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Cliffscapes Punakaiki

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Exterior
Interior
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61615 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Punakaiki, West Coast
  • Place, Punakaiki Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pororari River Track
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pancake Rocks
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Westport (WSZ)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Punakaiki

This vacation home places you next to Punakaiki Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Pororari River Track.
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What's nearby

  • Punakaiki Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pororari River Track - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pancake Rocks - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Paparoa National Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Punakaiki Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Rocks Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Punakaiki Beach Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jacobs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bach Espresso - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Cliffscapes Punakaiki

As its name suggests Cliffscapes is tucked below Punakaiki’s magnificent limestone cliffs.

The house, originally built for the local sawmill manager, is in a beautiful established garden.

It has three bedrooms. The master bedroom has a queen bed and ensuite. The second bedroom has a double bed while the third has two singles on a bunk bed. The two share a bathroom.

Cliffscapes has a spacious fully equipped new kitchen, is fully insulated, double glazed and has solar hotwater. Free wifi and excellent mobile phone cover.

The house is about 200 metres from the Punakaiki end of the Paparoa Track. It’s right beside the Paparoa Track Services office and across the road from the campground.

Check in: 3pm Check out: 10am
The vacation home features 2 bathrooms and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Cliffscapes Punakaiki Punakaiki
504151_S-101850415156234005
Cliffscapes Punakaiki Private vacation home
Cliffscapes Punakaiki Private vacation home Punakaiki

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Punakaiki and just steps from Punakaiki Beach and Pororari River Track. You'll also find Pancake Rocks and Paparoa National Park less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

Yes, there is electric car charging available.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does Cliffscapes Punakaiki have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Westport (WSZ), which is about 28.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Cliffscapes Punakaiki?

No, at Cliffscapes Punakaiki, there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.

Cliffscapes Punakaiki Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aisla N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean , excellent location, very unobtrusive hosts .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Natalie D.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was fantastic! The place was plenty large for the three of us and extremely clean plus the washer and dryer were a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly. Beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn S.

Top Location

Great location and comfortable property for our short stay. Cleanliness could be improved and some attention to the outdoor living space.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place!

Very cool location. Walkable to beach, restaurant, and plenty of hikes. Very nice kitchen. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

tom b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Between the beach and a cliff

Great location for beach and hiking. House was clean and very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Marion N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fab house excellent living spaces

Lovely house ….. only downside proximity to main road heavy truck noise but traffic limited overnight
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, beautiful house

Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect.

I can't rate this experience more highly. The place was immaculate, luxurious and at the foot of an incredible cliff/mountain in scenery that actually stole my breath. To use a couple inadequate words it was pure beauty. The receptionist was so welcoming and truer words than hers have not been spoken, "you'll regret only staying for one night". Thank you very much.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well located and a lovely place to stay

Very Homely
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the setting. The house was such a gem in the most beautiful surroundings. The pancake stones were close by, the pub was just across the road, right beside the beach. It was paradise. The property was very clean and well maintained - we loved our stay there.

10/10 Excellent

Andy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot to relax

We’ll equipped, comfortable Bach in beautiful location. Very close to beach, local tavern & walks. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Had everything we needed. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very relaxing atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gill L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our stay

We loved the house. The beds were super comfy and we all had great sleeps. The house had an awesome layout with lots of space for the 5 of us, and 6 would have been fine too. Jed was a great host and punakaiki is a special place. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021