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The Gin Trap

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Large fenced beachfront lawn
Gate through to your own direct access to the beach
The Gin Trap
Garden Shed holds BBQ, Beach chairs & Lawn Games
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Pukehina, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Motunau Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pukehina Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Maramarua Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Gin Trap

The Gin Trap is a charming 1960s Kiwi Bach, updated with modern comforts including unlimited Wi-Fi, a Smart TV with Free view, and a heat pump for year-round comfort. Just steps from the sand, this beachfront getaway offers direct access from the lawn to the ocean-perfect for swimming, relaxing, and soaking up the sun.
Ideal for family holidays or a couples' escape, the home sleeps up to six guests across three bedrooms. The layout includes a split-level design: the kitchen, dining and living areas are on the first level along with two bedrooms, each featuring a queen-size bed with storage drawers. Upstairs ( a short staircase of 5 steps) is the master bedroom, which offers a king-size bed and wardrobe along with the bathroom.
Simple furnishings complement the laid-back beach vibe, with a large deck and spacious lawn for outdoor lounging. After a day at the beach, rinse off in the hot outdoor shower. Enjoy easy meals with a fully equipped kitchen and BBQ on hand. On cooler nights, stay cozy inside with the heat pump and enjoy movie nights or board games from the collection provided.
A $150 cleaning fee covers all linen, including beach towels. For your morning coffee or a bite to eat, the local cafe "Montys" is conveniently located just across the road.

This home is not only a great base for the beach, but also for exploring near by. With just a 15min drive to Te Puke, 30mins to Mt Maunganui and Tauranga (via toll road) or 40mins to Rotorua and Whakatane. The BP station to refuel your boat is only 5 mins down the road.

*Cleaning fee $150 includes linen
*Please use beach access and stay off the Dunes
*Vaping and Smoking outside only
*Strictly NO parties!
*NB: There is 5 stairs to the King Room and Bathroom
*Dog Friendly. Max 2 $50 per stay
*Maximum of 6 people on this property at any one time
*All Beds new 2020

**Prices are seasonal. Change of nightly charge depends on the time period of the year

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Pukehina

Located in Pukehina, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Bay of Plenty and Motunau Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kiwi360 and Longridge Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Pukehina, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Motunau Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pukehina Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Midway Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Palm Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Maunganui Beach - 52 min drive - 55.6 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maketu Beachside Cafe - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Seaside, Maketu - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Restore - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Hippy Pippi - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Drunken Clam - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gin Trap pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Gin Trap?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gin Trap?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gin Trap located?

Located in Pukehina, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Motunau Park and Bay of Plenty. Pukehina Beach and Midway Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mitra P.

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

Great place

Great place and lots of towels!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleks R.

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

Great stay

Loved the location and cleanliness of the property. Would def recommend for future stays
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne R.

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

Awesome stay at the beach

Our stay at pukehina was fab we were right on the beach the boys ran dodged the waves eat well and slept well in sea air highly recommended the book a Bach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Haylee W.

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

RRR

If you are wanting to Relax, Rejuvenate and Reset, I can highly recommend The Gin Trap. Its eclectic interior and “bach-i-ness” is the best “tonic” for a quick va-cay! Everything is thought of to make your stay memorable, lived our weekend so much - cheers to Rachel and her team for an awesome getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glodina C.

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

AMAZING STAY!

Amazing Stay, Great Communication, and even better location right on the beach. Love the details and super clean. Can't wait to go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

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

Lovely Kiwi Bach

We had a lovely relaxing stay here with our dog - highly recommended! 👍😊
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

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

Fantastic seaviews

We had a fantastic stay with amazing seaviews. It was lovely to watch the sunrise and be able to listen to the waves. The house was clean and tidy and the beds very comfortable. We cant wait to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne L.

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

Perfect getaway place

Loved this place - it worked perfectly for just me but would have loved to have a few girlfriends with me to hang out with and it would have been the perfect place to stay for the weekend. Small and quaint with everything one might need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey D.

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

Happy Place

Quaint kiwi bach with hotel quality beds and linen. The stay was made more enjoyable being able to bring a very important member of our family ‘Reef our furbaby’
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

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

Gorgeous spot

Loved our stay at the Gin Trap, best part was the view over Tauranga Moana, whether sitting on the sand dunes watching the waves roll in or on the deck watching the kids and dog playing in the yard. House was super comfortable with everything you need and the host lovely to communicate with. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stu T.

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

Terrific !

The house had everything we needed for a very relaxing few days beachfront. Highly recommended and thanks to the owners for thinking of all the little extras.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip M.

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

Pukehina heaven

What an amazing Bach right on the beach! Beds were comfortable, plenty of space with fabulous outdoor porch area for relaxing / eating, all the necessary amenities. The sound of the ocean surf at night made it heaven!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob F.

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

Good

It's a good place, tidy clean and had access to beach love it 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Fabulous

Amazing location and aspect, the photos don’t do it justice! Confortable, welcoming home and wonderful to have use of the Bach games water toys. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bayden M.

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

Gin Trap Stunner

Great spot to take your family, beach access at your front doorstep. Epic night skies. Quiet peaceful relaxing break
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisha M.

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

The PERFECT Bach!!

The property owner was beyond fabulous, her communication was excellent and the information provided was very helpful. The property is just as described and was the perfect beach getaway. The outdoor shower really is a treat (highly recommend!!). The houseis beautifully presented and clean, and has absolutely everything you could need for a great weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

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

Excellent - Peace and Paradise

Absolutely wonderful stay, we will be back. The place was super clean, with comfy beds, a modern bathroom, and kitchen, and beautifully thought-out decor. So many extras provided games (indoor and outdoor), music, equipment, a welcome treat. Everything was awesome. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie S.

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

Wonderful house and location

We were absolutely stunned, when we arrived. The interior of the house is beautifully arranged with lots of lovely details. Having beach and ocean right behind the garden is something we have always dreamed of. The children loved all the games and toys the found in the house and the shed. They reckon it’s the best holiday home they have ever stayed at. It certainly is!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

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

The beach at our door step

Loved having the whole beach right at our door step. Beautiful garden, fully fenced. Great parking for the boat. Super handy having the beach chairs. Loved the outdoor hot water shower… everyone gets a shower when coming back from the beach and makes it easier to keep the house clean. And our son thought it was fun! Super recommend Pukehina and this house.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Diane K.

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

Beautiful Location

I loved this bach, it was right on the beach with lovely views out to sea and a nice big deck and lawn for the kids and dogs to enjoy. It was very quiet which is important to me and my 3 kids, me and my dogs enjoyed relaxing. The bach was very clean and was very thoughtfully decorated, you could see they had put in lots of effort to make it beautiful and had all the things you need on holiday, including WIFI and netflix to keep the kids happy. The only downside was that it is far to any shops etc so would recommend taking your food with you, having said that the dairy seemed to have almost anything that you could hope to buy, including bike oil for my daughters bike! The bach's remoteness was part of it's charm for me as I wanted a nice quiet holiday. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kasey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning spot, full day sun & a magical vibe. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful property. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous property right on the beach with spectacular views. Clean and cosy with everything required for a great holiday. Our dogs enjoyed the huge front lawn and long walks on the beach. Being fully fenced was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location. Through the gate and you’re on the beach; further along to the estuary and Dotterel Reserve. A really comfortable home, good beds and furniture, great shower and a well equipped kitchen, if you don’t want to go to Monty’s over the road. Excellent information and communication from the hosts. And the dog comes too. Everything you need!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant spot. Wil definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anton A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was our second stay at The Gin Trap, and the whole family enjoyed it, including our furry family member.The location is stunning, and even winter time is definitely worth it. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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