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Available Now for your short summer break!

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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On the beach
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Property grounds
Perched on the dunes above the beach, Papamoa Beach House is a haven for relaxation and Kiwi holiday vibes. Unwind in the spacious living area with high-pitched ceilings or take a short stroll to local establishments like The Store, The Hippy Pipi Bar and Restaurant.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Available Now for your short summer break!

Breathe in the ocean air and unwind in this unique, character-filled beachfront retreat — Lofty Heights. Perched just steps from the sand, this coastal haven offers direct beach access, sweeping views, and the relaxed comfort of a classic New Zealand bach.

Due to recent storms some beachfront properties beach access has become very unsafe, and we ask that they are not used! Please us the public beach access two houses along.

🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements:

The master bedroom opens directly onto the deck with stunning ocean views – ideal for slow mornings and sunset evenings.

The second bedroom, located just off the main hallway, includes a cozy queen bed and natural light through garden-facing windows.

Up a rustic wooden ladder, the mezzanine loft is a perfect spot for reading or relaxing.

🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen:
Everything you need is on hand — a full-sized fridge/freezer, oven, cooktop, microwave, toaster, and more, with easy access to the outdoors for al fresco dining.

🔥 Relax & Unwind:
The open-plan living area features high vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, a wood-burning fireplace for cozy evenings, board games, and uninterrupted views of the waves rolling in. Slide open the doors to let the sea breeze flow through or step onto the deck to enjoy a meal at the large outdoor dining setting under the umbrella.

🌿 Outdoor Living:
Spacious decking, grassy lawn, and beachfront access make this home ideal for family BBQs, beach games, or just sitting back with a wine and a good book.

🚿 Bathroom Layout:
A central bathroom with a separate toilet provides convenience for groups and families.

📍 What You'll Love:

Absolute beachfront location

Expansive deck with panoramic views of farmland and ocean

Cosy, classic design with exposed wood beams and plenty of character

Mezzanine loft sleeping nook – a fun spot for adventurous guests

Perfect for families, couples, or small groups

Whether you're looking for a peaceful beach break or a base for exploring the coast, Lofty Heights invites you to slow down and soak it all in.

Private parking
Laundry facilities
Strictly NO parties, events or tents at the property
No Pets
Please rinse sand off feet before entering the property.

Please bring your own beach towels - all other linen is provided.
Bring your own food and toiletries - basic washing and kitchen items supplied.

The local dairy is only a 2 minte walk away for easy access to essentials, ice creams, or fish & chips! And the popular "Monty's Cafe located on the main Rd is a must visit during your stay- located at 502 Pukehina Parade.

Centrally located, Pukehina Beach is just a 15 min drive to Te Puke (past the golf club), 40 mins to Mt Maunganui and Tauranga (via toll road), or 60 mins to Rotorua and 40 minutes Whakatane – all excellent roads. If you need to refuel the boat BP is just 5 mins away.

Great location for the two popular nearby wedding venues at The Old Forest school and Estuary events.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Available Now for your short summer break! Pukehina Beach
Available Now for your short summer break! Private vacation home
beach-rentals-79C-PUKEHINA

About the area

Map
Pukehina Beach, Pukehina

What's nearby

  • Seabreeze Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pukehina Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Midway Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Motunau Park - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Palm Park - 10 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maketu Beachside Cafe - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Seaside, Maketu - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Drunken Clam - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Maketu Fishing Club - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Pukehina Beach Café - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Available Now for your short summer break! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Available Now for your short summer break!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Available Now for your short summer break!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Available Now for your short summer break! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pukehina holiday home is just steps away from Seabreeze Park and Bay of Plenty. Pukehina Beach and Maramarua Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Available Now for your short summer break! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Fantastic family batch

Perfect family batch, our kids loved staying at Pukehina. House is right on the beach with nice elevation for views and privacy. We look forward to our next visit to Pukehina Beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Racheal M.

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

Pukehina getaway

We had never stayed in a bach on the beach before, it was everything we hoped for. Clean, tidy, amazing views! We saw dolphins as the sun rose. The worst thing was leaving and going home! Thankyou Beach Rentals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Holiday at Lofty Heights

My Kids and I had the best stay at Lofty's for 5 days over the new year. It was a great typical Kiwi batch with all the basics needed to have a great break away. Board Games, books, amazing front and back decks to chill out on, and the beach was absolutely beautiful great swimming. Thankyou Beach Rentals for making my first book a batch nice and easy. We will definitely be back 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Our Last Stay at Pukehina

This property was great, had the feel of the old style bach and the location overlooking the sea was lovely. However although this was about the best price we could find in Pukehina, this is nearly three times what we paid 10years ago. Pukehina is no longer the affordable beach holiday it used to be. Most of the houses are residential now and the holiday feel has left the place. The pub is closed, and although someone is trying to make it work it is hard with the new demographic staying there. The beach is inaccessible from many beachside properties and is completely gone at high tide. A lot of the infrastucture such as the paths, tennis courts and bike track are just a bit run down. Finally, someone broke into my car during the night, although there has always been some element of this in Pukehina. For us the appeal has been lost and after 20years we are going somewhere else for our January holiday.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren M.

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

Stay at Pukehina Beach

Lovely place on the beach, kids absolutely loved it. Quiet, and woke up to beautiful views every morning. Everything we needed readily available☺️ Warm and comfortable. Local fish n chips were the bomb! Not to far from Tauranga or the Mt. Would absolutely go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lex P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A little house with big views

The property was good, with comfortable chairs and beds and a well equipped kitchen. It would have been nice to have had the windows cleaned outside. There was a lot of salt spray on them which we could have cleaned off if we had a hose. The dining table and bedside table had sticky patches on them, which we wiped off easily. Kitchen, floors and bathroom all very clean and tidy. The website listing and communications need editing to state that linen is in fact provided, contrary to what I expected from the description when booking. It was good to have plenty of spare blankets, a bonus, as the nights were chilly. The mezzanine floor is definitely not suitable for children younger than about 10 to sleep in. Overall, we had a very comfortable, enjoyable stay and would happily stay there again. Loved the ocean view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

vincent j.

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

Beach bach

Enjoyed the privacy and being right on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Phillip M.

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

A great place to stay.

A good property but does need some maintenance - stairs need to be repaired. Rear Terrance needs some maintenance as well. Outside shower great - with hot and cold but the tree growing through it needs to be removed. Some cockroach baits would be good. Despite all of the issues mentioned we enjoyed the place
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natasha T.

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

Heaven on earth

Truly magical stay, loved it. Will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vicky T.

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

Amazing area

A small little community filled with friendly people, Amazing place to stay right on the beach, awesome beach to swim at. Perfect place to spend a low key get away that’s not a crowded beach!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Great older basic bach in amazing location

This place is right on the beach but its inaccessible due to erosion. Amazing view though and basic cute bach with two bedrooms and a loft we didn't use. Loved the old school double head shower. Its an older bach but awesome and definitely worth staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Darlene C., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Homely Feel

A cosy, homely beachside Bach. This home had all the amenities for our 3 night stay. It was that comfortable we slept in the lounge and our daughter in the loft. It's not the flashiest on the parade but it has it's own rustic character. Reasonably priced as well. For the future, access to the beach from the home would be amazing. The board games and DVDs were a nice touch. We would definitely rebook again and recommend this home to any easy going family. Thanks from the Cameron's
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Suited our need

It was a bit hard to find the actual place. The house is situated on a hill over looking the ocean. Very beautiful outlook. The house suited our needs for the 2 nights we were there. Kitchen was a bit cramped however everything we needed was available to us. Awesome stay and we will be happy to book again, maybe choose one with a bigger kitchen. LOL
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019