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The Great Escape, Luxury Waterfront, HotTub is a recently renovated holiday home in Whitianga, where guests can make the most of its garden and terrace. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.5 km from Whitianga Beach. The spacious holiday home with a balcony and sea views has 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Barbecue facilities are provided. Driving Creek Railway and Potteries is 49 km from the holiday home, while Cathedral Cove is 37 km from the property. The nearest airport is Whitianga Airport, 3 km from The Great Escape, Luxury Waterfront, HotTub.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.7
Location
10
Free WiFi
10
High score for Whitianga
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  • Elisabeth
    Australia Australia
    Gloria and Miles met us on arrival. What a service. They are very friendly and made us feel quite at home. The best host ever. Will definitely recommend this property to family and friends.
  • Hannah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was such a lovely house in a great location and me and my friends had a lovely time here. Nicely equipped kitchen and drinks and the host was kind enough to visit us and check we are OK. We will definitely revisit this place.
  • Jenna
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The property was presented well and had well thought out amenities! Lots of space within the home, with a beautiful homely feel! The beds were very comfortable and a good options for bed sizes and options within the bedrooms! The view from the...
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

10
10
Host review score
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

Facilities of The Great Escape, Luxury Waterfront, HotTub
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Fold-up bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    • Hot tub
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Beachfront
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Wellness
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Activities
    • Beach
    Outdoor & View
    • Landmark view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Entertainment and family services
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safety deposit box
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    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 11:00

     

    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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    1 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 cot available upon request.

    All cots and extra beds 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.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about The Great Escape, Luxury Waterfront, HotTub

    • The Great Escape, Luxury Waterfront, HotTub is 1.3 miles from the centre of Whitianga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, The Great Escape, Luxury Waterfront, HotTub is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Great Escape, Luxury Waterfront, HotTub on this page.

    • The Great Escape, Luxury Waterfront, HotTub can accommodate the following group size:

      • 6 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Great Escape, Luxury Waterfront, HotTub has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at The Great Escape, Luxury Waterfront, HotTub is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at The Great Escape, Luxury Waterfront, HotTub may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Great Escape, Luxury Waterfront, HotTub on this page.

    • The Great Escape, Luxury Waterfront, HotTub offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Beachfront
      • Beach