When you stay at this apartment in Pikowai, you'll be 5 minutes by car from Pukehina Beach. .This apartment is 32.2 mi (51.9 km) from Mount Maunganui and 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Maramarua Park.
Perfectly located above the Pacific. This property offers absolute peace and relaxation. Ideal for a weekend getaway or a beach weekend or holiday retreat. Will suit a range of getaways - couples - family. Fishing, swimming, beach fun or shopping at three city or town locations - Tauranga - Rotorua and Whakatane are all within in easy 35 minute drive.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This apartment offers a stereo, table tennis, and designated smoking areas.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Stereo
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Table tennis
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)
Deadbolt lock
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
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
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
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 deadbolt lock
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 41 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
David and Emma C.
28 May 2025
David and Emma C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Barbara F.
31 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Sleeping to the sound of the sea
I wanted a quiet place to stay & this was perfect. It was not only nice to hear the sea but to see it & wake up to the sun rising from it. The surrounding avocado orchards made for a nice morning stroll too. Mark & Fleur are very welcoming while respecting total privacy. Thanks you!
Barbara F.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
2/10 Terrible
Catherine C.
30 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately not as advertised
Starting with the positives, great location and clean. However not suitable for a family of 4 with tall teens. The place is tiny. The property is attached to the main house, and there is one bedroom, the second room is a kitchen, dining, lounge and has two couches that pull down into beds, that are literally hard to sleep on with rods in the middle. The teens were way too tall for these couches, so ended up sleeping on the floor. There is no seperate bedroom (not 2 bed) with futon beds as the ad stated. There are no real cooking facilities, except a BBQ outside, which means you are bit stuffed if it’s pouring with rain. The bathroom is tiny with no windows and is a thoroughfare to the bedroom. It was not we expected after 10/10 reviews. So here’s an honest one. We left after one night.
Catherine C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Donna l.
12 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven
A stunning Bach with glorious views of the ocean.wonderful for our little pet dog to run. Hearing the waves at night so peaceful . Just needs a beach umbrella to sit outside and have a cool drink
Donna l.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Helen R.
29 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it again!
This was our second stay at Mark and Fiona’s lovely place. We loved it, and would love to come back for a third time next summer!
Helen R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Satyan S.
29 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Satyan S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
A T.
11 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
lovely spot for time out
We loved the little suite with bed and futon comfortable. Amazing views and peaceful site with only the crashing of the waves in the distant. Facilites are all you really need and comfortable for myself, mum and my dog. Great set up if want to use the games room facilities and meet up with other travellers if there.
A T.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nell F.
29 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Beautiful property and friendly hosts. Really enjoyed our stay!
Nell F.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kayleigh W.
11 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The best place for relaxation!
Really loved our stay here, the view and the sounds of the waves. We really needed this.
Hosts were lovely and accomodating.
Only thing was, the listing said it was a 2 bedroom, but it’s a one bedroom and the other beds are in the same room as the kitchen, which made it a bit tricky with a 5 yr old and a 5 month old. But we made it work 😊
Kayleigh W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michaela V.
27 Oct 2024
Michaela V.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Clive V., Tauranga, New Zealand
14 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to home get away
Felt like visiting a friend for the weekend, just with the added privacy to make it feel like our own little batch
Clive V.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Charlee P.
30 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a romantic rest.
Staying here was more than I couldve asked. Friendly host, gorgeous views, amazing doggos, cool hangout space.
Charlee P.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Scott W.
10 Feb 2024
A beautiful location and super friendly hosts. A tad crowded for three but that was on us. Rustic
Rustic and charming with beautiful views. Ants in the bedroom. Loved having a funky pool table to play on.
Scott W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Helen R.
5 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it
My two boys (aged 9 and 7) and I had a fabulous time at this lovely little place. Stunning location, amazing beaches, kind and thoughtful hosts, table tennis and a pool table, goats to feed, and even a puppy to play with. They’ve asked (repeatedly!) if we can come back again next year.
Helen R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeff And Karen S.
5 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Pikowai
Fabulous views of the Pacific Ocean greeted us on arrival. The weather that day was not the best but it improved over night. The Man Cave entertainment shed was a great place to wind down after a long drive. The Rustic guest suite was very comfortable and just as we imagined it to be. The water pressure could be a little better but not a major problem. A phone call from the owner that afternoon made us feel very welcome.
Jeff And Karen S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chantelle C.
2 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views and fantastic hosts
We were blown away by the panoramic views of the ocean from the bach. Great location and lots to do in the area for the whole family and even the dogs.
Mark was a great host and we enjoyed use of the man cave. Would definitely book again.
Chantelle C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
David W.
26 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A special stay in an amazing location
What an amazing place Mark and Fleur have to share. Spectacular views, amazing sun, and such a caring welcome. Lovely and quiet, great man shed where my son and I battled away for supremacy of the pool table. Special mention to their wonderful dogs, whiwhi was a charmer! Hope to return in the future.
David W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy P.
16 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, great hosts
Pacifica has breathtaking elevated views and lovely surroundings. The bach unit offered everything my family needed. We enjoyed the location, being away from the crowds but also reasonably close to both Ohope and Mt Manganui. Mark and Fleur were excellent hosts.
Jeremy P.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jane O.
7 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing adventure in the most spectacular location
Gorgeous sea views, high on the hill and amazing surroundings! A perfect 3 night stay. So much fun for our kids (2 and 4) and us!
Mark and Fleur are such wonderful hosts - warm, friendly and so hospitable.
We loved our time here so much (especially the outdoor bath). Kids had a blast and we would love to come back! Beach is only a very short drive away and some amazing lagoons.
Jane O.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Benjamin K.
23 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday getaway
Absolutely recommend this place , incredible hosts , very helpful and were lovely and gave you pure space. So quiet with insane views of the ocean with plenty on offer nearby, fishing , great pub , absolute bliss . Would definitely go back
Benjamin K.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jenny D.
21 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location & Property
Great host. Property was very suitable for a weekend relaxing getaway. Minimal cooking facilities but outdoor BBQ. Great views ,waking up to the sounds if the beach. Great pub down the road at Matata. Barn with pool table. We would go back.
Jenny D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carlee H.
1 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We really enjoyed our stay, was nice and private and quite, the only thing that i would say that could improve the place was cooking facilities and utensils other then that awsome place and we will be back sometime 😀
The barn was definitely a highlight too us along with the outdoor bath unfortunately for us the weather wasn't the best but hopefully next time it is.
Tha ks for having us!
Carlee H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
John H.
29 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax
What a wonderful place! Nicely secluded, but not too far away, lots of privacy, cosy unit with enough amenities for a short stay - bbq, microwave, fridge, oven - all quite small but perfectly functional for a few nights. Mark was a superb host, available to say hello and get some local insights. The view over the beach is amazing, watching the waves crash and the islands in the distance while sipping a wine or beer is truly relaxing.
Great view clean and tidy and great friendly hosts would definitely come and stay again
Colin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Vicki M.
27 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible location
Absolutely lived our stay. Unreal views, plenty to do from fishing, cafes and the awesome extra bonus of using then man cave. Hosts were easy to deal with. We will definitely be back!!
Thbaks heaps for the stay.