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Back to Basics in a 5 star location

Whakamarama cabin with kitchen

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Outdoor dining
Beach nearby
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Whakamarama, North Island
  • Place, Omokoroa Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Tauranga Domain
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Maunganui
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Whakamarama

Oceanside stay.Stay at this Whakamarama cabin and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Omokoroa Beach and Te Puna Quarry Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Mills Reef Winery and Leveret Estate Winery.
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What's nearby

  • Omokoroa Beach - 20 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Tauranga Domain - 35 min drive - 18.1 miles
  • Blake Park - 41 min drive - 21.9 miles
  • Mount Hot Pools - 44 min drive - 23.2 miles
  • Mount Maunganui - 49 min drive - 23.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Village Green Bar and Kitchen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Cider Factorie - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Nourish - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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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    Property amenities

    Beach

    • Beach nearby

    Internet

    • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

    Parking and transportation

    • Parking on site

    Kitchen

    • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
    • Dishwasher
    • Electric kettle
    • Microwave
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator
    • Spices
    • Stovetop
    • Toaster

    Dining

    • Dining table

    Bedrooms

    • Bedroom

    Bathroom

    • Hair dryer
    • Outdoor shower
    • Shampoo
    • Shower
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper

    Living spaces

    • Dining table

    Entertainment

    • DVD player
    • Games
    • TV
    • Video library

    Outdoor areas

    • Barbecue grill
    • Firepit
    • Garden
    • Patio

    Comfort

    • Heating

    Pets

    • Pet friendly
    • 2 pets total

    Suitability/Accessibility

    • Smoking not allowed

    Services and conveniences

    • Iron/ironing board

    Location highlights

    • In a rural location
    • In the mountains
    • Near the ocean
    • On the waterfront

    Safety features

    • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
    • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

    General

    • Garden

    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    Contactless check-in available

    Check-out

    Check-out before 11:00 AM

    Special check-in instructions

    You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

    Pets

    • Pets are welcome
    • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees

    Children and extra beds

    • Children are welcome.

    Events

    Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

    Smoking

    Smoking is not permitted

    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 there is a smoke detector on the property
    This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
    Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
    A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
    Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
      This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

    Frequently asked questions

    How close is Back to Basics in a 5 star location to the airport?

    This cabin is 17.2 mi (30-min drive) away from the Tauranga (TRG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

    Does Back to Basics in a 5 star location have an airport shuttle?

    Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

    How close is Back to Basics in a 5 star location to the beach?

    This cabin is 6.7 mi (16-min drive) from Omokoroa Beach and 18 mi (34-min drive) from Omanu Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

    Does Back to Basics in a 5 star location offer free breakfast?

    This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

    Is there a casino at Back to Basics in a 5 star location ?

    No, there is no casino at this cabin.

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

    Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

    Is there free parking at Back to Basics in a 5 star location ?

    Free parking is not available at this cabin.

    Does Back to Basics in a 5 star location have a pool?

    This cabin does not have a pool.

    Does Back to Basics in a 5 star location have a spa?

    There are no spa services available at this cabin.

    How close is Back to Basics in a 5 star location to downtown Whakamarama?

    This cabin is 6.6 mi away from Whakamarama.

    Back to Basics in a 5 star location Reviews

    Reviews

    10

    Exceptional

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
    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

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    Brett M.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    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.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    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