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Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities

Wharekaho vacation home with kitchen

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Beach nearby, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Exterior
TV, fireplace, books
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 51292 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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RD2 Whitianga, Waikato
  • Place, Simpsons Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Buffalo Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Brophys Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Wharekaho

Close to the beach.Stay at this Wharekaho vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Simpsons Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Buffalo Beach. Also, Brophys Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) and Mercury Bay is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Simpsons Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Buffalo Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Brophys Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Cathedral Cove - 33 min drive - 29.4 miles

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Church Restaurant and Accomodation - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Pour House - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Little Blue Kitchen - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Hahei Beach Cafe - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Kua Café - ‬8 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.

Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities

Our house is a unique design with a Japanese flavour situated in a large garden of spray free vegetables, fruit and native trees. From our top bedroom there are peeks of the sea at beautiful Wharekaho Beach just 3 minutes walk away, while behind us is rolling farmland, home to a few friendly cows which sometimes roam the paddock across the fence. We have an open plan living room and kitchen which open onto decks on both sides where we often have breakfasts and barbeques. Guests are welcome to share vegetables from our well cared for garden. Your hosts Ross and Sumi will be in a caravan in a corner of the property and might sometimes need to maintain the property eg mow lawns etc. Please note that the upstairs bedroom is described as having a queen bed and a single futon. The futon is actually a single airbed as we were not given the airbed option by Vrbo in the bed selection option.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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

  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

Rules

Please take shoes off when inside. Thank you.
Off-road parking limited to 2 cars or 1 car and 1 small boat
Please observe rubbish disposal instructions. Also please make sure French doors are securely hooked back on windy days.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: small well trained dog ok.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: house is 50m from road but driveway not fenced.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 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. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities to the airport?

This vacation home is 3.5 mi (6-min drive) away from the Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Simpsons Beach and 1.1 mi (2-min drive) from Buffalo Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities to downtown Wharekaho?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Wharekaho.

Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Isla F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in a rural setting, close to multiple beautiful beaches. Just what we were looking for. Thanks so much Ross and Sumi!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Timothy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our lovely hosts Ross and Sumi were very kind and thoughtful. Our stay was perfect for the last leg of our holiday, very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sumi and Ross were exceptional hosts. Kind and welcoming. We had everything we needed and had a wonderful visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little piece of paradise

What a find!! Gorgeous garden and house all within a short walk to quiet beach. Hosts super friendly and helpful even gave us veggies from the garden!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and hospitable hosts. Lovely neat and tidy property. Nice and quiet and close to Simpson's Beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Christmas break.

Very relaxing experience. The owners are very accomdating. Would highly recommend to other friends
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommended

Great hosts, so generous and friendly. Great place for kids and so close to a quiet beautiful beach. But if you stay at home, there's also a great garden and deck area. Really hope to be able to stay here again. Thank you so much to you both.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Atefah A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Was great

We had a good time
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sruthi N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous beach side stay

We had a wonderful time at Ross and Sumis place in Wharekaho. They were really helpful and accommodating. The place was clean and had plenty of amenities. Location is superb as it is only a few minutes walk to the beach. We loved the veggie garden and used the yummy fresh produce. Thanks both!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

sam o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a treasure

We had a great stay, had all that we needed with personal touches, hosts were amazing and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful Stau

We had a very nice stay. Property is beautiful. Really enjoyed sitting on the deck in the morning watching birds in the beautiful gardens. Hosts were nice and got back to us quickly when we had a questions. I would stay here again 😃
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful place to stay

Ross and Sumi’s house was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. They gave us every assistance, including suggested activities. Excellent hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hideaway

Beautiful hideaway with all facilities you could wish for. Lovely vibe of calmness and wellbeing throughout this home . Products all protecting the environment. Beach across the road with fabulous waves which we all enjoyed. A special home even allowing us to help ourselves to home grown salad from the vegetable patch . We thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend this stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022