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Quiet, relaxing cottage in a rural setting

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Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, video library
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Levin, Levin
  • Place, Levin Public Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Levin Racecourse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Horowhenua
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Quiet, relaxing cottage in a rural setting

Puka is located in a rural setting, conveniently located for those people wishing to travel to both Palmerston North and Wellington.
Puka has been tastefully decorated, sourcing decor, from Spain, Mediterranean, Italy and Bali to create a unique atmosphere. Quality cotton sheets on a queen size bed and a deep claw foot bath allow for maximum comfort and relaxation. The accommodation allows you to have a wine on the deck in privacy watching the sun go down. This might be at the end of a hard day tramping in the Tararuas or fishing off Waitarere beach or mountain biking on near by trails. Kitchen facilities (microwave, electric frypan, induction element, grill oven with all cooking equipment required) is available for those who wish to self cater or a range of restaurants are also available with 2 minutes drive. Puka is set in beautiful gardens and your hosts Ann and David will ensure that you have the best experience possible, providing home grown organic honey, berries (when in season). Unlike some accommodation in Levin, the quiet rural garden setting ensures a private, relaxing stay at the same price as you would pay in a motel.

While Puka is ideally suited to a couple; we are able to provide a single mattress at $20 for an extra person.
So come and enjoy a comfortable, relaxing stay in a rural environment that will allow guests to experience a slice of real New Zealand life.
Special conditions:
Pets allowed with prior approval
Smoking allowed outside only

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Levin Public Gardens. You'll find features like breakfast (surcharge). The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a patio, and a living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Levin Public Gardens and 7 minutes from Levin Racecourse
This cottage offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Levin cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Quiet, Relaxing Cottage in a Rural Setting Levin
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Quiet, relaxing cottage in a rural setting Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 116 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the cottage. It was set in a beautiful garden and decorated in a delightfully eclectic style that was warm and welcoming. We also appreciated the thoughtful touch of a breakfast tray.Thank you for your hospitality, it was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christophe R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful relaxing environment just what we needed lovely inside cool bath clean and organized thanks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vernon & Lisa W., Tokaanu, New Zealand.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely stay at Puka!! Everything was great!! Beautiful surroundings, convenient location, wonderful hospitality, clean and fresh!! Just loved it!! We highly recommend to others!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay.Very quiet and excellent hosts who supplied us with fresh eggs and honey.Only about 1km from Levin so very handy for shopping.One of the best places where have stayed at.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheena B.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing little place to get away on your own or with someone. Has everything you need and a beautiful outlook.Everything is responsibly close if you do need anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for us to visit family in the area- beautifully presented place with lovely personal touches. Thank you for a restful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

7 day stay

It was spot on for our needs, clean, comfortable and quiet. Host's were extremely helpful and accommodating during our stay....will be returning when the need arises.....top notch.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, peaceful and welcoming

Such a beautiful property, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

zare

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely area and spacious comfy place with everything you could need. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Country Pleasure.

A lovely quiet setting, with the bonus of hearing tuis and moreporks. Very friendly hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John G., Rotorua

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas time - 2024

Great place to stay - worked perfectly for us while visiting family for Christmas
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquil hideaway

Spacious and tastefully furnished with a lovely garden Hosts delightful and take great pride in providing a memorable place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enoch S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Levin Getaway

Great place, fantastic hosts. Would book again, would recommend to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon, Auckland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, friendly hosts. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Touring New Zealand

Nice , relaxed stay with all the comforts of home. Away from the hubbub of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antony P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Blissfully Quiet Staycwith Helpful Hosts

We stopped overnight on a trip between Picton & Turangi. Located just off SH1, Puka is spacious, clean, quiet and comfortable with nice gardens. The hosts two dogs were very friendly. Easy access to the supermarkets in Levin. It was a good choice. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

tanya r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely short stay

Nice and quiet, lovely gardens, comfy bed and well appointed kitchen 😁
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine D., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness

Country Retreat

Ann & Dave were very accomodating and down to earth. They offered preserves, butter, milk, tea, coffee & bread. The kitchen was fully equipped with all the cooking equipment and a fridge. My daughter & myself arrived later around 10pm, Ann had waited up for us & welcomed us with a friendly smile.The bed was comfortable along with the spare mattress for my daughter. Extra blankets were offered including many towels & flannels in the spacious bathroom. Shampoo, conditioner & body wash was in the shower stall😄We enjoyed the choice of programmes & movies on the smart TV. Ann & Dave offered us a jar of honey and we enjoyed a nice chat upon departure.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Hidden Gem

We really enjoyed our stay at 'Puka', it was a true delight, lovely and warm and cosey, very clean and in a quite spot. The icing on the cake was being given a tray of goodies, vogels bread, butter, homemade blueberry muffins, honey, jam & milk. Thankyou so much.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tracey C., Lower Hutt

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our little getaway

Pros: Tidy place with all amenities required for our stay. Grateful for the mandarins we received and butter and bread. Nice and private Cons: Place could have done with being aired out and would have been nice to get fresh towels for 2nd nights stay but we made do. Partner loves sugar in his coffee and was very limited amount supplied. Overall a lovely place and hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

lyn b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely, quiet clean property

Enjoyed our short stay despite the weather
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adele B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just as wonderful as the first time

We stayed at Puka in 2019, and it's remained my favourite since. Staying longer this time was even better. The extra's like fresh eggs, bread, milk, and homemade spreads were wonderful. Puka is warm and cosy, the bed deliciously comfortable and the facilities great. Perfect for creatives needing time away and brain space in a quiet spot. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitch G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice cottage with everything you need including coffee plunger and a coffee machine.

We enjoyed the private and spacious cottage overlooking a beautiful and listened to the ruru at night. Far enough from the Levin town centre for the peace and quiet but close enough to zip down for coffee and checking out the op shops. Also 10 min drive from the Lake Papaitonga reserve with lovely tracks through bush and wetlands. The owners are next door and very accomodating with supplies of homemade honey and jam. Also two very cute and friendly dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Busy Mum's bliss

I loved staying here. It was the perfect peaceful getaway for a weekend of relaxing on my own. The honey is beautiful and I slept better than I have in months. I can't wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Elisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mixed Bag

Pros: the place was nice looking, well decorated with a nice garden. Unexpectedly, we found the hosts left us muffins, eggs, milk and toast for breakfast. There was a nice bath and a good amount of towels provided with soap for the shower and for the hands. The linen was clean and the house was full of colour and was quiet. Cons: the listing said we would have the use of an art room and two bikes. However, after booking we were told both were unavailable. There was no instruction manual for anything in the house and the DVD player didn't work together with the TV. The bed was so terribly soft we took turns sleeping on the sofa. We would have given 5 stars but the issue with the TV, the false advertising and the bed were a disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023