Title: The Boat House Houhora - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Boat House Houhora Vacation home in Pukenui with kitchen ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104410000/104401300/104401292/39ea4193.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104410000/104401300/104401292/16472698.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104410000/104401300/104401292/c72af33c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104410000/104401300/104401292/9e0fe880.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104410000/104401300/104401292/6ff2eeee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in Houhora, The Boathouse offers a serene retreat with three queen bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a fully functional kitchen. Take advantage of the nearby local amenities or explore the beautiful beaches within twenty minutes such as Rarawa and Henderson’s Bay. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Boat House Houhora Welcome to ‘The Boathouse’! This brand new build comes complete with three queen bedrooms, two bathrooms, a sunroom and a fully functional kitchen. All of this is located in Houhora, a short stroll from all the local amenities including Pukenui Village and Houhora Big Game & Fishing Club. With Cape Reinga within an hours drive and beautiful beaches such as Rarawa, Henderson’s Bay and Ninety Mile Beach within twenty minutes it’s hard not to find somewhere to relax and unwind in the Far North. ## 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 - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; 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 ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27730000/27725200/27725144/561f3c4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Little Cottage 3 minutes walk to beach. 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Kitchen - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=109907122&PinnedHotelID=109907122&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### 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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Load the dishwasher Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## 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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-34.81217%2C173.11577&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Redc-XMyBCXxhxj_cX5iNrFomq4=) Pukenui, Northland #### What's nearby - Ninety Mile Beach - 39 min drive - 18.9 km - Coopers Beach - 58 min drive - 73.8 km - Tokerau Beach - 58 min drive - 75.5 km - Karikari Peninsula - 61 min drive - 75.1 km - Doubtless Bay - 61 min drive - 75.1 km #### Getting around - Kaitaia (KAT) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pukenui Cafe - ‬6 min walk - ‪Wild Belle - ‬4 min drive - Houhora Tavern - ‪The Hub - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Boat House Houhora pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Boat House Houhora? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Boat House Houhora? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Boat House Houhora located? > Situated in Pukenui, this vacation home is within 32 mi (52 km) of Ancient Kauri Kingdom, Te Ahu Centre, and Okahu Estate Winery. Far North Regional Museum is 26.3 mi (42.4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Boat House Houhora Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Iftekhar Dec 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Excellent property, very nice & tidy, e nice views and good amenities. ##### Iftekhar Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jasmine L. Oct 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay a the Boat House It was a beautiful stay with me, my partner and some friends. Very child friendly. ##### Jasmine L. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexandra S. Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful view Very nice house. Clean and nice interior. Loved the toaster and will buy one for myself ##### Alexandra S. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachael W. May 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pukenui Stay We had a great stay at The Boat House. It is a well presented property with everything you need for a great stay. Comfortable, clean and well equipped. Thanks for having us Paul ##### Rachael W. Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chloe Z. Apr 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place Great location! Nice house and super friendly owner! We had a great time there. Thanks ##### Chloe Z. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy L. Apr 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it Very nice new house with great countryside views ##### Judy L. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trina P. Apr 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Trina Absolutely beautiful clean tidy very modern, comfy beds. ##### Trina P. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tahlia H. Feb 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesomeness Awesome we will be back ##### Tahlia H. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kieran O. Dec 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Work Great place ##### Kieran O. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abbie Nov 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication So beautiful, peaceful, fantastic views, Loved it so much. Well stocked kitchen bathrooms & bedrooms Overall fantastic place to stay. The host Paul was just wonderful. ##### Abbie Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wenqing Dec 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Wenqing Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Namibia](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Namibia-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d125-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Nomads Rest](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Nomads-Rest.h27954748.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Osborne Village](https://www.expedia.ca/Osborne-Village-Winnipeg-Hotels.0-n712382094774652928-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Four Points By Sheraton Barcelona Diagonal](https://www.expedia.ca/Barcelona-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Barcelona-Diagonal.h891163.Hotel-Information) > > [Wynn Las Vegas](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas-Hotels-Wynn-Las-Vegas.h1184243.Hotel-Information) > > [Quality Inn Shelburne - Burlington](https://www.expedia.ca/Burlington-Hotels-Quality-Inn-Shelburne-Burlington.h282.Hotel-Information) > > [Rosedale Condominiums](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Hotels-Rosedale-Condominiums.h5224796.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Guardalavaca](https://www.expedia.ca/Guardalavaca-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d6348859-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [CCBC Resort Hotel - A Gay Men's Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-CCBC-Resort-Hotel-A-Gay-Mens-Resort.h1654482.Hotel-Information) > > [Jumeirah Al Qasr Dubai](https://www.expedia.ca/Dubai-Hotels-Jumeirah-Al-Qasr.h1198022.Hotel-Information) > > [Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Convention Center, PA](https://www.expedia.ca/Philadelphia-Hotels-Home2-Suites-By-Hilton-Philadelphia-Convention-Center.h6147271.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Kamloops (YKA) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yka/yvr/kamloops-to-vancouver) > > [Air Canada](https://www.expedia.ca/Air-Canada-Flights.cAC.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Houston (HOU) to New Orleans (MSY)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/hou/msy/houston-to-new-orleans) > > [Flights from Waterloo (ALO) to Chicago (ORD)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/alo/ord/waterloo-to-chicago) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Fort McMurray (YMM)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/ymm/vancouver-to-fort-mcmurray) > > [Flights from New York (JFK) to Delhi (DEL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/jfk/del/new-york-to-delhi) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/yvr/edmonton-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Winnipeg (YWG) to El Paso (ELP)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ywg/elp/winnipeg-to-el-paso) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Bari (BRI)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/bri/toronto-to-bari) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Dublin (DUB)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/dub/vancouver-to-dublin) > > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/yyz/montreal-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Goffs (YHZ) to Larnaca (LCA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhz/lca/halifax-to-larnaca) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Aruba](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Aruba.d9.Car-Rental-Destinations) > > [Car rentals in Lisbon District](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Lisbon-District.d178278.Car-Rental-Guide) > > [Avis Car Rentals In Edmonton International Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Avis-Car-Rentals-In-Edmonton-International-Airport.d6337367-c41.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) ### Packages > [Heineken Experience](https://www.expedia.ca/Heineken-Experience-Museum-Quarter.d6064655.Vacation-Attraction) > > [Las Vegas Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas.d178276.Destination-Travel-Guides)