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Back to Basics in a 5 star location

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Terrace/patio
Beach nearby
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Whakamarama, North Island
  • Popular LocationOmokoroa Beach16 min drive
  • Popular LocationTauranga Domain26 min drive
  • AirportTauranga (TRG)29 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Maunganui33 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 - 16 min drive
  • Tauranga Domain - 26 min drive
  • Blake Park - 29 min drive
  • Mount Hot Pools - 33 min drive
  • Mount Maunganui - 33 min drive

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

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.

Property manager

tracar913

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 only
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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

  • 1 unit
  • 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.

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. Contactless check-in is available.

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 18.6 mi (37-min drive) from Pilot Bay 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" "
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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