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By The Harbour

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Tauranga

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Golf
Outdoor spa tub
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Fergusson Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Kulim Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Maunganui
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tauranga

City center stay.With a stay at this Matua vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Fergusson Park and 6 miles (10 km) of The Elms Mission House. Mission Cemetery and Robbins Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fergusson Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • beach near Kulim Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Tauranga Domain - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Mercury Baypark - 11 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Mount Maunganui - 13 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On Levers Café - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Le Petit Four Cafe & Patisserie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Great Spice - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪BurgerFuel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mills Reef Winery & Restaurant - ‬11 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.

By The Harbour

Karen and David welcome you to stay By The Harbour at our freshly refurbished, clean and bright studio located on the first level of our family home. The suite is completely separate from the main house. Enjoy privacy and security with your own private access, courtyard with BBQ, outdoor tables and chairs, plunge pool(unheated) and off road parking. The suite has two bedrooms, a separate toilet, bathroom with shower, vanity and washing machine and the lounge/dining area, with kitchenette, opens up right onto the courtyard. Away from the hustle and bustle this quiet haven is the perfect compliment to a busy day of sightseeing or after a big day at the Mount beach (15 – 20 min drive). Just come home and relax! Our desirable location is a 2min walk to the harbour where you can enjoy the walkways, park and views across to Mount Maunganui and Matakana Island. Take a stroll to our local shops: Fish and Chips, Japanese and Hawaiin Food (Dine in or Takeaway), Matua Pub, dairy and Hairdresser. The Cherrywood Shops are a short drive away and include a bakery, café, Butchery, Gift shop, Four Square store, Istanbul - Turkish Eatery, Neighbourhood Restaurant and our popular shoe shop. Only a 10 minute drive to Tauranga CBD.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • On the waterfront

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Recycling

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

By The Harbour Tauranga
By The Harbour Private vacation home
By The Harbour Private vacation home Tauranga

Frequently asked questions

How close is By The Harbour to the airport?

This vacation home is 5.6 mi (11-min drive) away from the Tauranga (TRG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does By The Harbour have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is By The Harbour to the beach?

This vacation home is 6.5 mi (16-min drive) from Omanu Beach and 7.1 mi (20-min drive) from Pilot Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does By The Harbour offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at By The Harbour?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at By The Harbour?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at By The Harbour?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does By The Harbour have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does By The Harbour have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is By The Harbour to downtown Tauranga?

This vacation home is 2.8 mi away from Tauranga.

By The Harbour Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you for a wonderful stay. Great host and Sergeant was wonderful with my daughter.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hosts we're wonderful. Sarge the resident cat was incredibly attentive (we would visit again just for his cuddles, he's a real character). We were made to feel very welcome, David and Karen even joined us for a drink when we were having user issues with the TV. This unit is bright, warm, quiet and clean with a very safe feel about it. Only a short stroll to the waterfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous communication. Accom very tidy and spacious. Pool small but great to cool off in. Sometumes a bit noisy from floor creaking upstairs. Location fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Todd R.

Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley B.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deep

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this place mainly because my daughter loves swimming, so having a plunge pool was an important reason for choosing this property. Unfortunately, the pool was closed and not available to use, which was very disappointing and not mentioned in the listing. Another major issue was the kitchen setup. There is no proper kitchen sink, and we were told to wash dishes in the bathroom, which is very uncomfortable and not hygienic. This does not match the description of having a kitchenette or suitable cooking facilities. The outdoor space for the pool and barbecue also looks unused and not maintained, making it feel non-functional and not enjoyable. Because of all these issues, the property did not match the listing at all. We left the place within one hour of checking in and had to book another accommodation instantly, which ended up costing us more. Overall, this was not the experience we expected when booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Corazonesazules

Liked: Cleanliness
Good for price, however, a bit inconvenient not having water/sink in the kitchen facilities, other than that, excellent for a small family and short time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Very peaceful and quiet location. Beautiful surroundings and a very enjoyable and clean property. Owners made us feel really welcome. Absolutely would recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selena B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our trip

We really enjoyed the outdoor table and BBQ,had a lovely walk down to beach and park, very handy to everything. Our hosts were great, friendly and welcoming, would love to stay agai
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Warmly welcomed

Karen and Dave were amazing and very welcoming. It was a wonderful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot near the estuary

A great family spot with nice hosts too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect hideaway

Fantastic and friendly hosts. A great location if you want to stay away from the noise of the Mount...yet only 15min drive to get back into it. Highly recommended place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shreta C.

Liked: Cleanliness

More like b&b

Property very small more like a b&b booked online said as breakfast included nothing as such no clothes dryer as described overall very clean property ,host very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

A nice location close to estuary, big park, shops etc. My grandchildren loved the park. Comfortable and clean with everything you need to chill out and enjoy the views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Brent M.

Liked: Cleanliness

By the harbour

Lovely private court yard, very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicky M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Third time staying

Always a breeze to deal with, lovely people & perfect accomadation for myself and elderly mother to stay while visiting family up the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Neighbourhood

Nice place great neighbourhood and the Matua bar and locals are pretty cool too
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rafal W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and friendly owners.

Great location, friendly owners and very clean. Owners allowed us to use their shed to store bicycles over nights. Recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Venkat G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and cozy

Nice place , close to parks and warm place .. enjoyed the stay and thanks Karen..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great base!

Wonderful little unit that we used as a base whilst visiting the area. Perfect spot to rest one’s head at the end of a busy day. Great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Walk to beach

Clean and comfy, just a walk to the beach. Friendly hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, peaceful, relaxing. nor far from amenities. Great hosts. We had a brilliant week
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Location

Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short Holiday in BOP

My mum and I stayed at this Bach. Both very happy with our experience. Owners (David and Karen) were super nice and very helpful. The property was spotless, very comfortable and in a lovely suburb. It all worked really well for us as we were watching a cricket test match at the Mount which was very easily accessible by car. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023