Just a 15-minute walk from Tairua Ocean Beach and 0.9 miles from Pauanui Beach, Pretty on Paku, Tairua - Cottage features accommodations in Tairua with a garden, barbecue facilities, and a shared lounge. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Offering a terrace and sea views, the spacious vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area. The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Cathedral Cove is 18 miles from the vacation home. The nearest airport is Whitianga Airport, 25 miles from Pretty on Paku, Tairua - Cottage.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.9
Free Wifi
10
High score for Tairua
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    Sarah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Robyn has been very welcoming and opened the door to us, giving us all the necessary information. That was perfect !
  • Sue
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Wonderful view & had everything we needed for a restful & comfortable stay.
  • Carly
    Australia Australia
    The property has the most amazing view and is in a very quiet location. Robyn is a great host and a great communicator.

Hosted by Robyn

9.8
9.8
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Robyn
The property is designed especially for holiday makers, located on Mount Paku, in beautiful Tairua, New Zealand. Beautiful oceán views whilst overlooking Pauanui Beach from decks on both levels where you can enjoy the beautiful Sunrise, Sunsets & star filled skies at night. Upstairs balcony has outdoor furniture & bbq. A garden set viewing platform with outdoor furniture is also on lower lawn where you also have water views. A relaxing spot after a busy day. Five beds available to suit up to 7 people. King size bed on top level with own bathroom, two large double & two single bunk beds on lower level with bathroom & washing machine. Heaters/fans available on both levels. High resolution TV with Freeview upstairs. TV on bottom level is set for use of your own Chromecast. Kitchen on top level is fully equipted. Tea/Coffee is also available. Only 5 minutes drive to down town Tairua which has a good selection of takeaway’s & great restaurants, Tairua Beach which is surf patrolled is at the base of Mt Paku. Approximately 25 minutes drive to Hot Water Beach. You are a short walk to steps leading up to the track which takes you to the top of Paku with amazing views.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Pretty on Paku, Tairua - Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Electric blankets
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common Areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Bar crawls
  • Beach
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about USD 61. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Pretty on Paku, Tairua - Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Pretty on Paku, Tairua - Cottage

  • The prices at Pretty on Paku, Tairua - Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Pretty on Paku, Tairua - Cottage on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Pretty on Paku, Tairua - Cottage on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from Pretty on Paku, Tairua - Cottage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Pretty on Paku, Tairua - Cottage is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Pretty on Paku, Tairua - Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Pretty on Paku, Tairua - Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beach
    • Bar crawls

  • Yes, Pretty on Paku, Tairua - Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Pretty on Paku, Tairua - Cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Pretty on Paku, Tairua - Cottage is 0.9 miles from the center of Tairua. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.