Wharepuni Punakaiki – Home 3357888 Cottage
- 1 bedroom
- 4 sleeps
- 2 nights min stay
Wharepuni Punakaiki – Home 3357888
- Cottage
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 4
- 2 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child Friendly
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
Luxurious self contained accommodation in the heart of Paparoa National Park. Located 3km's north of the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Punakaiki.
Wharepuni is nestled among sub tropical rain forest with panoramic views of Paparoa National Park and the Tasman sea, it receives all day sunlight so retains natural warmth and light. Enjoy spectacular sunsets, isolated beaches scattered with natures treasures, pounding surf, forest walks, caves, rivers, waterfalls, ancient limestone sculptures - an abundance of wildlife and activities all at your doorstep.
Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Grill
- Balcony or terrace
- Deck
- Internet access
- Safe
- Stove
- Fridge
- Toaster
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.
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2 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Brendan K.
- Calendar last updated:
- 07 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 11
- Based in:
- United States
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 15 reviews
Very Good
15 reviews
- Excellent
- 12
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Perfect”
The location of this wee house is perfect, so peaceful, such a special location. The house has everything you need, is very clean and well presented. Will definitely be returning.
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“My kind of camping in a tree house”
Near the sea and the Pancake Rocks. The owner sent me an email and told me to be sure to bring all of our food needs in if we didn't want to use the cook/service he tells you about. What fun to … More
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“Highlight of our New Zealand Trip”
We stayed two nights in Paparoa Whare. After a long day of travel through Lewis Pass we arrived at this heavenly retreat. Since the owner had given us a $50.00 voucher for homemade food delivered to… More
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“Rainforest Retreat”
Wharepuni is set amongst subtropical rainforest and faces the Tasman Sea with the steep forested slopes of the Paparoa National rising behind it. Although only about 100 metres from the State Highway … More
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“Highlight of our vacation, better to stay one week here”
The Wharepuni house was the highlight of our New Zealand vacation. If this house had been available for more time, we would certainly have stayed a week. If you like hiking and nature, this is parad… More
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“The most beautiful place on earth”
We stayed there for a couple of days in January 2013. Accidentally bumped on that place and decided to stay. The hosts were very nice and kind, they brought us groceries cause the store is far away. T… More
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“Die Unterkunft liess keine Wünsche offen!”
Das Haus ist super ruhig gelegen und lässt keine Wünsche offen! Wer es ruhig mag, für den ist das Haus absolut empfehlenswert! Insgesamt ist das Haus sehr stilvoll eingerichtet!
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“Cosy base for exploring Punakaiki and surrounding West Coast area”
We stayed next door at the second house of the owner (Paparoa Whare). Cottage was clean and cosy with great amenities for a young family. My 5-year old son loved the rocky beach and waterfall nearby a… More
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“Nestled in the trees”
Really cute cottage. Suitable for us for one night. Walk to Truman Track and beach. Very quiet and relaxing. BBQ on top deck available. Kitchen ok.
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“Great private location”
We loved how private and discreet this house is, it was lovely having our own little piece of Punakaiki for a few days. The house has good heating and the kitchen is really well equipped, though I agr… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Brendan (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Brendan (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Brendan (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Brendan the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Brendan (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Brendan (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Brendan (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Brendan (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Brendan (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Brendan (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Brendan (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Brendan (the owner) a message.
If Brendan (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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