Title: Serenity - our home away from home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=10451&destination=Whitianga%2C+Waikato%2C+New+Zealand&selected=33549675&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Serenity - our home away from home ## Photo gallery for Serenity - our home away from home ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers - Serenity - our home away from home (Whitianga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33549700/33549675/b7f4dc9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Serenity - our home away from home (Whitianga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33549700/33549675/f8fb7297.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Serenity - our home away from home (Whitianga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33549700/33549675/b8935d7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Serenity - our home away from home (Whitianga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33549700/33549675/2dfbd14c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Serenity - our home away from home (Whitianga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33549700/33549675/9920a6d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this home away from home, nestled near the beach and The Lost Spring Spa. Spacious living areas and a fully fenced property make it perfect for family gatherings or game nights. With amenities like Freeview, TV, DVD player, oven and dishwasher at your fingertips. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Serenity - our home away from home Please note that Bed linen and towels are not provided. Check in is 4pm and check out in 11am. Cleaning charge (required) applies. Bed configuration: \- Master bedroom - one King bed \- Second bedroom - one Double bed, one single (bunk) bed over top of the double bed, one single bed. \- Double fold out couch in the lounge Facilities: \- Freeview \- TV \- DVD player \- Fridge \- Microwave \- Oven \- Dishwasher \- Heat Pump \- Shower & Bath \- Highchair Enough room to park a boat. Located: \- 600m (two streets back) from the beach with a public access just down the road. \- 650m from The Lost Spring Spa \- 1.3km from town \- 1.3km from New World Special conditions: This is our home away from home, please treat with respect. Feel free to use condiments, toilet paper etc but replenish if you use it up. Very suitable for families and couples looking for a peaceful getaway. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Fully-fenced - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Safety features - 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Feel free to use condiments, toilet paper etc but replenish if you use it up. Linen and towels are not provided. ### 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 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 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 A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Serenity Our Away From Serenity - our Home Away From Home Whitianga Serenity - our Home Away From Home Private vacation home ## About the area Located in Whitianga, this holiday home is near the beach. Opito Point Historic Reserve and Buffalo Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Combat Zone Paintball and Fun Park and The Coromandel Smoking Co.. [Visit our Whitianga travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitianga.dx10451) [View more Holiday homes in Whitianga](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitianga-Private-Holiday-Homes.d10451-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-36.82379%2C175.69897&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mwEcBd4xEu2CmOMcp7SCseAFib8=) Whitianga, Waikato ### What's nearby - ![Buffalo Beach](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 6 min walk \- 0.4 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 29 min drive \- 26.9 miles - Lost Spring Thermal Pools 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Mercury Bay Museum 1 min drive \- 0.9 miles - Brophys Beach 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles ### Getting around - Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) 2 min drive ### Restaurants - The Church Restaurant and Accomodation 25 min drive - The Pour House 26 min drive - Little Blue Kitchen 26 min drive - Hahei Beach Cafe 26 min drive - Eggcentric Cafe 29 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Serenity - our home away from home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Serenity - our home away from home? ### What time is check-in at Serenity - our home away from home? ### What time is check-out at Serenity - our home away from home? ### Where is Serenity - our home away from home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Serenity - our home away from 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 103 8 - Good 19 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### coline h. 9 Oct 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location!! very close to the beach and the lovely town of Whitianga that you can easily walk to. ##### coline h. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carl W. 14 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Had a lovely 4 nights, good location, close to the beach and walking distance to the centre. The property had everything we needed. ##### Carl W. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacquiline H. 5 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Festival stay We loved the accomodation. Great location, walking distance to the beach and town. The house has everything you need, comfortable beds and a warm inviting cosy feel. Highly recommend. ##### Jacquiline H. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Blake M. 17 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome and easy Amazing place to stay at. Whole process of check in and out was very easy and flexible whuch helped us very much. Would definitely stay here again as it was very accommodating. ##### Blake M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhys H. 6 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very tidy little property with lots of space to park your boat… Have stayed here before and it is a very well appointed 2 bedroom house, great deck with lots of space. Great price and very friendly hosts. ##### Rhys H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas V. 9 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Stay in the Coromandel. Great walks and Good Food. Allison and her team were very attentive. Can’t wait to visit again! :) ##### Thomas V. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Penny F. 25 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 4 day stay in Whitianga Property is in great location a short walk from the beach. The property had all the basic requirements for a holiday stay. A good place to explore the Coromandel peninsula. ##### Penny F. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Gail P. 21 Nov 2024 Liked: Location, listing accuracy #### Whitianga This property would be good for families. A good location. ##### Gail P. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Priscilla D. 20 Nov 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and comfortable Loved our stay at uncle Harolds, plenty of room, we be back soon. ##### Priscilla D. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul M. 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and warm Beautiful little bach so close to the beach. We loved our few days and will definitely stay again when in the area ##### Paul M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret B. 3 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer Getaway Was a lovely little house that gave us (family of four adults) room to spread out. Thank you ##### Margaret B. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### wendy o. 9 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely wee batch Tidy for its age, good price… Beds were comfortable. Everything one needs for a few days away. ##### wendy o. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adria T. 10 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gem stay My family loved it here, had all the essentials, was just a 5 min walk to the beach! The place was clean and tidy. Was a amazing stay and cant wait to adventure more in this little pocket of joy place!!! Thank you! ##### Adria T. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack M. 9 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in an awesome kiwi bach Me and a couple of friends used this property for a weekend of exploring and fishing the coromandel coast, we arrived earlier than expected but Allison was happy to allow us access as they had property ready and clean. House had everything we needed, and was extremely well placed for a base. 5minute walk to the beach and 5 minutes drive to the town centre. Will definitely stay again if we are ever in the area. ##### Jack M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel L. 19 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Serenity - the best! Hi, thank you for 'loaning' us your bach. The location and facilities were perfect and we had such good weather that we were able to sit outside as well, so feel that we had a summer mini break thoroughly recommend it! ##### Rachel L. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 4 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Suitable for long stay. Well Equipped. Full Kitchen. Lots of games/books for all age groups. Sunny and Spacious. Close to beach and supermarket. Great for family. Responsive hosts. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olyvia S. 19 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Super clean. Lovely proper kiwi Bach feel. Well equipped with all you need for a break. As advertised. Really good location. Close to shops and the beach and the Lost Spring Hot pools. Really good communication with host and we will absolutely stay again. Thank you Uncle Harold’s place. ##### Olyvia S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angel W. 25 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### awesome My friends and I planned a last minute trip to whitianga and found this lovely batch to stay in. its in a great area, only a half our drive away from hot water beach. 15 minute walk away from a supermarket and 5 minutes away from the beach. the area is safe and the batch itself is very homely and comfortable to stay in. we had an incredible time and would go back in the future 😊 ##### Angel W. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sian C. 18 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What happens at the beach The location is great with only being a block from the beach. The house was comfortable with everything we needed. Great shower! I wasn't overjoyed at having to pay extra to rent sheets. I highly recommend you fold that into the price. I'm sure you have other folks who are not locals and don't travel with sheets/towels. Communication was excellent! Thanks for the stay! ##### Sian C. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mariel S. 3 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Was a wonderful stay, perfect location and was exactly what we needed. ##### Mariel S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aland W. 18 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice clean house close to the beach with heaps of lawn awesome place to stay ##### Aland W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olivia L. 17 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Amazing amazing amazing Alison was great ! Loved the house and we will stay again ! ##### Olivia L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica C. 1 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nothing short of amazing A very homey stay, super cozy loved every moment spent there. ##### Monica C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhys H. 23 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Third time we have stayed in "Serenity" - and we will be back. The house is well maintained, has a heaps of space for parking (including the big boat), all the required amenities and is lovely and quiet.Huge plus is that Ben the owner installs aircon and heap pumps for a living, so it is lovely and cool in summer and (no doubt)very warm in winter. Means that you sleep so much better - the fishing lads took to having an afternoon siesta when time allows.Alison is wonderful as the online host - stays in touch and you always know that nothing is a problem!10/10 recommendation ##### Rhys H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Campbell B. 27 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little place. Thanks for letting us stay, its a great place with everything we needed. ##### Campbell B. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ---