Escape to your perfect NZ holiday home. We were founded in the Coromandel in 2003 and remain a proud, locally run company that loves to share the Kiwi bach experience with New Zealanders and visitors alike. We were nominated at the 2020 and 2021 Westpac Business awards for excellence in marketing and customer service delivery. Let us help you find your happy place!

Welcome to A Sunshine Retreat, a delightful bach just a quick 4-minute drive from beautiful Pauanui Beach. This inviting accommodation boasts an open-flow kitchen, living, and dining area that seamlessly connects to a sun-soaked outdoor entertaining space. From the moment you step inside, the comfortable furnishings, vibrant decor, and spacious layout create a welcoming atmosphere. On warm summer evenings, whip up a few sides in the well-equipped kitchen to go with a BBQ feast, carried straight to the outdoor table for alfresco dining. With three spacious bedrooms, and two bathrooms including a private ensuite for the master, there is plenty of room for everyone to retreat to their own space at the end of an adventurous day. You'll find all the essentials for a great stay here at A Sunshine Retreat, as well as a few welcome extras. Enjoy complimentary WiFi and a Smart TV, a heat pump for cosy year-round comfort, and two bikes stored in the double garage for exploring the entire Pauanui region. For outdoor enthusiasts, head out and climb Mount Pauanui, with the walkway entrance at the southern end of the beach. After a rewarding hike, cool off in the ocean waves or head into Pauanui Village centre, offering a supermarket and dining options like Cabana Kitchen and Bar or Pauanui Takeaways. With sandy beaches, forest walks, and laid back places to eat, shop and play golf, Sandcastles and Sunshine will be the perfect base for a family holiday. Your Pauanui escape awaits at A Sunshine Retreat! Please note that a surveillance camera will be operating facing the outdoor area for added security during your stay. Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your be aware: NO BOAT PARKING & it's a no parking on the lawn at this property. Please do not cook / prepare fish at the house, since owner's wife has server fish allergyPlease note it is by Waterways which is a series of...

Just over 2 hours from Auckland, Pauanui is one of the most popular holiday towns in the Coromandel. Pauanui enjoys white sand beaches with a surf life saving club and a number of walking tracks including the Mount Pauanui summit track, which will give you stunning views of the coastline and out to the Mercury Islands. The town itself has many great cafes and shops, as well as a golf course. All of our Pauanui holiday homes are pre-inspected prior to your arrival and are ready for instant online booking.