About this property

Spacious Accommodation: The Lighthouse - Te Mata Holiday Home in Thames offers five bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property features a large garden and free WiFi, ensuring comfort for all guests. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy an outdoor fireplace, perfect for relaxing outdoors. The spacious layout provides ample space for leisure activities. Modern Facilities: The holiday home includes a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and electric kettle. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dining area, and TV. Nearby Attractions: Located 121 km from Auckland Airport, the property is 37 km from Driving Creek Railway and Potteries and 50 km from Cathedral Cove.

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Property highlights

Private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
Bedroom 5
1 double bed
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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.

Managed by Bachcare

Company review score: 8.6Based on 6,112 reviews from 1867 properties
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Company information

Escape to your perfect NZ holiday home. We were founded in the Coromandel in 2003 and remain a proud, locally run company that loves to share the Kiwi bach experience with New Zealanders and visitors alike. We were nominated at the 2020 and 2021 Westpac Business awards for excellence in marketing and customer service delivery. Let us help you find your happy place!

Property information

The stylish, well-equipped kitchen features high-quality appliances, including an air fryer and slow cooker. Dish up a classic Kiwi feast while the kids play on the lawn. The back of the property is fenced, protecting kiwi and quail in the bush. Entertainment and connectivity are sorted with a Smart TV, WiFi, and a log fire that heats the whole house. Hair straighteners and a fish filleting bench are also provided. Four well-appointed bedrooms, plus an additional queen bedroom available on request, comfortably sleep up to nine guests. A family-sized bathroom, master ensuite with separate toilet, and full laundry facilities complete the setup. Enjoy a quick dip at a moment’s notice, or explore Te Mata, Thames, and Coromandel with activities like hiking, biking, paddleboarding, kayaking, and fishing. Te Mata Main Beach is a short walk away, featuring a diving platform for high tide, while a nearby all-tide swimming hole offers a rope swing from a pohutukawa tree. Te Mata is 20 minutes north of Thames, with main shopping, including Pak’nSave. Te Puru (10 mins south) has a general store and takeaways, while Tapu (6 mins south) offers a dairy and great takeaways. The Royal Oak Hotel provides indoor/outdoor dining. Waikawau Boat Ramp is 6 minutes north (15 dollars to launch via barcode scan), and it's just 5 minutes by boat to the mussel farms. Coromandel (40 mins north) has a supermarket, cafés, restaurants, and top fishing spots. Stop by Waiomu Café (5 mins south) and enjoy lovely coastal beaches with surfcasting from the roadside rocks. Strictly no gatherings or parties Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.

Neighbourhood information

The gateway to the peninsula was once a gold mining town, and relics of the era still remain today, many of the oldest homes in the district are found here. The Thames coast boasts one of the most scenic stretches of road in the country, and is truly spectacular in early summer with its explosion of red pohutukawa flowers along the road. Holiday homes along the coastline enjoy uninterrupted views of the Hauraki Gulf.

Property surroundings

House rules

The Lighthouse - Te Mata Holiday Home takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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