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The Pickled Walnut self contained cottage

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Homestay Front
Deck
Kitchen
Bedroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Whakamarama, Tauranga
  • Place, Te Puna Quarry Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Waimarino Adventure Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Omokoroa Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Pickled Walnut self contained cottage

The name comes from the Walnut tree which dominates the entrance to our property .
Situated on scenic Plummers Point peninsula we offer our comfortable 1 bdrm.cottage for a quiet,relaxing "get away from it all" holiday or weekend break. Stroll along the peninsula with spectacular views across the harbour to Mt.Maunganui or down to the boat jetty and reserve. From the verandah of the cottage watch the boats at their moorings and the ever changing scenery along the estuary. There is a popular cycle trail extending from Bethlehem to Omokoroa which travels pass us enroute around the peninsula . In the vicinity we have mineral hot pools(Omokoroa),fountain gardens(popular wedding venue),tramping trails,quarry gardens, golf course(Omokoroa),restaurant and dairy. We are a 15minute drive to Tauranga City with its attractive harbourside shopping,cafes and departure point for dolphin or fishing excursions.
Direction:-Plummers Point Road is opposite the Gull Service Station on SH2 approx. 15 minutes north of Tauranga
Special conditions:
No smoking.

In from 2p.m. Out by 10a.m.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Whakamarama

Located in Whakamarama, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Classic Flyers NZ and Katikati Murals are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Waimarino Adventure Park and Tenpin Tauranga. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tauranga Domain or Mercury Baypark. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Whakamarama, Tauranga

What's nearby

  • Te Puna Quarry Park - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Waimarino Adventure Park - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Omokoroa Beach - 10 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Minden Lookout - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Fernland Spa - 13 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On Levers Café - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪BurgerFuel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Cider Factorie - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Neighbourhood - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pickled Walnut self contained cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Pickled Walnut self contained cottage?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pickled Walnut self contained cottage on 6 Apr 2026 start from AU$104, 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 The Pickled Walnut self contained cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Pickled Walnut self contained cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pickled Walnut self contained cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Pickled Walnut self contained cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Te Puna Quarry Park, Omokoroa Beach and Waimarino Adventure Park. Minden Lookout and Fernland Spa are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and quite peaceful place
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

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

Great Holiday

Great retreat for a retired couple like us. Peaceful setting
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel L.

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

Everything that we needed

We enjoyed our stay, everything was there that we needed, very clean neat and tidy, beautiful veiws
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie W.

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

Beautiful views

Stunning views and such a cute cottage to stay in. Great off street parking and a very easy check in/out process. Have raved about it to friends and family
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Lovely location which served our purpose

Nice sized cottage which was a little aged. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elyse O.

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

Perfect place for a quiet weekend away

A good and cosy place for a short weekend away from the hustle and bustle. Set in a quiet neighbourhood, it was clean and tidy with all the amenities you need. The welcome snacks were a lovely touch and the host was very nice and accomodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruce W.

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

comfortable with great view

perfect setting and we loved it, a little upgrade of the shower would have made it even more perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tobie L.

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

Cosy place and nice hostess with personal touch

Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay B.

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

Comfortable

Just what we needed,and were able to stay an extra night . Very homely ,quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debjani H.

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

Great little cottage

Loved the cottage and the view. The location was perfect for our visit, checking in and out was a breeze, and the cottage had everything we needed - fridge, linen, toaster, kettle etc. Old but well kept cottage. Will definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen & Bruce K.

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

Awesome retreat

What a delightful little cottage, magnificent scenery and views with spectacular walks and cycle ways. Close to all the cities but far enough away to enjoy absolute privacy & relax. Loved the special touch of the Easter eggs thank you for sharing your bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Doreen K.

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

Very private with a lovely view

Spotlessly clean, with everything you need, well equipped kitchen, etc. Hostess even supplied some fresh baking! Only downside was that the bed in particular would benefit from modernizing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherie D.

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

Cute cottage

Nice little cottage with a lovely view of the water. Comfy bed. Has everything you need for a little stay away. Easy walk up to the park. Very peaceful place... Thanks Betty...
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

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

Holiday Cottage Perfection

My Husband and I have just spent 3nights and everything about our stay was nothing short of perfection. Exceptionally clean and tidy, all cooking requirements supplied as well as tea,coffee and sugar not to mention the little jar of homemade cookies. I certainly recommend this cottage to anyone who wants a nice tranquil getaway yet not far from Tauranga. Marie and Warren Burns
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Beautiful Spot for a Break

Walnut Cottage is a clean, cosy, comfortable home away from home, with beautiful views over an estuary and a garden. Everything we needed was provided, and delicious homemade biscuits added a welcoming touch. The host is on site, friendly and helpful, but unobtrusive. The Cottage is 20 minutes drive from down-town Tauranga, but peaceful and quiet. Pleasant walks around Plummer's Point or down to the water's edge are easily accessible from the cottage. It is a lovely spot to rest and enjoy the peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Million dollar view.

Comfortable accommodation. Could be improved with better linen (bath towels,) as we're not absorbant and rather tatty. Heating needs to be more than an oil column heater and had a very small hot water cylinder, hence a very short shower and had to wait 15 minutes until someone else could shower. Communication was poor with owner, as damage was done to our rental car and no responsibility taken since it was done on the front lawn of the property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanne W.

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

Great location to ride the Omokoroa Trail

Cute little cottage, great view and a warm welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

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

a lovely place

A lovely place to stay. Loved the personal touches, from fresh flowers, home baking to the chocolate! thank you for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

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

Lovely spot Great garden and views Older style bach/cottage but everything you need

Smooth
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorrayne N.

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

Peaceful

Very relaxing. I enjoyed the evening walks and sitting in morning with my coffee just listening to nature
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Marc P.

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

It was just what we wanted, a base from which we could go to other parts of the Bay of Plenty .

The location to other attractions of the Bay of Plenty. Perfect for my wife and I in size and feel. It epitomizes what we wanted for the start of a new year.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Beautiful spot

Was great , felt like going back in time . Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

Peaceful retreat

Lovely little cottage. Restful and lovely outlook. Betty was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette R.

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

Walnut

Awesome stay quiet clean and the owner the nicest lady with hm made biscuits👌would definately stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

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

Lovely cottage in great location

Lovely and comfortable cottage with all you need for a few nights and great views. Peaceful with good access to cycle trails and a short drive from Omokoroa and not far from Tauranga.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by lawren950

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I have been hosting for over 20years and am always pleased to meet new guests form NZ and overseas.

Why they chose this property

Our property overlooks the Te Puna estuary and is a short stroll to the jetty where locals can cast there fishing lines and launch their boats.
We are on the shared cycleway/walking path that goes from Bethlehem to Omokoroa.

What makes this property unique

Quiet, restful. Nice views over the estuary. Cycle trail passes the property.
Lovely walk around the peninsula.
15minutes drive into Tauranga, dependant on traffic.

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