Back to Basics in a 5 star location

1 bedroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Whakamarama, North Island

Tauranga (TRG)29 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

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

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.

Property manager

tracar913

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30

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

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 Coromandel Peninsula and Mount Maunganui. Waimarino Adventure Park and Tenpin Tauranga are also worth visiting.

Whakamarama, North Island

Getting around

Tauranga (TRG) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

The White House Restaurant - 16 min drive
Nourish - 16 min drive
Forta Leza - 16 min drive
Omokoroa Takeaways - 15 min drive
Forta Leza Country Inn - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Back to Basics in a 5 star location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Back to Basics in a 5 star location ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Back to Basics in a 5 star location ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Back to Basics in a 5 star location located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Omokoroa Beach, Te Puna Quarry Park and Mills Reef Winery. Leveret Estate Winery and Waimarino Adventure Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brett M.

24 January 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Jodine P.

28 August 2022

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