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Large, sunny home, stunning views and great location

House • Whakatāne New Zealand

    7 Guests   
    5 Bedrooms   
    4 Bathrooms   
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal  
  Hospitality  

Statistics

Listed  April 2025
Views  1221

General Overview

Views of town, sea and countryside. Loads of space - five bedrooms and four bathrooms over two levels mean you can really spread out here. Great, quiet neighbourhood close to shops, parks and beach. There are also stunning bush walks nearby. Walk 18km through bush and over beaches or break it up into sections. Either way it's worth the effort. The nearby beach (Ohope, five minutes' drive) has been voted NZ's best beach several times. It's safe for swimming (great for families), surfing, walking, sunbathing, you name it. There are a couple of cafes and a fantastic Mexican restaurant just a few feet from the beach. Whakatane is the gateway to NZ's east coast beaches and an hour's drive from Tauranga, where there's great nightlife and shopping to be had. It's a great town for walking but a car is available for wider exploration. Public transport is limited.

The Space

The front door opens into an spacious double-doored entranceway. Off this is a small storage cupboard, a large double bedroom and small bathroom with toilet and shower, and internal access to the double garage. A staircase leads to the upper floor (which is also at ground level as the house is built into a bank). Here you'll find the light and spacious open plan living areas: a family room, kitchen, dining room and lounge. Through the lounge is a sunny and warm fully enclosed conservatory which also serves as a dining area. We practically live out here. This conservatory gets all-day sun and has amazing sea and town views. The sunsets from here are really beautiful. The master bedroom with ensuite is off the family room and is very light and sunny. One full wall comprises windows and sliding doors, and there are picturesque rural views from here. Also off the family room is a well-equipped office and laundry with a full bench, washing machine, tub and plenty of storage. From the family room a hallway leads to two bathrooms and three bedrooms - one with a single bed, one with a king single and one with a queen. Two of the bedrooms also open onto the conservatory. The other looks over the front of the house and also has town and sea views. Out the back of the house is a large grassy lawn (unfenced) and a sloping bank full of bush that lends itself to great adventures for kids. Our two built a hut down there and used to have great fun creating adventures. The house is on a quiet cul-de-sac street and the neighbours are all very friendly.

Guest Access

Access through front door, numerous sliding doors and laundry external door.

Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Fridge
Fridge
Iron
Iron
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Heating
Heating
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
TV
TV
WiFi
WiFi
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Bathtub
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Workspace
Workspace
BBQ
BBQ
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Covered porch / verandah

Travel Styles

    Weekend
    Adventure
    Family
    Sport and leisure
    Foodie
    Relaxing
    Beach
    Water
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Golf

House Rules

    Suitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets not allowed
    No smoking

Allergens

    Cat free
    Smoke free
    Fragrance free

Dates of Availability

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Nearest airport

Whakatane has a small airport 15 minutes' drive away. Tauranga or Rotorua airports are an hour's drive away. Auckland international airport is 3.5 hours drive away.

Getting Around

We're five minutes' drive from shops, the beach, restaurants etc. We can offer a car for full use.

Map of Approximate Location

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Justine

Active Kiwi/Aussie family of four living in Whakatane, the sunshine capital of NZ in the Bay of Plenty (North Island). Working professionals in media and engineering industries. We love travel, the beach and associated water activities and are always open for adventure. We're currently looking for exchanges in the UK and Europe in December 2025.
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