5 person bunk room in paradise
Room in Toatoa, New Zealand
- 5 beds
- Shared bathroom
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars.4 reviews
Hosted by Melia
- Superhost
- 6 years hosting
Listing highlights
Self check-in
Check yourself in with the lockbox.
Unbeatable location
100% of guests in the past year gave this location a 5-star rating.
Room in a barn
Your own room in a home, plus access to shared spaces.
Escape to Te Awa Hut, a secluded, self-service bush hut set beside a clear-flowing river in the Pakihi. Wake to birdsong, enjoy total peace with no cell coverage (but Starlink Wi-Fi if needed), and slow right down in nature.
Ideal for hikers, cyclists, hunters and anyone craving quiet, dark skies and time outdoors. Close to popular trails including the Motu.
The space
DOC-hut inspired but more comfortable, Te Awa Hut has hot water, power, Wi-Fi and fridges.
Enjoy:
• Your own personal room
•. Indoor & outdoor fires
• A 4-person sauna
• Brand new 150mm DOC-style mattresses (PVC covered)
• Swimming in crystal-clear river holes, fishing, hiking, biking and stargazing
Guests must bring their own bedding, pillows, towels and blankets
Guest access
Access via 4WD only across the Pakihi River ford, or a 700m walk over the swing bridge from the Pakihi Hut carpark.
A deep swimming hole sits just downstream of the ford.
During your stay
During your stay the host is contactable through What’s App on the provided mobile number
Other things to note
This is an unserviced hut, priced accordingly.
Guests are expected to clean up, wash dishes, vacuum/mop if needed, and take all rubbish and food scraps with them.
If you love simple comfort, wild places and doing your own thing — this one’s for you.
Ideal for hikers, cyclists, hunters and anyone craving quiet, dark skies and time outdoors. Close to popular trails including the Motu.
The space
DOC-hut inspired but more comfortable, Te Awa Hut has hot water, power, Wi-Fi and fridges.
Enjoy:
• Your own personal room
•. Indoor & outdoor fires
• A 4-person sauna
• Brand new 150mm DOC-style mattresses (PVC covered)
• Swimming in crystal-clear river holes, fishing, hiking, biking and stargazing
Guests must bring their own bedding, pillows, towels and blankets
Guest access
Access via 4WD only across the Pakihi River ford, or a 700m walk over the swing bridge from the Pakihi Hut carpark.
A deep swimming hole sits just downstream of the ford.
During your stay
During your stay the host is contactable through What’s App on the provided mobile number
Other things to note
This is an unserviced hut, priced accordingly.
Guests are expected to clean up, wash dishes, vacuum/mop if needed, and take all rubbish and food scraps with them.
If you love simple comfort, wild places and doing your own thing — this one’s for you.
What this place offers
Lock on bedroom door
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Sauna
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
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5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
Overall rating
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value
Where you’ll be
Toatoa, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand
Meet your host
Born in the 80s
Where I went to school: Woodford House
My work: Construction
For guests, I always: Clean way more than necessary
Pets: River our fun loving dog
Melia is a Superhost
Host details
Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know
Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 12:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
5 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Exterior security cameras on property
Smoke alarm