Our home has spectacular views of the Tauranga Harbour from all the rooms of the house. It is cozy and warm with bench seats to watch the world go by at 3 of the picture windows or wake up and watch the boats in the harbour from bed. Plenty of books in my bookshelf if you like to read. We love the easy walking access to the boardwalks along the harbour and the local parks, shops, cafes & supermarket. It is a quick drive (15 mins) to the surf beach, shops, cafes and pilot bay at Mount Maunganui which we spend much time at as well.
Enjoy a drink on the deck enjoying the stars and the port lights at night.
The Space
There are 3 bedrooms (3 queen beds ). Our main has a walk in wardrobe). There is a full bathroom and 2 toilets and a separate laundry room.
We have a fluffy black cat who would need some smooches and to be fed - but is very self contained. If you are away from our home for a night or two we have neighbours who can feed him.
Guest Access
There are two floors - with access only to the top floor.
Access is up a steep driveway with parking for cars here. A further set of stairs to reach top floor once inside the apartment everything is the same level.
Not suitable for those not able to manage stairs.
Notes
This is our main home. We would need our pussycat Charlie taken care of. This is just feeding he comes and goes as he pleases!!
Features
Fridge
WiFi
Bed sheets
Oven
Towels
Washer
TV
Heating
Hair dryer
Microwave
Iron
Dishwasher
Smoke alarms
Workspace
Clothes dryer
Coffee machine
High Speed Internet
Garden / yard
Bathtub
Air conditioning
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
BBQ
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Balcony
Fireplace
Toys
Covered porch / verandah
Bikes
Pool
Gym
Wheelchair accessible
Home cinema
Hot tub
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Standup paddleboard
Camping gear
Kayak
Sauna
Tennis court
Meat-free kitchen
Kosher home
Piano
Travel Styles
Weekend
Adventure
Budget
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
City
Beach
Water
Cycling
Last minute
House Rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Beautiful harbour walks, supermarket, restaurant and cafe (5 mins walk) and children’s parks. Take a dolphin harbour cruise or bike/walk the many boardwalks.
Kayaks available to kayak the harbour.
Other attractions within driving distance are Rotorua - 1 hr (mountain biking, thermal area, many tourist attractions)
Hobbiton - 1 hr drive
Coromandel- 1.5 hrs to Whangamata
Mount Maunganui surf beach is a- 10 mins ( cafes, vibing shops, swimming, surfing, and walking).
There is wind surfing hire 2/3 mins away available at the local park
Getting to my home
Closest airport is Tauranga Airport 40 min flight from Auckland international airport( or 2.5 hr drive)
Our place is 7 mins drive from Tauranga airport.
Nearest airport
Tauranga 7 mins
Getting Around
Walk, cycle or drive
For a small group we could organise bikes
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Leanne
Working couple (teacher and quantity surveyor) with two adult children (both enjoying their best lives) -we enjoy the outdoors, chilling, eating good food and exploring new places.
Now as we are getting older looking forward to getting away and travelling a lot more often. Mostly we travel by ourselves but sometimes our kids and their partners join us.
Koh Samui, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani,
Thailand
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Queensland,
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13 Dec 2026 - 23 Jan 2027Flexible
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