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Home away from Home - at the Beach

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Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services, stereo
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7210 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Papamoa Beach, Tauranga
  • Place, Taylor Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Papamoa Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Simpson Reserve
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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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.

Home away from Home - at the Beach

Welcome to Santa Cruz in Papamoa's Palm Springs! Entertain your family and friends in style, in this large spacious house, with great kitchen/dining/outdoor living.

The beach is 300m away, and a 4 min. walk to cafe, bar, restaurants, dairy, liquor outlet, takeaways..

Watch TV/Netflix on 75" Smart TV or listen to music on a sound system.

Super King Master bedroom, Queen bedroom, twin single bedroom. Ensuite, walk-in wardrobe, and master bathroom. Large built-in Office with desk, chair, shelving.

Large Double garage/Laundry has plenty of room for your cars, jet ski, or boat.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Papamoa Beach. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Papamoa Beach and Bay of Plenty
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Only outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,260 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: High chair, books, toys. fenced

Events

No events allowed
Please ask host regarding any party.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only outside

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: Please ask host regarding any party.
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Home away from Home - at the Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathrine A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Steve’s house is a total delight, extremely clean and spacious and generously stocked.

Easy and would recommend it to anyone who wants high class accommodation near Tauranga.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great position

Large family home close to beach and shops. Everything you could need. Thanks Steve
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous house

A beautiful spacious home to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rikeshni K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will be back

Steve made the process super easy and our stay was perfect. Beautiful property and handy location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamz W., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceeded Expectations

We really loved this place and would definitely book to stay here again, I have recommended this to my friends and family if they ever get the chance to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022