The Post Office/Te Poutapeta

8 Waimana St., Tokomaru Bay
7
Max Guests
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms

About this Holiday House

Nau mai! Haere mai! Welcome to Te Poutapeta/The Post Office, a Historic Places Trust listed building situated in a delightful Maori seaside village. Situated only 50 metres from the beach, our quality home is fully self-contained. There is a large, comfortable, warm family living area to relax in with three tastefully decorated bedrooms. Take long relaxing walks or a horse trek along our sandy bay and over the surrounding hills. Go fishing off the beach or from the historic Tokomaru Bay wharf or just retreat and read in a perfectly relaxing environment. Peka mai!

Details and amenities

Child friendly
Pet outside only
Linen provided
No smoking
Accessible
Features
BBQ
Bikes
Heating & cooling
Electric blankets
Gas heating
Kitchen
Freezer
Fridge
High Chair
Microwave
Oven
Bathroom
Shower
Laundry
Cot Available
Extra Bedding
Iron
Parking
Boat parking
Off Street Parking
Basics
Tea, coffee, sugar etc
TV
Wifi
Other
CD player
Cellphone coverage
Cleaning equipment
Cleaning supplies
Clothes line
DVD
Electric heat
Extra Toilet
Fridge/Freezer
Internet available
Outdoor furniture
Stereo
Toaster

Bed layout

2 Queen(s), 3 Single(s), 1 Cot(s)

Special Attractions and Activities Nearby

Beach is 50 metre walk away. Wharf for fishing at the northern end of bay. 2 minute walk to supermarket, dairy and centre of village. Kayak and horses available at an extra charge. Lots of books to read including local history and literature. Opportunities to experience local Maori culture in natural setting when available.

Reviews

Average Rating: 5
13 total reviews

Christine
What a fabulous place! Staying at the Post Office was like stepping back in time, a truly unique experience. We also appreciated the thoughtful little touches like the plate of home made biscuits and a roaring fire to welcome us. Recommended!
Response from Owner
It was a pleasure to host Christine and her whanau. They were great guests who left the Post Office clean and tidy. Nga Mihi Nui.
Bee
A building with a family connection (my grandad used to send telegrams from the small room off the main bedroom) so it was nice to connect to him in the space. A fascinating space with options for a small number, or for a large group. There was everything we needed, and we were cosy and warm with the blessings of fresh eggs, fruit and baking too. The microwave was a bit tricky as we are both short (5 foot and under 5 foot), so we needed to stand on a chair to use it, but apart from that, everything was very user friendly. I loved the local history books, and was able to do lots of family research.
Response from Owner
Ka nui te mihi ki a koe, otira ki a korua. It was as pleasure to share the PO with you and help you make the connections with your own whanau history. Arohanui Bill, Jan & family
Richard Brooks
Lovely people to deal with. Left a watch behind and they contacted us before we knew we had lost it! Returned rapidly. An interesting home.
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Availability

Rates

Date rangeRatesExtra guestsMinimum stay
15 Jan - 21 Dec $180 / Night for 2 guests$501 Night
22 Dec - 14 Jan $250 / Night for 2 guests$502 Nights
Rest of year$180 / Night for 2 guests1 Night
15 Jan - 21 Dec
$180 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 1 Night
22 Dec - 14 Jan
$250 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 2 Nights
Rest of year
$180 / Night for 2 guests
Min. stay: 1 Night
Rates:
Please feel free to contact us for weekly or long term rates.
5 night minimum stay for 2 week period after Christmas. Easter weekend and Labour weekend is charged at the peak rate of $200 for 2pp/pn with a minimum 2 night stay.
Children under 5 are free
Cancellations
If a cancellation is made within 7 days of check-in, you'll lose 50% of the total booking price. If a cancellation is made within 48 hours of check-in all bookings will be non-refundable.
A booking service charge of $75 applies to all cancellation refunds.

Location

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