Two fluffy white dogs are sitting close together on a couch covered with a cozy red, blue, and orange plaid blanket, looking relaxed and content.
A white house sits surrounded by lush greenery, trees, and bushes. Two cars and trash bins are visible in the driveway under a clear blue sky.
A modern kitchen and dining area features white cabinets, a black refrigerator, wooden dining table with chairs, pendant lights, wall clock, and cozy decor elements.
A cozy living room with sliding glass doors, comfortable armchairs, a wood stove, TV, patterned rug, kitchen corner, wooden furniture, and natural sunlight streaming in.
A barefoot man and woman stand beside a large, twisted tree on a sandy beach, surrounded by lush greenery, rocks, and natural coastal scenery.
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Experience the Bay of Plenty in the family home in Tauranga City, New Zealand

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Living in Tauranga City and our property overlooks the Kaima Ranges.
    Close to all Facilities and beaches. Surfing, Hot water pools Golf,Sports grounds hosting international and national sporting fixtures, Concerts and great entertainment facilities , all outdoor activities one would expect to find in the Bay of Plenty. Bus services imediately outside our property .
    Our property is full of fruit trees . We have three little dogs named Jeffery, Trudy and Bryn. So they are the fur babies.
    We offer double bedroom with shared amenities.
    We are an adult family of 4. 2 x Truckdrivers involved in transporting produce around the country and 1 x working for council.
    I am retired and keep busy at home.
    We host international school students.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Van life
    Movies & TV
    Pets
    Events & social
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Books
    Animals
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Dancing
    Camping
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We host many students from many different cultures, for rugby camps, language schhols and to attend the local college. We are always interested to learn about different cultures and enjoy cooking eithic cuisine,
    I am a retired Chef and husband a retired Baker now truck driving.
    My husband is a Maori man so we use some cultural practices here at home.

  • Help

    Help

    Our section is 3/4 acre so not extensive. Assistance required is pruning in the garden, Placing a walkway with cobblestones, Cladding the under story of a tiny home we have situated on the property.
    Our Fur babies love to walk.
    There could be depending on the time of year house washing. Or fruit picking from our orchard as and when the fruit is ready. Generally closing off tasks that complete the total renovation of our house. Nothing involving heavy equipment,
    We also have a small lifestyle block where we need the odd thing done like gardens and maintenece of weeds in paddocks etc.
    I am slow moving due to a muscle condition so and extra pair of hands is required,
    We are situated aprox 1 hour drive from Rotorua, Hobbiton, Katikati Putaruru so there is considerable opportunity for visiting and siteseeing.
    We have bus stops directly across the street from us,
    Our house is close to the city and extensive bus timetables in and around the city and the reigion.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    We are happy to assist with learning english as a language

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Offering Double bedroom
    Shared amenities,
    All bedding and linen provided,
    Laundry available.
    Meals shared with family. Three meals per day.
    No smoking, vaping allowed outside.
    Alcohol allowed in moderation.
    Spa available.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    While you are here there will be times when people will be working night shift so noise should be kept at a respectble level.
    There is so much available in the Bay of Plenty and with the 3 days not working leves time to experaince what there is on offer. Concerts, Sport fixtures, Tec Park Arena, Fishing tours and beaches, Close to the mount. Te Puna Quarry Park. Historic Village shops and souvenirs &crafts

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Trudy, Jeffery Bryn

    Trudy, Jeffery Bryn (2022 years)

    Pedigree West Highland Terriers

Host ref number: 576363649319

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Photos

A white house sits surrounded by lush greenery, trees, and bushes. Two cars and trash bins are visible in the driveway under a clear blue sky.
A modern kitchen and dining area features white cabinets, a black refrigerator, wooden dining table with chairs, pendant lights, wall clock, and cozy decor elements.
A cozy living room with sliding glass doors, comfortable armchairs, a wood stove, TV, patterned rug, kitchen corner, wooden furniture, and natural sunlight streaming in.
A barefoot man and woman stand beside a large, twisted tree on a sandy beach, surrounded by lush greenery, rocks, and natural coastal scenery.
Two fluffy white dogs are sitting close together on a couch covered with a cozy red, blue, and orange plaid blanket, looking relaxed and content.

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