“Tairua was our first exchange ever and we loved it .Tairua is perfectly located in the Coromandel Peninsula.We enjoyed every minute of our stay in Susan and John\'s beautiful comfortable historic wooden house overlooking the Estuary. . Below the house we could swim when the tide was high. Susan and John welcomed us with a lovely meal which gave us the opportunity to get to know each other better.We really loved the house ,especially our breakfasts on the deck covered with grapes and Susan \'s art room where she had kindly prepared paint and brushes for me to paint tentatively. We enjoyed our boat ride to Paunaui ,on the other side of the estuary where the beautiful beaches spread endlessly.Mount Paku,the extinct volcano is also worth the climb as the view from there is stunning. From Tairua it is easy to reach the North of the Peninsula and discover the pioneer\'s town of Coromandel, and Cook\'s bay , and the amazing Hot Springs in Hot Water Beach and the wine country etc..Wonderful memories .We were very happy to welcome Susan when she came over to Brittany.It has been a very successful exchange.”
A cottage style home by the sea
A cottage style home by the sea
Susan
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- 2 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 5
- 1 Bathrooms
About our home
The house is on the edge of an estuary with beautiful sea and rural views. There is a surf beach ten minutes walk and a 5 minute walk to local shops and restaurants. There is a large private garden with mature trees The house has been built as a holiday home, and is casual and relaxed. It is built on 2 levels with one bedroom downstairs, with outside access, and the other bedroom upstairs in the main part of the house. Both bedrooms have queen-sized beds. The decor is colourful and eclectic. There is also a detached artist's studio which is available if required and a self-contained Campervan is also available suited to 2 people.
There is an outside balcony and a patio with space for dining and a bbq.
Features
- Main home
- Garden
- Balcony
- Wifi
- Cable TV
- Car optional
- No smoking
- Washing machine
- Parking
Susan's reviews
As a host (1)More about us
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Residents of New Zealand. We are a mature couple with extensive experience of house sitting and exchanges. We speak English and French. We are active and follow the arts, culture and architecture. We are interested in meeting people from other cultures and also keen to show New Zealand to other people.
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Susan and John are retired, but still working.
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We are active and follow the arts.
Swap availability
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- Open to offers
- Green
- Available
- Red
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Where is it?
Neighbourhood
Situated on an estuary with swimming just across the road or nearby. Surf beach is 5 minutes away. Tairua is a small village on the Coromandel Peninsula, an area of exceptional natural beauty, known for its forested hills and pure white beaches. All water sports, hot pools, golf, fishing and hiking are available. Local restaurants and markets specialize in regional produce. Local transport is limited to buses, so best to have a car.
An easy 2 hour drive from Auckland city. New Zealand's major city, and its international airport. Also a 2 hour drive from Rotorua, with its thermal attractions and Maori culture. Winter skiing is a 3.5 hour drive away.
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