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Large fenced beachfront lawn
Gate through to your own direct access to the beach
Property grounds
The Gin Trap
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Pukehina, Bay of Plenty
  • Pukehina Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Ororoa Reserve
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Seabreeze Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Gin Trap


The Gin Trap is a 1960s Kiwi Bach, but with the mod cons of unlimited wi-fi, smart TV and heatpump. You don't get much closer than this to the beach, sleeping up to six guests across three bedrooms, making this an ideal getaway spot for the family holiday or couples looking for an escape. Perfectly situated on the beachfront, with direct beach access off the lawn to the ocean for swims and long days spent on the sand. Wash off the days sand in the hot outdoor shower. Dinners will be a breeze, with the well equippt kitchen and BBQ available. This is a bach with simple furnishings, a large front deck, along with a spacious section. For those cooler nights, the heatpump will keep you cosy while watching a movie on the Smart TV with Freeview, Netflix or maybe enjoy a game night with one of the many board games on offer. The home is split level - with the Kitchen, Dining, Living, along with Bedroom 2 and 3 on the first level. Both Bedrooms have Queen size beds with drawers underneath for extra storage. The Master bedroom offering a King Size Bed with wardrobe, along with the bathroom on the upper level NB: reached by a small staircase of 5 stairs.
Cleaning fee is $150 which includes all linen, along with Beach Towels.
Directly across the road is our local cafe "Montys" where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or a coffee.
This home is not only a great base for the beach, but also for exploring near by. With just a 15min drive to Te Puke, 30mins to Mt Maunganui and Tauranga (via toll road) or 40mins to Rotorua and Whakatane. The BP station to refuel your boat is only 5 mins down the road.

*Cleaning fee $150 includes linen
*Please use beach access and stay off the Dunes
*Vaping and Smoking outside only
*Strictly NO parties!
*NB: There is 5 stairs to the King Room and Bathroom
*Dog Friendly. Max 2 $50 per stay
*Maximum of 6 people on this property at any one time
*All Beds new 2020

**Prices are seasonal. Change of nightly charge depends on the time period of the year

Property manager

Rachelle Douglas
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
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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 (limit 2 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Pukehina

Located in Pukehina, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Motunau Park and Pukehina Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kiwi360 and Longridge Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Pukehina, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Pukehina Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ororoa Reserve - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Seabreeze Park - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • ASB Baypark - 35 min drive - 39.6 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 44 min drive - 46.7 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maketu Pies - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Maketu Beachside Cafe & Restaurant - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Pukehina Beach Store & Takeaways - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fush and Chups Paengaroa - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Pukehina Local - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gin Trap pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at The Gin Trap?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Where is The Gin Trap located?

Located in Pukehina, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Motunau Park and Pukehina Beach. Midway Park and Palm Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Haylee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
RRR
If you are wanting to Relax, Rejuvenate and Reset, I can highly recommend The Gin Trap. Its eclectic interior and “bach-i-ness” is the best “tonic” for a quick va-cay! Everything is thought of to make your stay memorable, lived our weekend so much - cheers to Rachel and her team for an awesome getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach front paradise!
We had an amazing stay. Located a stone's throw from the only cafe in Pukehina with beach access - not sure what more you could want for a Kiwi bach escape. Rach was really helpful and communicative as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Great place and lots of towels!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will be back - amazing place
Stunning place, nothing but good to things to say!! 100% will be back to re visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inyou C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a holiday
This small batch has everything you need for a holiday right in front of the beach. Definitely coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is Gold!
This bach has everything you need - all the mod cons- and a stunning view to boot. The host is really responsive to emails and gave us a run down of all the best places to eat. Everything is clean and tidy, and in good condition. Beds are comfy and the shower has great water pressure. There's lots for kids to do and it's pet friendly. If the host will have us, we definitely will be going back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jacques V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Xmas 2024
Great location with the beer garden across the road and views to stair at all day!!! It is an older kiwi batch with a bit of a dated look when you first arrive. The house is clean and the backyard great. The garage is filled with spiderwebs
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alastair M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Iconic NZ beach bach.
Quirky bach with all the comforts while maintaining the bach atmosphere. A great place to take the kids and enjoy some time in the sun and surf.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Greg T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Quiet place
Loved the place the only disappointment was not getting a reply from the manager and having to email the owner because I wasn’t told the tv was via the internet. Owner was more than helpful on all occasions
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gin Trap
Cool cozy Bach that had everything we needed for few days away to relax & catch some sun - our pooch also enjoyed sunbathing whilst taking in the beautiful ocean view 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Amazing location and aspect, the photos don’t do it justice! Confortable, welcoming home and wonderful to have use of the Bach games water toys. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy Place
Quaint kiwi bach with hotel quality beds and linen. The stay was made more enjoyable being able to bring a very important member of our family ‘Reef our furbaby’
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic seaviews
We had a fantastic stay with amazing seaviews. It was lovely to watch the sunrise and be able to listen to the waves. The house was clean and tidy and the beds very comfortable. We cant wait to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway place
Loved this place - it worked perfectly for just me but would have loved to have a few girlfriends with me to hang out with and it would have been the perfect place to stay for the weekend. Small and quaint with everything one might need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous spot
Loved our stay at the Gin Trap, best part was the view over Tauranga Moana, whether sitting on the sand dunes watching the waves roll in or on the deck watching the kids and dog playing in the yard. House was super comfortable with everything you need and the host lovely to communicate with. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best family home!
The beach was really nice and the scenery was really good, but more than that, everything in the house, beds, etc. was clean and nice to stay. It's the best place to heal quietly with your family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As amazing as expected
A good ol kiwi bach right on the beach with everything you could need for an enjoyable stay. Thank you to the hosts for sharing their slice of with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend for friends wedding
Great kiwi batch awesome location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pukehina heaven
What an amazing Bach right on the beach! Beds were comfortable, plenty of space with fabulous outdoor porch area for relaxing / eating, all the necessary amenities. The sound of the ocean surf at night made it heaven!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply Amazing
Such a beautiful location, we loved all the decor - very cool, beds were super comfy, stunning views over the sea, wished our stay was longer, would love to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning
It was simply just beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Amazing location. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pre-Xmas retreat
Perfect Bach. It has everything you need for a great stay, and then some…like being able to light a fire on the beach and marshmallow forks provided! Lovely linen; perfect position; beautiful empty beach; very helpful and quickly responsive communication. Thank you.. we could have stayed a month…
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Racheal C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay
Our family really enjoyed our stay at this bach. The location is excellent, couldn’t get a better view. Communication with the host was great, we had everything we needed and more. Little touch’s like the hammock on the deck and the beach toys in the shed made the kids day ! We will definitely return .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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