Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Fireplace
A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Garden
Internet access
Fireplace
Explore the area
Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty
Omokoroa Beach
Place, Omokoroa Beach
17 min drive
Leveret Estate Winery
Place, Leveret Estate Winery
17 min drive
Waimarino Adventure Park
Place, Waimarino Adventure Park
18 min drive
Tauranga (TRG)
Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
39 min drive
Rooms & beds
0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Slice of heaven cabin
Relax away from the bustle and busyness of the city and enjoy a break in a quiet rural environment surrounded by native bush and be lulled by the nearby river and bird song. Enjoy the smell of timber within our architecturally designed cottage with high wooden ceilings, wood paneled walls, wooden stairs and kitchen and hand crafted furniture.
Recharge with a book or a walk on our property or on nearby bushwalks, or explore all that Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty has to offer. Bethlehem Town Centre is 15 minutes away, Omokoroa, 15 minutes, Katikati 25 minutes, Tauranga 25 minutes and Mt Maunganui with its world famous beach is a 30 minute drive away.
Fully self-contained cottage with mezzanine sleeping loft with double bed, full kitchen with oven, gas hob and fridge, bathroom with shower and enjoy a loo with a view. A pullout sofa bed in the lounge creates a double bed, dining facility for up to four, a pellet fire for winter and WIFI.
Please note there is no mobile phone reception at the cottage.
Please also note that stair access to the mezzanine is steep – it’s an alternating tread so ones gait is the same as a normal stair but it can catch people by surprise – the pullout sofa bed in the lounge is available for those who are unable to access the stairs.
We try and be as self- sufficient and sustainable as possible and run our slice of heaven along organic lines, considering the impact our actions have upon the environment. Hence you will find we use environmentally and people safe products for cleaning in the cottage (and our home), and we try to buy Fair Trade products that support those who live in third world nations. We don’t get it right all the time – we are learning as we go and enjoy talking with others about their journey towards a similar lifestyle. Our cottage is smoke, vaping and drug free.
Ideal as a getaway for a couple, it does have a pullout sofa double bed so while two is comfortable, four would experience tiny home living.
Surrounded by farmland with views of native bush and in close proximity to a stream, there are multiple farm animals on surrounding properties visible from the drive: cows, sheep, goats, alpacas. Some distant animal noises at night can be expected (mooing etc) .
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Whakamarama
Located in Whakamarama, this cottage is in a rural area. Brain Watkins House and Monmouth Redoubt are local landmarks, 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. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, hunting and mountain biking.
How much does it cost to stay at Slice of heaven cabin?
As of 28 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Slice of heaven cabin on 27 Oct 2026 start from £68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Slice of heaven cabin?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Slice of heaven cabin?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Slice of heaven cabin?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Slice of heaven cabin located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Te Puna Quarry Park, Omokoroa Beach and Waimarino Adventure Park. Minden Lookout and Fernland Spa are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
I had a great stay in the cabin. The owners are very helpful and great communication. The cabin was everything I needed, quiet, peaceful, in a natural environment. It was cosy coming into winter. I loved the loft and natural timber. Would definitely stay again. Thank you!
We stayed here on vacation and loved the large kitchen area. The owners were attentive and friendly. The location and innovative style made this home very unique. Great views on the drives in and out and close proximity to Tauranga.
Cosy little cottage, great location, owner Liz very friendly and helpful, could do with replacing existing, old bed options with something a little more comfortable.
Ashley W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2025
Thanks for staying at the cottage. We have taken your comments regarding the bed on board and a new one is on it's way. Appreciate your feedback.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Diana
11 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a lovely and peaceful place, very friendly owners
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay at the Cottage /cabin. It was peaceful and gorgeous. Liz ,the owner made us feel really welcome. Would definitely stay a bit longer next time.
Ja-nika
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melanie
5 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect for my requirements, lovely to get away from the hustle and bustle of Tauranga traffic and come back to some country paradise. Thank you so much for sharing your delightful cottage.
Lovely location, well appointed tiny home, lovely host, great info. The fireplace was an added bonus. We had a lovely stay and enjoyed this home very much. The only suggestion we have is that the bed really needs upgrading.
Really enjoyed our stay here. We were a group of 3 but the cabin was still spacious. Very warm and cozy during cold-times. The cabin was so peaceful and quaint which was very needed especially as we lived in such a busy city. Overall, it had everything we needed the owners were very accomodating and kind from check-in to check out. Will return again for a future trip!🧡
We had nice time. House was very clean, warm and had all features we needed. Interesting stairs design. The host was very nice and welcoming. Thank you very much for having us.
This cabin far exceeded our expectations! It is well constructed, cozy, and quiet, located in the middle of billy farmland, nestled next to a creek, and not far from the coast. The bed was comfortable, and we used the kitchen facilities to prepare most of our meals. We intended on staying there two weeks of our trip, but ended up extending our stay for the final week because we found so many fishing and birding opportunities nearby. The host was genuinely congenial; she was quick to help us with anything we needed, and even gave us fresh produce from her garden! We shared some of the snapper we caught in return. The whole experience contributed to the trip of a lifetime for us. Highly recommend!
Relaxing/recovering post-op. Wonderful little house, comfy bed, has everything you need. We really appreciated the pellet burner fireplace too! Nice calm location but not too out of the way either. Thank you!
Tadhg M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rachael G.
31 Jan 2019
Stunning!
Stunning little house and surrounding. Even played with some eels!
Rachael G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Hi Rachael - so happy you enjoyed your stay, you were great guests and are more than welcome back any time you'd like.
Thanks
Mike & Liz
Lovely rural property Everything worked, and wifi was amongst the bestVery convenient for TaurangaGood array of essential supplies provided We were not confident about using the stairs during the night for bathroom breaks, so used the pull out sofa bed instead downstairs, and that was fine
Geoffrey H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Michaela C.
25 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication
Good last minute get away
Beautiful property but no photos of stairs, it did say that the stairs were narrow but we thought nothing like that. Super hot in the summer but that is hard to fix. Over all good stay just minor things that can’t be helped like the drive way
Such a nice spot for a weekend getaway!Thanks so much for letting us stay
Lisa D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
About the host
Hosted by Liz & Mike Carter
After childhood experience in the country and being disheartened by the noise and small city plots we found our Slice of Heaven in the country and became proud lifestyle block owners. Mike is an architect who previously had his architectural practice within the cottage before converting it into accommodation and now works as an architect project manager in town. Liz is full time home manager and organic gardener. We are involved in our community being on the local school board of trustees and chair of the Whakamarama Community Centre/Hall committee.
Why they chose this property
We were keen to give our family a taste of the kind of childhood experiences we had growing up in rural environments - space to play, ride bikes, and peace and quiet.
What makes this property unique
We choose this property because it had a bit of land which meant we could be less dependent upon supermarkets and more self sufficient as we could grow some of our own food. We were also attracted by the beautiful bush outlook.
Languages:
English
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