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Serenity - our home away from home

Family-friendly vacation home in Whitianga

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Beach nearby, sun loungers
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Whitianga, Waikato
  • Place, Buffalo Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Mercury Bay Museum
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Whitianga

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute stroll of Lost Spring Thermal Pools and Buffalo Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a fenced private yard.
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What's nearby

  • Buffalo Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mercury Bay Museum - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Brophys Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Cathedral Cove - 32 min drive - 26.9 miles

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pour House - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Espy Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Eggcentric Cafe - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Go Vino - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Coro Club - Café & Venue - ‬4 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.

Serenity - our home away from home

Please note that Bed linen and towels are not provided. Check in is 4pm and check out in 11am. Cleaning charge (required) applies.

Bed configuration:
- Master bedroom - one King bed
- Second bedroom - one Double bed, one single (bunk) bed over top of the double bed, one single bed.
- Double fold out couch in the lounge

Facilities:
- Freeview
- TV
- DVD player
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Heat Pump
- Shower & Bath
- Highchair

Enough room to park a boat.

Located:
- 600m (two streets back) from the beach with a public access just down the road.
- 650m from The Lost Spring Spa
- 1.3km from town
- 1.3km from New World

Special conditions: This is our home away from home, please treat with respect. Feel free to use condiments, toilet paper etc but replenish if you use it up. Very suitable for families and couples looking for a peaceful getaway.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fenced private yard, and an electric kettle.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Required cleaning charge applies
This is our home away from home, please treat with respect. Feel free to use condiments, toilet paper etc but replenish if you use it up.
Linen and towels are not provided.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

Serenity Our Away From
Serenity - our Home Away From Home Whitianga
Serenity - our Home Away From Home Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home in Whitianga is within a 10-minute walk of Lost Spring Thermal Pools and Buffalo Beach. You'll also find Mercury Bay and Mercury Bay Museum within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

What do couples enjoy most about Serenity - our home away from home?

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

Are there hot tubs at Serenity - our home away from home?

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

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

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

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome), which is within a mile.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Serenity - our home away from home?

Yes, every accommodation at Serenity - our home away from home comes with a deck.

Reviews

Serenity - our home away from home Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jayne B.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhys H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Third time we have stayed in "Serenity" - and we will be back. The house is well maintained, has a heaps of space for parking (including the big boat), all the required amenities and is lovely and quiet.Huge plus is that Ben the owner installs aircon and heap pumps for a living, so it is lovely and cool in summer and (no doubt)very warm in winter. Means that you sleep so much better - the fishing lads took to having an afternoon siesta when time allows.Alison is wonderful as the online host - stays in touch and you always know that nothing is a problem!10/10 recommendation
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Pierre D.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aland W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice clean house close to the beach with heaps of lawn awesome place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

coline h.

Great location!! very close to the beach and the lovely town of Whitianga that you can easily walk to.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was a wonderful stay, perfect location and was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing amazing amazing Alison was great ! Loved the house and we will stay again !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nothing short of amazing

A very homey stay, super cozy loved every moment spent there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Stay in the Coromandel.

Great walks and Good Food. Allison and her team were very attentive. Can’t wait to visit again! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

April B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend

We had a lovely time thanks. It was very much a home away from home for us. Looking forward to coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquiline H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Festival stay

We loved the accomodation. Great location, walking distance to the beach and town. The house has everything you need, comfortable beds and a warm inviting cosy feel. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cécile B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Getaway

Was a lovely little house that gave us (family of four adults) room to spread out. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Gail P.

Whitianga

This property would be good for families. A good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

2 nights stay

This was in a great location and allison was very accomodating and easy to get in contact with when I needed things. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Needed instructions on how to turn on TV.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serenity

Very functional property with everything that you need. Easy to deal with and very helpful. Great few days away.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Penny F.

Liked: Cleanliness

4 day stay in Whitianga

Property is in great location a short walk from the beach. The property had all the basic requirements for a holiday stay. A good place to explore the Coromandel peninsula.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome and easy

Amazing place to stay at. Whole process of check in and out was very easy and flexible whuch helped us very much. Would definitely stay here again as it was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Had a lovely 4 nights, good location, close to the beach and walking distance to the centre. The property had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhys H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very tidy little property with lots of space to park your boat…

Have stayed here before and it is a very well appointed 2 bedroom house, great deck with lots of space. Great price and very friendly hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bensley M.

Liked: Cleanliness

seafood

Great stay everything you could want.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024