Title: Kaitipu - Papamoa Hills Holiday Cabin - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=75845782&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kaitipu - Papamoa Hills Holiday Cabin Vacation home in Waitao with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Kaitipu - Papamoa Hills Holiday Cabin ![Interior - Kaitipu - Papamoa Hills Holiday Cabin (Waitao)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75850000/75845800/75845782/w1591h1067x9y0-752cd2e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom - Kaitipu - Papamoa Hills Holiday Cabin (Waitao)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75850000/75845800/75845782/5064532f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils - Kaitipu - Papamoa Hills Holiday Cabin (Waitao)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75850000/75845800/75845782/1e8de10a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Kaitipu - Papamoa Hills Holiday Cabin (Waitao)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75850000/75845800/75845782/9e675953.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Kaitipu - Papamoa Hills Holiday Cabin (Waitao)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75850000/75845800/75845782/11aa0b58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched in the Papamoa Hills, Kaitipu offers a serene escape with idyllic views of the surrounding landscape. This eco-friendly cabin features a deck and garden where you can unwind and enjoy your morning Nespresso coffee while taking in the chorus of birdsong. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Kaitipu - Papamoa Hills Holiday Cabin Perfectly perched in the Papamoa Hills, with idyllic views of the surrounding landscape, this beautifully decorated cabin offers the ultimate relaxation and serenity for your next escape to the stunning Bay of Plenty. Welcome to Kaitipu! This holiday cabin is newly built, with a strong focus on sustainability. Kaitipu is solar powered, uses rainwater with a microfilter, as well as employing other sustainable sources of energy and materials to minimise your carbon footprint, all while you enjoy your blissful getaway. Besides the exciting sustainable aspect of this cabin, you’re guaranteed to fall in love with the surrounding landscape right upon arrival. Located in the Papamoa Hills, your elevated position gives you a gorgeous outlook to the surrounding area, to be enjoyed from the comfort of your deck or garden. Maximising on the limited space effectively and designed with every detail in mind , a queen-sized bed, dining area and kitchenette all complete the set up for a fuss-free stay. You can also enjoy a fresh Nespresso coffee alfresco, while listening to the chorus of morning birdsong and enjoy the stunning views. Kaitipu is located only a 24-minute drive from Mount Maunganui, head into town for the day to enjoy the best of the local shopping and fare or a 15-minute drive from stunning Papamoa beach. You’re also only a 6-minute drive from picturesque Kaiate Falls, if you’re keen on chasing waterfalls. Or, if you’re keen to get stuck into some biking in your downtime, Summerhill Mountain Bike Park is only a 16-minute drive from this Papamoa Hills accommodation. You’ll be in awe of this small slice of sustainable paradise, here at Kaitipu! Please note that due to the property having unfenced access to a pond, and there is no barrier on the deck to prevent falls, it is not suitable for children to stay here.There is another dwelling on site that will be occupied during your stay.There is another cabin on site that may be occupied during your stay. It can also be rented as a holiday rental through Bachcare. To view the property, search property ID 1099091 for Kaiate.Please be aware this property does not have a full kitchen. A kitchenette with fridge, stove, kettle and Nespresso Coffee Machine is available for use during your stay. Please also note that this property is solar powered and all appliances (other than mobile phone/laptop chargers) that guests bring must be checked and verified as available to be plugged in, i.e hair dryers or straighteners, with Bachcare prior to your stay commencing. While this property has electric bikes and helmets available for hire, we would recommend bringing your own well-fitting helmets to ensure safety. The hire of the electric bikes and helmets are payable on site during your stay. Information on how to book the bikes will be available at the property. Please note, the bikes are offered independently of Bachcare.Breakfast may be able to be ordered during your stay at this property. Please enquire with Bachcare at least four working days before your booking is due to commence for more information. Be aware this service is not provided by Bachcare and therefore availability is at the discretion of the local vendor.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchenette - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 - Garden - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 969 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121740000/121736800/121736711/82a959a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Studio with STUNNING Views across the Bay - Great Location… Check it out! 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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 ### Property is also known as 601910 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.77774,176.2332&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:xqpeFopsr%60%40%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FS%40Q%40U%40Q%40U%40Q%40SBQ%40SBSBQBQBUBQBQDSDQBSDSDQDQFQDODQFQFQFOFQFQFOFMHSFMHOHOHQHMHOHKHOJMHOJKHOJKJKJMJMJKLKJKJGLMJKLGJILKLGLILILGLILENGLILELENELELENENGLCNCNELANCNCLANCNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40NBL%40NBNBL%40NDNBLBNFLDNDLDNDLDLDLHNDLFLHLFLHLHLFLJJHLFJJLLJFJJLJJJJLJLJJJJHNJJHNJLHNHJHNHLHPHNHNFLHRFLFNFPFPFNFPFPDPDNFPDPDPDRBRDPDRBPBPBTBPBPBR%40RBP%40R%40P%40T%40P%40T%40P%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAPATAPATANATCPAPCTCPCPCTCPCPEREPCREREPEPGPENEPGPGPGNGPGPGNGLIRGLININIPILINIJINKLINKJINKJKJKLKJKLMJKJKFMJKLMFKHMJMFMHMHMFMHMFODMHMDMDODMDODMDOFMBOBODM%40OBOBM%40OBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOCMAOEOCMCOGOEMEMEOEMEMEMIOGMEMIMGMIMIMGMKKIMGKMMKKGKKMKKMKKKMKKKKIOKKIOKMIOIKIOIMIQIOIOGMISGMGOGQGQGOGQGQEQEOGQEQEQESCSEQESCQCQCUCQCQCUAQCQAUAOAUAQAUAQ%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0XNjFyO0dL7q-afrcgJCln3Z12k=) Waitao, Tauranga #### What's nearby - Kaiate Falls \- 8 min drive \- 4.0 km - Rangataua Bay \- 18 min drive \- 9.0 km - Papamoa Beach \- 25 min drive \- 16.5 km - Mercury Baypark \- 27 min drive \- 19.3 km - Tauranga Domain \- 32 min drive \- 21.9 km #### Getting around - Tauranga (TRG) - 37 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Blended Eatery - ‬22 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬24 min drive - ‪Papamoa Beach Tavern - ‬23 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬23 min drive - ‪Thai Thani - Papamoa - ‬24 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kaitipu - Papamoa Hills Holiday Cabin pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Kaitipu - Papamoa Hills Holiday Cabin? ### What time is check-out at Kaitipu - Papamoa Hills Holiday Cabin? ### Where is Kaitipu - Papamoa Hills Holiday Cabin located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Kaitipu - Papamoa Hills Holiday Cabin 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 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Amenities ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Feb 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very nice little cabin. Restful. 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