About this property

Beachfront Location: Anchor watch in Whangamata offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the terrace or enjoy the outdoor dining area. Spacious Accommodation: The holiday home features three bedrooms and a living room. Family rooms provide ample space, while the kitchen is highly rated for its quality and cleanliness. Modern Amenities: Free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a washing machine ensure comfort. Additional facilities include barbecue facilities, a dishwasher, and a microwave. Nearby Attractions: Whangamata Beach is less than 1 km away, offering easy beach access. Cycling enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wendy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Clean and comfortable beds, close to beach and playground, walking distance to Fishing Club and town.
  • Leigh
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location by the harbour, great set up with 3 bedrooms and roomy kitchen lounge. Good facilities available.
  • Beth
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We had a wonderful stay! The location was fantastic—quiet yet close to everything we needed. The space was generous and well-equipped, with everything we could possibly need during our visit. The hosts were friendly and easy to communicate with,...
  • Sarah
    Australia Australia
    We loved our stay at Anchor Watch! The location is wonderful - so close to the harbour, kids playground and a nice walk into the main street for cafes, shops and beach access. The property has everything you could need while on holidays - the kids...
  • Raylene
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A wonderful location, nice and close to the water. The apartment was beautifully furnished, clean and tidy. The beds and bedding were super comfy...and the little chocolates were a lovely touch. 100% recommend this apartment and would definitely...
  • Gail
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We love the peace and beauty of the Harbour end of Whangamata, and Anchor watch was the perfect location. We were very comfortable as it felt we were in Tony and Lorraine s home. Everything had been thought of and lots of extras beside. The beds...
  • Tom
    Australia Australia
    Welcome snacks were great. Great additional amenities and welcome information. Good set up and extra things for us to enjoy.
  • Caterina
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location, facilities and outdoor seating. The beds were very comfortable & everything very clean. Thanks for the welcome snacks.
  • Tracey
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Amazing location, very accommodating. Would book again
  • Wayne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location and all the staples in the kitchen was a bonus.

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 Lorraine and Tony

9.7
Host review score
Lorraine and Tony
Anchor watch is a 3 bedroom ground floor Apartment, recently refreshed with all the home comforts. The lounge and dining rooms have a view of the Whangamata harbour so you can sit and enjoy the view of the boats at anchor while you plan your day’s activities. The kitchen is well appointed with all the appliances you would expect to create a home cooked meal then clean up with ease while watching the tides change. The new bathroom and laundry has a 900x900 shower with fantastic water pressure, private toilet, front load washing machine and a 1200 wide vanity with a large mirror above. The bedrooms are private and comfortable and would easily accommodate 2 couples and 2 children, or 3 couples. On those occasional wet days you can use the free Wi-Fi to connect to your devices. The outdoor dining area has a BBQ and a large table with comfortable seating, all this is undercover so you can wine and dine in comfort on those hot summer days. There is off street parking along the side of the property, plus a carport for easy unloading of the car. The lawn out front is a great recreation area for your use or park the boat. If you love to walk the beach then you are going to love staying here, as you are just steps from having your toes in the sand.
We welcome you to our holiday home in Whangamata. We have owned the apartment for many years and have very fond memories of our children, and now grandchildren enjoying the beaches, surfing and boating that we have done while staying here. The apartment is close to the marina and boat launching area, that if you’re a boatie then you’re going to appreciate the proximity just like we have. The fantastic children’s playground just across the road is a very popular spot for the young ones. We have strong family ties to Whangamata, as my relative Robert Henry Watt owned the first general store, and gum trader back in the early 1800s. The site is on the peninsular at the end of Awarua place called Moana Point reserve. There are many beautiful walks around Whangamata, so if you like to explore, then Wentworth valley is worth a visit, as it has an easy walk to a magnificent waterfall. For those of you from overseas and travelling through our beautiful country, please have a NZ cell phone number or an email that you check regularly, that we can contact you on for the lock box code when you arrive. Anchor Watch has an excellent kitchen, however we love to eat out or do takeaways from time to time, and Whangamata has a lot of excellent restaurants, and fast food shops situated in the town centre on port Road. Whangamata is renowned for its surfing, white sandy beaches, and safe harbour, if you’re looking for a spot to kick off your shoes and relax, while watching the boats in the harbour, then book Anchor watch, and I’m sure you to will be creating lifelong memories with your loved ones too.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
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Check-out
Until 10:00
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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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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

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