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Big house for large families, responsible groups and your special celebration.

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Waikino

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A house with a large porch and a well-lit interior at night.
A cozy room with a tree structure, a sofa, a ladder, and a kitchen area with a sink and fan.
A view from a balcony with a wooden deck, overlooking a garden with various plants and a wooden deck structure.
A wooden deck with a circular window and a metal railing.
A garden with a wooden structure, various plants, and a paved area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

7 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Waihi Beach, Hauraki
  • Place, Owharoa Falls
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Karangahake Gorge
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Whangamata Beach
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About the area

Waihi

Waikino stay.With a stay at this Waikino vacation home, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Owharoa Falls and 6 miles (10 km) of Karangahake Gorge. Seddon St and Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Owharoa Falls - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Karangahake Gorge - 15 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Whangamata Beach - 41 min drive - 48.2 km
  • Omokoroa Beach - 43 min drive - 69.6 km
  • Miranda Hot Springs - 45 min drive - 71.2 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woolworths - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪L&P Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ti Tree Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kebab Station - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Big house for large families, responsible groups and your special celebration.

The house is roomy with places to be alone if you are in a group.
There are 4 cosy cabins which share an outdoor shower, toilet and basic kitchen. They do not have there own ensuite. There is a large lawn for playing with the kids and several seating options.
A fire pit in the front and a lovely terraced garden at the back which provide lots of outdoor interest. Ample parking. Waikino school which can be viewed from the house has a neat little playground which resounds with the laughter of children.
This area and surrounds has bush walks and mountain hikes up the slopes of Mt's Karangahake and nearby Mt Te Aroha. Relax in the hot pools in Te Aroha.
Surf at Waihi beach and swim the cool waters at Dickey Flats. Immerse yourself in the historic past of this goldmining area.
The goldfields historic railway is just minutes from the house. This vintage train makes a one-hour 6.5km trip from Waihi to Waikino and back. There are trains Mon-Fri at 10am, 11.45am and 1.45pm, and everyday during school holidays and throughout Jan and Feb.
Historic Victoria Battery features ruins of the extraction of gold from "them there hills"

Play on the front lawn or just chill on the deck with a good book. Location is elevated looking north-east. You will need a car to get here and travel to the many attractions in the area.
The cycle track passes Waikino minutes from the house. This track extends to Waihi, Paeroa, Te Aroha, and Thames.

Special conditions:
Families preferred. Mature groups accepted. No pets inside please. Smoking outside only,
Starry nights is a family holiday cot property. This is definitely NOT a party house.
There are fold out sofas. The towels and fresh Linen is provided.
Enjoy your visit and please leave the property as you found it.
Please enquire for special rates for long term stays.
There is a cleaning service which is charged if the whole property is booked for more than a week.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Big house for large families, responsible groups and your special celebration. to the airport?

This vacation home is 46.3 mi (65-min drive) away from the Tauranga (TRG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Big house for large families, responsible groups and your special celebration. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Big house for large families, responsible groups and your special celebration. to the beach?

This vacation home is 12.3 mi (18-min drive) from Waihi Beach and 16.4 mi (22-min drive) from Surf beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Big house for large families, responsible groups and your special celebration. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Big house for large families, responsible groups and your special celebration.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Big house for large families, responsible groups and your special celebration.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Big house for large families, responsible groups and your special celebration.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Big house for large families, responsible groups and your special celebration. have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Big house for large families, responsible groups and your special celebration. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Big house for large families, responsible groups and your special celebration. to downtown Waihi?

This vacation home is 4 mi away from Waihi.

Big house for large families, responsible groups and your special celebration. Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Classic NZ stay in beautiful surroundings.

The house and cabins allowed my family of 15 to enjoy time together but also have their own space. The garden is beautiful with spaces to relax and play games. The owner is lovely and communication easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice place, nice location

We enjoyed our stay at starry nights. It was great to find a home where all 16 of us could stay in one place. Comfortable rooms and beautiful gardens. Kitchen is rather small for the amount of people and broken outdoor furniture could do with updating, but overall a lovely stay. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simranjeet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was Perfect, Location is beautiful

Everything was Perfect, Location is beautiful, Specially for star gazing at night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely outlook

Easy to rent
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hans M.

Awesome location, quiet and secluded.

Awesome location, quiet and secluded. Property is great, plenty of rooms and feels very comfortable. Highly recommended
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Basir N.

Great property with lost of space and cute cabins.

Great property with lost of space and cute cabins.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle P.

Would recommend for a big family as it is a very great location and the house is more than big enoug

Would recommend for a big family as it is a very great location and the house is more than big enough. Only downfall was the small fridge and kitchen for such a big place.
Archival

8/10 Good

Rixt B.

Note cyclists - STarry Nights is on top of a hill!

Note cyclists - STarry Nights is on top of a hill! We thought we could cycle to Falls Bistro for dinner but this is not a great idea! If you are riding the trail, just make sure you don't count on cycling back to the bach after a night out.
Archival

8/10 Good

This property is ideal for a large number of people or has the ability for only part/parts of the pr

This property is ideal for a large number of people or has the ability for only part/parts of the property to be booked.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

What an amazing house and associated cabins.

What an amazing house and associated cabins. Certainly the only place I could find in the upper north island for a large family gathering. With so many activities, walks, tunnels, and train rides just on the doorstep the kids had heaps to do. We will certainly be looking to come back one day. Cheers Richard.
Archival

8/10 Good

Starry Nights was the perfect house for our three families.

Starry Nights was the perfect house for our three families. Plenty of space for all of us and a great location for exploring the Karangahake Gorge and surrounding areas. Lots for young children to see and do. The house itself was very clean and tidy and has a warm homely feel to it. The separate mezzanine was a perfect kids zone. Beautiful private garden too.
Archival

8/10 Good

Beautiful views, peaceful and plenty of room for everyone.

Beautiful views, peaceful and plenty of room for everyone.
Archival

8/10 Good

It was so handy to the national park for exploring, there were plenty of comfortable beds for us all

It was so handy to the national park for exploring, there were plenty of comfortable beds for us all, two bathrooms to cater for nine of us and a very pleasant outlook with a lovely garden for children to hunt for Easter eggs in! The kitchen had all mod cons and the cosy lounge room even had Shy tv for the sports lovers amongst us!