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# Family Friendly Home Away from Home

Family-friendly holiday home in Tauranga

## Photo gallery for Family Friendly Home Away from Home

![Dining - Family Friendly Home Away from Home (Papamoa Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41460000/41457300/41457296/0c494ff9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

In Papamoa Beach, this property offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Take a 5-minute walk to the ocean beach or explore nearby attractions like Papamoa Plaza and Bay Park. With its seamless indoor/outdoor flow, sunny outdoor entertaining area, trampoline for kids, an outdoor kitchen for adults to unwind in comfort.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7200 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Parking available
- Dryer
- Washer
- Kitchen
- Barbecue grill

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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.

### Family Friendly Home Away from Home

Located in the beautiful Papamoa Beach area, this property offers a convenient 5-minute walk to the ocean beach and the recently upgraded Fashion Island mall, providing all necessary amenities. Enjoy activities such as biking in the nearby reserve, taking children to the skatepark, or building sandcastles on the beach - all within walking distance. The fully fenced section outdoor kids kitchen, and playhouse for children to enjoy while adults relax.  
  
The house features a seamless indoor/outdoor flow, with a sunny outdoor entertaining area and ample outdoor space that receives sunlight throughout the day. Nearby attractions include Papamoa Plaza, Fashion Island, Baywave, Bay Park, and the Mount Hot Pools, all just a short distance away.  
  
The property includes two large bedrooms with king-size beds, one bedroom with a queen bed, and one bedroom with two single beds, accommodating up to 8 people comfortably. Additional features include a modern kitchen, dining area, spacious open-plan living spaces, a courtyard, and a landscaped garden.   
The house is equipped with a 42" LED Smart TV in the main bedroom, a 62" HD LED TV with Sky Sports, air conditioning/heat pump, and a dishwasher.  
  
Small dogs are allowed with prior approval from the owner.  
  
Parking is available for one car in the garage, two cars in the driveway, as well as space for a boat and extra parking on the road. Families are the only guests accepted, with a minimum 3-night stay requirement.  
A bottom sheet will be provided unless you have opted for the linen package, in which case all necessary linens will be supplied.  
  
Special arrangements can be made for events like AIMS Games, allowing additional beds and air beds in the living area to accommodate extra people.  
  
Additional services such as cleaning and linen are available for an extra fee. Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the house. Don't miss out on this opportunity - inquire today

## Property amenities

### Beach

- Beach towels

### Internet

- Available in the house: WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Onsite parking options include a garage

### Kitchen

- Blender
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster

### Dining

- Chef service

### Bedrooms

- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Living room
- Separate dining area

### Entertainment

- Books
- Games
- Smart TV

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Desk
- Desk chair

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### 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)

### General

- Garden
- Recycling
- Unit size: 200 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM 

### 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 are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: only small dogs that do not smell

### 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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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

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 

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 is also known as

Vrbo Property

Family Friendly Away From

Family Friendly Home Away From Home Tauranga

Family Friendly Home Away From Home Private vacation home

## About the area

![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.70727%2C176.28394&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XlMcZp3IF6_gowudK4Z9eiHASnE=)

Papamoa Beach, Bay Of Plenty

#### What's nearby

- Wairakei Reserve \- 17 min walk \- 1.0 mile
- Papamoa Beach \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile
- Gordon Spratt Reserve \- 2 min drive \- 1.6 miles
- Tauranga Domain \- 11 min drive \- 10.6 miles
- Mount Maunganui \- 18 min drive \- 11.3 miles

#### Getting around

- Tauranga (TRG) - 14 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Blended Eatery - ‬6 min drive
- ‪Henry & Ted - ‬8 min drive
- ‪Pearl Kichen - ‬6 min drive
- ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
- ‪Papamoa Beach Tavern - ‬12 min walk

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