Title: Dillon Darling - fun family holiday home, close to village and beach, sleeps 11! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Dillon Darling - fun family holiday home, close to village and beach, sleeps 11! ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103161800/103161766/f2700d44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103161800/103161766/bdce3bdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103161800/103161766/40a8509c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103161800/103161766/f3af5997.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103170000/103161800/103161766/a7fd0394.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Imagine yourself in this beautifully styled beach home, located just a short stroll from Waihi Beach and village shops. With its spacious lounge area featuring Netflix, newly renovated kitchen with an espresso machine, sunny outdoor deck area with bean bags and BBQ - there's room for everyone to unwind. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 11 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Dillon Darling - fun family holiday home, close to village and beach, sleeps 11! Have fun with the whole family at this recently renovated beach home centrally located on Dillon St close to Waihi Beach and the village shops. The tastefully styled 3 bedroom home is complimented by the two bedroom adjoining cabin meaning friends and family can holiday together. Multiple outdoor living spaces and fully fenced garden make for a relaxing time with the little ones. A brand new kitchen and bathroom and views of the Kaimais from upstairs bedrooms are the icing on the cake here. This is a great space for friends and family to share a holiday together in beautiful Waihi beach, sleeping 11 people over 3 inside queen bedrooms and a two bedroom cabin adjoining the house there is room for everyone. You will love the comfortable lounge space with Netflix on the TV, the newly renovated kitchen with espresso coffee machine as well as the sunny outdoor deck area with lounging bean bags, bbq and outdoor furniture. The location is a star here, just a quick walk around the corner to the cafes and shops or a couple of minutes to the beach or Flat White cafe, located right on the shore and one of the local favourites. If you are looking for a central, sunny location with great amenities to enjoy a break away with family and friends this is the spot for you. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding 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 ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - No plastic soft drink bottles - Recycling - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106270000/106263200/106263173/937c3ebd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Absolute beachfront! 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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 first aid kit 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. ## 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-37.41005%2C175.94395&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mVp-mkE_aZQeX9PdOty9Di5dno0=) Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty #### What's nearby - Waihi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Athenree Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles - The Waterlily Gardens - 18 min drive - 12.6 miles - Martha Mine - 19 min drive - 9.8 miles - Whangamata Beach - 37 min drive - 30.0 miles #### Getting around - Tauranga (TRG) - 56 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Rókalyuk - ‬4 min drive - ‪Waihi Beach RSA - ‬17 min walk - ‪Waihi Beach Hotel Bistro - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Secret Garden - ‬5 min walk - ‪Shoreline Restaurant & Cafe - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dillon Darling - fun family holiday home, close to village and beach, sleeps 11! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Dillon Darling - fun family holiday home, close to village and beach, sleeps 11!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Dillon Darling - fun family holiday home, close to village and beach, sleeps 11!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Dillon Darling - fun family holiday home, close to village and beach, sleeps 11! located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps from Waihi Beach and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Orokawa Bay. Historical Athenree Homestead and Anzac Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Dillon Darling - fun family holiday home, close to village and beach, sleeps 11! Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful 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 3 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah C. 25 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing - such an awesome holiday!! Such a great holiday - amazing location, house so much better than expected. Will definitely stay again ##### Leah C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerry B. 29 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Much needed chemo break Prefect for our family group. Loved the coffee machine! Nice kitchen and has two big rooms upstairs. The toilet and bathroom facilities are in one room which proved challenging on occasion with 6 so could be tight with 11.Easy access to beach. ##### Kerry B. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corinne G. 8 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dillon Darling Well appointed property, lovely outdoor areas, thank you. ##### Corinne G. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Tosca J. 3 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved the home Was cosy and warm on a wintry weekend. Kids loved playing outside in a great fenced area, while the parents were able to relax on the deck as they played. Shops within walking distance. Beach within walking distance. We definitely would stay again. ##### Tosca J. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Mel S. 29 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Mel S. 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