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Back to Basics in a 5 star location
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom Sleeps 5
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Whakamarama, North Island
- Omokoroa Beach20 min drive
- Tauranga Domain35 min drive
- Mount Maunganui49 min drive
- Tauranga (TRG)40 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Back to Basics in a 5 star location
The Shell Hut. Sleeps 4 with 1 queen bed, & 1 single over the double bed in a bunk style. It has a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, fridge / freezer, oven with gas hobs, sink , pantry & BBQ on deck. Bathroom with shower & toilet.
Sea views & a walkway to the beach only a few meters away.
Located in rural Tauranga we have farm animals & plenty of land for you to explore and walk amongst the many natives we have planted and will continue to plant with volunteers help.
Get in touch if you want to book one night only or BYO dogs, or add a double bed campervan or BYO Camper .
Quiet rural neighbourhood with few neighbours. Very idyllic & private.
Outdoor pursuits: Swimming, kayaking, fishing, floundering, and beach walks... less than 1 min from your bed.
We have kayaks, SUP, dinghys and windsurfer for you to use at no extra charge
You can also bring your dogs, as long as they don't eat our rescued chickens and ducks, Guinea Fowls and turtles. We have a rescued fallow Deer who found the little rescued stallion Horse and they are the best of mates and enjoy a walk along the beach if you are happy to take them.
Extras:
Cleaning Required, NZ$100.00 per stay
Kayak hire (included)
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to:
Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/pillow cases) we provide duvet inners with clean duvet covers & pillow
Linen can't be hired from us.
Sea views & a walkway to the beach only a few meters away.
Located in rural Tauranga we have farm animals & plenty of land for you to explore and walk amongst the many natives we have planted and will continue to plant with volunteers help.
Get in touch if you want to book one night only or BYO dogs, or add a double bed campervan or BYO Camper .
Quiet rural neighbourhood with few neighbours. Very idyllic & private.
Outdoor pursuits: Swimming, kayaking, fishing, floundering, and beach walks... less than 1 min from your bed.
We have kayaks, SUP, dinghys and windsurfer for you to use at no extra charge
You can also bring your dogs, as long as they don't eat our rescued chickens and ducks, Guinea Fowls and turtles. We have a rescued fallow Deer who found the little rescued stallion Horse and they are the best of mates and enjoy a walk along the beach if you are happy to take them.
Extras:
Cleaning Required, NZ$100.00 per stay
Kayak hire (included)
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to:
Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/pillow cases) we provide duvet inners with clean duvet covers & pillow
Linen can't be hired from us.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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
About the area
Whakamarama
Located in Whakamarama, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mills Reef Winery and Leveret Estate Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Maunganui and Waitekohekohe Recreational Park. Waimarino Adventure Park and Tenpin Tauranga are also worth visiting.
Whakamarama, North Island
What's nearby
- Omokoroa Beach - 20 min drive - 11.4 km
- Tauranga Domain - 35 min drive - 29.2 km
- Blake Park - 41 min drive - 35.2 km
- Mount Hot Pools - 44 min drive - 37.3 km
- Mount Maunganui - 49 min drive - 38.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Coffee Club - 14 min drive
- Village Green Bar and Kitchen - 14 min drive
- The Cider Factorie - 22 min drive
- Nourish - 15 min drive
- Wild Bean Cafe - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
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