The Great Escape, Luxury Waterfront, HotTub

–Excellent location - show map
+26 photos
Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1722 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

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About this property

Beachfront Location: The Great Escape, Luxury Waterfront, HotTub in Whitianga offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the terrace or balcony and enjoy the serene garden setting. Spacious Accommodation: This holiday home features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing ample space for a comfortable stay. The living room includes a sofa and TV, while the fully equipped kitchen offers modern amenities. Leisure Facilities: The property features a hot tub, perfect for relaxation. Additional facilities include a barbecue area, outdoor furniture, and free WiFi, ensuring guests stay connected and entertained. Local Attractions: Whitianga Beach is 2 km away, Cathedral Cove 37 km, and Driving Creek Railway and Potteries 49 km from the property. Highly rated for its host, hot tub, and property cleanliness.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Tracey
Australia Australia
“Everything! This was one of the best accomodations we've ever stayed in. Thankyou Gloria and Miles for your attention to detail... hospitality, cleanliness, comfort, great facilities and added touches.”
Russell
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very well equipped, very well presented and beautifully clean. Great location, far enough away from the town, close enough to be handy.”
Tamara
Australia Australia
“There was so much to love about this property - the location, the spa, the deck, all the amenities, the hosts. We made use of the kayaks. We even used some herbs from the veggie garden in our cooking! It was just so comfortable, we loved our stay!”
K
New Zealand New Zealand
“We loved the house - it was beautifully furnished and the little thoughtful details throughout the house were appreciated- it felt like home away from home😃”
Shianne
Australia Australia
“This accomodation was perfect for a group of five adults. It is a very luxurious home that is both spacious and cosy. The facilities were excellent (we loved the spa and bbq area). The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. There...”
Wanda
New Zealand New Zealand
“Everything was great. Loved the spa pool. Even in the rain. House was exceptionally clean, comfortable and warm.”
Michael
Australia Australia
“This was a superb accom for a family of six. Our hosts are to be congratulated on a well presented and resourced home. They thought of everything to make our stay exceptional. The spa, the fully equipped kitchen, the comfy beds, modern bathrooms,...”
Dion
Singapore Singapore
“The house was spacious and it had all the amenities we needed. These included washing machine, fridge, utensils, crockery and more. The hosts were friendly and hospitable. They stopped by to welcome us and made sure everything was OK. The hosts...”
Leppan
New Zealand New Zealand
“The whole experience was absolutely amazing, can't pin point one thing wrong.”
Isobel
New Zealand New Zealand
“The owners met us and created us. Showed us everything. So helpful and friendly. The supplies left were,amazing, well stocked including beers and a bottle if champagne. Definitely would come again.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Miles & Gloria McElwain

9.8
Host review score
Miles & Gloria McElwain
Luxurious water front accommodation: Cocooned within the tastefully decorated double glazed brick home guests will enjoy 3x generous bedrooms and 2 tiled bathrooms with walk in showers, one includes a bath. Top of the range King, Queen, and King single pocket sprung beds are accompanied with premium linen sheets and feather down pillows. The modern kitchen features granite bench tops and a central island with leather upholstered bar stools as a conversation area. The open plan living area is furnished with leather and fabric lounge suites, a 55” OLED Samsung TV complete with a full Sky package, of course Wi-Fi is also available. The separate dining room caters for 8 people seated at a solid timber rectangular table on leather upholstered chairs. From the living area access is gained to a covered patio complete with an upholstered cane suite and a Webber barbecue, adjacent to the Patio is a new Alpine spa/hot tub for up to 6 guests, this area is fully fenced for privacy. The property is located 100m from the recently renovated 2 lane boat ramp, and has room for off street parking for cars and boats. Guest access: Full access of home and spa.
You will be more than impressed with the quality of the accommodation and it’s many features being conveniently close to Whitianga town center and the beaches. We the hosts love Whitianga for its friendliness, cleanliness, and natural beauty. A great place to visit for its fun packed activities, amazing walks, or relaxing on the beach We hope the Great Escape will more than meet your expectations. Miles and Gloria
The Great Escape is in a safe and exclusive area of Whitianga, waterfront location is safe for Swimming, Kayaking, Paddle-boarding. Waterfront walks and reserve are within 50 meters. Sit on the front deck and enjoy the launches going to and from the waterways.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Great Escape, Luxury Waterfront, HotTub takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to NZD 300 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Great Escape, Luxury Waterfront, HotTub in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to NZD 300 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.