Title: The Smurf Shack - Renovated Retro Gem with Awesome Outside Living. - 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 Smurf Shack - Renovated Retro Gem with Awesome Outside Living. Cottage in Foxton with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78870000/78869900/78869809/91fd0fab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78870000/78869900/78869809/f1aed01d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78870000/78869900/78869809/0679d01f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78870000/78869900/78869809/77c94f9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78870000/78869900/78869809/804267f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to The Smurf Shack, a haven for family fun and relaxation in a sleepy beach cul-de-sac. Unwind in the covered outside lounge or on the sheltered alfresco dining deck with Weber BBQ. Enjoy games, fresh linen, WiFi and smart TV inside this petite but character-filled bach. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Parking available ## 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 Smurf Shack - Renovated Retro Gem with Awesome Outside Living. Positioned in a sleepy beach cul-de-sac you will find 'The Smurf Shack' - This property is all about family fun and relaxation! A perfect escape back to those sepia memories of yesteryear. Consists of 2 bedrooms inside and a sleep out at the end of the garden. Covered outside lounge (with lighting and heater), sheltered alfresco dining deck with Weber BBQ and outside games, a garage w fridge, outside tiki bar/sandpit all on a large fully fenced and landscaped section perfect for kids, the dog, and family fun. Fresh linen, duvets, pillows and towels are provided for all guests. The space The Bach is petite in size but big in character. Funky decor, fully double glazed in the Bach, insulated in walls and a new heatpump/aircon. Is was important to us that the bach still has an authentic kiwiana bach feeling while having all the modern conveniences that we need these days. There is wifi and a smart TV meaning you can stay connected and work remotely as required. Bedroom layout: The Bach includes a Queen bed in the main bedroom, and a bunk bed in the second bedroom (double on the bottom and a single on the top). There is also a sleepout at the back of the garden which contains a double bed and heater. Please refer to the floor plan provided in the photos. Fully fenced for children and dog (please ask first, (no cats allowed) and the outside entertaining area and garden is very private and a great place to work or unwind. Kids? Foxton Beach school and playground is right next door. There is a porter cot, high chair and even a pram in the garage. There are also some bikes for the kids and beach toys and beach towels. Guest access Guests enjoy use of the whole property (minus the Caravan) which is currently being renovated. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28070000/28067900/28067839/b9e74ad7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unplug and reconnect at a kiwiana bach - 2020 finalist Bach of the year awards Foxton Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 420 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=28067839&PinnedHotelID=28067839&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110810000/110807400/110807324/8f076530.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coastal Comfort - Foxton Beach Holiday Home Foxton Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=110807324&PinnedHotelID=110807324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107130000/107123200/107123123/cb31e70d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean Breeze - Foxton Beach Holiday Home Foxton Beach - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=107123123&PinnedHotelID=107123123&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28860000/28857200/28857152/6016f277.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Our beach house! 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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¢er=-40.461758,175.22319&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:zx%7CuF%7Dgnl%60%40%3FU%3FS%40S%3FS%40U%40Q%3FSBU%40U%40Q%40UBQBUBSBSBSBQBUDQBQDUDQDSDQDUFODSFQDQFQFOHQFQFQHOFQHOFMHQHOJOHMHOHOJMHOJKJMJMJMJKJKJKJMLKJKLKLIJKLGLKLILGJINILGLELINELGLGNCLGNELENENALENCNANCLANCNALCN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FNBN%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNDL%40NDNDLDNFLBLFNFLDLHLDNFLHLHLFLHJJLFLJLHJJLJJJJLJJLJHJLLHLJLJJHNJLJNHNHLHNHNHPHLFNHPFNHPFPFPFNFPDPFPFRDNFTDPDRBPDTDPBPDTBPBRBRBRBP%40T%40TBP%40T%40T%40R%40P%3FT%40R%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FPAT%3FTAPATARATCPATATCPCRCRCRCPETCPEPETCPEPEPGTEPGRGPEPGPGNGPGPIPGNIPGLINIPININILINKLKNINKJKLILMLIJMJKJKLKJMJKJMFMLMFKJMHMFMHMHOFMDMHMDOFMFMBOFMDODODM%40OFM%40O%40OBO%40MBO%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMCOAOCMAOCOAOAMGOAOEMEOEMGOCMGMGOEMIMEMGOIKIMGMIMKMGKMMGMKKKMKKMKKKKKKKMKMKMKKIOKOIMIOIMKOIOIQGOIMGQIOGQGQIQGOGQEQGQESGQEUEQEQEQEUCQEQCUCQCSCSCSCUCQAUAQAUCS%3FUAQAU%3FUAQ%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1eofKMK67TfkanEGIOfI8pCP4ao=) Foxton Beach #### What's nearby - Foxton Windmill - 9 min drive - 7.2 km - Waiterere Private Reserve - 31 min drive - 30.0 km - The Square - 42 min drive - 54.4 km - Arena Manawatu - 42 min drive - 54.4 km - Palmerston North Hospital - 45 min drive - 57.3 km #### Getting around - Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 41 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cafe De Molen - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Little White Rabbit - ‬13 min walk - ‪Foxton RSA - ‬7 min drive - ‪L’arte - ‬16 min walk - ‪Lunch Fox Coffee Shop - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Smurf Shack - Renovated Retro Gem with Awesome Outside Living. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at The Smurf Shack - Renovated Retro Gem with Awesome Outside Living.? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Smurf Shack - Renovated Retro Gem with Awesome Outside Living.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Smurf Shack - Renovated Retro Gem with Awesome Outside Living. located? > Located in Foxton Beach, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Holben - Te Wharangi Reserve and within 6 mi (10 km) of De Molen, Windmill and Foxton Windmill. Esplanade Reserve and Waiterere Private Reserve are also within 16 mi (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Smurf Shack - Renovated Retro Gem with Awesome Outside Living. Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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 2 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Lianne H. Oct 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very lovely retro bach. Great location. Lovely place to stay. Great for family time and dogs allowed!!!! ##### Lianne H. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daragh L. Nov 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friend weekend getaway Really enjoyed our stay. The out side area was perfect for chatting and socialising with friends ##### Daragh L. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### steve & wendy l. Jan 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Smurf Shack is a great little bach We loved our holiday here. The outside covered area is an awesome space, and lovely garden. Was perfect for our little dog. Also enjoyed the air con on the hot days. ##### steve & wendy l. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie N. Jun 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Smurf Great place, perfect and accommodating host. ##### Jamie N. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024