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Back to Basics in a 5 star location

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

Entire cabin

1 bedroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

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

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

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

About the neighborhood

Map
North Island, Whakamarama

What's nearby

  • Omokoroa Beach - 20 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Tauranga Domain - 35 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Mount Hot Pools - 44 min drive - 37.3 km
  • Maunganui Beach - 45 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 49 min drive - 38.0 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nourish - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The White House Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Forta Leza Country Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Funky Cookies and Cakes - ‬9 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 ?

Check-out 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 mi (15 km) of Omokoroa Beach, Te Puna Quarry Park, and Mills Reef Winery. Leveret Estate Winery and Waimarino Adventure Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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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, 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.

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