Verified
10/10 Excellent
Timothy J.
2 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Timothy J.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Entire home
Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities
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Located near Wharekaho Beach, our house offers a serene escape with Japanese flair. Enjoy the open plan living room and kitchen that opens onto decks on both sides where you can have breakfasts or barbecues while sharing in our well-cared-for garden's fresh produce.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedroomsSleeps 5120 sq m
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
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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.
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
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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Located in Wharekaho, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club and Combat Zone Paintball and Fun Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Opito Point Historic Reserve and Simpsons Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Wharekaho travel guide
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RD2 Whitianga, Waikato
What's nearby
Buffalo Beach2 min drive - 1.8 km
Cathedral Cove33 min drive - 47.2 km- Simpsons Beach5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Brophys Beach2 min drive - 2.2 km
- Lost Spring Thermal Pools6 min drive - 5.8 km
Getting around
- Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)6 min drive
Restaurants
- The Pour House30 min drive
- Hahei Beach Cafe30 min drive
- Little Blue Kitchen29 min drive
- Eggcentric Cafe33 min drive
- The Hive27 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities located?
Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Simpsons Beach, Buffalo Beach, and Brophys Beach. Mercury Bay and Lost Spring Thermal Pools are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Beautiful rural house close to beach and amenities Reviews
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Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
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9.6
Cleanliness
10
Location
10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gregory
11 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very friendly and hospitable hosts. Lovely neat and tidy property. Nice and quiet and close to Simpson's Beach.
Gregory
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ariel D.
10 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Christmas break.
Very relaxing experience. The owners are very accomdating. Would highly recommend to other friends
Ariel D.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthew J.
3 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Matthew J.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lydia B.
15 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Lydia B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sruthi N.
28 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Sruthi N.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jen L.
27 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sumi and Ross were exceptional hosts. Kind and welcoming. We had everything we needed and had a wonderful visit!
Jen L.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Atefah A.
7 January 2024
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Was great
We had a good time
Atefah A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
sam o.
27 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a treasure
We had a great stay, had all that we needed with personal touches, hosts were amazing and accommodating.
sam o.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rachel C.
7 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Rachel C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sonia D.
7 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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 😃
Sonia D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peter D.
30 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Peter D.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022