their warm hospitality, my family and I had one of the loveliest Christmases we can remember. The home is large enough to sleep around 13 - we were only 8, so had plenty of space to spread around. Louise was kind enough to have the holiday table set for us, and we were able to celebrate Christmas just as though we were at a fancy party. The house has history woven into its fabric, in its photos and decor. The pool and tennis court were a welcome way to take some time off. Living on a working farm has a charm all its own and we were very lucky to get a small glimpse into it. In short, we had a large, comfortable, clean house that came with every thing a large group needs to have a comfortable holiday away from home. We will come back, if we are ever down in Gisborne again. Thank you Louise and Ian for everything!! ##### Luan A. 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