..Tropical Retreat..

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A paved road flanked by tall palm trees and lush greenery, leading towards a mountain in the distance.
A building with a covered outdoor seating area, a gravel driveway, and surrounding greenery.
A kitchen with a gas stove, oven, purple cabinets, a microwave, and a window with a view of trees.
A living room with a grey sofa, a grey recliner, a wooden dining table with four chairs, and a window with dark curtains.
A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a gravel driveway.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Houhora, Northland
  • Place, Ancient Kauri Kingdom
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Ninety Mile Beach
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Karikari Peninsula
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kaitaia (KAT)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Pukenui

Located in Pukenui, this cottage is by the sea. While the natural beauty of Ninety Mile Beach and Great Exhibition Bay can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Carrington Golf Course. Snorkelling and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Houhora, Northland

What's nearby

  • Ancient Kauri Kingdom - 33 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Ninety Mile Beach - 42 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Te Ahu Centre - 42 min drive - 46.4 km
  • Far North Regional Museum - 43 min drive - 47.9 km
  • Karikari Peninsula - 48 min drive - 49.2 km

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pukenui Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • Houhora Tavern
  • ‪The Hub - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ..Tropical Retreat.. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ..Tropical Retreat..?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ..Tropical Retreat..?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ..Tropical Retreat..?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ..Tropical Retreat.. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Ninety Mile Beach and 12 mi (19.2 km) from Great Exhibition Bay. Ancient Kauri Kingdom and Te Ahu Centre are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay here, will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space was comfortable and exceptionally clean. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great stay, very clean and will definitely stay again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family gathering

Awesome stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place, great location.

What a great place. Definitely would recommend and would stay next time I’m up. And a fantastic location. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

The bach felt so cozy and spacious. Cleanliness is spot on and good amenities. Would recommend this stay for anyone planning to visit around the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and peaceful

Loved it here. Had a great time visiting far north. Great host and excellent property. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

Clean, comfortable all needs met. Really enjoyed our stay and exploring the far north of NZ
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Place was comfortable and clean my kids enjoyed our short stay we moved to another pkace but my 5 year old wished we stayed long highly recommended to anyone x
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Practical and helpful

The owner was very accommodating and it was great to cater for ourselves with shops not far down the road.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Michaela's Tropical Retreat

Michaela's bach fit our needs perfectly. She provides all the comforts, is easy to communicate with and the property is beautiful. It is an ideal location for excursions to Cape Reinga, 90 Mile Beach, Giant Sand Dunes and Honey Bee's!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful stay

This is a must recommend place to stay. Not too far away from Cape Reinga and very close to ninety miles beach. We arrived 2 hours early because the weather condition, but the manager was very kind, she let us check in before set time and the batch has everything you need and around with the beautiful garden. Will be back next time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A week fishing

Beautiful area. So relaxing. After a day at the beach it was nice to come home and relax in the bbq area or on a lazy boy inside. Good size fridge/freezer and kitchen. Comfortable beds. And great pressure in the shower. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Immaculate presentation so much more than expected

So clean and modern, comfy beds, 2 mins yo boat ramp. Manicured gardens. An absolute must stay at. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great and comfy

Well made up placed, loved it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable bed and nice and clean house

Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and quiet

Not the best weather....but quiet and private Lots to do in the area....clean and has everything you need. Host is helpful and accommodating....we will go back ☺️
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a getaway

Very well maintained and tidy batch in a stunning and quiet location. Enjoyed our stay there very much
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, cool and convenient

We stayed for a week, the cottage is set well back from the road, so was quiet. Is near the harbour for a swim or boating. I am disabled and use a walking stick to mobilise. Was ideal as compact and bathroom easy to use. The kitchen has everything you need. Temperatures were high, but the cottage remained cool ,with an outside dining area and insect nets on windows meant we could keep windows open. We loved our stay and will definitely be back. Thanks Michaela
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Wonderful place

Nice n big house but need more clean properly too much dust..:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Houhora or bust!

Have just had awesome time exploring far north Really good spot..easy..simple ..quiet Owners more than accommodating We all enjoyed chilling here
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A quiet, clean and comfortable place to stay.

We had a great overall experience staying at this property. Tidy, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Was a quiet and clean property, a little hard to find but the photos they sent made it so much easier to find, the cat and the dog came to visit while we were having coffee and were the sweetest
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

excelent place to stay

very clean and tidy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for some peace and quiet. Great hosts!

Great Place and great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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