8/10 Good
Ainsley B.
6 Jan, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, rustic holiday spot far from the maddening crowd.
Ainsley B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Cabin
The Ducks Nest Cabin . Beachside unique farm stay. Privacy. White sandy beach.
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Reviews
8.0 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Whakamarama, Bay Of Plenty
- Place, Omokoroa Beach18 min drive
- Place, Te Puna Quarry Park20 min drive
- Place, Waimarino Adventure Park23 min drive
- Airport, Tauranga (TRG)37 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)
The Ducks Nest - Cabin
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
The Ducks Nest - Caravan
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
The Ducks Nest Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Ducks Nest Cabin . Beachside unique farm stay. Privacy. White sandy beach.
Come enjoy tranquility in our birdhaven. The Camo Hut is a very unique space, offering a small but fully equipped private cabin with queen bed. It has a separate kitchen which is well equipped with everything you need for your escape from the busy world. From the deck you can relax on the swing while firing up the BBQ for dinner.
The share bathroom is only a 30m walk (2mins) & has a shower, toilet, sink & laundry area with washing machine. There is a very close compost toilet and shower which requires fire to heat water (plenty of firewood). We also have a romantic fire bath by the water that you are welcome to use.
The Camo hut also offers an additional decommissioned station wagon with a double mattress, the perfect bedroom for a couple of young adventure seeking kids or 1 adult. It is located 1m from the cabin.
The sandy Pahoia beach is only a 30m walk from the deck of your cabin it really is the best part.
You have access to kayaks, SUP, windsurf or dinghys, with life jackets of course, all free of charge (just please rinse it properly after use).
The tranquil waters of Pahoia are perfect for swimming at high tide, and a pleasure for fishing.
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.
The share bathroom is only a 30m walk (2mins) & has a shower, toilet, sink & laundry area with washing machine. There is a very close compost toilet and shower which requires fire to heat water (plenty of firewood). We also have a romantic fire bath by the water that you are welcome to use.
The Camo hut also offers an additional decommissioned station wagon with a double mattress, the perfect bedroom for a couple of young adventure seeking kids or 1 adult. It is located 1m from the cabin.
The sandy Pahoia beach is only a 30m walk from the deck of your cabin it really is the best part.
You have access to kayaks, SUP, windsurf or dinghys, with life jackets of course, all free of charge (just please rinse it properly after use).
The tranquil waters of Pahoia are perfect for swimming at high tide, and a pleasure for fishing.
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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Sea view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 first aid kit
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Whakamarama
Located in Whakamarama, this cabin is in a rural area and on the beach. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Whakamarama, Bay Of Plenty
What's nearby
- Omokoroa Beach - 18 min drive - 11.3 km
- Leveret Estate Winery - 18 min drive - 13.8 km
- Mills Reef Winery - 19 min drive - 14.2 km
- Te Puna Quarry Park - 20 min drive - 14.1 km
- Waimarino Adventure Park - 23 min drive - 19.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Coffee Club - 14 min drive
- The Cider Factorie - 22 min drive
- Nourish - 15 min drive
- Omokoroa Takeaways - 15 min drive
- Wild Bean Cafe - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by tracar913
Why they chose this property
Amazing location. Very private setting. The inner harbour beach front is only meters from the door. We offer use of our kayaks to all guests at no charge.
Included is fresh eggs from our chickens & fresh lemons.
Catch your dinner next to the cabins if you like or take a stroll to the Pahoia Beach domain & catch a snapper for tea.
We have plenty of farm animals to entertain the kids with.
Included is fresh eggs from our chickens & fresh lemons.
Catch your dinner next to the cabins if you like or take a stroll to the Pahoia Beach domain & catch a snapper for tea.
We have plenty of farm animals to entertain the kids with.
What makes this property unique
You can't beat the incredible location. Very handy to Tauranga CBD only a 15 minute drive. Omokoroa is only down the road offering restaurants, cafes, supermarket, liquor store & pharmacy. Katikati is only a 10 min drive. Plenty of attractions close by.
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