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Shell Cottage - lovely cottage situated in Pukenui

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Interior
Dining
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In the heart of Pukenui, this lovely holiday home offers a tranquil retreat. Stroll to the wharf, enjoy a BBQ with family and friends or relax in front of the TV after exploring Cape Reinga's beautiful beaches.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

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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.

Shell Cottage - lovely cottage situated in Pukenui

Lovely 2 bedroom holiday home located right in the centre of Pukenui. Walking distance to the wharf, 4 Square, Liquor Shop, Cafe, Houhora Big Game Fishing Club and minutes drive to Cape Reinga and some of the best beaches in NZ. Perfect for families, room for the boat and even a tent. BBQ, dishwasher, laundry, TV, Fridge/freezer ....... Pets by arrangement. We look forward to hosting you.
Special conditions:
Smoking outside ONLY.
Pets by arrangement.
Cot and highchair available on request.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)

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 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 fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Shell Cottage Lovely Cottage Situated Pukenui House Houhora
Shell Cottage Lovely Cottage Situated Pukenui Houhora
Shell Cottage Lovely Cottage Situated Pukenui
Shell Cottage - Lovely Cottage Situated in Pukenui Pukenui
Shell Cottage Lovely Cottage Situated in Pukenui
Shell Cottage - Lovely Cottage Situated in Pukenui Pukenui

About the area

Map
Houhora, Pukenui

What's nearby

  • Ninety Mile Beach - 39 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Te Paki Sand Dunes - 50 min drive - 68.3 km
  • Coopers Beach - 58 min drive - 73.5 km
  • Tokerau Beach - 58 min drive - 75.1 km
  • Karikari Peninsula - 61 min drive - 74.7 km

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pukenui Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • Houhora Tavern
  • ‪Pukenui Pacific Bar & Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wild Belle - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shell Cottage - lovely cottage situated in Pukenui pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Shell Cottage - lovely cottage situated in Pukenui?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shell Cottage - lovely cottage situated in Pukenui?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shell Cottage - lovely cottage situated in Pukenui located?

Situated in Pukenui, this holiday home is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Ninety Mile Beach and within 32 miles (52 km) of Ancient Kauri Kingdom and Te Ahu Centre. Okahu Estate Winery and Far North Regional Museum are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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Shell Cottage - lovely cottage situated in Pukenui Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carl C.

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

Far north trip

Excellent place to stay,great location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic stay with a very helpful owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Lovely Home

Absolutely wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

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

Pukenui intrigued us immensely!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay everything with in walkimg distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mason C., Vancouver, B.C. Canada

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

A great little gem

Had a great stay. Central to everything, easy to access, great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

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

Great cottage, great location

Highly recommend, beautifully clean, close to shop and wharf.. well equipped house.. we shall stay again and recommend to others
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Penny G.

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

Great place!

Fantastic cottage in a great location. Very comfortable all round, with all amenities we needed. Very spacious, loved it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Highly recommend

Clean tidy, excellent location for all of far norths beautiful beaches, handy to 4square and cafe. Gas just across the road. hoping this cottage is avaliable same time next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Stay in comfort on the way to the Cape

Modest, very clean and totally comfortable . We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H., Phoenix, USA

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

Great Location

This was the perfect location for a north North Island visit. Easy access to Cape Reinga, The Sand Dunes & 90-mile Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

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

Good location

We had a wonderful stay. The location was perfect to explore the areas beaches and close enough to the small shops to walk. The place was clean and the owner very responsive to messages. We will definately stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne K.

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

Very nice accomodation

Great location, close to Cape Reinga an 90 miles beach. Café and supermarket just around the corner, lots of space, close to the harbour and other swimming spots.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really modern nice tidy property and good communication and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen A.

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

Good find

Shell cottage had everything we needed for a get away weekend. Conveniently located within walking distance of shop, wharf and beach. We look forward to returning. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellianne O.

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

Perfect for our family of 4

Great place, well equipped and clean. Perfect spot for seeing the Far North. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rico

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Great accommodation!!

The Shell Cottage was a perfect accommodation for us for a few days while we explored the Aupouri Peninsula. The cottage was very clean, well stocked with everything we needed and right next door to grocery, take away, restaurant - and liquor!! Also loved walking down to the wharf every morning and at sunset to watch to world go by. Lisa was a great host and was very responsive to any questions we had. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It was perfect for my family of 4. Perfect size, with everything you could need. And the host was lovely to deal with. Would definitely stay again 😊
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette S.

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

Home Away from Home

Excellent holiday spot. Great host, awesome location with shops next door, and the wharfe in walking distance for a stroll and a chat with locals. The beds were a bit hard, but we got by okay. Everything you need in a house was there. Would recommend to anyone wanting great accommodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ava F.

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

Excellent property! Everything you need at your fingertips..

Beautiful fish & chips up the road by the honey bees 🐝
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

Fantastic

Fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

dawn c.

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

Perfect home away from home

Beautifully presented with everything you need. Four cirners and a great cafe and bar 2 doors away. Perfect location for heading up to Cape Reinga.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Clean and friendly hosts

Very clean and tidy and had everything we needed. We had some car troubles as we were leaving and your cleaning ladies were so friendly and were an amazing help, which we really appreciated it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L.

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

Great cottage!

Super clean and tidy, plenty of room. Everything you'd need in the cottage is provided and also it's right next to shops/takeaway. Perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A great stopover to Cape Reigna. Lily was paricularly helpful returning an item that was left. Shell cottage is clean, well appointed and comfortable. Thanks to our hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024