Title: Linton's Sunshine Retreat - Whangamata Home 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 # Linton's Sunshine Retreat - Whangamata Home Cottage in Whangamata with kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45610000/45600700/45600657/1d1f6f91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45610000/45600700/45600657/2bc6879a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45610000/45600700/45600657/45482f8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45610000/45600700/45600657/8bfbc65b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45610000/45600700/45600657/4e8709c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience Whangamata's coastal charm at Linton's Sunshine Retreat. Relax on the beach or in the garden lawn, and enjoy quality time with loved ones in the open-plan living area equipped with Smart TV & satellite. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Linton's Sunshine Retreat - Whangamata Home Welcome to Linton's Sunshine Retreat! The holiday home that does what it says and more! Situated in the cosy seaside town of Whangamata, it caters for all kinds of holidaymakers perfectly suited for a large family or a group of friends. You’ll be able to spend your days relaxing on the beach, exploring the attractions of the famous Coromandel Peninsula, or traveling down to Tauranga. The estuary is four min walk and the eastern surf beach is seven. This home makes a great base from which to start your holiday and offers plenty of opportunities to spend some quality time with your loved ones. Linton's Sunshine Retreat itself sleeps 6 people comfortably across queen-sized and single-sized beds. Featuring an open plan living equipped with Smart TV & satellite, dining, and kitchen area, the home lets you spend lots of time being social. In the summertime, go outside and enjoy the barbecue and the garden lawn. Whangamata is known for its beautiful beach, offering plenty of activities such as surfing or stand up paddleboarding. Conveniently situated at the eastern base of the peninsula, it offers a great location to explore the attractions of the surrounding areas, whilst still being relatively close to Tauranga and Auckland as well. Just an hour away from Hot water beach and Hahei as well as Tauranga in the opposite direction, you’ll have plenty of activities to do! If you are looking to seek some shelter from the sun, travel up to the forests and mountains, finding streams, rivers, and waterfalls. Find your happy place in Whangamata! 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 - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - 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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 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 Linton's Sunshine Retreat - Whangamata Holiday Home Whangamata 596943 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.220608,175.87315&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:twcbFefmp%60%40%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FU%40Q%40U%3FQBQ%40U%40Q%40UBQBQBQBUBQBQBSDOBUDQDQDSDMDQFSDQFQDOFQFQHMFOFQHOFMHSFMHOHOJMHOHKHOJMHKJOJKJKJKJKJOJIJKLKJKLGLKJILILKLGLILGLGLGLILENELGLGNCLGNELANENCLENCNANALCNANCLAN%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40N%40LBNDLBNDN%40LDNFLBLFNFLDLDLHNFLFLFLHLFJJLHLHLJJFLJJJJJJHLJHNLJHJJJJNHJJLJNHJHNHLHNHNHLFRHLFNHLFRFLFPFPDNFPFPDRFPDLDRBPDPDTBNDRBPBPBPBTBP%40P%40TBP%40T%40P%40P%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAR%3FPATAPAPATCPATAPCPCTCPCPCREPCPERERCPEPENGPEPGPGPENGPGPGNGPILGNINGPINILINILINIJKNKLIJKNKJIJMJINMJKHKJKJMJKHMJMFMHKJMHMFMHMDOFMHMDMDOHMDMDODMDOBOBMBODMBO%40OBO%40MBO%40OBO%3FO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FMCOAOCMAOCOAOCMEOCOCMCOEMEOEMEMIOEMEMIMGMEMIMGMIMKMIKGMKMIKKMKKKKIKMKMKKKKKKKOIKKMIOIKIOKMIOIMGOIQGOIOGQGMIOGQGQEOGQEQGQEQEOEQEQESCSEQCQCSCQCUCQCQCQAUAQAUCQ%3FQAUAQ%3FSAS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Q7l75vfJ1v6f7_UlHkRsJHb1y-0=) Whangamata, Coromandel #### What's nearby - Whangamata Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Whenuakura Island - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Williamson Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Kotuku Reserve - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles - Whangamata Marina - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles #### Getting around - Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 79 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Rassasy - ‬3 min drive - ‪Port Road Project - ‬4 min drive - ‪Soul Burger - ‬3 min drive - ‪Smokey Pallet - ‬3 min drive - ‪Palms - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Linton's Sunshine Retreat - Whangamata Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Linton's Sunshine Retreat - Whangamata Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Linton's Sunshine Retreat - Whangamata Home? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Linton's Sunshine Retreat - Whangamata Home located? > Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Kotuku Reserve and Whangamata Beach. Williamson Park and Whenuakura Island are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Linton's Sunshine Retreat - Whangamata Home Reviews 8.0 ### Very good 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 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Amenities ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### deb 17 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Liked its bach feel and 1970s nostalgia. 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