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By The Harbour

Come home to serenity after a day of sightseeing. Take a stroll down to the harbour or simply relax by your own plunge pool.

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Outdoor spa tub
Property grounds
Property grounds
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

By The Harbour

Karen and David welcome you to stay By The Harbour at our freshly refurbished, clean and bright studio located on the first level of our family home. The suite is completely separate from the main house. Enjoy privacy and security with your own private access, courtyard with BBQ, outdoor tables and chairs, plunge pool(unheated) and off road parking. The suite has two bedrooms, a separate toilet, bathroom with shower, vanity and washing machine and the lounge/dining area, with kitchenette, opens up right onto the courtyard. Away from the hustle and bustle this quiet haven is the perfect compliment to a busy day of sightseeing or after a big day at the Mount beach (15 – 20 min drive). Just come home and relax! Our desirable location is a 2min walk to the harbour where you can enjoy the walkways, park and views across to Mount Maunganui and Matakana Island. Take a stroll to our local shops: Fish and Chips, Japanese and Hawaiin Food (Dine in or Takeaway), Matua Pub, dairy and Hairdresser. The Cherrywood Shops are a short drive away and include a bakery, café, Butchery, Gift shop, Four Square store, Istanbul - Turkish Eatery, Neighbourhood Restaurant and our popular shoe shop. Only a 10 minute drive to Tauranga CBD.

Property manager

Karen and David

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • On the waterfront

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

By The Harbour Tauranga
By The Harbour Private vacation home
By The Harbour Private vacation home Tauranga

About the area

Map
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Tauranga Domain - 7 min drive
  • Fernland Spa - 9 min drive
  • Blake Park - 10 min drive
  • Mount Hot Pools - 14 min drive
  • Mount Maunganui - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Great Spice Tauranga - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Neighbourhood Kitchen - Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipmunks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mills Reef Winery & Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does By The Harbour have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is By The Harbour pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at By The Harbour?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at By The Harbour?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is By The Harbour located?

Located in Matua, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Fergusson Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of The Elms Mission House and Mission Cemetery. Robbins Park and Tauranga Domain are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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By The Harbour Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nigel S.

Fantastic Location
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

Very nice place
Would definitely stay again and will recommend to friends
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor W.

Great stay
A nice location close to estuary, big park, shops etc. My grandchildren loved the park. Comfortable and clean with everything you need to chill out and enjoy the views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky M.

Third time staying
Always a breeze to deal with, lovely people & perfect accomadation for myself and elderly mother to stay while visiting family up the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Venkat G.

Nice and cozy
Nice place , close to parks and warm place .. enjoyed the stay and thanks Karen..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Brent M.

By the harbour
Lovely private court yard, very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Shreta C.

More like b&b
Property very small more like a b&b booked online said as breakfast included nothing as such no clothes dryer as described overall very clean property ,host very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael T.

Walk to beach
Clean and comfy, just a walk to the beach. Friendly hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Great base!
Wonderful little unit that we used as a base whilst visiting the area. Perfect spot to rest one’s head at the end of a busy day. Great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic C.

Quiet place to sleep
Good beds, Bathroom, washing machine, good shower. Perfect place to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rafal W.

Great location and friendly owners.
Great location, friendly owners and very clean. Owners allowed us to use their shed to store bicycles over nights. Recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Neighbourhood
Nice place great neighbourhood and the Matua bar and locals are pretty cool too
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Quiet, peaceful, relaxing. nor far from amenities. Great hosts. We had a brilliant week
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Halene James I.

Relaxing
Definitely coming back to this quiet, comfortable, loving neighbourhood and definitely recommending this to anyone as Karen and David were so awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoff E.

Short Holiday in BOP
My mum and I stayed at this Bach. Both very happy with our experience. Owners (David and Karen) were super nice and very helpful. The property was spotless, very comfortable and in a lovely suburb. It all worked really well for us as we were watching a cricket test match at the Mount which was very easily accessible by car. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

Great spot, and freindly hosts
A super convenient location right by Fergusson Park, and the hosts are super friendly. The place is definitely a little cramped for a family, and doesn't have cooking facilities, but that's more than made up for by the location and friendly hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Anne W.

matua Tauranga 2 brm accommodation
comfy beds, very clean, small shared area, microwave only for cooking. lovely outside area to sit if fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

MAURIE P.

Welcomed in by Dave wearing face mask on arrival, showed us through, a pleasure to deal with.
Very clean, tidy and fresh feel within. Warm, cosy, comfortable and quite, we would absolutely recommend this stay to any one. To Karen and Dave thank you for your hospitality, much appreciated. 5+++ stars.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob N.

We Will Rock You Crew
Perfect for what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Great place
Great place to stay, very close to many amenities and the water. Owners were lovely to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

Great Spot
Excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Lesley B.

Quiet retreat
Great place for 2 people. Not sure how four would fit into the very small dining/living room! Bedrooms great. Not a place for small children. A very quiet neighbourhood. A very good cafe withing 10-15 mins walking distance: a hairdresser, pub, physio, Japanese restaurant cafe within 5-10mins walk.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Great place to stay
Had a lovely 2 night stay. Communication was great, and we had everything we needed. Nice quiet area. Would happily stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Shayne T.

Easter stay
My family and I had a great time. Location was super and communication was efficient. We liked the little touches - water bottle and milk in fridge. We were met by David which was very nice especially when it was outside the check in time. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna U.

Lovely getaway
A great place to stay and excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022