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Absolutely Awesome Beach Front Rural Retreat.

Beachfront, with hot tub

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Perched on a cliff top, Top Deck offers panoramic ocean views and serene rural vistas. Relax in the hot tub as sunset falls or unwind with a book on your private beach access. Take leisurely walks around the farm or enjoy water activities like surfing, swimming, and boogie boarding.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 745 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Absolutely Awesome Beach Front Rural Retreat.

TOP DECK consists of two cosy cabins joined by a spacious deck on a cliff top overlooking the ocean. With extensive and uninterrupted ocean views to your front and tranquil rural views to the rear. Enjoy relaxing in the hot tub while you watch the sunset or the moon rise. Take walks or runs on the farm. Enjoy the unpopulated beach from your own private access. Swim, surf cast, boogie board, surf at times or just relax with a book. Quiet and private but only 7 minutes drive from Pukehina stores which include takeaway's, dairy and off license. 40 minutes to Tauranga and Whakatane, 45 to Rotorua. Cabin One has the kitchen and dining area and also a foldout bed. The lounge converts to a bedroom with a Queen sofa bed and has it's own bathroom. Cabin Two has a Queen bed, a single bed and a foldout bed. It also has it's own bathroom. There is also an outdoor shower. There is a sheltered patio with a BBQ and a washing machine is located at the rear. There is parking for 3 vehicles and storage for kayaks. boards or fishing rods under cabin Two. The cabins are off grid and are powered by a solar power system and back up generator. There is TV, WIFI and good cell phone service. Top Deck is easily accessed by helicopter with private property landing at the back gate.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Limited on-site parking (max 3 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: outdoors only

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 484 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outdoors only

Important information

You need to know

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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Map
Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Pukehina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 43 min drive - 56.5 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 49 min drive - 70.2 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 52 min drive - 72.7 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 55 min drive - 77.8 km

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hippy Pippi - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Pukehina Beach Café - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Montys - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Maketu Fishing Club - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Drunken Clam - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Absolutely Awesome Beach Front Rural Retreat. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Absolutely Awesome Beach Front Rural Retreat. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Absolutely Awesome Beach Front Rural Retreat. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Absolutely Awesome Beach Front Rural Retreat. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Absolutely Awesome Beach Front Rural Retreat. located?

This Pukehina cabin is on the beach, 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Pukehina Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Motunau Park and Kiwi360. Lake Rotoehu and Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Library are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Absolutely Awesome Beach Front Rural Retreat. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Top location and an excellent setup. The hot tub in particular is awesome - perfect for stargazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ashutosh G.

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

Nice property

We had a great time at this property, everything was there for a few nights getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

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

Awesome place

Great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna P.

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

Johanna Pieters

Beautiful and peaceful, exactly what we were looking for. Perfect for a quick break from the hustle & bustle from the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suyin B.

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

Just gorgeous wee place

What a find this wee place is - spectacular views of the ocean and a wonderful soak in the hot tub. Well equipped kitchen and great shower pressure. We much enjoyed our stay and especially enjoyed riding over your beautiful farm
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca W.

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

Private and peaceful

Beautiful location on the beach, very private, hot tub is great. Has everything you need for a lovely getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Top Deck Paradise

What an excellent location, so peaceful and hard to beat ocean views.This place was awesome, thank you !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M., Tauranga

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

Amazing place!

Loved our stay! Great hosts and amazing spot, view is on point and property has everything you need. Looking forward to staying again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mellissa W.

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

Perfect lil getaway

Overall very happy with our saty..perfect lil spot..only downside is we didnt catch ny fish
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin G.

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

Beachfront seclusion

Great holiday spot with views.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh H.

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

Great Stay

Great place to stay. It was tight as we were 7 adults and it was very rainy so weren't able to utilize the outdoor space as much as we would have liked but was still a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn T.

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

Retreat

We had a lovely time, great place to get away from our busy lives and to reconnect as a family. Beautiful views and lovely friendly hosts! Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross M.

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

Nice spot to relax

Cabins were a great spot to relax. Tucked away just above the beach and surrounded by the farm. If you enjoy peace and quiet this is the right place
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

andrea m.

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

fantastic location

pleasant
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We couldn't believe our luck when we pulled up to this magic spot - thanks so much for an awesome stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

ying jie o.

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

Beautiful spot!

I love it so much!! Would love to stay longer but we will definitely come back! Only thing is the fridge is a wee bit small but we managed :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby C.

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

Amazing hidden spot

This property is a great spot to unwind. The views are incredible. The hot tub is great then cabins are modern and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Short but Sweet

Great property, Friendly owners, Beautiful Area. We had a peaceful and enjoyable stay. Excellent and comfortable accommodation. We would highly recommend to anyone looking for a quite getaway. Cheerz, Mark T.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ada L.

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

Great First Time EXPERIENCE!

This was our First Bookabach Experience and it was way beyond excellent!The owner was very considerate in letting us rebook last minute due to the horrible weather. Hoping to come back during the warmer months.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aneta B.

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

Hidden gem

Beautiful private location. Host communicated well and was very accomodating during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian H.

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

A really great location

Really a great place. All alone and directly by the sea. We spent three wonderful nights here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Theresa L.

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

Beautiful Location

The perfect location to get away and relax. Very thing I needed to enjoy my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen E.

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

Wonderful

Wonderful stay and setting for an away from it all getaway with the most amazing panoramic views in every direction
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah C.

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

Awsome piece of paradise highly recommended

Beautiful piece of paradise highly reccomend perfect spot for a family get away . great communication with Lynette&Geoff check in and check out was simple an easy . Only downfall was having to leave
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024