Family-friendly vacation rentals in Mercury Bay

Wow, this place is amazing. Beautiful setting, accommodation immaculate, spacious, modern and homely. Fantastic outdoor space including the use of a spa (hot tub). Friendly and approachable hosts. Lots of nice little touches. 15 minute drive to Whitianga and hot water beach/Hahei for shops/restaurants. Own transport essential. Fantastic stay, highly recommend, would love to return.

Great stay, unreal location, awesome for kids. We will be back!

Was one of the best and most relaxing weekends I’ve ever had. Will be a memory I hold with me always.

Love love love everything about this home. The views, the animals, the conversations. Everything was like a fairytale. The fruit from the farm was delicious (even tried a new type of fruit I’d never had!), the tub was perfect for a nice relaxing soak after being at the beach all day. Will be coming back here when I visit NZ again. 11/10

Fabulous place to stay! Great location. The house was very clean and tidy. Well equipped kitchen with every thing you need. There is a lovely outdoor area out the front and the spa was a luxury. There are three good sized bedrooms, the beds are quite firm, but fine for a short stay. Gina and George are so kind and welcoming. We really enjoyed our stay and would love to stay again!

This house was a beautiful place to stay for me and my family. Well equipped kitchen, games/ bikes for the kids, good location, 5 min drive to town & beach. We loved the spa, you do have to fill and drain which we didn’t mind. It was also convenient to have the washing machine & dishwasher, especially for a big family. Overall 100% recommend to book :)

Great little Bach! We are a family of 5 visiting Whangamata and the property was perfect for us. The host was very friendly and responsive. The property is in a great location close to the beach and town centre. Would definitely book again.

My friend and I had the most wonderful stay at Ngarumu Bay, just 9 km out of Thames. Coro was an absolutely amazing host—so friendly, welcoming, and easy to chat with. Her place was spotless, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The views were stunning, and Coro went out of her way to give us great local recommendations that really made our trip special. We felt right at home and genuinely didn’t want to leave. Highly recommend staying here if you’re looking for a peaceful, beautiful spot with a lovely host!

Just a majestic place. Many memories created with family. Highly recommended. Wonderful gesture in keeping the historical home presentable and accomodative with superb views

Set in a beautiful peaceful spot. Not your typical air b&b, well suited to the outdoorsy type

Thanks for the stay! The area was lovely.

Absolutely gorgeous view! Beds were nicely made with mints and stuffed animals for the kids.

Our family really loved our stay here, it was so peaceful and quiet… the house has homey feel and a hour drive from the beautiful beaches, we loved that the cows were right outside our fence, lots to enjoy! Thank you !

Thanks Clive and Hillary for the stay. Epic location for us, cosy and comfortable, everything we needed. Fantastic info provided. Super easy and fast communication with the flexibility we needed. Thanks again.

Such a great stay, lovely hosts and perfect location.

We loved staying in the bus - love the 70s arts n crafts revival features like the leadlight windows and original art nouveau dresser. The kitchen building is well designed, so that it is somehow warm despite being slightly open to the elements. The "stairs" were a little daunting at first, but I was confidently trotting up and down by day 2. This is a camping experience with hard surfaces - if you like to go camping, you will love this. It was lovely having the fire going, and super relaxed. Really enjoyed the presence of fantails, tui and a grey warbler. Lovely bush walks close by and the local pub/hotel does a really good dinner. It rained lightly while we were there, but because most of the bus-to-wharepaku-to-kitchen track is via the bush, it's quite dry and sheltered. It was nice being off-grid, with enough wifi in the kitchen to send and receive messages - it did struggle with sending photos or accessing larger web pages. A lovely environment to sit and read and take naps.

The apartment was well appointed. Double bed was super comfy. Loved swimming in the heated pool and a soak in the hot tub before dinner. Also just a short walk to a gorgeous beach. Had everything we needed for a working holiday. We would definately stay there again.

We had a great stay at Debbie’s! The accommodation was perfectly clean and had everything we needed for our stay.

We loved our stay at Jacqui’s apartment. The pool and spa was great, despite the weather.

Closely drivable to town for anything you may need, but an amazing view from this side of town! Perfect little place. Well kept and everything you need inside. Would love to come stay again!

Place is bigger than it appears. Beds comfy. Step free entrance. Great outdoor area undercover just in front of front door. Access to pool also just outside the front entrance. Ensuite bathroom, kitchen dining and lounge on ground level. 2 bathroom entrances to bathroom downstairs, via bedroom and via beside stairs. Approx 14 internal steps up to the 2 bedrooms and 2nd bathroom. Park right outside the accommodation. Steph at Yoga Whitianga was amazing. Instantly at my side when out of position despite I awaiting hip and knee replacement. Roze from Massage from the Heart made herself available, Monday morning but found unexpectedly we had to leave extra early. Very accommodating. Must go to Kufe Bar & Eatery overlooking the beach, sea, sky ... stunning together with the friendly service. Awesome quirky Garden Bar to go to for brekkie. Coffee excellent