Heartwood Hollow

Heartwood Hollow

Bay of Plenty

Heartwood Hollow is a 20-minute drive from Tauranga City and just 30 minutes from Mount Maunganui in the Bay of Plenty.

Heartwood Hollow, as the name suggests, is a magical 'earth house'. It's tucked into a beautiful hillside on a lifestyle property, surrounded by mature trees and native bush.

Your journey begins at a cobblestone pathway leading you to the large circular front door entrance to the hollow. Inside is a king-size bed with beautiful bedding, a handmade recycled Totara kitchen and a spacious ensuite bathroom. The decor is stylish but 'on-theme' with each piece of furniture and decoration carefully selected.

Lovingly created by its owners over many months, the hollow has hand-carved heartwood timber beams, carefully crafted windows and doors and an abundance of attention brought to every detail. With a little wood burner and warm colours and textures - the space is cosy and comforting.

Outside you'll find twin outdoor bathtubs, perfect for a soak under a starry night sky. A magical way to top off an utterly unique and romantic escape. 

FROM $365 p/n

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  • eating and drinking

    Heartwood Hollow is self-catering. Just bring your own food and drink, and cook meals using the facilities provided in your kitchen. You'll find all the cutlery, crockery, pots and pans that you'll need.

    If you fancy a meal out, The Local Bar & Eatery in Omokoroa (9-minute drive), The White House or Nourish Cafe in Te Puna (10-minute drive) and Talisman Hotel in Katikati (20-minute drive) are a few fantastic options to consider.

    The nearest store for stocking up on food and supplies is in Omokoroa, just a 9-minute drive.

  • things to do

    There are plenty of relaxing activities to keep you occupied at Heartwood Hollow. Soak in the twin outdoor bathtubs and enjoy the view of gorgeous greenery. Start that book you've been meaning to read - or challenge your significant other to a game of Gin Rummy! 

    If you're keen to get out and about, Pahoia Beach is only 5-minutes away - a quiet and safe spot. Omokoroa Beach, a 10-minute drive, is another stunning beach with ice creams, coffees and a wharf for fishing. There are beautiful walks and cycling tracks in the area too.

    A short 15-minute drive to the Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park provides multiple walking tracks with waterfalls and native bush.

  • your hosts

    Your hosts at Heartwood Hollow are Warren and Sally, and children Esther, Eli, and Grace.

    The family have lived on the property for three and a half years. They adore the outdoor lifestyle the Pahoia region offers, particularly the harbour, Kaimai forest - and the ice cream shops!

    Warren and Sally have been building and renovating together for 13 years. Heartwood Hollow is the realisation of their dream to create something beautiful and unique - that looked over 100 years old. Throughout their marriage, they have collected little treasures along the way, like bricks from the Christchurch earthquake where they first met, and Rimu from an old barn in Waikato (used to build the kitchen and window seat in the Hollow). Each piece of heartwood timber was carved by hand using an antique adze. They even learned how to make stain-glass windows to handmake the Hollow's windows themselves. It's evident just how much love and energy went into creating this beautiful earth house.

Testimonials

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    The perfect spot for couples to get away from the real world for a while.

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    Mike Hoseason - 12 Oct 2024

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    We had a magical stay at Heartwood Hollow and couldn't recommend it enough. Absolutely worth the visit!

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    Rebecca Farquhar - 01 Oct 2024

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    Everything about this stay was incredible. The perfect getaway.

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    Cara-Leigh Brooks - 30 Sep 2024

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    Pass through the round door and step into an immaculate dream.

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    Fantin Parpillat - 17 Sep 2024

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    We loved our stay, what an amazing spot nestled away into a little hill!

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    Harris Williams - 16 Sep 2024

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    A beautifully designed accommodation and absolutely spotless! We would recommend it to anyone who wants a cosy couples' weekend away.

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    Ellie Shedden - 16 Aug 2024

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    My partner and I absolutely loved staying here, and we will definitely be back! We've highly recommended it to so many friends, family, and colleagues. It's such a beautiful spot, and the craftsmanship, time, and effort the hosts and their family put into it are stunning. Sally was so helpful, with great communication and very accommodating.

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    Britney Renfrew - 16 Aug 2024

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    Our stay at Heartwood Hollow was just magical. From the surroundings to the accommodation and the atmosphere, it was perfection! The outside baths were the icing on the cake. We were in love the instant we parked the car!

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    Megan Gerber - 24 Jul 2024

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    Beautifully crafted little cottage - feels like you are stepping into a magical place! We loved our relaxing weekend here and would highly recommend it to others.

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    Nicolle Wetherill - 16 Jul 2024

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    Staying at Heartwood Hollow made us forget about big city life. We felt like we were in a different world and different century in the best way possible, where the only things on your mind are making food and a fire, taking a warm outdoor bath while looking at the many different birds, and admiring the beautiful woodwork. We appreciated the insulation, which is probably better than in most NZ houses, and the stunning shower. A truly wonderful getaway.

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    Maria Krumnow - 10 Jul 2024

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    The setting and atmosphere were perfect. We were very happy with our stay in Heartwood Hollow. Everything was perfect and curated for a magical stay. We loved bathing outside under the stars. Highly recommended.

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    Patrick Malone - 19 Jun 2024

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    Such a beautiful, well-crafted, novel place to stay. It was so clean, and there were thoughtfully placed flowers to make it feel like a wee oasis. Highly recommend.

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    Anita Postlewaight - 13 Jun 2024

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