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Bay of Plenty - The name says it all!

House • Maketu New Zealand

    5 Guests   
    2 Bedrooms   
    4 Beds   
    2 Bathrooms   
    Wheelchair accessible
    2 Car spaces  
    1 Car available   
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  

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Listed  December 2025
Views  84

General Overview

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Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
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
First aid kit
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Workspace
Workspace
Fireplace
Fireplace
BBQ
BBQ
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
EV Home Charger
EV Home Charger

Travel Styles

    Adventure
    Budget
    Family
    Romantic
    Sport and leisure
    Foodie
    Relaxing
    Eco
    City
    Village
    Mountains
    Beach
    Water
    Culture
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Golf

Accessibility

Step free access 
Easy entrance 
Single level 
Wide hallways 
Accessible switches 
Accessible door handles 
Accessible tap hardware 
Accessible windows 
Accessible bedroom 
Accessible height bed 
Accessible toilet 
Accessible shower 
Handheld shower 
Accessible kitchen access 
Accessible parking space 

House Rules

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

Allergens

    Cat free
    Dog free
    Smoke free
    Fragrance free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

We are located on the North Island, on the Bay of Plenty, which means that we are centrally located for a wide array of popular visitor destinations. The Bay of Plenty usually gets the annual "award" for being the sunniest spot in NZ. Our home is located in the village of Maketu, pop 1,000. It is the site of one of the first human settlements in NZ and is rooted in New Zealand's Maori history. There has been a continuous community in Maketu for over 800 years. In the village you’ll find a small convenience store, a "fush and chups" shop (fish & chips), and a quaint seaside café… that’s it. A short drive away is the lovely town of Te Puke where you’ll find supermarkets, restaurants, retail shops, banks, and anything else you’re likely to need. But if you want the bright lights, it’s only 30 minutes to Tauranga/Mt. Maunganui (pop 160,000+). And, it is only 45 minutes to Rotorua, a popular destination for visitors. If you zoom in on Google Earth, you’ll see that Maketu is a small peninsula that juts into the Bay of Plenty. It’s off the main road (just 7km) which means that it’s a quiet laid-back village. To say that Maketu is framed by water would be an under-statement. Not only is it surrounded by the bay, but it is nestled between two estuaries whose wetlands abound with bird life. And it’s at the mouth of the Kaituna River a popular spot for good fishing. Our home is at the top of a peninsula that juts out into the bay. It's Maori name is Okurei. In 1769 Captain Cook spotted a Maori settlement on the point as he sailed by and noted in his ledger that it reminded him of home. He gave it the name "Town Point", which was the custom of colonists of that period who had a habit of renaming places that already had a name. We live in a quiet and friendly neighborhood. Our home sits right on the seafront. It’s only 30 paces to the water… but watch out… it’s 25 mtrs straight down! So there isn’t any beach in front on the house, only a spectacular elevated cliffside view. Just a 15 minute walk away, you’ll find a beautiful secluded beach where locals swim and play (see pics)

Nearest airport

We are also 30-40 minutes from two domestic airports -Tauranga or Rotorua. Both airports have several daily flights to/from Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch

Getting Around

Having a car is essential. We are open to having a car-swap.

Map of Approximate Location

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David & Susan

American-born, David and Susan made New Zealand their home in 2003 and are now Kiwi citizens. David was a health program administrator in California for several years before starting a computer company in Fiji. Ten years later he sold the Fiji business and worked in property management back in California until fully retiring. Susan is a retired educator. She has taught at every level from primary, to junior and senior high school. As a teacher, she headed up an alternative school for teenagers who had dropped out of the traditional system, and spent a term teaching in a girls school in Fiji. Before retiring, Susan was a program administrator for a large California school district. Susan is the musician in our family… piano, organ, and cello… as well as vocal music and choral conducting. We have three adult children who live on both coasts of the USA.
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