Title: Ocean Blue, sunny, spacious beach home close to surf & shops 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 # Ocean Blue, sunny, spacious beach home close to surf & shops Holiday home in Waihi Beach with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78290000/78289100/78289027/b456acdc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, ping pong, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78290000/78289100/78289027/10feb2b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78290000/78289100/78289027/7f9e8d60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, ping pong, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78290000/78289100/78289027/ed1646a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78290000/78289100/78289027/88656dab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A garden, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Ocean Blue, sunny, spacious beach home close to surf & shops. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61830 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen £262 includes taxes & fees 1 Dec - 2 Dec ## 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. ### Ocean Blue, sunny, spacious beach home close to surf & shops Spacious and sunny 3 bed home ideal for your next beach holiday. The well designed living area is open plan and extends out onto a large deck & lawn with outdoor furnishings & BBQ. Extras such as beach toys, ping pong & being pet friendly make this home perfect for a family or group of friends. Central location only a few mins stroll to the beach and a 5 min drive to the main village with many shops, cafes and restaurants. Nearby is local favourite Surf Shack Cafe, dairy, fish & chips and estuary walkway. There are three comfortable bedroom all with Queen size beds opening into the living area. The master bedroom has its own ensuite and the other two bedrooms use the seperate bathroom with shower, vanity and toilet. The garage has a laundry, ping pong table and lots of beach toys such as boogie boards and sun umbrellas for guest use. The large open plan lounge area with fully equipped kitchen and dining area is perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The living opens onto the landscaped garden and deck with an indoor/outdoor flow perfect for that holiday feel. Relax on the outdoor bean bags enjoying a glass of wine while the kids run around on the lawn. Cook on that BBQ and enjoy outdoor dining on the deck with ample seating options. It really doesn't get any easier on holiday! If you bring your boat there is a ramp 5 minutes away at Bowentown, with a protected tidal harbour for fishing, water skiing, kayaking and wind surfing or venture out across the bar for excellent fishing and diving. Enjoying a round of golf is possible in Waihi and Katikati. There are also mineral hot pools nearby at both Athenree Holiday Park and Sapphire Springs in Katikati (if you go to Sapphire Springs take the nearby walk to the southernmost giant Kauri in NZ, a short 30 min round trip through beautiful NZ bush). There's a huge range of great cafes and shops in the area, the best are mentioned in our local guidebook or feel free to ask your host if you have any specific questions. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Table tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,830 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997800/37997755/58828119.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax Waihi Beach Style. 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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 fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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-37.42965%2C175.95651&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=C0dd5JN6HAYZuFcD2R7nSmhUiXU=) Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty #### What's nearby - Waihi Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Historical Athenree Homestead - 4 min drive - 3.4 miles - Athenree Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles - Martha Mine - 19 min drive - 13.3 miles - Whangamata Beach - 40 min drive - 31.5 miles #### Getting around - Tauranga (TRG) - 55 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Rókalyuk - ‬7 min drive - ‪Waihi Beach RSA - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Secret Garden - ‬4 min drive - ‪Waihi Beach Hotel Bistro - ‬4 min drive - ‪Shoreline Restaurant & Cafe - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ocean Blue, sunny, spacious beach home close to surf & shops pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at Ocean Blue, sunny, spacious beach home close to surf & shops? > As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean Blue, sunny, spacious beach home close to surf & shops on 1 Dec 2025 start from £262.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waihi-Beach-Hotels-Ocean-Blue.h78289027.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Ocean Blue, sunny, spacious beach home close to surf & shops? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ocean Blue, sunny, spacious beach home close to surf & shops? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Ocean Blue, sunny, spacious beach home close to surf & shops located? > Located in Island View, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Waihi Beach and Bay of Plenty. Historical Athenree Homestead is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ocean Blue, sunny, spacious beach home close to surf & shops Reviews 10 ### 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 14 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea W. 11 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place This property is super clean, comfortable and in a great position. It was sun-soaked during the day and warm at night with an extremely efficient gas heater. The main living is a big social space connected to outdoor living. What a perfect holiday spot with everything you need. We are private people and appreciate not being disturbed during our stay. ##### Andrea W. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna T. 7 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It's all about the small things I love that they thought about the small things (that are actually super helpful)... international charging plug, portable fan, games galore for every age and even cooking oil.We absolutely loved our stay at this property. ##### Donna T. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerry J. 16 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ocean View stay Excellent house to stay in for a break. Well set up with all amenities and small touches. Those were very much appreciated. Ease of check was brilliant. All the info for the stay was available and easy to access. Very close to beach. We will return. Thank you so much. ##### Kerry J. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bevan 22 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Table tennis and board games. Good smart tv with good sound. ##### Bevan Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sok khim H. 19 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice place Very nice place Quite ##### Sok khim H. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom and Julie M. 20 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Our group of 6 loved the open plan of the house. Had everything we needed. The beach area is great. Plenty of places to eat. Fantastic place to stay. Highly recommend. ##### Tom and Julie M. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy p. 10 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent, Relaxing, 3N Stay @‘Ocean Blue’ Excellent three night stay at “ocean blue“. Property was well appointed, super clean, had just about everything we needed. We really liked the design of the property, the abundance of windows and the fact that you can open up to the outside. it was wonderful. The property is within walking distance to the beach and just around the corner from the surf shack restaurant. I would highly recommend. ##### Timothy p. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. 7 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding property Wish that all rentals worked like this one. Matt was super helpful and great communicator. Property was better than anticipated and location was excellent. A genuine 5 star plus listing. Wish that we’d booked for longer. Thanks Matt! ##### David B. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### frederik v. 25 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect property and which we could stay longer 10 out of 10 for the property and location ##### frederik v. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle D. 13 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing beach break We really enjoyed a few days away from hectic, stressful lives and we couldn't have picked a better place! The beach is close, a dairy even closer. There were books, table tennis and lovely outdoor spaces for chilling. The beds were comfortable and the house was perfectly presented. We'll be back. ##### Michelle D. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott W. 7 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything you could need! Property was exactly as described. Worked perfectly for us and has plenty of options for rainy days. Will definitely be back again. ##### Scott W. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn H. 5 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home Perfect place to stay to rest and relax. ##### Kathryn H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy T. 2 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house in a beautiful town. What a lovely place to escape too. Really well appointed and stocked house, plenty of entertainment included, everything you could need in the kitchen. Short walk to the beach and shop. Really quick responses from owner too. Will definitely be back again. ##### Andy T. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee H. 10 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Would happily stay again Well appointed, modern and comfortable home in a quiet neighbourhood. We enjoyed our stay and would book again. An extra bonus for us was being able to have our dog with us. ##### Lee H. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022