Pauanui house with great outdoor living and views.
This sunny elevated timber interior holiday home is ideal for a perfect family holiday.
There are awesome Estuary and Pinnacle vistas from the property and the large north-facing deck. Perfect for outdoor entertaining with a bbq, outdoor furniture seating 10 and a louvre to provide some shade. Upstairs there are 2 double bedrooms, bathroom, lounge/dining and kitchen. The lounge has a TV and stereo. There are games, books and toys here. There is a ceiling fan to keep the room cool. You can rent the upstairs only - suitable for 2-4 people. Downstairs is a developed basement with sleeping for 8 and a toilet, shower and washing machine. There is a DVD player, tennis and badminton rackets and table soccer . There is a fridge and freezer here. The basement has its own entrance. This makes it perfect for providing space for older children or another family. There is no internal access. There is a carport for car or boat parking, and plenty of room out the front. There is a gently sloping large lawn with a flat area at the back. We welcome pets with prior arrangement. There is a small completely fenced area along the side of the house. There is an under-house "cubby" with beach toys, golf clubs and a kayak. There is a porta-cot for babies. The garden is well maintained with lemon, mandarin, lime, feijoa and macadamia trees and 2 wooden picnic tables. The house looks over the golf course, and is close to the airport for plane spotting! Behind the property is the main shopping and restaurant area - very convenient for supplies and to go out for drinks and dinner. With all the walkways it is easy to get to the skate-park, playgrounds and ocean beach.
Special conditions: Families preferred. Pets may be allowed with prior approval. Smoking allowed outside only.
Extras: Cleaning (NZ$120.00 per stay); Linen (Optional, NZ$150.00 per stay);
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Frequently asked questions
Is Pauanui house with great outdoor living and views. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Pauanui house with great outdoor living and views.?
As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pauanui house with great outdoor living and views. on 8 Apr 2026 start from AU$230, 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 Pauanui house with great outdoor living and views.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pauanui house with great outdoor living and views.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pauanui house with great outdoor living and views.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Pauanui house with great outdoor living and views. located?
This family-friendly Pauanui holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Pauanui Library and Information Centre, Gallagher Park and The Lakes Golf Course. Pauanui Beach and Pauanui Pines Golf Course are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This home worked well for us. The size was great, location great and boat parking was easy.
Damian H.
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Simon S.
30 Jan 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
This property was unfortunately very poorly maintained, clutered, and quite dirty and dusty. Both the upstairs and in particular the downstairs part of the house smelt of mould. Left 1 day earlier than paid for due to above :-( ... Contacted the host and received an apology.
Simon S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb 2026
We were upset to get this review of our much loved family bach.
In response to the review Simon let us know about an outdoor wooden table and gate which broke during his stay. We have fixed these now. I would say the house is well stocked rather than cluttered, which our guests appreciate. Our cleaner comes regularly and the house is clean with no mould evident. We have had a lot of heavy rain lately and did discover a leak which we are fixing. The downstairs area needs regular airing particularly after heavy rain and if it hasn't been occupied for a while. We have installed sliding doors for this purpose.
This is not 5 star accommodation but a typical Pauanui Scandinavian style home, priced accordingly.
The location of this property is fantastic. Only a few minutes walk to the Town Centre with its yummy bakery and cafe/restaurants. It’s about a really short bike ride and about a 15 minute walk to the main beach along the handy path that runs parallel to the Town Centre.
We enjoyed the use of the bikes and exploring Pauanui. The weather wasn’t so great for us but we had the Foos Ball table to keep us busy in this cozy place with everything you need for a relaxing stay.
Bernece M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Ben V.
23 Feb 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great spot, perfect weather
The beach was awesome! The house was good, great views! The ladies thought it could have been cleaner, especially the floors, the toilet (the outside of the bowl as well), the back of the toilet door needs a wipe down. Also there was a flat tray in the oven which was grotty, we started cleaning it and gave up... Apart from that, the only thing that caught us unawares was no internal stairs to access the downstairs area. Thanks, we did enjoy our stay!
Ben V.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2021
We have a new cleaner. I shared your comments with her and she has put extra effort in to make sure everything is spick and span! We are about to replace the oven with a brand-new model and have reminded our cleaner to check this too!
Location good, property a little tired. Shade on deck needs some maintenance (support pole broken). Beds upstairs very, very soft. Empty rolls of baking paper, glad wrap in kitchen, no rubbish bags for bins and not enough toilet rolls. Access to kayaks, bikes, boards under the house great but not advertised, as we would have taken bike helmets and bike pump. Inside windows need cleaning as spots of mould (bedrooms upstairs). Overall though we enjoyed our stay.
Jane S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2024
We are planning on fixing the support pole for the awning and giving the house a good clean. The kitchen is very well stocked but we do rely on guests to replace what they use and do not supply toilet paper for the whole stay.
The main bedroom queen bed has a relatively new mattress which I would describe as very comfortable.
The outside equipment - bikes, kayak and boogie boards are documented in the welcome guide.
This is our 3rd time to this property and we love it. Instant relax mode kicks in when you arrive. Comms is always friendly and helpful. Highly recommend. Thanks again!
Great spot with everything we needed for a group with teens coming and going. Great communication with the owners. Highly recommend and definitely keen to book again!
Great holiday with that good old kiwi batch feel
Close to the boat ramp and the shopping centre only 2 to 3 minutes walk
I could not get the TV down stairs to operate to save my life!
The oven door needs attention the right hand hinge is seized hence not shutting properly and the seals are perished hence taking a long time to cook in the oven
The back yard was covered in dog droppings
But overall it was an enjoyable stay had by all and a big thanks to Lisa for everything
My kids died without Wifi
I enjoyed it just quietly good to get them off the phones and playing all the games we had back in the day
Steven B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2021
The TV is upstairs and works well. Downstairs is used as a monitor for playing dvds.
Thanks for letting us know about the oven. It's time to look at upgrading. I checked and it is in working order.
Wifi is available 24/7 on the seats surrounding the information centre - 2mins walk. Once Pauanui has ultrafast broadband we will consider installing.
Apologies for dog droppings - our bach is pet friendly but we expect the pet owners to clean up after their pets and our cleaner focused on the house not the back yard.
We are repeat visitors and love staying here. Comms with owners is outstanding, always feel welcomed. Love the location and being able to have our wee dog with us is always a bonus. Thanks again!
Great location, lovely place to stay. Communication and instructions spot on! Appreciated being able to take our wee dog, and easy walk to the estuary was perfect. Thank you :-)
We thoroughly enjoyed Pauanui, the town has a very warm & welcoming feeling about it.
The bach was comfortable for a large group and we loved the views from the deck and the peace and quite of the surrounding area. Thank you Lisa for sharing your bach with us.
Wilma B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified
6/10 Okay
Clare W.
24 Jan 2019
Nothing wrong with property, but could be hugely improved with little outlay.
Improved lounge suite, and a good sort through bedding/pillows would be good.
Thank you very much for allowing dog.
Clare W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Kirsty D.
21 Jan 2019
Fantastic Holiday.
Had a great family holiday at this Bach with all the amenities required and a good location. Great flexibility and communications. Thanks!
Kirsty D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Angela G.
15 Jan 2019
Great location to the shops and short drive to the beach
Great location to the shops and short drive to the beach
Angela G.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
cody m.
6 Dec 2018
great place in a great location
everything was as described very central to waterways, the town and beach, perfect little beach getaway. thanks heaps lisa!
cody m.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cristina C.
24 Nov 2018
Simply Awesome
Thank you for such great bach! We had a great time! highly recommended and very nice hosts! thank you
Cristina C.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tessa H.
18 Jan 2018
Fantastic location so nice and handy to everything.
Fantastic location so nice and handy to everything. Perfect for our two large families, we had a great stay. Thanks heaps.
Tessa H.
Archival
8/10 Good
30 June 2017
Very spacious house in a great location, perfect for big families or groups
Very spacious house in a great location, perfect for big families or groups
Archival
10/10 Excellent
9 Mar 2017
Great location close to town.
Great location close to town. Beautiful view of Coromandel mountains. Everything we needed for a big group.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
1 Mar 2017
Great location - great room downstairs for teenagers
Great location - great room downstairs for teenagers
About the host
Hosted by Lisa Searle
We are a family of 6 - including 4 boys + 2 dogs. We live in Auckland but love Pauanui and head over regularly. We feel a great sense of relaxation as we approach Pauanui on the drive over.
We bought this place when our sons were all at primary school - many hours in the surf, diving off the wharf, fishing, swinging on rope swings, out on the boat and down at the skate-park. Or just relaxing at home playing board-games and doing jigsaws. They're growing up now and enjoy coming with their mates!
As parents/adults there is plenty to do as well - and certainly is relaxing.
We hope you enjoy your stay at our home.
Lisa and Adrian
Why they chose this property
This house is central Pauanui - very close to the shops & restaurants; it is elevated so there are fantastic views of the estuary and the Pinnacles.
There are so many things to do in Pauanui besides the fantastic water recreation; there's hiking, biking, waterfalls, glowworm caves, great restaurants & bars, golf, tennis and plenty to keep kids entertained, including the skate-park which attracts hoards of kids through the summer.
And then there are the planes coming in and out - we're quite regularly treated to some amazing aerobatics from our deck.
On sunny evenings we enjoy wandering up to the wharf by the estuary and soaking up the relaxed atmosphere - looking across the water with the moored yachts and the gulls circling about. Alternatively we can sit on our deck looking out at the Pinnacles as the sun sets.
What makes this property unique
Main living upstairs, developed basement downstairs which sleeps 8, and full section with fruit trees.
Note - this listing is for the whole house - we also rent just the 2 bedroom upstairs part under another listing, priced accordingly.