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Beach nearby, sun loungers
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Exterior
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, soap, toilet paper
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • 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)
    ‪2 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 - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Cathedral Cove - 29 min drive - 26.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Church Restaurant and Accomodation - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Pour House - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Hahei Beach Cafe - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Little Blue Kitchen - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Grace O'Malley's - ‬20 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.

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 Museum and Mercury Bay within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Serenity - our home away from 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 will couples enjoy most about a stay at 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, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

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 Serenity - our home away from 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.

Are there rooms with balconies at Serenity - our home away from home?

Yes, every house at Serenity - our home away from home comes with a patio.

Serenity - our home away from home Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emilia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! Fantastic location and the accommodation had all the essentials. Would highly recommend :) great easy communication with the host too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a wonderful stay, perfect location and was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was good and the property was spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice stay with everything we needed. Great location too. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Issy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here for 2 months and really enjoyed it- great location and the place is well looked after. Communication was very good and I would definitely recommend !
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aland W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean house close to the beach with heaps of lawn awesome place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

coline h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very roomy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing amazing amazing Alison was great ! Loved the house and we will stay again !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Campbell B.

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

Great little place.

Thanks for letting us stay, its a great place with everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

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

Nothing short of amazing

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Love this place

Second time to stay here in 3 months and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl W.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhys H.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie P.

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

Great family home away from home

Tidy, convenient location. Has everything you need to cook meals and enjoy your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaimee A.

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

Beautiful getaway

Beautiful getaway at uncle harolds felt just like home kid friendly would higly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhys H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacquiline H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April B.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Penny F.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and comfortable

Loved our stay at uncle Harolds, plenty of room, we be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Cozy and warm

Beautiful little bach so close to the beach. We loved our few days and will definitely stay again when in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas V.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

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

Ideal family place

Nice place, very tidy. Ideal for a family with small kids, and close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023