Title: Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities ## Photo gallery for Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers - Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities (RD2 Whitianga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73040000/73032200/73032103/5a261462.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities (RD2 Whitianga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73040000/73032200/73032103/6407c27a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities (RD2 Whitianga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73040000/73032200/73032103/e589ad65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books - Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities (RD2 Whitianga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73040000/73032200/73032103/d97f2a39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities (RD2 Whitianga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73040000/73032200/73032103/c2559a7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located near Wharekaho Beach, our house offers a serene escape with Japanese flair. Enjoy the open plan living room and kitchen that opens onto decks on both sides where you can have breakfasts or barbecues while sharing in our well-cared-for garden's fresh produce. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedroomsSleeps 51292 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities Our house is a unique design with a Japanese flavour situated in a large garden of spray free vegetables, fruit and native trees. From our top bedroom there are peeks of the sea at beautiful Wharekaho Beach just 3 minutes walk away, while behind us is rolling farmland, home to a few friendly cows which sometimes roam the paddock across the fence. We have an open plan living room and kitchen which open onto decks on both sides where we often have breakfasts and barbeques. Guests are welcome to share vegetables from our well cared for garden. Your hosts Ross and Sumi will be in a caravan in a corner of the property and might sometimes need to maintain the property eg mow lawns etc. Please note that the upstairs bedroom is described as having a queen bed and a single futon. The futon is actually a single airbed as we were not given the airbed option by Vrbo in the bed selection option. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 10 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. - Handrails in stairways - In-room accessibility - No lift - Smooth flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Visual alarms in hallways - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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 - Fire extinguisher ### General - Composting - 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Thank you. Off-road parking limited to 2 cars or 1 car and 1 small boat Please observe rubbish disposal instructions. Also please make sure French doors are securely hooked back on windy days. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: small well trained dog ok. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: house is 50m from road but driveway not fenced. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## 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 This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products 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 and 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located in Wharekaho, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club and Combat Zone Paintball and Fun Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Opito Point Historic Reserve and Simpsons Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking. [Visit our Wharekaho travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wharekaho.dx6361482) [View more Holiday homes in Wharekaho](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wharekaho-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6361482-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-36.79832%2C175.72098&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=V2eiNhIezcSSt3KjbjRkqyRddzA=) RD2 Whitianga, Waikato ### What's nearby - ![If you walk along the Buffalo Beach (near to the corner by the wharf) after the tide has gone out, you will be treated to seeing hundreds of little starfish. We wandered down the almost deserted beach as the sun set over the hills, finding whole shells and the little stars - it was magical.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10451/233f9d96-fa77-4b67-b4fa-3d2d110c52ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Buffalo Beach 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - ![Cathedral Cove Beach](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 33 min drive \- 29.4 miles - Simpsons Beach 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Brophys Beach 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Lost Spring Thermal Pools 6 min drive \- 3.6 miles ### Getting around - Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) 6 min drive ### Restaurants - The Church Restaurant and Accomodation 29 min drive - The Pour House 30 min drive - Little Blue Kitchen 29 min drive - Hahei Beach Cafe 30 min drive - Kua Café 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities? ### What time is check-in at Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities? ### What time is check-out at Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities? ### Where is Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory 11 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very friendly and hospitable hosts. Lovely neat and tidy property. Nice and quiet and close to Simpson's Beach. ##### Gregory Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ariel D. 10 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Christmas break. Very relaxing experience. The owners are very accomdating. Would highly recommend to other friends ##### Ariel D. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew J. 3 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommended Great hosts, so generous and friendly. Great place for kids and so close to a quiet beautiful beach. But if you stay at home, there's also a great garden and deck area. Really hope to be able to stay here again. Thank you so much to you both. ##### Matthew J. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lydia B. 15 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A little piece of paradise What a find!! Gorgeous garden and house all within a short walk to quiet beach. Hosts super friendly and helpful even gave us veggies from the garden! ##### Lydia B. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sruthi N. 28 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous beach side stay We had a wonderful time at Ross and Sumis place in Wharekaho. They were really helpful and accommodating. The place was clean and had plenty of amenities. Location is superb as it is only a few minutes walk to the beach. We loved the veggie garden and used the yummy fresh produce. Thanks both! ##### Sruthi N. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Atefah A. 7 Jan 2024 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Was great We had a good time ##### Atefah A. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sam o. 27 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Such a treasure We had a great stay, had all that we needed with personal touches, hosts were amazing and accommodating. ##### sam o. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel C. 7 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful place to stay Ross and Sumi’s house was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. They gave us every assistance, including suggested activities. Excellent hosts. ##### Rachel C. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonia D. 7 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful Stau We had a very nice stay. Property is beautiful. Really enjoyed sitting on the deck in the morning watching birds in the beautiful gardens. Hosts were nice and got back to us quickly when we had a questions. I would stay here again 😃 ##### Sonia D. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter D. 30 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hideaway Beautiful hideaway with all facilities you could wish for. Lovely vibe of calmness and wellbeing throughout this home . Products all protecting the environment. Beach across the road with fabulous waves which we all enjoyed. A special home even allowing us to help ourselves to home grown salad from the vegetable patch . We thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend this stay ##### Peter D. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ---