Waiotahi stay.With a stay at this Waiotahi vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Opotiki Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Opotiki Heritage & Agriculture Museum. Opotiki District Museum and Hiona St Stephen’s Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Opotiki Heritage & Agriculture Museum - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
Hiona St Stephen’s Church - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
Ohiwa Harbour - 22 min drive - 16.1 miles
Getting around
Whakatane (WHK) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
Subway - 5 min drive
Crossroads Gastropub - 6 min drive
Hot Bread Shop Cafe - 5 min drive
Ocean Seafoods - 6 min drive
Arigato Mum's Sushi - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Surf, Sand & Summer Vibes.
Modern, large home located in popular Waiotahe Drifts, spread over two levels. So close to the beach and only 5 minutes drive to Opotiki. Two living areas, great kitchen, two bathrooms, outdoor seating area, garage.
This large, modern holiday home is sure to please everyone. Located in the popular Waiotahe Drifts estate, it is an ideal base for family, friends or co-workers working out of town. Spread out over two floors, with bedrooms located on either floor, this house is large enough to accommodate a group of ten easily. The kitchen is beautifully laid out and is the centre of activity on the bottom floor, so you can be a part of the conversation whilst whipping up gourmet meals. No one wants to do dishes while on a break, so the dishwasher will come in handy. Warmed by the fire in the winter, this will be a great location all year round. After a hard day at the beach, come home to a couple of cold ones outside on the patio or play a few rounds of pool, upstairs, when the weather is not as wonderful as it normally is.
With two living areas, two bathrooms and a garage, why wouldn't you make the most of this opportunity and book a break today?
A car would be required to drive from here to town centre. The property is very close to the beach and there is a park nearby. Off street parking and garage is available for your vehicle.
Opotiki District Council operates a zero waste policy. Guests are required to remove their rubbish at the conclusion of their stay and drop off at the Resource Recovery Centre, 38 Wellington Street, Opotiki.
Waiotahe Drifts is a new subdivision located 5 minute's drive from Opotiki.
A vehicle is required for getting around. Please note: Pre-Authorization Damage Deposit Hold To ensure coverage for any potential incidentals or damages during your stay, Bush to Bay Holiday Stays will place a temporary pre-authorization hold of $250 on your credit card two days before check-out. This is a standard practice in the hospitality industry and serves as a placeholder for any additional charges before final billing. ⚠️ Important: A pre-authorization hold is not a charge—it simply reserves funds temporarily. If no incidental costs or damages occur, the hold will be released after check-out, depending on your bank’s processing time.
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)
General
Garden
Unit size: 3,014 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 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
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Surf, Sand & Summer Vibes Opotiki
Surf, Sand & Summer Vibes Private vacation home
Surf, Sand & Summer Vibes Private vacation home Opotiki
99334
Frequently asked questions
How close is Surf, Sand & Summer Vibes. to the airport?
This vacation home is 30.2 mi (44-min drive) away from the Whakatane (WHK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Surf, Sand & Summer Vibes. have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Surf, Sand & Summer Vibes. to the beach?
This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Opotiki Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Surf, Sand & Summer Vibes. offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Surf, Sand & Summer Vibes.?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Surf, Sand & Summer Vibes.?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Surf, Sand & Summer Vibes.?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Surf, Sand & Summer Vibes. have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Surf, Sand & Summer Vibes. have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Surf, Sand & Summer Vibes. to downtown Opotiki?
This vacation home is 2.5 mi away from Opotiki.
Surf, Sand & Summer Vibes. Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Julia P.
Jun 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for a large group. We had 9 people and it was excellent, very versatile for a mixed group of couples and singles. It's really well insulated so once the fire had heated the place up, it stayed toasty warm during our rather cold winter stay.
Julia P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julia P.
Apr 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Beautiful house with plenty of space to gather. Bedrooms were spacious and comfortable.
Communication with host was easy and friendly.
Julia P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Natalie J.
Mar 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet beachside neighborhood
We were a bit worried when some local friends told us that Opotiki could be a little rough, but we didn’t have anything to worry about. The neighborhood is quiet with friendly neighbors. I had no qualms about walking around to the BEACH, which was spectacular! About 5 minute walk from the house, it was wide, long, and plenty of shells to be found. We had some rainy weather during our stay and I was sorry I couldn’t enjoy it more. The only downside was limited dining options close by and a 30+ min drive to Whakatane
The downstairs of the house had huge sliding doors that you could open up to the backyard. There is no AC so you really had to open them, but there were several fans scattered around the house as well. We did have some mosquitos getting in through those windows.
Nice large open living area and a well appointed kitchen that had everything we needed. There’s a French press but no Nespresso machine, so bring coffee (not pods!). Property was well maintained. Nice laundry room with newer washer and dryer and a large rack to hang clothing. The downstairs bedrooms are right off the living area and require you to walk around the kitchen and through the laundry room to get to the only first floor bathroom. Upstairs bathroom is spacious. Game room at the end of the hallway is a great second living space.
Had some questions about trash but management company was responsive and we got it sorted.
Natalie J.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Yvette H.
Nov 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Ben
Everything great, except for the Dryer that kept Stopping, when tryiing to dry our Clothes from The big Rain days!! Need a new one!
A bit of a walk to the Beach too..
Yvette H.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Denni M.
Jul 24, 2023
Nice location
Very nice for a family group of 6.
Denni M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Te-Wai C.
Apr 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Stay
Perfect property for our group of small families. Such a comfortable stay with lots of space for us to enjoy the weekend for a special occasion with friends. Close to the beach which was great for the kids and adults. Thank you very much
Te-Wai C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Anna H.
Jan 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spacious bach for large groups
Great safe little area and very close to beach. Open floor plan made it easy for a group of 9 adults to coexist inside when the weather turned. Everyone on the trip would definitely come back again!
Anna H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Wayne R., Taupo, New Zealand
Jan 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and property
Large and very well presented property in a great location
Wayne R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Angela P.
Dec 24, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was good
Clean tidy house lots of room quiet neighbourhood close to the beach
Angela P.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
rachel c.
Oct 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
House close to beach
Lots of space with a well set up kitchen and pool table for entertainment
rachel c.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tania S.
Mar 2, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Group friendly
10 of us stayed. Above the basics met. Great property to relax in, prepare a great meal in and play a game of pool. Large space to play some outside games. Beach 5 minute walk away. Lovely neighbourhood. Parking was reasonable. Shop acces a 5 minute drive away. Really comfortable stay.