5 person bunk room in paradise

Room in Toatoa, New Zealand

  1. 5 beds
  2. Shared bathroom
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars.4 reviews
Hosted by Melia
  1. Superhost
  2. 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.

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

  1. 5 stars, 100% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 0% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
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  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

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

Superhost
30 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Woodford House
My work: Construction
I spend too much time: Playing with my kids and cooking
For guests, I always: Clean way more than necessary
Pets: River our fun loving dog

Melia is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

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