The Smurf Shack - Renovated Retro Gem with Awesome Outside Living. - Foxton

3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Foxton Beach

Foxton Windmill8 min drive
The Square36 min drive
Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)40 min drive
Himatagi Beach51 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Garden Cottage

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 half bathrooms

Bathroom - Shower over bath and vanity

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Hair dryer

Separate Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

The Smurf Shack - Renovated Retro Gem with Awesome Outside Living.

Positioned in a sleepy beach cul-de-sac you will find 'The Smurf Shack' - This property is all about family fun and relaxation! A perfect escape back to those sepia memories of yesteryear. Consists of 2 bedrooms inside and a sleep out at the end of the garden. Covered outside lounge (with lighting and heater), sheltered alfresco dining deck with Weber BBQ and outside games, a garage w fridge, outside tiki bar/sandpit all on a large fully fenced and landscaped section perfect for kids, the dog, and family fun.

Fresh linen, duvets, pillows and towels are provided for all guests.

The space
The Bach is petite in size but big in character. Funky decor, fully double glazed in the Bach, insulated in walls and a new heatpump/aircon. Is was important to us that the bach still has an authentic kiwiana bach feeling while having all the modern conveniences that we need these days. There is wifi and a smart TV meaning you can stay connected and work remotely as required.

Bedroom layout:
The Bach includes a Queen bed in the main bedroom, and a bunk bed in the second bedroom (double on the bottom and a single on the top). There is also a sleepout at the back of the garden which contains a double bed and heater. Please refer to the floor plan provided in the photos.

Fully fenced for children and dog (please ask first, (no cats allowed) and the outside entertaining area and garden is very private and a great place to work or unwind.
Kids? Foxton Beach school and playground is right next door. There is a porter cot, high chair and even a pram in the garage. There are also some bikes for the kids and beach toys and beach towels.
Guest access
Guests enjoy use of the whole property (minus the Caravan) which is currently being renovated.

Property manager

John Carpenter

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Dogs are strictly outside only unless by approval

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 deadlock

About the area

Foxton

This cottage is located in Foxton Beach, a neighbourhood in Foxton. Ohau Wines and Levin Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Levin Public Gardens and Lake Horowhenua.

Foxton Beach

What's nearby

Foxton Windmill - 8 min drive
The Square - 36 min drive
Arena Manawatu - 36 min drive
Palmerston North Hospital - 39 min drive
Himatagi Beach - 51 min drive

Getting around

Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

The Little White Rabbit - 14 min walk
Mr Grumpy's Takeaways - 14 min walk
Milky Whey Cafe - 8 min drive
Foxton Rsa - 7 min drive
Simply Balmy Cafe & Winebar - 14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Smurf Shack - Renovated Retro Gem with Awesome Outside Living. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at The Smurf Shack - Renovated Retro Gem with Awesome Outside Living.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Smurf Shack - Renovated Retro Gem with Awesome Outside Living.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Smurf Shack - Renovated Retro Gem with Awesome Outside Living. located?

Located in Foxton Beach, this cottage is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from De Molen, Windmill and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Foxton Windmill. Levin Public Gardens and Levin Racecourse are also within 20 miles (32 km).

8.8

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

steve & wendy l.

20 January 2024

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

The Smurf Shack is a great little bach

We loved our holiday here. The outside covered area is an awesome space, and lovely garden. Was perfect for our little dog. Also enjoyed the air con on the hot days.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daragh L.

16 November 2023

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

Friend weekend getaway

Really enjoyed our stay. The out side area was perfect for chatting and socialising with friends

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lianne H.

24 October 2023

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

Very lovely retro bach. Great location.

Lovely place to stay. Great for family time and dogs allowed!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by John Carpenter

We are John and Jane, your gracious hosts. We have been married for 12 years and have two kids aged 7 & 4. We love the beach life and the outdoors. We love traveling and would like to do more over time as the kids grow up.

Why they chose this property

We purchased the property as John needs a project and loves building and landscaping, and we wanted to give our children similar experiences that we both had has children... spending long holidays at the beach (albeit in the Coromandel). We both love surfing and socializing, and the property has really become a reflection of that over time. Foccy is not the best surf spot but there is always something for the kids and it is easy striking distance of Wellington City. We are constantly making improvements to the property and we have returning guests (through other platforms) that return time and time again and treat it as there own. It gives us a great deal of satisfaction to share this space with guests and know that other people are creating memories here too.

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