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The Gin Trap

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
On the beach, sun loungers
Smart TV, books, music library
Smart TV, books, music library

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

The Gin Trap


The Gin Trap is a 1960s Kiwi Bach, but with the mod cons of unlimited wi-fi, smart TV and heatpump. You don't get much closer than this to the beach, sleeping up to six guests across three bedrooms, making this an ideal getaway spot for the family holiday or couples looking for an escape. Perfectly situated on the beachfront, with direct beach access off the lawn to the ocean for swims and long days spent on the sand. Wash off the days sand in the hot outdoor shower. Dinners will be a breeze, with the well equippt kitchen and BBQ available. This is a bach with simple furnishings, a large front deck, along with a spacious section. For those cooler nights, the heatpump will keep you cosy while watching a movie on the Smart TV with Freeview, Netflix or maybe enjoy a game night with one of the many board games on offer. The home is split level - with the Kitchen, Dining, Living, along with Bedroom 2 and 3 on the first level. Both Bedrooms have Queen size beds with drawers underneath for extra storage. The Master bedroom offering a King Size Bed with wardrobe, along with the bathroom on the upper level NB: reached by a small staircase of 5 stairs.
Cleaning fee is $150 which includes all linen, along with Beach Towels.
Directly across the road is our local cafe "Montys" where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or a coffee.
This home is not only a great base for the beach, but also for exploring near by. With just a 15min drive to Te Puke, 30mins to Mt Maunganui and Tauranga (via toll road) or 40mins to Rotorua and Whakatane. The BP station to refuel your boat is only 5 mins down the road.

*Cleaning fee $150 includes linen
*Please use beach access and stay off the Dunes
*Vaping and Smoking outside only
*Strictly NO parties!
*NB: There is 5 stairs to the King Room and Bathroom
*Dog Friendly. Max 2 $50 per stay
*Maximum of 6 people on this property at any one time
*All Beds new 2020

**Prices are seasonal. Change of nightly charge depends on the time period of the year

Property manager

Rachelle Douglas

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Pukehina, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Pukehina Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • ASB Baypark - 35 min drive - 39.6 km
  • Mount Maunganui Beach - 37 min drive - 41.5 km
  • Tauranga Domain - 42 min drive - 46.8 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 44 min drive - 46.7 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maketu Pies - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Maketu Beachside Cafe & Restaurant - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Pukehina Beach Store & Takeaways - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fush and Chups Paengaroa - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Pukehina Local - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gin Trap pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Gin Trap?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Where is The Gin Trap located?

Located in Pukehina, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Motunau Park and Pukehina Beach. Midway Park and Palm Park are also within 15 minutes.

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The Gin Trap Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aleks R.

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

Great stay

Loved the location and cleanliness of the property. Would def recommend for future stays
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy W.

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

Will be back - amazing place

Stunning place, nothing but good to things to say!! 100% will be back to re visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inyou C.

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

Perfect spot for a holiday

This small batch has everything you need for a holiday right in front of the beach. Definitely coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alastair M.

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

Iconic NZ beach bach.

Quirky bach with all the comforts while maintaining the bach atmosphere. A great place to take the kids and enjoy some time in the sun and surf.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent hospitality and space right on the beach. We had a fantastic stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

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

Great stay!

Amazing location. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey M.

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

This place is Gold!

This bach has everything you need - all the mod cons- and a stunning view to boot. The host is really responsive to emails and gave us a run down of all the best places to eat. Everything is clean and tidy, and in good condition. Beds are comfy and the shower has great water pressure. There's lots for kids to do and it's pet friendly. If the host will have us, we definitely will be going back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

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

Fantastic seaviews

We had a fantastic stay with amazing seaviews. It was lovely to watch the sunrise and be able to listen to the waves. The house was clean and tidy and the beds very comfortable. We cant wait to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey D.

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

Happy Place

Quaint kiwi bach with hotel quality beds and linen. The stay was made more enjoyable being able to bring a very important member of our family ‘Reef our furbaby’
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L.

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

The best family home!

The beach was really nice and the scenery was really good, but more than that, everything in the house, beds, etc. was clean and nice to stay. It's the best place to heal quietly with your family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose R.

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

Beautiful relaxing calming location

A true chill out holiday, comfy couches and bed, well equiped kitchen, very clean and quirky decor, will stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jacques V.

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

Xmas 2024

Great location with the beer garden across the road and views to stair at all day!!! It is an older kiwi batch with a bit of a dated look when you first arrive. The house is clean and the backyard great. The garage is filled with spiderwebs
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

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

Gin Trap

Cool cozy Bach that had everything we needed for few days away to relax & catch some sun - our pooch also enjoyed sunbathing whilst taking in the beautiful ocean view 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne R.

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

Awesome stay at the beach

Our stay at pukehina was fab we were right on the beach the boys ran dodged the waves eat well and slept well in sea air highly recommended the book a Bach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susanne L.

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

Perfect getaway place

Loved this place - it worked perfectly for just me but would have loved to have a few girlfriends with me to hang out with and it would have been the perfect place to stay for the weekend. Small and quaint with everything one might need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Greg T.

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

Quiet place

Loved the place the only disappointment was not getting a reply from the manager and having to email the owner because I wasn’t told the tv was via the internet. Owner was more than helpful on all occasions
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

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

Wairoarians

Paradise
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

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

We loved it great hosts

Amazing spot well set up great hosts really friendly part of our bueatifull country were coming back 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Fabulous

Amazing location and aspect, the photos don’t do it justice! Confortable, welcoming home and wonderful to have use of the Bach games water toys. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

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

Lovely Kiwi Bach

We had a lovely relaxing stay here with our dog - highly recommended! 👍😊
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glodina C.

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

AMAZING STAY!

Amazing Stay, Great Communication, and even better location right on the beach. Love the details and super clean. Can't wait to go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Simply Amazing

Such a beautiful location, we loved all the decor - very cool, beds were super comfy, stunning views over the sea, wished our stay was longer, would love to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyce M.

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

Relaxing Beach Vibe

Beautiful stay right on the beach front! A lovely property to relax. Would recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine N., Matamata New Zealand

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

Beautiful spot

Beautiful spot, lovely host and the house had everything we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Pet friendly beach front

Lovely bach with beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023