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Slice of heaven cabin

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TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, oven, stovetop, electric kettle

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 41 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty
  • Te Puna Quarry Park
    21 min drive
  • Tauranga Domain
    31 min drive
  • Mount Maunganui
    41 min drive
  • Tauranga (TRG)
    35 min drive

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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.

Slice of heaven cabin

Relax away from the bustle and busyness of the city and enjoy a break in a quiet rural environment surrounded by native bush and be lulled by the nearby river and bird song. Enjoy the smell of timber within our architecturally designed cottage with high wooden ceilings, wood paneled walls, wooden stairs and kitchen and hand crafted furniture.

Recharge with a book or a walk on our property or on nearby bushwalks, or explore all that Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty has to offer. Bethlehem Town Centre is 15 minutes away, Omokoroa, 15 minutes, Katikati 25 minutes, Tauranga 25 minutes and Mt Maunganui with its world famous beach is a 30 minute drive away.

Fully self-contained cottage with mezzanine sleeping loft with double bed, full kitchen with oven, gas hob and fridge, bathroom with shower and enjoy a loo with a view. A pullout sofa bed in the lounge creates a double bed, dining facility for up to four, a pellet fire for winter and WIFI.

Please note there is no mobile phone reception at the cottage.

Please also note that stair access to the mezzanine is steep – it’s an alternating tread so ones gait is the same as a normal stair but it can catch people by surprise – the pullout sofa bed in the lounge is available for those who are unable to access the stairs.

We try and be as self- sufficient and sustainable as possible and run our slice of heaven along organic lines, considering the impact our actions have upon the environment. Hence you will find we use environmentally and people safe products for cleaning in the cottage (and our home), and we try to buy Fair Trade products that support those who live in third world nations. We don’t get it right all the time – we are learning as we go and enjoy talking with others about their journey towards a similar lifestyle. Our cottage is smoke, vaping and drug free.

Ideal as a getaway for a couple, it does have a pullout sofa double bed so while two is comfortable, four would experience tiny home living.

Surrounded by farmland with views of native bush and in close proximity to a stream, there are multiple farm animals on surrounding properties visible from the drive: cows, sheep, goats, alpacas. Some distant animal noises at night can be expected (mooing etc) .
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Minden Lookout. The cottage offers a kitchen and a fireplace.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace
  • 7.4 miles (12 km) from Te Puna Quarry Park and 9.8 miles (15.8 km) from Omokoroa Beach
Slice of heaven cabin offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Whakamarama cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Liz & Mike Carter

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking/vaping are not permitted on the property.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Note from host: Steep stair access not suited to young children,

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Slice Heaven Cottage Tauranga
Slice Of Heaven
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Slice of Heaven Cottage Whakamarama
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Slice Of Heaven Whakamarama
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Slice of heaven cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot
Great little cottage, peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Michaela C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good last minute get away
Beautiful property but no photos of stairs, it did say that the stairs were narrow but we thought nothing like that. Super hot in the summer but that is hard to fix. Over all good stay just minor things that can’t be helped like the drive way
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Robin

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely and peaceful place, very friendly owners
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of heaven cottage
Beautiful, peaceful, cottage lived up to its name. A Slice of Heaven ......
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

cyndy h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay
Wish we could stay longer
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love our time here! So cozy and peaceful.
Amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Anastasia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely hideaway and base to visit the Bay of Plenty
We had a nice stay in Whakamarama. The cottage was a lovely hideaway and it was great location to visit the sights in the Bay of Plenty. The house had everything you could need, the wifi was good and we had no problems with connectivity. I would recommend that visitors bring slippers for the winter as the fire warms up the house brilliantly but the floors are cool. We found the mattress on the bed very uncomfortable and the show pressure was very low. With these upgraded the house would be perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Peace H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Heaven Cabin Review
Very snug warm settings and aesthetic. The fireplace was incredible and overall very relaxing and welcoming. It would have been nice to know that there was no phone coverage there but aside from that, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely escape
Super cute little cottage with warm fire. Everything you need to escape the busy world. Would definitely recommend staying at the Slice of Heaven Cottage

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Country Cottage
A beautiful cottage which we thoroughly enjoyed relaxing in. It was very stormy weather during our stay, but it was a great place to sit in front of the fire, read a book and enjoy the view of Bush from the windows. We will definitely return. Thank you for your friendly hospitality.

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
It really is a slice of heaven! Pictures online don’t do it justice! Amazing little cottage to escape from crazy day to day life! Close to Tauranga but far enough out to feel secluded! We went for our anniversary and it was the perfect way to celebrate! Would 100% go back again! Thank you for letting us share a piece of your beautiful property

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing experience
Beautiful little cabin, was the perfect place for a long weekend away - fireplace kept us warm and lots of places to explore nearby for day trips. Photos do not do it justice, very clean and tidy, excellent fully equipt kitchen and plenty of room. Hope to be back again soon, didn't want to leave - thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Heaven indeed!
Liz was prompt with communications and extremely and and helpful. The location and accommodation were peaceful and just what our souls needed.

10/10 Excellent

Elaine O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Heaven
This is a wonderful place to base yourself to explore the Kaimais, Tauranga, Western Bay and beyond. We found Liz and Mike’s place to be the epitome of care, comfort, coziness and calm. What a perfectly situated home to base ourselves for our daily tramps or beach visits. We so enjoyed not having to drive very far to find a wealth of culture, tramping and nature. Our hosts were extremely responsive to any questions or needs we had. We are so happy we decided to base our two week stay at this cottage. We truly felt we started and ended each day as if we were home. We highly recommend visiting this true Slice of Heaven.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace & Quiet
Beautiful property, I love the quirky stairs

10/10 Excellent

Marie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
A peaceful getaway for couples
A perfect spot for a getaway, very peaceful and private. Clean, warm and cosy. It was nice to visit the stream at the bottom of the property, and the fresh flowers on arrival were a nice welcoming touch. Perfect location. Thank you to Liz & Mike for sharing your ‘Slice of Heaven’.

8/10 Good

Tanya G.

Quaint
Lovely little cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

brandi w.

April Getaway
The cottage was in a lovely location, close enough to town and bay of plenty, but far enough to relax away from traffic and city life. It was clean and perfect size for the two of us. I was glad to have use of a full kitchen and washer as well. It was nice to meet Liz, she was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachael G.

Stunning!
Stunning little house and surrounding. Even played with some eels!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annette und Jürgen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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