Your holiday home:
Whitby Retreat is a comfortable two-bedroom converted garage bach with one bathroom and two toilets, perfect for a small family getaway. Conveniently located close to town and just a short drive to the beach, it’s an easy and relaxed base for your coastal holiday.
The main bedroom features a double-size bed, while the second bedroom has a double-bottom, single-top bunk bed, ideal for children or extra guests.
The open-plan living area is warm and inviting, with comfortable couches and a flatscreen TV with Freeview, along with a DVD player and a selection of DVDs for laid-back evenings indoors. There is also a dining table and a small but functional kitchen equipped with a full-size fridge, microwave, and dishwasher. Please note that WiFi is not currently available, however it is planned to be installed by summer.
Step outside to the covered patio area where you’ll find outdoor table and chairs, creating a fantastic all-weather space for dinners, drinks, and card games with family and friends. Roll-down sides provide shelter when needed, while festoon lighting adds to the relaxed holiday atmosphere.
The large flat section includes a concrete pad perfect for parking the boat — please note that boats and cars are not to be parked on the grass. If you’re lucky enough to catch fresh fish during your stay, make use of the fabulous covered filleting bench. There is also an outdoor shower, ideal for rinsing off after a day at the beach or out on the water.
For added convenience, the washing machine and tumble dryer are located in the garage, which is also available for guest use.
Whitby Retreat is a laid-back and family-friendly holiday base, perfect for enjoying long summer days, boating adventures, and relaxed evenings outdoors.
Your holiday world:
Whitianga is a popular holiday destination located on the Coromandel Peninsula. It is the gateway to some amazing beaches and scenery.
Wandering the shops is a good start and if you get a bit peckish head to one of many delightful eateries whether it’s a pie and donut, or a sit-down lunch with a cold beverage. There are plenty of options.
There is plenty to do for the kids as well with a bike park, movies, an awesome skate park and kids’ playground, and of course, the Mercury Bay Museum. For adults, a trip to the Lost Springs Thermal Spa and Hot Pools is a great way to spend a couple of hours relaxing in tropical surroundings.
If you make your way to the wharf you can catch the passenger ferry to Ferry Landing & take a walk over to Front Beach.
Tour boats also leave from the wharf which can show you around the area and stop close to Cathedral Cove within the Marine Reserve, watch the fish, go for a snorkel, or take a cave tour. If fishing is your idea of a good time, there are plenty of Charters that can take you out.
Or you could take a drive out to Hahei. From here you can take the 40-minute walk to world-renowned Cathedral Cove, or you can head to Hahei beach where there is a water taxi that can take you. Hot Water Beach is not to be missed. At low tide dig a hole and you will have your own hot pool! Spades can be hired from the local store.
Your host:
Maree
