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Leisure on Leo | Dog-Friendly, 400m to Beach

Waihi Beach vacation home with kitchen

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A modern outdoor deck with a sliding glass door leading to a bedroom, a barbecue grill, and a dining area with outdoor furniture.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, two windows, and a view of the outside.
A modern kitchen with a large island, three black bar stools, a flat-screen TV, and a stainless steel refrigerator.
A modern living space with a kitchen, dining area, and a large window overlooking a deck.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a wooden dining table with chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81292 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Waihi Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Orokawa Scenic Reserve
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Whangamata Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Waihi Beach

Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Waihi Beach and Bay of Plenty. Orokawa Scenic Reserve and Orokawa Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Waihi Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Orokawa Scenic Reserve - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Karangahake Gorge - 35 min drive - 21.3 miles
  • Whangamata Beach - 45 min drive - 33.3 miles
  • Tauranga Domain - 56 min drive - 47.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Secret Garden - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Bowentown - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ti Tree Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waihi beach pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Rabbit Moon - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Leisure on Leo | Dog-Friendly, 400m to Beach

Summary:

Kick back at Leisure on Leo, just a 3-minute stroll from the sand in the heart of Waihi Beach. This Guest Favourite home comes with its own espresso machine for an easy morning coffee, and welcomes your dog too. Open-plan living flows out to a large deck with BBQ - ideal for lazy summer evenings.



The Space:

Extra spacious and thoughtfully laid out, this home gives everyone room to settle in without feeling on top of each other.



The property features:



- 3 bedrooms - 2 queen, 1 king

- Pull-out queen couch bed in the second lounge

- 1 ensuite bathroom, plus 1 further bathroom

- Self-contained kitchen with scullery, plus an espresso machine for at-home coffee

- Washing machine & dryer

- Large outdoor deck with BBQ

- Lawn - plenty of room for a game of backyard cricket

- Free on-site parking

- Air conditioning

- TV

- Wi-Fi

- Dog friendly



Whether it's an espresso on the deck, a game of cricket on the lawn, or a quick stroll down for a swim, Leisure on Leo makes for an easy, relaxed Waihi Beach stay.



Guest Access:

Guests have private access to the entire home via a self-check-in code, sent ahead of arrival - no need to coordinate key handovers.



The Neighborhood:

Right in the heart of Waihi Beach, this home is just 400m from the sand and a short stroll from the village's shops, cafés, and takeaways - everything you need is within easy walking distance. The Waihi Beach Surf Lifesaving Club is also close by, handy for families keen on beach safety during summer. From here, it's an easy walk or short drive to explore the wider stretch of Waihi Beach's 10km coastline, including Orokawa Scenic Reserve for coastal views and a swim at Orokawa Bay, or Bowentown to the south for calmer harbour swimming and fishing.



Historic Waihi township, home to the Martha Mine gold workings and the Waihi Gold Discovery Centre, is a short drive away, and Tauranga and Mount Maunganui are both within easy reach for a day trip - making this a great base for a relaxed beach week or a springboard to explore the wider Bay of Plenty.



Getting Around:

The beach is right at the end of Leo Street - a confirmed 400m, so it's a genuinely quick walk down for a swim. There are also shops close to the Waihi Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, a shorter walk or drive than the main village. The main Waihi Beach village, with a wider range of shops, cafés, and takeaways, is about a 20-minute walk, or a short drive if you'd rather not make the trip on foot. Waihi township, home to the Martha Mine and Waihi Gold Discovery Centre, is about 9km away, roughly an 8–9 minute drive. Tauranga is around 40–45 minutes by car, and Mount Maunganui is similar, making both easy day-trip options. A car is recommended for exploring further afield or into the main village, though the beach and nearby shops are right on your doorstep.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Leisure on Leo to the airport?

This vacation home is 38.3 mi (61-min drive) away from the Tauranga (TRG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Leisure on Leo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Leisure on Leo to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 3-minute walk from Waihi Beach and 5.3 mi (13-min drive) from Anzac Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Leisure on Leo offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Leisure on Leo?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Leisure on Leo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Leisure on Leo?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Leisure on Leo have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Leisure on Leo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Leisure on Leo to downtown Waihi Beach?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Waihi Beach.

Leisure on Leo | Dog-Friendly, 400m to Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning home, we loved our stay here. So spacious, clean and an easy 5 minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LOVELY HOUSE, LOVELY LOCATION.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great Bach

We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely rebook in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay close to the beach

Great bach suitable for a family. Clean and well-equipped. Very close to the beach and warm in the colder weather too. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Choice

This lovely house was great for a holiday in beautiful weather and in bad weather as well.Everyone enjoyed our stay and we hope to book it again in future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mini Break

Great accommodation, has everything you may need during your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nicki c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time

Amazing stay at your beautiful place, close to beach and park and super comfy - we will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

19B

Great location! Family friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Group booking for wedding

Super central, very spacious and comfortable.All houses are super convenient for group bookings
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

We would highly recommend this holiday home. Fantastic location, north end and close to beach. We had our adult children with us and they said it was the best place we have rented at Waihi Beach! We have rented a number of places over the years. Very modern, clean and spacious. Beds very comfortable and we loved the coffee machine! Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abigail S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Beautiful accommodation. Spotlessly clean with all the amenities you need and more. secure garden for dogs. Limited communication via the app but quick to respond to emails.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax in comfort

Is a superb place to stay. Clean, all the appliances you need. High quality appliances, linen, furniture. Very comfortable for a large group. Dog friendly. The unit has a fenced grassed area that was perfect for our were dog. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Maria B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It felt like I never left home.

It felt like I never left home. The property was in Waihi Beach and I was not. The location was spot on. However, I will not be staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ngaire E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Long weekend break

Very lovely "bach", very modern, everything one could want including coffee beans for the espresso machine. Just need to let folk know to bring their own beach towels (not stated in the bookabatch advert. I highly recommend it and would love to come back next summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

WOW.

We were thrilled to bits when we entered the beautiful home. Would loved to have stayed more nights but unfortunately it was booked out and I'm noy surprised. We'll be back to enjoy this excellent home. Thank you Mitchell.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catriona K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BBQ

The only thing that was unclean was the BBQ we had brought a silicon hot plate lining so we were ok, you will need to get someone to clean it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024