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Back to Basics in a 5 star location

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Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Room
Room
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Whakamarama, North Island
  • Place, Omokoroa Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Leveret Estate Winery
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Te Puna Quarry Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪38 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.

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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 Waitekohekohe Recreational Park and Haiku Park. Waimarino Adventure Park and Tenpin Tauranga are also worth visiting.
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Whakamarama, North Island

What's nearby

  • Omokoroa Beach - 19 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Leveret Estate Winery - 19 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Mills Reef Winery - 19 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Te Puna Quarry Park - 21 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Tauranga Domain - 33 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Nourish - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Cider Factorie - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Omokoroa Takeaways - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Oswalds Cafe - ‬15 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brett M.

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

Nice quiet spot

Was a very nice place to stay. After days at the Mount it was nice to come back to somewhere quiet away from the crowds. Kids loved the animals and easy access to water. Perfect for our young kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2023
Thanks Brett. glad you enjoyed your quite spell.
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10/10 Excellent

Jodine P.

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

Paradise

What a beautiful place to stay. We had a wonderful restful time here and Mr Darcy loved all his playmates. We will be back again when the need arises - Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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