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Heron's Nest

3.5 star property
Vacation home with kitchen, near Whangamata Beach

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Terrace/patio
3 Bedroom Beach House | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, DVD player
Point of interest
3 Bedroom Beach House | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
BBQ/picnic area
Located close to Whangamata Beach, Heron's Nest provides an adjacent golf course, 2 beach bars, and laundry facilities. Get out on the links at this vacation home and enjoy amenities such as a golf pro shop. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Bar
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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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.

Heron's Nest

Vacation home with kitchen, near Whangamata Beach
2 beach bars, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills are available at this smoke-free vacation home. The vacation home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer DVD players and complimentary bottled water. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • 2 beach bars

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Free bottled water
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Pro golf shop
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Surf lessons nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Heron's Nest Whangamata
Heron's Nest Private vacation home
Heron's Nest Private vacation home Whangamata

About the neighborhood

Located in Whangamata, this vacation home is next to a golf course and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Whangamata Beach and Karangahake Gorge can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Miranda Hot Springs. Hot Water Beach and Hahei Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, water skiing, and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
106 Mako Road, Whangamata, 3620

What's nearby

  • Whangamata Marina - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Whangamata Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Williamson Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kotuku Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Onemana Beach - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rassasy - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Port Road Project - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Soul Burger - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Smokey Pallet - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Palms - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heron's Nest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heron's Nest?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heron's Nest?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Heron's Nest located?

Situated in Whangamata, this golf vacation home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Whangamata Beach and 27.4 mi (44.1 km) from Karangahake Gorge.

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