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THE TENNIS PAVILION @ Longshore: Small bach; big features! Pool/spa/tennis/beach
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
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Waikanae, Wellington Region
- Place, Waikanae Beach2 min walk
- Place, Peka Peka Beach14 min walk
- Place, Waimeha Domain18 min walk
- Airport, Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)8 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bunkroom for 1-4 guests
4 Single Bunk Beds
Studio area with splitable superking bed
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
THE TENNIS PAVILION @ Longshore: Small bach; big features! Pool/spa/tennis/beach
The Tennis Pavilion is a sunny and spacious bach just one house back from the beach and adjacent to Longshore beach house. Ranchsliders open onto an all-weather tennis court on one side and onto small private and open patio areas under timber pergolas on the other three sides.
The pavilion is well equipped, with leather couches, coffee table, dining table/chairs for 6 and smart TV, DVD and stereo at one end, and a kitchen along one side. There’s a splitable super-king bed. A small room-within-a-room has 2 pairs of built-in bunk beds. (Feather and down duvets and pillows are supplied; linen is optional.)
There's a compact bathroom with large shower, and a laundry in a cupboard. A ceiling heat pump will quietly keep you warm or cool.
The pavilion is easy-access, with car parking at the door and bus stop nearby. There’s a Weber barbecue and an outdoor picnic table on a small private patio, and a large shared trampoline is a few metres away.
Waikanae Beach is just a minute’s walk away, via a private right-of-way. There’s even a hot and cold outdoor shower to wash off the sand and sea salt!
Guests have access to the shared heated outdoor swimming pool at Seabreeze next door (heated mid Sept - 30 April) and the Pavilion has its own private mini-spa pool.
The Tennis Pavilion is suitable for a family of one or two adults and up to four children. It's ideal for a couple wanting to sharpen their tennis skills, parents coaching their children, or a family simply wishing to enjoy tennis, swimming, beach walks and local sightseeing. It's a great base from which to enjoy Kapiti’s many attractions including beaches, bush walks, restaurants, shopping and museums.
Waikanae is 45 minutes from Wellington by car or 60 minutes by frequent train service, with connecting bus to Waikanae Beach.
The pavilion can be rented separately, or as an “overflow” facility for Longshore or Seabreeze.
NB: Due to a recent Government directive, Bookabach must add GST and pay this to IRD on behalf of the property owner. As we are already GST-registered we have changed our rates on this website to GST-exclusive. Any quotations generated by Bookabach will show our GST-exclusive rates and a Taxes item, which is the GST. Other booking sites may operate differently.
Special conditions:
Maximum overnight occupancy 6 (plus a cot). or maximum of 4 adults. Bunk beds are mainly for kids but will fit adults.
A 25% bond is required (maximum $200). Smoking is allowed outside only.
The tennis court, swimming pool and trampoline are shared between the Tennis Pavilion, Longshore and Seabreeze. The pool is heated mid-September to the end of April each year and is available for use by all guests 9am-6pm. (Outside these hours the pool is for the exclusive use of the Seabreeze guests.)
Bookings for Longshore hirers can be made 15 months in advance - just enquire when you book Longshore. Pavilion-only bookings can be made 6 months in advance.
Strictly no noise that can be heard by neighbours after 10pm.
Sorry, no dogs (except guide dogs).
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$43.50 + GST per stay); Linen (Optional, NZ$21.75 plus GST per person);
The pavilion is well equipped, with leather couches, coffee table, dining table/chairs for 6 and smart TV, DVD and stereo at one end, and a kitchen along one side. There’s a splitable super-king bed. A small room-within-a-room has 2 pairs of built-in bunk beds. (Feather and down duvets and pillows are supplied; linen is optional.)
There's a compact bathroom with large shower, and a laundry in a cupboard. A ceiling heat pump will quietly keep you warm or cool.
The pavilion is easy-access, with car parking at the door and bus stop nearby. There’s a Weber barbecue and an outdoor picnic table on a small private patio, and a large shared trampoline is a few metres away.
Waikanae Beach is just a minute’s walk away, via a private right-of-way. There’s even a hot and cold outdoor shower to wash off the sand and sea salt!
Guests have access to the shared heated outdoor swimming pool at Seabreeze next door (heated mid Sept - 30 April) and the Pavilion has its own private mini-spa pool.
The Tennis Pavilion is suitable for a family of one or two adults and up to four children. It's ideal for a couple wanting to sharpen their tennis skills, parents coaching their children, or a family simply wishing to enjoy tennis, swimming, beach walks and local sightseeing. It's a great base from which to enjoy Kapiti’s many attractions including beaches, bush walks, restaurants, shopping and museums.
Waikanae is 45 minutes from Wellington by car or 60 minutes by frequent train service, with connecting bus to Waikanae Beach.
The pavilion can be rented separately, or as an “overflow” facility for Longshore or Seabreeze.
NB: Due to a recent Government directive, Bookabach must add GST and pay this to IRD on behalf of the property owner. As we are already GST-registered we have changed our rates on this website to GST-exclusive. Any quotations generated by Bookabach will show our GST-exclusive rates and a Taxes item, which is the GST. Other booking sites may operate differently.
Special conditions:
Maximum overnight occupancy 6 (plus a cot). or maximum of 4 adults. Bunk beds are mainly for kids but will fit adults.
A 25% bond is required (maximum $200). Smoking is allowed outside only.
The tennis court, swimming pool and trampoline are shared between the Tennis Pavilion, Longshore and Seabreeze. The pool is heated mid-September to the end of April each year and is available for use by all guests 9am-6pm. (Outside these hours the pool is for the exclusive use of the Seabreeze guests.)
Bookings for Longshore hirers can be made 15 months in advance - just enquire when you book Longshore. Pavilion-only bookings can be made 6 months in advance.
Strictly no noise that can be heard by neighbours after 10pm.
Sorry, no dogs (except guide dogs).
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$43.50 + GST per stay); Linen (Optional, NZ$21.75 plus GST per person);
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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What's nearby
- Waikanae Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Peka Peka Beach - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
- Waimeha Domain - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Nga Manu Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
- Paraparaumu Beach - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Long Beach - 3 min drive
- Two Fat Chefs - 11 min drive
- Maclean Street Fish Supply - 11 min drive
- The Salt and Wood Collective - 8 min drive
- Olde Beach Bakery - 3 min drive
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10 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Heather K.
26 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heather K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Rachael R.
9 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rachael R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Xan T.
10 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous spot, great amenities
Xan T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Susan W.
20 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property
Susan W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jenny S.
10 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great bach
Jenny S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michelle K.
14 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly
Michelle K.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Jo B.
15 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot
Jo B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Murray C.
17 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beachfront bliss
Murray C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Teresa D.
3 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Teresa D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Meagan S.
15 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy
Meagan S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Sam T.
22 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun mini getaway
Sam T.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Corinne B.
3 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous short stay
Corinne B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Helen E.
1 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend break
Helen E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Adrian W.
20 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Adrian W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Liz R.
23 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5Star
Liz R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Angela K.
26 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini Getaway
Angela K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Nadine K.
3 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than expected by far!
Nadine K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Charlotte S.
25 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded expectations!
Charlotte S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent
tess b.
4 June 2025
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tess b.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Heidi B.
25 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini break
Heidi B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Monique A.
29 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach break away
Monique A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Rachel P.
8 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous little spot
Rachel P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Matt C.
26 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place to stay!
Matt C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Anna M.
26 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waikanae Short Stay
Anna M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
About the host
Hosted by Chris Calvi-Freeman and Joanne Lyall
What makes this property unique
One minute's walk to Kapiti's best beach via private way. Private spa. Shared heated swimming pool.
Languages:
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