4 night minimum stay, 7 night minimum stay 1 Dec to 20 Jan This luxury purpose-built holiday house, featured in NZ House and Garden, fronts onto beautiful Whangamata Harbour. Launch kayaks and the dinghy from the front lawn. Catch a fish or gather oysters for dinner. Swim in the 9m x 4m solar heated pool. Play badminton or cricket on the lawn. Kids love digging for crabs and climbing the trees. And you can go mountain biking over the road through forest trails. The house is set in a one acre orchard 5 mins' drive from Whangamata's main beach. It has a generous living area; a well-appointed kitchen; indoor and outdoor dining tables and chairs; patio heaters and a BBQ. Other features include a stereo system with internal and external speakers; outdoor shower and plenty of room to park the boat. FAMILY or MATURE ADULT GROUPS ONLY PLEASE. SORRY, NO WEDDINGS, NO PARTIES, NO TENTS "We had a lovely time, loved your place, would love to stay again." Family of four from Tauranga "It is such a magical spot, a lovely house, and the kids had a ball in the pool. A wonderful time." Family of four from Rotorua, and grandparents "The place is perfect and we and the kids had a great Kiwi summer beach vacation." Family of four from London 8 guests maximum Checkin and checkout times: 12 noon, ie you can arrive any time from 12 noon on day of arrival and are required to depart by 12 noon on day of departure Deposit: A 50% deposit is required with all bookings, unless booking within 14 days of arrival, then full payment is required on reservation. 50% balance payable 10 days prior to day of arrival. Cancellation terms: deposits and payments fully refundable where more than 30 days' notice of cancellation is provided, less a $75 admin fee charged by website. Less than 30 days' notice requires full payment unless the vacancy is refilled.