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Absolute Beachfront! - Large, airy, NEW! holiday house

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We love being at the beach!
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Pukehina Beach, Pukehina Beach, Bay or Plenty
  • Place, Pukehina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Maramarua Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seabreeze Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 half bathrooms

Ground floor bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub

Separate WC

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Absolute Beachfront! - Large, airy, NEW! holiday house

This spacious beach-front house is completing its rebuild - ready by spring! Some photos have been updated to give an idea, although still not completely finalised. Will load more as available. Main house & up to 4 bedrooms will be included in rental, with part of upstairs being locked off as private. It will retain that traditional kiwi-bach feel. Private and with a full section it offers plenty of space for the kids to play - both grassed and paved - and room to park several cars.

The house has excellent indoor-outdoor flow from the large, modern kitchen via sliding windows or past 5-seater breakfast bar to 8-seater dining room and connected living room beyond to large deck and outdoor dining edged by outdoor fireplace. It has 2 large bedrooms with decks & sea views upstairs, as well as one downstairs with French doors to patio on beach-side of house, and a second ground-floor bedroom currently showing as double+king-single beds but may be converted to bunks or more singles for children, depending on demand. The kids playground 1-along is a great bonus.

Brand new bathroom with bath & separate shower. Separate WC.

The large kitchen is well-equipped. Town water supply & infinity-gas hot water plus UFB wifi an added convenience.

Pukehina is a large beach with (usually) gentle surf ideal for boogie boarding and excellent fishing, but is also flanked by an estuary a few minutes drive along for the kids to kayak or splash around in warm shallows. There is a boat ramp, surf club and the nearby firestation offering first aid is reassuring. There is a shop only a few minutes walk away with takeaways & necessities, & a cafe slightly further along.

It is only a 10 minute drive to Te Puke Golf Club or 15mins to Te Puke Town Centre, 30 mins to Mt. Maunganui, Tauranga Whakatane or 45 mins to Rotorua - all along excellent roads. To refuel the boat, petrol station is only 5 minutes away.

A fantastic, relaxed place to holiday!
Special conditions:
No parties or pets. Resident neighbours deserve their peace!
Smoking allowed outside only (ensuring cigarette buts are removed).

Please contact us with your individual requirements and we'll see what we can do!

Note: I have an apartment in part of the building with separate entry & parking, so I may or may not be nearby. The spaces are private from each other.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$100.00 per stay); Linen (included);

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Fenced to road. Upstairs bdrm window safety stays.
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Events

No events allowed
For friends & families - NOT a party venue.
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets by arrangement only.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only & cig. buts must be removed.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: For friends & families - NOT a party venue.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Pukehina

Located in Pukehina, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. Bay of Plenty and Maramarua Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kiwi360 and Longridge Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Pukehina Beach, Pukehina Beach, Bay or Plenty

What's nearby

  • Pukehina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Maramarua Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Seabreeze Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Midway Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 43 min drive - 53.1 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maketu Beachside Cafe - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Hippy Pippi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Seaside, Maketu - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Drunken Clam - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Maketu Fishing Club - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Absolute Beachfront! - Large, airy, NEW! holiday house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Absolute Beachfront! - Large, airy, NEW! holiday house?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Absolute Beachfront! - Large, airy, NEW! holiday house on 3 Aug 2026 start from AU$376, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Absolute Beachfront! - Large, airy, NEW! holiday house?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Absolute Beachfront! - Large, airy, NEW! holiday house?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Absolute Beachfront! - Large, airy, NEW! holiday house?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Absolute Beachfront! - Large, airy, NEW! holiday house located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pukehina holiday home is just steps away from Bay of Plenty and Maramarua Park. Pukehina Beach and Seabreeze Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 56 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good communication, friendly, accommodation exceeded expectations very roomy and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot with everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach house, very clean and tidy. Great communication with the host! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very chill place we loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with host was excellent and house had all the amenities we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rick & Daphne H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hostess/owner Nadine was exceptional - friendly, helpful, and quick to respond and rectify any situation that arose. House renovations are basically complete and after a thorough cleaning of the kitchen, it will be great!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Jean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely beachy feel. Had everything we needed. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vicki D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was welcoming, however there seemed to be insufficient time to complete all of the required cleaning both inside and out. Some outside furniture was rotted and mouldy and pushed up against the glass doors and clearly viewable from dinning table. Tarps hung up inside right side out building looked terrible. Could see it was used for wood storage. Very dirty bbq that could not be used. Could not see ocean from ground floor. Almost looks like house has been converted from upstairs living to downstairs for renting. Curtains in middle upstairs bedroom were not suitable. Like sun filters. Some cutlery and plates had dried food on them. We had to wash with boiled water. Looks like grannies plates and cutlery were used. Needs to be updated. There were cooking smells throughout the lower level. A good spray with oust might work. For short term renters you need to provided more than one towel and flannel per couple. The add said there was 2 bathrooms but there is only one plus separate toilet. We had to put towels in dryer all the time. Get rid of mats. Great for tripping over and were in the way. Looked old fashioned. Normally when we have rented a house, there are a few welcoming items like tea, coffee, salt pepper, and little packs of single biscuits. They add a nice caring touch for guests. Do not cost a lot but mean a lot to guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for large groups

This property was perfect for our needs with the added bonus of having the beach at our doorstep. It had all the essentials in the kitchen which made cooking for a group easy. Great communication made the whole experience much easier. Thanks. Deirdre.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicole L.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Average.

Beautiful location and nice big home which was great for our group. Outdoor fire pit was amazing. Unfortunately none of the plugs in either lounges worked so we were unable to watch TVs or plug heaters in later in the evening which made it really cold in the evening and throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beachside property

I recently had the pleasure of staying at this stunning beachside property, and I couldn’t be more impressed. From the moment I inquired about the booking, the owner’s communication was outstanding—prompt, clear, and incredibly accommodating. It made the whole process so seamless and stress-free.The property itself exceeded expectations. The bedrooms were exceptionally spacious, offering plenty of room to relax and unwind. Each space was thoughtfully designed, with comfortable furnishings and a clean, welcoming atmosphere. Waking up to the sound of the waves and stepping out to a breathtaking view of the ocean was the highlight of my mornings.The location was perfect, with easy access to the beach and nearby amenities. It’s an ideal spot for a family getaway or a peaceful retreat. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a combination of comfort, convenience, and excellent service. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Helen M.

Great dame past her prime?

We were sadly disappointed with this property - the location is amazing but that’s about all. There was a cockroach on the upstairs wall, mould on the upstairs bedroom balcony and the kitchen and it’s contents could do with some scrubbing. The house is very dusty and we could only get the TV’s to work with DVD’s but then they got stuck. We were left with the impression that no maintenance had been done here in a long time which is a shame - I imagine it was once a gorgeous place! All that being said ... the location is amazing, the bed linen was lovely and all the beds made beautifully. For the rate we paid we were very disappointed with this property and would not recommend it at the current price. This is the first time I’ve given a negative review and am only doing it to save others the disappointment I felt after saving for, and looking forward to, this beach holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jostien L.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property, unfortunately nasty owner

The property on arrival was sound, wide open layout beachhouse right on the waterfront, however this was let down by the masses of ant infestations around the house, in each bathroom, most bedrooms and in the kitchen. When I politely asked about why there were ant infestations, the owner quickly shut me down and described it as a natural process of nature, totally avoiding what implications a mass ant infestation has on the safety of the house and house stayers. Also, the timberwork in the house was shoddy to say the least, the upstairs bathroom was jammed because the timberwork had not accounted for timber expansion in the summer, and so when I opened it, it snapped open and part of the door frame snapped off too, the owner is now trying to overcharge me for "breaking" her bathroom door, yet it was a failure waiting to happen because of this owners negligence to care for her property. The owner will tell you to take all your rubbish with you, she makes sure this happens by leaving all the recycling and rubbish bins full at least 3/4, and leaving a spare small bin outside by the road full with wine and beer bottles, laughable really. I also received a full on verbal harassment episode from the owner because of a singular noise complaint at 10pm (where the music was instantly turned off and all was settled), where the owner verbally assaulted me over the phone as she claims I have "ruined her relationship with the neighbours and the police" yet the noise control officers would argue otherwise. On the day after we see the neighbours drone overhead of the property we are staying at and we see flashes which we can only infer as photos taken of us without our permission, that the owner may be in the talks with either neighbours to be spying on us. On the morning of checkout at just before 11am, whilst my friends and I were cleaning and packing the house, the owner decides she has the privelege to absolutely torment my friends and myself that are still packing away our items from the property, she threw tirades of cuss words at everyone, unleashing all her misery and anger on us all, as if she was an infant releasing a tantrum. Now the owner is trying to overcharge me for the most empty claims, apart from one legitmate claim which states I had more guests over than anticipated for a day. To top it off a mice was found outside the washroom alongside the ant infestations. I do not recommend staying at this property at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Farnaz F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

I stayed at this property with a group of friends. We loved the location as it has an private access to the beach. The house is quite old so we were expecting the quality of the amenities. The showers’ water pressure definitely needs to be fixed. We checked in earlier which was great :) overall it was a great trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saiyad A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Experience

This property is perfect for nice getaway by the beach. Enjoyed every bit of our stay n the owners were very accommodating. Enough sleeping for 12 of us n nice view from the lounge. We will go back to this place again next time. Thanks for an awesome experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

careylee n.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not a good stay

Unfortunately was a bad experience in this property when we arrived we were all so happy to be right by the beach in a beautiful home untill we entered the property and had seen a few things were not right the water pressure in showers were absolute crap! could bearly wash your body the toilet was leaking down stairs and the door could not close. there were cobwebs in food cupboard there were ants every where in the kitchen. up stairs bunk collapsed it had no bolts holding it and the owner has informed me today when I told her about the incident that they have never had a problem with it which I could not believe they did not state that in description lucky no kids were hurt it could have been life threatening!! This house could do with a good clean and fix up the price is not worth the stay at all I will not be returning to this property and I would not recommend it to anyone unfortunately. There was rubbish through out all the toys that we cleaned the beds were horrible one of the beds had a queen base with a double matress on it overall I will rate this property with 1 star only because of the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Ursula D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot for our group. Many thanks

Great location, big house to accommodate everyone. Very easy check-in process. Thanks Nadine!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christina C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

One night stay

Beds were uncomfortable, not much pressure in showers, outside untidy and needs a good tidy up outside as moss and mould and gutters need cleaning but lovely views over the sea
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice big house to accommodate us all

Will be back again
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ruby F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great location but very disappointing condition

The location of this property is absolutely beautiful and the size of the house is great for large groups. However we are extremely disappointed to have paid the price we did for this house in its current condition. The house is made up of all different odds and sods with the traditional old school bach feel which is clearly stated in the listing, so we knew what we were in for and wasn't expecting much but the following points made it extremely unpleasant at times. The mattresses on all beds bar one (downstairs bottom bunk) were appalling. We had to double up spare mattresses where we could and use any spare bedding for extra padding to slightly mask the uncomfortable springs. The curtains in majority of the rooms are either pinned up or on broken rails/rods and in well need of replacement. The doors for the upstairs deck wouldn't open unlike the photos of this listing shows. The photos should be updated to show the current condition of property. The toilet door down stairs doesn't shut fully which is a must with a big house full. The water pressure in both showers is absolutely appalling, it made washing hair/shaving legs near impossible without needing to be in there for 20 minutes - worrying about there being enough hot water for all other guests. We needed to hand wash all the things we used in the kitchen before use as the cupboards made everything smell musty from being damp or weren't completely clean. The host is very accommodating with no problem with early check in and we were able to bring a little dog which along side the location were the two best things about this place. I never write reviews especially bad ones but would hate for someone else to feel the disappointment we have felt with the lack of maintaining or upgrading that this property needs for the cost. The property needs a good spring clean as there are lots of cobwebs/spiders, also the drawers in the kitchen/cupboards/top of fridge had all sorts of rubbish and crumbs throughout and need a good wipe/clean out. New mattresses and the water pressure being dealt with would be game changing or the rate per night being accessed. Sadly we will not be back to this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot and View of Ocean

Was Great Location and right on the beach, Close to local store for food & Fish & Chips, House is really big with lots of room to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extended Family

It was a great place for the extended family to stay. 3 generations, 10 adults. We all had different parts of the house to move to when we needed the space but also we all got together around the dining table for a big dinner! Wish I could get the TV to go as we needed to listen to the news
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful beach

nice house heaps of room for everyone had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Apaula P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday away

Comfortable family holiday
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you

What a magical place to stay! Thank you! Our little dancers loved staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by nadeay164

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What makes this property unique

Large sparate living spaces andamp; 2 TVs gives space to spread out for kids and adults - even on wet days
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