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!

Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac, Living The Dream provides a spacious and inviting retreat. The main house features an open-plan lounge, dining, and kitchen area with seamless indoor-outdoor flow, opening onto a covered outdoor dining space - perfect for relaxing in the fresh air or enjoying al fresco meals. The sleepout, connected to the main house via verandah, boardwalk, and tropical gardens, offers added privacy with its own kitchenette, ensuite, and courtyard. The BBQ area is perfect for summer meals, while the outdoor shower makes rinsing off after a beach day quick and easy. After a day of exploring, unwind in the private outdoor bath, tucked away for peaceful relaxation or enjoy the selection of board games and books that Living The Dream has to offer. Matarangi Beach is just a four-minute walk away - ideal for swimming, boogie boarding, or a leisurely walk along the shore. The scenic Matarangi Bluff Track is also a two-minute drive, while the Village Green Park offers a fun spot for family outings. Head into the heart of Matarangi in about five-minutes by car to enjoy cafes, shops, and a round at The Dunes Golf Resort. When it’s time for your next beach break, enjoy Living The Dream - where spacious comfort meets the relaxed charm of Matarangi. 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 that the spa pool pictured is not in operation and is not available for guest note that the pond pictured is not fenced and children are to be supervised at all times around this area.

Just a 2.5 hour drive from Auckland, Matarangi is a picturesque seaside township located between Whitianga and the Coromandel. The area enjoys a world-class golf course and numerous scenic walkways. Just north of Matarangi lays New Chums Beach, only accessible via a 40-minute bush walk or by boat. This coastal secret is most definitely worth the trek, having been voted by Lonely Planet as one of the world's top 10 beaches! All of our Matarangi holiday homes are pre-inspected prior to your arrival and are ready for instant online booking.