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Pipi Palace - Urban Living on the Reserve

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Looking back onto Kohu Quarter
Open plan living area
Open plan living area
Upstairs bedroom
Master bedroom

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Papamoa, Papamoa
  • Place, Simpson Reserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gordon Spratt Reserve
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Papamoa Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pipi Palace - Urban Living on the Reserve

Fully furnished townhouse located at Kohu Quarter, a gated residence out the back of a light industrial area. North east facing towards a wetlands reserve, this gem is light drenched so guests can bask on the deck during summer or keep warm and cosy during winter.

Ground floor
Has a double bedroom and it's own bathroom facilities. The carpeted garage gives guests extra space to spread out along with laundry facilities.

First Floor
This is the open planned kitchen, dining and living area with sliding doors that open to a deck that is totally sun drenched.

The kitchen is fully equipped with all the creature comforts of home including a dishwasher and microwave, and a smart TV - there's also ultra fast broadband too.

Top Floor
You'll find two double bedrooms on this level along with the 2nd bathroom. Both bedrooms have ample wardrobe space to unpack.

Guests will have easy access to Tauranga, Mt Maunganui, Te Puke, Whakatane and Rotorua given it's close proximity to the Tauranga Eastern Link.

Shopping, cafes, pubs and supermarkets are conveniently located a short five minute drive away.

Local amenities and attractions:
- Fashion Island and Papamoa Shopping Centre
- Papamoa Hills
- Papamoa Domain and surf club
- Gordon Spratt Reserve
- Skate park
- Swimming pools
- Cafe
- Petrol station

Special conditions:
Kohu Quarter is a gated residence. Security gates are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm daily. Outside of these hours residents need to use access codes or tags to enter.

Stairs may not be suitable for children or elderly guests.

Balcony on the 1st floor may not be suitable for children.

One dedicated car park right outside the garage which will fit a small / medium sized car comfortably. There is onsite visitor car parking and roadside parking also.

No parties please.

A bond may required at the time of booking.

Additional linen and cleaning are payable if more than 4 people

Extras: Cleaning (Required, from NZ$100.00 per stay); Linen (Required, from NZ$50.00 per stay)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There are stairs and a balcony on the 1st floor
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
CHECK OUT TIME: 10:30 AM. Please check all doors and windows before you leave the property to make sure the doors are locked. NB: The front door and back door ALWAYS open from the inside
RUBBISH There is a gated area at the front of the complex for you to dispose of any rubbish. If you could put your rubbish out before on your departure that would be greatly appreciated.
GETTING IN TOUCH If you need to get in contact flick Tania a text and we'll do our best to help. Tania's cell number is +64 27 222 5691 or message us via the Bookabach website.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Additional linen and cleaning fees apply when more than 2 guests are staying.
Guests must comply with the car parking rules of Kohu Quarter. Non compliance may result in clamping or towing of their vehicle at guests expense.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Tauranga

Papamoa Beach, a neighbourhood in Tauranga, is home to this holiday home. Mount Maunganui and Gordon Spratt Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Baycourt Community & Arts Centre and Kiwi360. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mercury Baypark or Tauranga Domain. Scuba diving and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Papamoa, Papamoa

What's nearby

  • Wairakei Reserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Simpson Reserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gordon Spratt Reserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Papamoa Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Taylor Reserve - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry & Ted - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Goodhome Gastropub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pearl Kichen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Papamoa Beach Tavern - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pipi Palace - Urban Living on the Reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pipi Palace - Urban Living on the Reserve?

As of 12 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pipi Palace - Urban Living on the Reserve on 16 June 2026 start from NZ$180, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Pipi Palace - Urban Living on the Reserve?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pipi Palace - Urban Living on the Reserve?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Pipi Palace - Urban Living on the Reserve?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Pipi Palace - Urban Living on the Reserve located?

Located in Papamoa Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Gordon Spratt Reserve and Wairakei Reserve. Simpson Reserve and Bay of Plenty are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Garry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything as described with very good communication
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

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

Pipi Palace

A very nice place to stay, will recommend this place to stay at to anyone that wants to over by the Mt,
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2022
Thanks Tony. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Noho ora mai Tania
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

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

Nice property

Had an extended job in the area so we stayed in the property. It had everything we needed, responsive host, no complaints. Would stay again if I had to be in the area.
Stayed 32 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Super convenient for Gordon Spratt & Papamoa

Ideally located near to Gordon Spratt Reserve and handy to the State Highway 2 expressway for quick and easy access to Mt Maunganui/Tauranga. Place is in good condition, clean and tidy
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny T.

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

Lovely place in Papamoa

Myself and my family enjoyed our weekend stay. Shops are nearby, home easy to find an nice an clean on arrival. Thank you Tania for your help with everything really appreciate it..
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Matariki P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Three night stay over One Love

Tania, the property owner was fantastic to book through. Very helpful, informative and friendly to work with. The property has all you need, and was a relaxing environment. Nicely furnished and comfortable bedrooms made our stay very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Ngā mihi ki a koe. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Noho ora mai
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Low-maintenance home in a great spot

Owners were great with communication and really welcoming, the house was perfect for our needs, it's not far from the expressway, supermarkets, and beach, and has modern fixtures. Thank you so much for having us!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2022
Ngā mihi John. It was a pleasure to host you and your team.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann W.

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

Very well set up. Nice and clean and tidy.

Very good. No problems 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2022
Ngā mihi Ann. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Kia pai tō rā Tania
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia H.

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

Was a perfect fit. Both for location and for what we needed.

Location was fabulous. It was just around the corner from where my grandson worked and not much further from where he stayed with a local church family. He has been in NZ for seven weeks for an internship with a NZ church. Very clean and owner answered all my questions prior to my leaving. I might add, she was the only one to answer back before I booked her place. The other four just wanted me to pay and I needed to know how close we would be to my grandson. With us being from another country, we had no idea they location. Liked having washer and dryer and dish washer and the two bathrooms.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Thanks Marcia, so pleased you chose Pipi Palace as your home away from home. Hope your grandson is doing well. Warmest regards
Verified

4/10 Poor

Miriam S.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

A difficult place for older people

The lock box situation is a joke! The box is right on the ground and the numbers are small Hard for older people to get down to and hard to read. The TV only works if you cast stuff from your IPhone - good luck with that! The stairs (two flights) are dangerously steep and narrow. The website should say these units are not suitable for older people or for families with young children. Worst of all I found cockroach dirt on the walls behind the curtains
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2022
Thank you for your feedback Miriam. Noho ora mai Tania
Verified

6/10 Okay

neville b.

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

tv problems

tv set up is not good , no free view channels or sky. if there is a dish on roof tell us and we could bring our own sky box
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian L.

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

Awesome stay

We were surprised with the property. It was three stories and nice and spacious. It had everything there. Besides our personal hygiene stuff and food we brought, it was definitely a good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Ngā mihi Christian so pleased you enjoyed yourselves.
Verified

8/10 Good

Janet P.

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

Roadtrip getaway

The property worked well for our family and was in a good location with access to the Mount and the beach. It was quiet and had all the home away from home features that we look for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Hi Janet it was a pleasure to host you. Noho ora mai.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ella S.

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

3 night stay for family wedding

Tania was very helpful throughout the booking process up until our stay. Very safe area and the apartment had everything we needed. Also has a lovely view from the balcony. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Kia ora Ella. Thank you for your review. Ngā mihi.
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracee F.

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

Pipi place

Loads of space for everyone, super clean and has all the facilities you need for a short or long stay. As the listing says it is in a light industrial area that’s a mix of business units and apartments which is really the only slight downside. This apartment does have a balcony overlooking some of the wetlands with pukekos wondering about and a walkway to the park, which overcomes that a bit. In all it was exactly as advertised and only a short drive to the beach and Papamoa Plaza.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Thanks Tracey for your review. Much appreciated.
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacey M.

Great stay

We had a group of 8 adults stay which can be a little bit daunting for some owners but they were very accomodating and easy to deal with it was a lovely home, everything we needed, Thanks for the accomodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Thanks Stacey it was our pleasure to host you. Ngā mihi
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terese R.

Amazing place, beautiful view

Amazing stay, beautiful location 10/10 recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Thanks Terese
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Stacey K.

Great location and tidy and clean

Great location and tidy and clean. Thanks
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Davor B.

Issues with parking detract from an attractive property

Issues with parking detract from an attractive property
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marlene A.

The property looked as though it was very new/newly renovated and had a nice balcony out the back.

The property looked as though it was very new/newly renovated and had a nice balcony out the back. The apartment was well equipped with everything you could hope for (pots, pans, plates, cups etc. for over 10 people and all appliances) and it was an added bonus to have the washing machine and dryer. We loved that there was a car park right outside the apartment. It was also only a short drive to the beach and supermarkets etc.

About the host

Hosted by Tania G

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Why they chose this property

This is our little holiday home and we love spending time down here, so want our guests to experience the serenity and beauty the Bay has to offer. Morning or evening walks along the beach all year round, or perhaps taking the kids to across to Gordon Sprat Reserve to kick a ball around or burn off some energy at the skatepark or playground. Swimming at Papamoa Beach during summer is fantastic, it's our preference as it's less busy and you can find a park without the hustle and bustle of the Mount. You can even surf cast off the beach or do a spot of pipi digging! If you're all beached out, you can always head down to Fashion Island or Papamoa Plaza and you'll find some cool cafes or the infamous Papamoa Tavern - the perfect spot to unwind with a cold beverage of choice. If that's not enough Bayfair is only 10 minutes away.

What makes this property unique

Our townhouse is a very new fully furnished townhouse located at Kohu Quarter, a gated residence out the back of a light industrial area, it's only moments from the beach. Enjoy the view from the deck and take in the sights and sounds of the wetlands reserve.

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