Rural property with views of Rangataua Bay

9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Explore the area

Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty

ASB Baypark11 min drive
Bayfair Shopping Centre12 min drive
Tauranga Domain14 min drive
Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)56 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

European room

1 Queen Bed

Vietnamese room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

„Hoa‘s Shed“ is a newly renovated farm shed. It has two comfortable rooms with double beds, TV, internet, dining table, sofas. For something different the kitchen is outdoors but fully sheltered with outdoor table and chairs. It has a fridge/ freezer, mini oven , electric freepan, toaster, electric fruit juice, washing machine and cooking appliances.
„Hoa‘s Shed“ is a beautiful, relaxing place to stay.

Property manager

Hoa & Gordon Duncan (owner) David Wilson (property manager)

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waitao

Located in Waitao, this guesthouse is in the city centre and by the sea. Mount Maunganui and Rangataua Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Looking Glass Garden and blokart Recreation Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at ASB Baypark or Tauranga Domain. With windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty

What's nearby

ASB Baypark - 11 min drive
Bayfair Shopping Centre - 12 min drive
Mount Maunganui Beach - 12 min drive
Tauranga Domain - 14 min drive
Mount Maunganui - 17 min drive

Getting around

Tauranga (TRG) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

The Coffee Club - Bayfair Shopping Centre - 9 min drive
Fat Cat Street Coffee - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Papamoa Beach Tavern - 8 min drive
The Good Home Coast - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rural property with views of Rangataua Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rural property with views of Rangataua Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural property with views of Rangataua Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rural property with views of Rangataua Bay located?

Located in the heart of Waitao, this guesthouse is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Rangataua Bay and within 6 miles (10 km) of Kaiate Falls and Looking Glass Garden. ASB Baypark and blokart Recreation Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Corin

9 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

28 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I so love the tropical feels with the banana trees around. Bbq was great!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Ernest v.

9 Jan 2024

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

Huge Disappointment

Our recent stay at Hoa's Shed was anything but relaxing. The reviews and descriptions on the website were highly misleading. The place was filthy with spider webs and dust, and it took us two hours to clean it enough to sleep. The furniture was worn-out, and the outside furniture was very dirty and covered in bird droppings and mould. The property manager's solution was to give us an old curtain, claiming it was specially made for couches. Upon arrival, we discovered a campervan and a landscaping truck parked directly in front of the property, with the property manager informing us that the premises were also used by his landscaping business. The Wi-Fi was frustratingly slow, and none of their streaming apps worked. The toilet got backed up on the first night and the septic tank had to be pumped out, surely this needed to be checked/dealt with before guest arrival. We also had to endure strangers staying on the property in their broken-down camper on the first night - we were just informed of this after arrival. To add to the disappointment, noise levels were unbearable due to the neighbouring rental property, playing music until 4 am and behaving in a disturbing manner including standing on top of their vehicles while driving past multiple times. Despite raising our concerns with the owners, their initial apology turned into when we requested some form of discount. They indirectly implied that we were lying about the cleanliness of the property. Stay away!!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Geoff C., Amberley, New Zealand

13 Apr 2023

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

A great place to stay

It was a peaceful and relaxing place to stay, with exceptionally comfortable beds. A great location to My Maunganui and the city. Kaiate Falls is close by and worth a visit. Enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ben M.

28 Feb 2023

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

Good option near Tauranga

Great little place in a quiet location. Inside was nice and clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Hoa & Gordon Duncan (owner) David Wilson (property manager)

Hoa‘s Shed is own by Hoa and Gordon Duncan. We are a Vietnamese/Kiwi couple living in Switzerland where Hoa grew up. We have three children who we love to travel with showing them different cultures. After a beautiful four years on this property we have decided to return to Switzerland to be closer to Hoa‘s family.

Why they chose this property

When we first saw this property we fell in love with the views of the Rangataua Bay and the great location. It is the located halfway of the beach and the city. (10-15mins drive both ways). 5 minute drive to Kaiate falls. Short walk to Rangataua Bay which is a nice walk when low tide.
There is also an abundance of bird life.