The perfect house for your casual, relaxed family holiday. Light and airy open plan living, all on one level. French doors open to the deck with a gas barbecue and onto the lawn with an outdoor dining space. A new, well equipped kitchen with full fridge/freezer and family sized oven makes entertaining a breeze.
With a high speed fibre connection you can bring your Apple TV or use the supplied Chrome-cast device. There is also a Sky dish so bring your own sky decoder and an HDMI cable. We offer a huge library of DVDs for family entertainment. The bathroom has a full sized bath and also a shower cubicle. The toilet/WC is in a separate room. The bathroom and laundry have been newly renovated.
It's an easy 2 minute walk to the beach and only 400 metres to the local gastropub/restaurant and the adjacent supermarket and cafe/pizza restaurant . A 3 minute drive gets you to the shops at Papamoa Plaza or the newly extended Bayfair Mall. There are regular buses to Papamoa, Bayfair, Mount Maunganui and Tauranga. Or pack your bikes for cruisey flat riding. For keen mountain bikers, it's only 45 minutes to the excitement of the Rotorua bike trails.
The large flat back yard has big shade trees and citrus... perfect for the kids to play. A flat sealed driveway has plenty of space for boats and cars.
There is easy driving access with the Sandhurst Drive exit from the expressway nearby.
No parties and no additional guests staying beyond those booked.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$80.00 per stay); Linen (Required, NZ$35.00 per stay);
Property manager
Michelle Bolger
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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 deadlock
About the area
Tauranga
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Papamoa Beach, a neighbourhood in Tauranga. The Elms Mission House and Monmouth Redoubt are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Maunganui and Papamoa Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider blokart Recreation Park, or check out an event or a game at ASB Baypark. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
The Coffee Club - Bayfair Shopping Centre - 6 min drive
Papamoa Beach Tavern - 5 min drive
Gather Papamoa - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Relaxing house 2 minutes walk to the beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Relaxing house 2 minutes walk to the beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Relaxing house 2 minutes walk to the beach?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Relaxing house 2 minutes walk to the beach located?
This family-friendly Tauranga holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Papamoa Beach, Mount Maunganui Beach and Rangataua Bay. Bayfair Shopping Centre and ASB Baypark are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had an amazing stay, everything that we needed was there and Michelle was very helpful with anything that we needed to know. We came over from Australia for a basketball tournament that was close by the cottage and we were able to come back and relax in the garden and on the deck. Will be back next year!
Great kitchen, cozy comfy lounge and brilliant outdoor space and yard.
Unfortunately the beds werent the best and whilst the kitchen was renovated all other rooms were dated especially the bathroom/sĥower.
Whilst the location was great, close the beach and within driving distance to shops etc. The accom was on the more expensive side compared to other places we stayed in NZ.
Absolutely perfect for our family holiday with 2 small children. Everything we needed and more than we were expecting with games, dvds for the kids and even a couple of umbrellas for the not so pleasant weather. Would highly recommend for a family stay close to the beach.
Great house, perfect location, excellent host. Perfect size for us.
Lovely location. Great property with plenty of space for a big family. Michelle was a great host, answering any questions and anticipating what we might need. Will be back here for sure.
Brian K.
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2020
8/10 Good
Annette L.
12 May 2019
Papamoa Stay
I stayed here for 12 days and it was awesome, the house was clean and tidy but homely so u didnt mind if the kids had a little spill. The fire was just the best on those cold days, heaps of parking and nice and private. Would definitely stay again.
Annette
Gold Coast.
This is a wonderful place to stay for a few days close to the beach. Everything that you need is within walking distance. The home is clean comfortable and convenient. Would stay here again.
This is a more traditional kiwi holiday home. It's very relaxing for a family. We loved being able to walk barefoot to the beach and pick citrus fruit from the trees in the garden. A down to Earth place to relax.
We had a fantastic stay - lots of space roomy place to stay
WRG F.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
30 Mar 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Well...
we expected more based on the reviews. the garden is nice. otherwise everything is rather dingy. dishwasher dirty on arrival. hair under the sofa & bed. apart from the dead cockroaches. we left early. at least we were reimbursed for the cleaning.
The house is kinda dated (apart from the kitchen), but overall really well maintained and spacious. What was really great was that we didn't encounter a single cockroach for the entire week we spend there :)
It's a good value for money and I certainly would bring my family back there next year
We had a wonderful 3 night stay at this property.
Everything was thought about to make the stay very comfortable. We had an our 2 1/2 yr old grand daughter with us, so having the beach around the corner was great.
Communication was excellent. Would highly recommend.
We would stay again.
Frances
Our family of 5 (3 kids, 2 adults) had a delightful four nights here. There was plenty of space inside and outside for us to spread out. The beach is a 5 minute walk but we chose to do the 7-minute drive to the surf club so we could swim safely between the flags. The house had everything we needed, including a heat pump, fans in the rooms, an electric frying pan and dishwasher. Communication with the host was great. I heartily recommemd this beach house for a fabulous summer holiday.
This property was like a home away from home.It was comfortable and perfect for the children. The property was fully closed which allowed our children to play outside safely. With a two minute walk to the beach we were able to go everyday. Everything we needed was in the area and either walking distance or a short drive.
Grat communication from property manager and easy clear instructions about the property. A recommendation would be to update bathroom, furniture, and living area which would be more reflected in the cost of the stay. Other than that the stay was comfortabe and great over the Christmas break.
We enjoyed our stay with everything we needed just as described. It’s a comfortable home with lots of living space, comfortable beds, a well equipped kitchen, and plenty of hot water. If we’re back in the area we’ll stay again. Thank you 🌸
We stayed for a few days when we first arrived in NZ. Really quiet neighbourhood, short walk to the beach. The place was really clean and has everything we needed to feel right at home straight away. The veranda in beautiful in the morning and the kids loved running the garden. We totally stay again.
Well equiped place suitable for a family.
Clean and tidy.
Would definitely take topper pads for the beds next time and our own pillows.
Check in was really late at 4pm.
Thanks for having us
This little house is very functional and lovely. It was perfect for our needs for 21 days. I missed having a dryer. when we were there, they were just coming out of winter so hanging to dry clothes took a while. We ended up taking our things to the laundry mat, which was fine. We knew there was no dryer in advance.
Updated kitchen and appliances. Communication with host was great.
susan e.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2022
About the host
Hosted by Michelle Bolger
What makes this property unique
Flat, drive on section
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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