Starry Starry Nights

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Waihi Beach, Hauraki

Owharoa Falls2 min drive
The Waterlily Gardens5 min drive
Karangahake Gorge6 min drive
Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)96 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bunkroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Cabin Outdoor toilet and shower

1 Double Bed

Double bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Hobbit cabin

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

mezzanine

1 Double Futon

Tree house

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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

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.

Special conditions:
Families preferred. Mature groups accepted. No pets inside please. Smoking outside only,
Starry nights is a family holiday cottage. 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 two weeks.

Property manager

rakaig42

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waihi

This holiday home is located in Waikino, a neighbourhood in Waihi, and is in a rural area and on a river. Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery and Waihi Arts Centre & Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides and Athenree Hot Springs. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.

Waihi Beach, Hauraki

What's nearby

Owharoa Falls - 2 min drive
The Waterlily Gardens - 5 min drive
Karangahake Gorge - 6 min drive
Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides - 12 min drive
Whangamata Beach - 42 min drive

Getting around

Tauranga (TRG) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

L & P Cafe & Bar - 13 min drive
Ti Tree Cafe and Wine Bar - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min drive
One3One Restaurant Cafe & Bar - 12 min drive
Subway - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Starry Starry Nights have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Starry Starry Nights pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Starry Starry Nights?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Starry Starry Nights?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Starry Starry Nights located?

Located in Waikino, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Owharoa Falls and within 6 miles (10 km) of Karangahake Gorge and Coromandel Peninsula. Seddon St and Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.8

Excellent

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Sandie S.

3 Jan 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

15 Jan 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Simranjeet S., Auckland

16 Jan 2022

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

8/10 Good

Cathy C.

21 Oct 2019

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

Lovely outlook

Easy to rent

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10/10 Excellent

Hans M.

3 Apr 2018

Awesome location, quiet and secluded.

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

About the host

Hosted by rakaig42

I am a retired Art teacher and have also shared the responsibility of several businesses with my husband. We have 5 adult children and many mokopuna who enjoy Starry Nights occasionally. I have a passion for my garden and love this area. Waikino village has an active community spirit, is quiet and scenic and handy to lots of outdoor activities. The cabins are cosy and unique three of which have their own decks but share the toilet and shower. I love meeting fellow travellers and sharing this paradise with you all.

What makes this property unique

Cycle the gorge and carry on to Waihi, Paeroa, Te Aroha and Thames. Tramp the local tracks through the beautiful bush and alongside rivers. Learn about NZ's gold mining history in Waihi, Waikino and the surrounding area. Lots to do and repeat doing.

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