Welcome to ‘San Marco’ Bellissimo! Stunning Tuscan Oasis set amongst lush tropical gardens, drop your bags at the door, and enjoy everything San Marco has to offer. Create amazing family memories with an unforgettable stay at ‘San Marco’ a luxury Tuscan beachside retreat. Enjoy endless lazy hours at the white sandy beach at the end of the walkway next to San Marco. Or perhaps a kayak or paddleboard on a hot summers day. Return for a long soak in the hot tub with your favorite Vino, or relax in the Mexican hammocks with a good book, set amongst lush tropical gardens. Endless fun with an extensive collection of indoor and yard games for hours of family fun. A games room with ping pong, darts and an extensive DVD collection for those rainy days. San Marco is a 60m stroll to the white sands of Whangamata beach, carefully curated with beautiful rustic décor & furniture, sourced from the likes of Morocco, France & Mexico. At the end of the day relax in the luxurious beds, feather/down duvets and crisp white sheets, that you would find in any world class hotel. Perfect getaway for any time of the year, a fun packed family holiday, a special surprise for that loved one, or a romantic honeymoon whatever the weather. There is a park and playground right on the beach 3 mins walk from the property, which even includes a flying fox! The home includes a large chef's kitchen leading out onto the balcony with a peep of the sea, outdoor lounge areas and relaxing bean bags on both levels, alfresco outdoor 3m teak dining table with large umbrella. 2 large lounges on separate levels, large study with Chesterfield leather and a mahogany presidential desk. From the front courtyard, you can enter the beach walkway, via the internal gate or from the driveway. The large courtyard is very secure to keep your pets safe with 2m walls and three solid tall gates with combination locks for security. San Marco’s Layout TOP LEVEL Contains the main Kitchen, balcony with outdoor lounge/bean bags/BBQ, 10 seater dining table with 5 more seats at the kitchen island, lounge, 2 master suites with en-suites, baby/toddler room, WC, 2 balconies. BOTTOM LEVEL. Entry Hall, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, study/2nd Lounge, laundry with WC, wine seller and Small Kitchenette for coffee and tea. Covered outdoor lounge suite and teak 3m outdoor table with large umbrella. Huge 3 car garage with extensive games to enjoy during your stay. Extensive range of sports/indoor/outdoor games for young and old available to use free including : 6 Person spa pool which is on, all year round Ping pong table (table tennis) 2 Kayaks 2 Bikes 6 lifejackets 2 SUP Standup Paddleboards 2 wetsuits large/small 2x Snorkel sets 1 Surfboard and 3 boogy boards Hundreds of DVD's XBox 360 Highchair, baby bath, baby gates Loads of games; Cornhole, Darts, Giant Jenna, Giant Connect 4, Number Toss, Giant Dominoes, Chess, Beach Cricket, Ring Toss, board games, soccer and rugby balls, tennis rackets, babies toys and books (upstairs coffee table drawer) and loads more (The last 5 photos of this listing are of our new luxury listing, 'Villa Casa Maria' listing 20040632, set on 7 private acres of paradise) Visit the famous cathedral cove, Hot Water Beach and Hahei 1 hr away Pauanui 40 mins Explore Whitianga and it’s gorgeous coastlines 1 hr 15 away Tairua and it’s beautiful beaches Visit Waihi and the Karangahake Gorge famous for its gold mining and breathtaking walks 25 mins drive Venture further afield to the famous Mt Maunganui and Papamoa with it’s white powder beaches 90 mins away Coromandel town 1hr 45 mins away Points to note Normal 10am checkout and 2pm check-in . If the booking happens to be back-to-back with another booking, check-in would need to be 4pm, however 95% of the time we have two cleaners so 2pm is more normal. Your welcome to check-in early if the night before isn't booked Camera's operate along the fence lines and entry of property for security For security, please send a copy of your ID when booking