10/10 Excellent
Chris S.
13 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idealism location
Chris S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Cabin
Back to Basics in a 5 star location
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Whakamarama, Bay of Plenty
- Omokoroa Beach16 min drive
- Tauranga Domain26 min drive
- Mount Maunganui33 min drive
- Tauranga (TRG)30 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Common area 1
1 Child Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower
Spaces
Outdoor shower
Kitchenette
About this property
Back to Basics in a 5 star location
The Crab Hut has 1 queen bed 1 x Single bed , 1 Foldaway bed and 1 infants Cot.
Max 4 Guests.
Tv/Freeview. Shower/shub, basin, toilet & washing machine & tub.
A butler’s station with small fridge, jug, toaster, bench area with plates, cutlery, utensils, glasses & mugs. BBQ (shared with Shell Hut) Brazier .. so bring your marshmallows. Get in touch if you want to book one night only or BYO dogs.
Pahoia Beach is an idyllic rural quiet area. Very safe.
Outdoor pursuits: Swimming, kayaking, fishing, floundering, and beach walks... less than 1 min from your bed.
We have kayaks, SUP, dinghy's 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, and turtles ;)
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.
Max 4 Guests.
Tv/Freeview. Shower/shub, basin, toilet & washing machine & tub.
A butler’s station with small fridge, jug, toaster, bench area with plates, cutlery, utensils, glasses & mugs. BBQ (shared with Shell Hut) Brazier .. so bring your marshmallows. Get in touch if you want to book one night only or BYO dogs.
Pahoia Beach is an idyllic rural quiet area. Very safe.
Outdoor pursuits: Swimming, kayaking, fishing, floundering, and beach walks... less than 1 min from your bed.
We have kayaks, SUP, dinghy's 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, and turtles ;)
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
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Whakamarama
Whakamarama is home to this cabin. Katikati Murals and Classic Flyers NZ are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mills Reef Winery and Leveret Estate Winery. Waimarino Adventure Park and Tenpin Tauranga are also worth visiting.
Whakamarama, Bay of Plenty
What's nearby
- Omokoroa Beach - 16 min drive - 10.9 km
- Tauranga Domain - 26 min drive - 24.1 km
- Mount Hot Pools - 33 min drive - 30.2 km
- Mount Maunganui - 33 min drive - 30.3 km
- Maunganui Beach - 42 min drive - 30.6 km
Getting around
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
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Learn moreOpens in a new window9.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Angela S.
12 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hard to leave
Angela S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
About the host
Hosted by tracar913
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