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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1744 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region
  • Place, Memorial Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Tauranga Domain
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Tenpin Tauranga
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tauranga

This vacation home is a short stroll from Brain Watkins House and Tauranga Art Gallery. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Tauranga Art Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Memorial Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tauranga Domain - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Elms Mission House - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Tenpin Tauranga - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Talk Of India - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Barrel Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Excelso Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Alimento - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Versailles - ‬5 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.

The Boatshed - Tauranga City's tranquil hideaway

The boatshed is the ultimate hideaway, with water lapping at your toes. It sits proudly on Tauranga's waterfront, offering tranquil views of Tauranga Harbour and the surrounding hills. A gentle amble to The Strand and Tauranga CBD provides an abundant choice of restaurants, cafes, and shops. Days spent in this unique accommodation will create the most relaxing and blissful holiday memories.

This architecturally designed, award-winning holiday home offers a unique retreat in an excellent location. The tastefully styled interiors and spacious, open-plan living areas create an inviting space, perfect for enjoying the peaceful views. The kitchen is brilliantly equipped with modern appliances for your convenience.

The boatshed features a two-level layout, comfortably sleeping four guests. Upstairs, you'll find two bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom. Downstairs, there's a spacious open-plan kitchen and dining area — ideal for relaxed summer evenings with a sundowner.

For those who wish to enjoy the water, a boat mooring is available, and guests have access to a kayak and dinghy. Please note that the owner's boat is permanently stored in the boatshed and is not available for guest use.

Two parking spaces are provided at the end of a cul-de-sac in a designated residential parking area. From there, you'll follow a garden pathway down to the boatshed, which is wonderfully situated right on the water's edge.

This unique property offers a perfect hideaway that promises a delightful stay.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,744 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

Whist we appreciate you are on holiday please respect the neighbours and keep noise to a minimum and under no circumstances are there to be parties.

Please insure that you lock all doors and close the windows when you are out.

Please contact the property manager should any damage occur during your stay.

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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
  • 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Tauranga, a short 16-minute walk from Tauranga Domain and also 13 minutes on foot from Memorial Park. You'll also find Brain Watkins House and Tauranga Art Gallery less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Boatshed - Tauranga City's tranquil hideaway?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

Is The Boatshed - Tauranga City's tranquil hideaway good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each house and a kitchen in some.

Does The Boatshed - Tauranga City's tranquil hideaway have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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

Does The Boatshed - Tauranga City's tranquil hideaway have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Tauranga (TRG), which is 4.2 mi away (14 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Boatshed - Tauranga City's tranquil hideaway?

No, you won't find house with balconies at The Boatshed - Tauranga City's tranquil hideaway.

The Boatshed - Tauranga City's tranquil hideaway Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Talia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible property, very modern, magnificent views and a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon D. F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place. So comfortable and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ceri P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb quality accommodation. We loved the feeling of being on the water, the comfortable bed, spacious living area and the cool feature of the boat being visible behind a glass wall. Every aspect was perfect and to offer the use of the kayak & dinghy goes above and beyond HIGHLY RECOMMEND !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025