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Gillagan's on the Beach

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Exterior
Bedroom 1 sea view
Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Pukehina Beach, Te Puke
  • Seabreeze Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Pukehina Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Lake Rotoiti
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Inside bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gillagan's on the Beach

Pukehina Beach is one of the classic kiwi beaches - you unpack, walk the beach, have BBQ'S and enjoy making memories with your loved ones.

Located 30 minutes from Mount Maunganui, 45km from Tauranga or a 2-hour drive from Hamilton not far to travel for a weekend getaway. We are also not far from the Old Forest School, and the local Estuary Events wedding venues.

Listen to the sound of the waves crashing, have breakfast on the deck and relax whilst overlooking the beautiful white sands, surf and dunes on your doorstep. Smell and feel the sea breeze and enjoy the uninterrupted and Extensive Sea views looking out to Motiti, Plate and Whale Islands.

A perfectly brilliant Beach House, with fantastic indoor-outdoor flow to expansive decking for entertainment. Offering everything you need to enjoy and relax whilst having the ultimate Kiwi Holiday on the beach.

Bedroom one has the Seaview with bedroom two adjacent and next to the bathroom. Bedroom three is located at the other end of the house adjacent to the kitchen.

Comfortable furnishings throughout with extra spacious living areas, including three couch settings, allowing space and retreat for larger families and groups.

The laundry and BBQ are located in the garage with another couch for the kids to hang out.

Large flat section - fantastic for outdoor fun and games in the sun!

The local dairy has some supplies with great fish n chips if you feel like taking a night off from cooking. The new and popular "Monty's" Cafe in Pukehina is a must do during your stay located at 502 Pukehina Parade.

Please bring your own beach towels - all other linen is provided. If you wish to bring your own linen, please inform us of this when you book. NB The total amount of linen is for 10 people. If you are booking for less than this amount please advise us to charge the correct amount for the guests staying at the property.

Bring your own food and toiletries - basic washing and kitchen items supplied.

Strictly No Parties or events allowed.
Pets ok please tell us a little bit about them at your time of booking.

Check in time 3pm, checkout 10am.

You will find a compendium book inside the house with instructions and things to do around the local area.

**Please note: Kayaks are NOT TO BE USED. Thank you.

Property manager

Beach Rentals Pukehina

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

Pukehina

Located in Pukehina, this holiday home is on the beach. Seabreeze Park and Pukehina Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kiwi360 and Longridge Park. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
Map
Pukehina Beach, Te Puke

What's nearby

  • Seabreeze Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pukehina Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Maramarua Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 36 min drive - 43.8 km
  • Lake Rotoiti - 41 min drive - 32.6 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maketu Pies - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Maketu Beachside Cafe & Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Pukehina Beach Store & Takeaways - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pukehina Local - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seaside Cafe and Takeaways - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gillagan's on the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Gillagan's on the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gillagan's on the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gillagan's on the Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pukehina holiday home is just steps away from Seabreeze Park and Pukehina Beach. Maramarua Park and Midway Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jess W.

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

Nice place

Terrible weather but nice comfortable house . Much nicer than the listing shows
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Moideen K.

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

Awesome Beach view

Large outside entertainment area with great access to beach. Good big size rooms. Spacious kitchen but needs updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom f.

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

Above expectations

Basic but quality set-up would recommend if you love the beach, very close to fire station so alarm is loud when goes off but didn't bother us at all
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Amanda H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waitangi Weekend

Great place to stay for a large family, families, group of friends...Everything we needed was at hand...But the view and beach access was right outside the door...Thankyou we thoroughly enjoyed our wknd stay...We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

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

Rest & Relax

Quiet & Peaceful area, didn't need to take anything everything provided, great to rest & relax walks on beach & footpath easy flat surface, Refreshing after a bizzy couple of years...Thank You
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maree L.

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

Fantastic

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOCELLE D.

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

Amazing view

The location is perfect. Rooms are spacious and clean. There is no wifi so we maximise our time spending quality time with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Michal K.

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

Great place

This was our second time at Gilligan’s and is one of our favourites because it’s nice and spacious and suits our family dynamics.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie D.

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

Paradise

Perfect place for extended family get together. Well positioned and immediate relaxation for us all. Was perfect for us and we will definitely be back. Thanks Jody for your great communication
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hilary D.

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

Our Girls Birthday Weekend

Awesome location, lots of space and well equipped with everything we needed. Felt like home. A very happy whanau who spent 2 nights relaxing, fishing and enjoying what Pukehina had to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia d., Auckland, New Zealand

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

The photos do not do it justice

It is a lovely property but the photos make it look a little less appealing than it really is. The bach has everything you would want and more. Feels very homely, relaxing and the views are to die for. Would definitely go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

maree E.

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

great relaxing stay

awesome stayed there before and will go back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Carey F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

Holiday too short! Great place to stay, with space for all to chill and enjoy. Will be back to Pukehina again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

maree E.

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

great relaxing stay

Used Jodi lots of times and she is great to talk to and never had any issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

Great Spot

A comfortable home right on the ocean beach and just a few doors down from a well stocked shop and cafe. Don’t be put off by the appearance of the cafe, the coffee was pretty good. The big kitchen, big table and two bathrooms made it easy for the extended family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A beautiful beach front home

Relaxing and comfortable Very disappointed not to have access to internet as advertised Otherwise a great experience
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Greg P.

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

Great location and setting

A lovely place for a holiday, will definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

K G.

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

Lovely location

Beautiful veiws / relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diamond N.

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

Beachfront House

The view was amazing, overlooking the sea. Very spacious for all our guests. The bbq was used well. The cupboards were already filled with salt pepper and spices etc, this was nice. We would recommend this spot for your next summer holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michal K.

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

Actual Paradise!

What an amazing property. Absolute beachfront. Very spacious with multiple seating areas. Great choice for families. Bonus extra bedding in the garage and extra bathroom. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pam C., Wellington

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

Brilliant stay, brilliant location everyone loved it, thank you!

Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Corrine d.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great Location for family group..

Wonderful beachfront location. Home comfortable, but We we’re a little disappointed that it hadn’t been aired or cleaned as well as it might on our arrival. Would also be useful to have some driving instructions for the house( (e.g. need to turn on gas for cooking and how to work dishwasher).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Nicola D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply gorgeous location

The property was in a gorgeous location. Stunning water views you could never tire of. Wonderful little dairy / takeaway along the road. Beds were nice and comfy. Unfortunately the inside of the property was in need of a freshen up with regards to cleanliness. It felt like it had been closed up all winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leonie T.

Lovely house, lovely location

Nice and tidy. Nothing too flash. Everything you want in a beach side bach
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
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6/10 Okay

Gary R.

Prooerty was "rustic" but clean and well maintained - the setting is...

Prooerty was "rustic" but clean and well maintained - the setting is beautiful

About the host

Hosted by Beach Rentals Pukehina

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Beach Rentals BOP Ltd - small property management business here in Pukehina.

Why they chose this property

Large home with wonderful beach access - quite flat.

What makes this property unique

A short stroll to Beach Cafe' for great coffee, Ice-cream, and takeaways

Languages:

English