Title: Hetherington Haven - Whangamata Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk

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# Hetherington Haven - Whangamata Holiday Home

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Heatherington Haven is a charming classic kiwi bach in Whangamata, perfect for family or friend getaways. This spacious holiday home features an open backyard with BBQ and outdoor dining area, ideal for unwinding and enjoying quality time together.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61399 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Outdoor space
- Parking available

## Add dates for prices

Check-in

Check-out

Travellers

## About this property

### Entire place

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

### Hetherington Haven - Whangamata Holiday Home

Heatherington Haven is a 3 bedroom 1.5 bathroom holiday home with unlimited WiFi in Whangamata. This classic kiwi bach is the perfect combination of location and comfort ideal for your next family or friend getaway.  
  
This home features an open and large grassy backyard. Perfect for the younger family members or for the annual game of backyard cricket. Unwind with your favourite summer drink and make use of the BBQ and outdoor dining area provided at this home. There is ample boat parking and the property can be accessed from both the front and rear for easy access.  
  
This classic kiwi bach is spacious and comfortable inside, with room to sleep 6\. The newly renovated interior adds a modern touch to this classic bach and the large ranch slider doors add the perfect indoor outdoor flow to this home.  
  
The home has a great central location in Whangamata, just a 5 minute walk from the nearest supermarket, and a 10 minute stroll in the opposite direction will have you at the Whangamata Wharf, perfect for a quick dip in the ocean.  
  
You can't beat a summer by the beach... Enjoy your next stay at Heatherington Haven.  
This property is perfect for parking large boats as drive in one gateway and out the other. There is also enough room to turn around on the section for 5m boats, a filleting station near by and a hose for boat washing (not on tank water so fewer restrictions).  
  
Please note that tents are NOT ALLOWED at the property.  
  
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

### Internet

- Available in the cottage: WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

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

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Shower

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Garden

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Unlimited smartphone data usage

### Things to do

- Golf
- 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

597245

Hetherington Haven Whangamata

Hetherington Haven - Whangamata Holiday Home Whangamata

## About the area

Located in Whangamata, this cottage is near the beach. Topadahil Studios and Waihi Arts Centre & Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Seddon St and Martha Mine. Goldfields Railway and Paeroa Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. [Visit our Whangamata travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whangamata.dx6141123)

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Whangamata, Coromandel

### What's nearby

- ![Whangamata beach, North Island, New Zealand.; Shutterstock ID 575043175; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108226/86b63bef-e87f-49fc-809c-f558c55dab36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Whangamata Beach  
8 min walk \- 0.5 miles
- ![Cathedral Cove](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108210/46325e4c-1118-4490-9022-13232c4bd8b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Cathedral Cove  
49 min drive \- 44.7 miles
- Whangamata Marina  
6 min walk \- 0.4 miles
- Williamson Park  
19 min walk \- 1.1 miles
- Whenuakura Island  
3 min drive \- 1.8 miles

### Getting around

- Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)  
73 min drive

### Restaurants

- Blackies Cafe  
3 min drive
- Port Road Project  
4 min walk
- Smokey Pallet  
10 min walk
- Palms  
10 min walk
- Camina  
5 min walk

## Frequently asked questions

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## Hetherington Haven - Whangamata Holiday Home 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.

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### 10

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### 10

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## Reviews

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### 10/10 Excellent

#### Kaylene H.

26 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### weekend get away

lovely place to stay easy access for boats..lovely clean facilities and easy to clean when you leave..close to town and boat club which was a mega plus for us.. a couple of picky things-freezer was not working and found the house hard to cool down and need instructions on tv and stereo

##### Kaylene H.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

From a partner site

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Peter G.

3 Apr 2019

#### Great location 5 mins walk to the main street and to the...

Great location 5 mins walk to the main street and to the harbour, 10 to the beach. Very comfortable and spacious. Quiet neighbourhood.

##### Peter G.

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