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Two cottages above the harbour.

Family-run since 1998 on the ridge above Tauranga Harbour. Farm eggs and fresh bread in the morning, the tide coming in under your window, and Mauao ten minutes down the road.

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Our place

The Whitlock family has kept these two weatherboard cottages since 1998. Nothing is fancy and nothing is rushed. You get proper beds, a deck that faces the water, eggs from our hens and bread from the oven. Most guests come for a weekend and leave already planning the next one.

2cottages, never more
1998the year we opened
4.9average guest rating
10minutes to the main beach

The cottages

Each cottage is self-contained, with its own deck, kitchenette and parking. Linen, towels and the breakfast basket are included.

Bedroom in Pōhutukawa Cottage with harbour viewsSleeps 2

Pōhutukawa Cottage

Our smallest and quietest. A queen bed facing two big sash windows, so you wake up to the harbour. Made for couples.

  • Queen bed
  • Harbour view
  • Clawfoot bath
  • Heat pump
  • Wi-Fi

From NZ$185 a night

The two white weatherboard cottages on the hillSleeps 4

Harbour Cottage

Two bedrooms and a bigger deck. Families like the lawn out front and the fact that the beach is a short drive away.

  • Queen + two singles
  • Full kitchen
  • BBQ on the deck
  • Cot on request

From NZ$240 a night

Clawfoot bath with garden viewIn both cottages

The little things

Good coffee, a proper hairdryer, beach towels, board games for a rainy day, and a list of where the locals eat.

“We keep it to two cottages on purpose. That way we actually get to know the people who stay.”

Jo Whitlock, your host

Breakfast of eggs, sourdough and jam on the deck
The breakfast basket

Eggs from the hens, bread from the oven.

Every evening we leave a basket at your door, so breakfast is ready whenever you are. No set times, no dining room, just your own deck and the view.

Free-range eggsfrom our hens
Sourdough loafbaked that morning
Feijoa or plum jamfrom the garden
Local coffee and teaMount roasters
A day here

Slow mornings, long evenings.

The cottages lit up at dusk

Watch the tide come in

The harbour is at its calmest first thing. Take your coffee out to the deck before anyone else is up.

Breakfast, whenever you like

Open the basket, boil the eggs, toast the bread. There is no rush and nobody is waiting for the table.

Walk up Mauao

The summit track takes about 45 minutes and the view over the Bay of Plenty is worth every step.

Hot pools or the beach

The saltwater hot pools are at the foot of the mountain. The main beach is next door for a swim or a surf.

Sunset on the deck

The light goes gold over the harbour. Fire up the barbecue, or ask us for a table at our favourite fish place.

Cottage bathroom
View over the harbour at dawn
Bedroom with harbour windows
Deck chairs at dusk

Guests say

4.9from 212 sample reviews

★★★★★
“Woke up to the tide coming in and the best scrambled eggs of our trip. We've already booked for March.”
Sarah, Wellington
★★★★★
“Spotless, quiet and properly warm. Jo left a hand-drawn map of the walks, which our kids still have.”
Mark and family, Hamilton
★★★★★
“Exactly what we wanted for our anniversary. The bath with that view is something else.”
Anika, Auckland
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Ask for your dates.

Booking with us directly is the best price you'll find, and you'll hear back from Jo herself, usually within a few hours.

Check-in
from 3 pm
Check-out
by 10 am
Minimum stay
2 nights, 3 over summer
Pets
sorry, not this time
Good to know

Questions

Is breakfast included?

Yes. The breakfast basket is part of every stay: eggs, fresh bread, jam, butter, milk, coffee and tea.

How far is it to the beach?

About ten minutes by car to the main beach and the base of Mauao. The harbour is right below the cottages.

Can we bring children?

Harbour Cottage is great for families and we can put in a cot and high chair. Pōhutukawa Cottage is better for two adults.

What's your cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival. After that we refund in full if we can rebook the dates.

Is there parking and Wi-Fi?

Each cottage has its own off-street park and fast fibre Wi-Fi.

Find us

Address
14 Ridge Road, Mount Maunganui
Phone
+64 7 555 0142
Email
stay@harbourview.example
From Auckland
About 2 hours 40 minutes by car

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