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The Pirate's Rest, a tiny home by the beach.

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Exterior
The Pirate's Rest
View kitchen and bunk pod
Outside bar @ sunset
Main bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Pauanui, Waikato
  • Place, Gallagher Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pauanui Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Lakes Golf Course
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bunk pods

1 Single Bunk Bed

Main

1 King Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

The Pirate's Rest, a tiny home by the beach.

The Pirate's Rest is a beautifully designed tiny bach, just a 100m stroll from the stunning Pauanui beach. Enjoy sea views to the Alderman Islands from inside or while relaxing at your personal slab bar on the wraparound deck.

This bach features an open-plan living area, one bedroom, and a bunk pod, making it perfect for couples or a small family (2 adults and 2 children) looking to experience unique off-grid living. You're also within walking distance of playgrounds, a boat ramp, a supermarket, and local restaurants.
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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 and cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
We would appreciate it if you could do your own dishes.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No shoes in house Quiet after 10pm
Please leave as you find it - clean and tidy 🙂
Pets Please keep animals off the furniture and clean up after them. The property is not gated so please try and keep dogs away from neighbours.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9574352
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
This property uses some solar energy
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Pauanui

Located in Pauanui, this holiday home is near the beach. Pauanui Pines Golf Course and The Lakes Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gallagher Park and Pauanui Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Map
Pauanui, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Gallagher Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pauanui Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pauanui Library and Information Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Lakes Golf Course - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cathedral Cove - 26 min drive - 34.4 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Tides Bakery - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Old Mill Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Local - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tairua Landing - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Flock Kitchen And Bar - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pirate's Rest, a tiny home by the beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The Pirate's Rest, a tiny home by the beach.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Pirate's Rest, a tiny home by the beach.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pirate's Rest, a tiny home by the beach.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Pirate's Rest, a tiny home by the beach. located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Gallagher Park and Pauanui Beach. Pauanui Library and Information Centre and Pauanui Pines Golf Course are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very beautifully presented and so close to the beach, definitely didn't disappoint.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Murray B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pirate's Rest was the perfect location for a 2-day boys' trip for me and my 7 year old. Super close to the beach, friendly surroundings, and a really simple and easy layout to the tiny home. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

Fantastic

Great place to stay highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Thanks Andrew, we appreciate your comments and are very glad you enjoyed your stay. Happy New Year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gareth D.

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

Perfect retreat

Great tiny home, beautifully built with everything you need and a great location near beach
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

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

Fantastic location!

Excellent location and property. Had a great stay in a perfect spot close to the beach. Loved it. Had Japanese guests who were amazed. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Thanks for being awesome guests Helen and for your great communication. We are glad you enjoyed our wee space.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allister G.

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

Tiny on the coast

Lovely well designed home with some thoughtful features.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Awesome accommodation!

We loved the Pirates Rest! The detail and craftsmanship that has gone into the tiny house is awesome. Great location. Our kids loved the bunks! Highly recommend. Lovely comfortable accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Thanks Anna for being great guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Very comfortable and a perfect location

Got to know the house well given all the rain. It had everything anyone could need, and the location with respect to the beach and the grocery store was wonderful. A unique place to stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

narissa w.

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

Perfect little spot

Our family in law stayed here, and they loved it. Private own little space away from the rest of the house. The bathroom, bed room and cute little kitchen meant they had their own little set up. They couldn’t stop talking about how much they enjoyed there stay here .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at The Pirates Rest. The place was beautifully clean from the moment we walked in, and the communication throughout was amazing - clear, friendly, and incredibly helpful.A tiny house; wow, what a surprise. Despite its size, it felt incredibly spacious because every detail had been so thoughtfully designed. You can tell a lot of care has gone into making the space both comfortable for the 3 of us and really functional.The location couldn’t be better. Easy access to the beach made it perfect for morning walks and sunset strolls, and the whole area had such a relaxed, welcoming vibe.We couldn’t have asked for a better getaway and would happily stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fey K.

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

Steps from the beach

Super cute place. Felt big after two weeks traveling in a van around South Island. The location is great. Just the second row of houses from the beach and a short walk to Pauanui's center of commerce (grocery story, bakery, 3 restaurants, second hand shop, post office...)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

keith d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Beautiful Spot

Nice little house to stay and happy it was pet friendly. Only bad point was it was listed to have a hot tub which was not any where to be seen Sent text to the property manager and had no response
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2024
Thanks for your review, my apologies re spa, we’ve never had one, but when I went back and checked the listing that box had been ticked in error. My sincere apologies. I never received a message through the app either, so I’ll make sure I go through and double check everything. I hope you enjoyed your stay Keith and thanks for your comments. Emma
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

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

Cosy home in great location

We loved our stay in The Pirate's Rest. Proximity to the beach is excellent, and we enjoyed having the park pathway right in front. Our dog's tail didn't stop wagging the whole time - she was very reluctant to leave. Thanks for the attention to all the details as well - you had everything covered. With the fire, it was cosy even during the winter rains, so a great place to enjoy any time of the year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2022
Thanks so much for the lovely review Laura, glad you and the doggy enjoyed your stay with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carina E.

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

Fab tiny house!

We loved the house, and thought there was tonnes of room for a “tiny house”! The location is absolutely brilliant, all the facilities in great working order. The only challenge we found was the pots for cooking - we needed more than two! The house was cozy and homely in some pretty atrocious weather so we were glad to be inside!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2023
Thanks for your review Carina, we will add another pan into the mix for future guests. 👍🏼
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ccaitchison

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

A little bit a luxury

I've walked past this little bach many times over the years and admired it, but staying in it was so much better than expected. The comfort, the proximity to the beach, the views and the outdoor shower with a proper door you close and hot water, was Heavenly. The bar straight off the kitchen totally enhances this bach experience we loved it. My teenage daughter loved the bunk cubby. We'll be back for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni O.

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

Perfect

Location, location, location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

Perfect little getaway!

A well thought out property with everything you need to enjoy a relaxing stay. Perfect for couples. Thoroughly enjoyed being in this space and appreciated the creativity to bring this amazing tiny home to fruition. Totally recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAY O.

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

Getaway

Fantastic little break. Wish we had of booked for longer. Recommend A+
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

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

Great hosts, great location, fab tiny house

Emma and Scott were lovely hosts, house was immaculate with kitchen perfect for our self service plans. Just a couple of steps to beach. Everything we needed and more for a fantastic stay. Recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Emma Goldstraw & Scott Henderson

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