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The Lighthouse - Te Mata Holiday Home

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathrooms1722 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Thames, Coromandel
  • Place, Tararu Bay
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Rapaura Water Gardens
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Wilson Bay
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪83 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Te Mata

This vacation home is located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Tararu Bay and within a 10-minute drive of Wilson Bay. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Tararu Bay - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Rapaura Water Gardens - 16 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Wilson Bay - 16 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Goldmine Experience - 33 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • Hauraki Rail Trail Thames - 35 min drive - 17.6 miles

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Oak Pub - ‬2 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.

The Lighthouse - Te Mata Holiday Home

The stylish, well-equipped kitchen features high-quality appliances, including an air fryer and slow cooker. Dish up a classic Kiwi feast while the kids play on the lawn. The back of the property is fenced, protecting kiwi and quail in the bush.

Entertainment and connectivity are sorted with a Smart TV, WiFi, and a log fire that heats the whole house. Hair straighteners and a fish filleting bench are also provided.

Four well-appointed bedrooms, plus an additional queen bedroom available on request, comfortably sleep up to nine guests. A family-sized bathroom, master ensuite with separate toilet, and full laundry facilities complete the setup.

Enjoy a quick dip at a moment’s notice, or explore Te Mata, Thames, and Coromandel with activities like hiking, biking, paddleboarding, kayaking, and fishing. Te Mata Main Beach is a short walk away, featuring a diving platform for high tide, while a nearby all-tide swimming hole offers a rope swing from a pohutukawa tree.


Te Mata is 20 minutes north of Thames, with main shopping, including Pak’nSave. Te Puru (10 mins south) has a general store and takeaways, while Tapu (6 mins south) offers a dairy and great takeaways. The Royal Oak Hotel provides indoor/outdoor dining. Waikawau Boat Ramp is 6 minutes north (15 dollars to launch via barcode scan), and it's just 5 minutes by boat to the mussel farms. Coromandel (40 mins north) has a supermarket, cafés, restaurants, and top fishing spots. Stop by Waiomu Café (5 mins south) and enjoy lovely coastal beaches with surfcasting from the roadside rocks.
Strictly no gatherings or parties.

$50.00 per night for additional bedroom.

$25.00 per night for anyone exceeding guest count.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,722 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

653381

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Te Mata, close to Tararu Bay.

Is there parking available at The Lighthouse - Te Mata Holiday Home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about The Lighthouse - Te Mata Holiday Home?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Does The Lighthouse - Te Mata Holiday Home have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home though service animals are welcome.

Does The Lighthouse - Te Mata Holiday Home have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome), which is about 14.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Lighthouse - Te Mata Holiday Home?

No, there aren't any house with balconies at The Lighthouse - Te Mata Holiday Home.

The Lighthouse - Te Mata Holiday Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, was perfect for our family get away, so close to the water so lovely views and easy access for boating
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a beautiful setting. Great accommodation for our group of seven - very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026