10/10 Excellent
Simone P.
7 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay
Simone P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Apartment
The Little Blue Penguin
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Mount Maunganui, Bay Of Plenty
- Mount Maunganui Beach3 min walk
- ASB Baypark3 min drive
- Mount Maunganui7 min drive
- Tauranga (TRG)3 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
The Little Blue Penguin
Summary:
Kristin and Pete welcome you to stay at The Little Blue Penguin. We offer guests comfortable and clean accommodation, stylishly decorated with thoughtful touches throughout. With every guest booking a donation will be made to support the New Zealand little blue penguin. This newly renovated, fully self-contained two bedroom private suite oozes comfort and style.
The Space:
Located on the lower level of a family home, the suite is completely separate from the main house. Enjoy privacy and security with your own private access and courtyard with BBQ. The suite has two bedrooms and for those extra guests there is a sofa bed. The open plan living area opens up right onto the courtyard and the full kitchen has all the amenities, including a dishwasher and washing machine.
There is good wifi and chromecast for watching Netflix etc.
Just a sort stroll to the beach and with the location central to all that Mount Maunganui has to offer we are sure you stay will be memorable!
The location is very central as follows :
Approximately:
- 500 metres to Mount Maunganui Golf club
- 500 metres to beach
- 2 kms to Bayfair shopping Centre
- 5 kms to Downtown Mt Maunganui
- 5 Kms to Mauao
- 2 Kms to Airport
Guest Access:
Guests have access to the whole suite
The Neighborhood:
You are a short walk away from the beautiful Mt Maunganui beach as well as a wonderful cafe named George. Also very close by is the Mount Maunganui golf course
Interaction with Guests:
The owners reside upstairs and are available if required.
Kristin and Pete welcome you to stay at The Little Blue Penguin. We offer guests comfortable and clean accommodation, stylishly decorated with thoughtful touches throughout. With every guest booking a donation will be made to support the New Zealand little blue penguin. This newly renovated, fully self-contained two bedroom private suite oozes comfort and style.
The Space:
Located on the lower level of a family home, the suite is completely separate from the main house. Enjoy privacy and security with your own private access and courtyard with BBQ. The suite has two bedrooms and for those extra guests there is a sofa bed. The open plan living area opens up right onto the courtyard and the full kitchen has all the amenities, including a dishwasher and washing machine.
There is good wifi and chromecast for watching Netflix etc.
Just a sort stroll to the beach and with the location central to all that Mount Maunganui has to offer we are sure you stay will be memorable!
The location is very central as follows :
Approximately:
- 500 metres to Mount Maunganui Golf club
- 500 metres to beach
- 2 kms to Bayfair shopping Centre
- 5 kms to Downtown Mt Maunganui
- 5 Kms to Mauao
- 2 Kms to Airport
Guest Access:
Guests have access to the whole suite
The Neighborhood:
You are a short walk away from the beautiful Mt Maunganui beach as well as a wonderful cafe named George. Also very close by is the Mount Maunganui golf course
Interaction with Guests:
The owners reside upstairs and are available if required.
Property manager
Timeinaplace
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
This property accepts cash
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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Tauranga
Mount Maunganui, a neighbourhood in Tauranga, is home to this apartment. The Elms Mission House and Monmouth Redoubt are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mount Maunganui Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at ASB Baypark or Tauranga Domain.
Mount Maunganui, Bay Of Plenty
What's nearby
- Mount Maunganui Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Blake Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- ASB Baypark - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
- Tauranga Domain - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
- Mount Maunganui - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Coffee Club - Bayfair Shopping Centre - 2 min drive
- Bake Shack - 14 min walk
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- The Rising Tide - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Anne and Greg L.
15 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay.
Anne and Greg L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jo L.
9 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Jo L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pieter L.
6 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cosy little apartment
Pieter L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrea R.
29 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very tidy unit
Andrea R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Jarred D., 49 stevenson
29 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice and cosy place
Jarred D.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Pam J.
19 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mount
Pam J.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary D.
19 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would recommend
Mary D.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Aggie W.
3 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to everything and super quiet
Aggie W.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
sandra g.
11 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Papamoa
sandra g.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joel R.
5 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Joel R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Karyn L.
16 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property
Karyn L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Hinewairangi T.
7 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay again :)
Hinewairangi T.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sue R.
26 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice location, close to the hub of Mt Maunganui. .. airport , cafes etc... Freshly Decorated
Sue R.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jaay H.
20 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely!
Jaay H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
colin h.
31 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
colin h.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melissa M.
18 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fab little pad!
Melissa M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stacey B.
18 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Stacey B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Richard W.
18 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
Richard W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Debra R.
30 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t fault our stay, location was perfect and the house was really modern would definitely recommen
Debra R.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jill B.
21 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Jill B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chris D.
4 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed
Chris D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
8/10 Good
emily d.
3 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Right near the beach
emily d.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Shelly H.
9 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and only a short stroll to the beach
Shelly H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Glenn F.
14 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay!
Glenn F.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
About the host
Hosted by Timeinaplace
Hi my name is Kristin from Time in a Place holiday property management. I am lucky enough to be a long term local of Mt Maunganui and I endeavor to make your stay in the beautiful Bay of Plenty enjoyable. We invite you to come and enjoy our fantastic beaches, cafes and restaurants and am happy to offer advice on the great activities we have available. You will find that all of our properties are clean and well provisioned for your holiday needs.
Our business Time in a Place takes the hassle away from holiday home owners by offering holiday home management which includes preparing homes for short term letting , managing of bookings and servicing properties between stays.
Our business Time in a Place takes the hassle away from holiday home owners by offering holiday home management which includes preparing homes for short term letting , managing of bookings and servicing properties between stays.
Languages:
English
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