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Shell Cottage - lovely cottage situated in Pukenui

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A Shell Cottage with a large tree in front, a signboard, and a house with a porch.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with a view of the outside.
A compact laundry room with a front-loading washing machine, a sink, and a window above the washing machine.
A wooden dining table with four grey upholstered chairs, a plate of food, and a fern artwork on the wall.
A modern living room with two grey sofas, a floor lamp, a potted plant, and a framed fish artwork on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Houhora, Pukenui
  • Place, Ancient Kauri Kingdom
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Ninety Mile Beach
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Karikari Peninsula
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kaitaia (KAT)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Pukenui

Pukenui is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Ninety Mile Beach and Great Exhibition Bay can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Carrington Golf Course. Surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Houhora, Pukenui

What's nearby

  • Ancient Kauri Kingdom - 32 min drive - 39.6 km
  • Ninety Mile Beach - 37 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Te Ahu Centre - 41 min drive - 49.8 km
  • Far North Regional Museum - 42 min drive - 51.3 km
  • Karikari Peninsula - 47 min drive - 52.6 km

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pukenui Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • Houhora Tavern
  • ‪The Hub - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shell Cottage - lovely cottage situated in Pukenui pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Shell Cottage - lovely cottage situated in Pukenui?

As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shell Cottage - lovely cottage situated in Pukenui on 28 October 2026 start from NZ$197, 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 Shell Cottage - lovely cottage situated in Pukenui?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shell Cottage - lovely cottage situated in Pukenui?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shell Cottage - lovely cottage situated in Pukenui?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shell Cottage - lovely cottage situated in Pukenui located?

Situated in Pukenui, this holiday home is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Ninety Mile Beach and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Great Exhibition Bay. Ancient Kauri Kingdom and Te Ahu Centre are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place to stay for us exploring the far North!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay very convenient.The fry pans probably need replacing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is very nice with beautiful view.. we enjoyed our stay in this clean n tidy home. I would recommend who ever wants a comfortable and safe stay in this location i suggest this is the best one for you...Thankz
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and stay. Easy comms and loved we could have our fur baby with us. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location easy access to the far north for adventures
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right next door to everything you’ll need in town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with everything you need!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic stay with a very helpful owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious and clean cottage. Good beds.Very close to Four Square and cafe, both of which provided excellent and friendly service.Great location for day trip to Cape Reinga and Spirits Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely place, everything you need. Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Far north trip

Excellent place to stay,great location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shell Cottage is a lovely cottage, perfect location to base yourself for touring the far north, and right beside the 4Square, takeaways, pub...Very clean, well set up with all you need...Quick comms with the manager/owner when I msgd them (via book a bach app) after too. Definitely recommended- we will stay again if we ever stay up this way again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely property! Thought full touches throughout. Spacious and very clean. Would definitely stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Home

Absolutely wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in a great location. Very clean and spacious. We only wish we had the time to stay more than one night. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, spacious, and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage with plenty of room. Had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. Very convenient location in the centre of Pukenui. The mattress on the bottom bunk could do with replacing as it’s quite thin and uncomfortable but other than that we had a wonderful stay. Such a lovely place to visit and excellent location to explore from. The locals were so friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great little gem

Had a great stay. Central to everything, easy to access, great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Beautiful place to stay, super clean and cozy. Great host & very convenient to have the four square next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Fantastic cottage in a great location. Very comfortable all round, with all amenities we needed. Very spacious, loved it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

This was the perfect location for a north North Island visit. Easy access to Cape Reinga, The Sand Dunes & 90-mile Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great clean and tidy very spacious and well equipped everything you need and more. thank you Andy and Carol
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Shell Cottage

Was a wonderful place to stay everything in walking distance and it was great to see Lisa in the four square will be back again with our daughter to experience this all again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2020
Look forward to seeing you again :-)
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