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# The Great Escape - Tairua Holiday Home

Cottage in Tairua with kitchen and fireplace

## Photo gallery for The Great Escape - Tairua Holiday Home

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Perched on Paku Hill, The Great Escape offers an elevated getaway with fantastic ocean views and al fresco dining. This 3-bedroom Tairua holiday home is perfect for a fuss-free break with open-plan living, BBQ facilities, and expansive decking.

### Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71399 sq ft

## Popular amenities

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

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## About this property

### Entire place

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

### The Great Escape - Tairua Holiday Home

The Great Escape is a 3 bedroom Tairua holiday home, with an elevated position on Paku Hill. Take in the fantastic ocean views as you dine al fresco!  
  
This Tairua holiday home is casual yet comfortable. The open plan living leads onto decking for summer stays, where you can enjoy a laid back BBQ while taking in the expansive views!  
  
The master bedroom at this Tairua accommodation is fitted with a king bed, and flows onto the deck for easy indoor/outdoor living. Bedroom 2 is fitted with 2 single beds (and rollaway), and bedroom 3 includes a queen bed plus outdoor access to the rear paved area.  
  
Everything you need for a fuss free break is on hand... Make your way to Tairua and enjoy The Great Escape!  
The deck railings are lower than current building regulation height, so guests are encouraged to take care while on the deck.Please note: the fireplace is available for guest use however you will need to bring your own woodPlease note there is currently construction going on at the neighbouring property.As artificial grass on the deck in some parts is uneven, all guests should take care in this area due to the risk of trips.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.

## Property amenities

### Beach

- Beach nearby

### Parking and transport

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Shower

### Living spaces

- Fireplace
- Living room

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Garden

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Things to do

- Golf
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- Garden
- Unit size: 1,399 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 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 

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

Vrbo Property

The Great Escape Tairua Tairua

The Great Escape - Tairua Holiday Home Tairua

597465

The Great Escape - Tairua Holiday Home Private vacation home

## About the area

Located in Tairua, this cottage is near the beach. Tairua Golf and Country Club and Purangi Estate-The Purangi Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Paku and Tairua Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. [Visit our Tairua travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tairua.dx181327)

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Tairua, Coromandel

### What's nearby

- Mount Paku  
5 min walk \- 0.3 miles
- Tairua Beach  
16 min walk \- 0.9 miles
- Pepe Reserve  
2 min drive \- 1.1 miles
- Paaku  
2 min drive \- 1.4 miles
- Tairua Library  
2 min drive \- 1.4 miles

### Getting around

- Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)  
44 min drive

### Restaurants

- Tairua Landing  
3 min drive
- Two Tides Bakery  
4 min drive
- The Local  
22 min drive
- The Pepe  
4 min drive
- Pauanui Takeaway  
22 min drive

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