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THE HOMESTEAD RURAL FAMILY RETREAT

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TV
Dining
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

THE HOMESTEAD RURAL FAMILY RETREAT

On a scenic rural lifestyle block close to New Plymouth, Bell Block, Waitara & Inglewood proudly sits a prestigious homestead, another world away from the hustle and bustle of city living.

From the moment you enter the long sweeping driveway, you will immediately know you are embarking on something truly unique and special. Surrounded by stunning gardens and a rural setting, proudly sits The Homestead waiting for you to visit. Wonderfully inviting, the homestead offers 3 beautiful bedrooms, 2 bathrooms a quaint and quirky sleepout and plenty of living areas to relax on your vacation. Large fully equipped country kitchen with WOW factor and a stunning feature master bathroom. The perfect homely environment for a family group to enjoy.

Make your next getaway a memorable experience and book The Homestead. The main house sleeps 6 guests and the sleepout has a bunk, double at the bottom and single on top, so the children can have their own quaint sleeping environment. This property is pet friendly for small dogs only (please ask)

Please note the cleaning fee: All linen & towels are provided by a commercial linen company and are professionally laundered. Properties have been cleaned prior to guests arrival to meet the Ministry of Health commercial cleaning standards. A part end of stay cleaning service is included. This covers the cleaning of bathrooms, mopping and rubbish removal. Guests are required to leave the property in a tidy and clean state all dishes are washed/the dishwasher loaded and turned on prior to departure.

All Bach Break properties come well equipped with cooking oil, salt, pepper, coffee, tea, milk, cleaning products, dishwasher tablets, dishwashing liquid, toilet paper, liquid hand soap and body wash.

Other Details:

The property is very well equipped with most things you will need on holiday. If you use a hair dryer we ask that you bring one with you as hair dryers aren't supplied.

Extra Services:

Please advise us prior to your stay if you require any of the following items.

Noon Check-in $40 Noon Checkout $40 (subject to availability)

Boost Clean (Please enquire on price)

High Chair $25 per stay

Portacot $30 per stay

Stroller $25 per stay

All our properties are for accommodation purposes only - no gatherings or parties

Property manager

Bach Break

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
THE Homestead Rural Family Retreat
223_58

About the neighborhood

Map
Waitara, Taranaki

What's nearby

  • Fitzroy Beach - 12 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Te Rewa Rewa Bridge - 14 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Centre City Shopping Centre - 14 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Pukekura Park - 15 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 16 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eden Cafe & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pekaren Wood-Fired Pizzas & Coffees - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tawa-Glen Cafe & Garden Centre - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tikka Kai - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE HOMESTEAD RURAL FAMILY RETREAT pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE HOMESTEAD RURAL FAMILY RETREAT?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE HOMESTEAD RURAL FAMILY RETREAT?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE HOMESTEAD RURAL FAMILY RETREAT located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Mahoetahi Historic Reserve, Pukekohe Domain, and Waitara Library. Waitara West Quay is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

THE HOMESTEAD RURAL FAMILY RETREAT Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hazel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mrs
Beautiful home, very comfortable. Lots of room, we totally loved the home. ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brixton whare
Beautiful house, great for a family gathering, we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay
We have stayed here several times and still love this house, thanks 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Homestead
A lovely, spacious, quiet property really comfy beds we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Conflicting thoughts
Lovely location House is in need of a little TLC. The impressive looking bathroom lacked any water pressure for the fancy shower head and it would have been good to have a floor squeegee to mop up the water. Lounge furniture could do with an upgrade. The ripped couch didn't quite fit with the overall grandeur of the rest of the property. Was great that we could take our dog along. Host was friendly and curteous.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niva C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bridal Accommodation
We booked the accomodation for my wedding, the property manager came over and chatted and explained there would be a tree taken down on the Saturday, I requested that the driveway remain free for guests to come and go throughout the day but had no problems with the diggers etc... the next morning was checkout and he came back with a hamper full of goodies to apologise for the tree removal... he was so lovely and the gift was so kind. as I was the bride I was slightly hungover so I hadn't read the predeparture email unfortunately so I know I didn't clean the house as I should've... so that was totally my bad, I apologise for that. But thankyou so so much for your hospitality and kindness, made my wedding day that much more special, thankyou so much :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
We had a great time exploring Mt Taranaki with our kids and this house made the perfect place to stay. A lovely rural setting without being too far from Mt Taranaki and New Plymouth. The house itself is lovely and well equipped to cook dinner or relax with a glass of wine. The hosts were very welcoming, we would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Villa
It was our second stay here and we love the villa and area
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of space and great mod cons
We had a great stay and really appreciated the big fridge, oven and living spaces.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely secluded Colonial home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Erana P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely character home
Beautiful home on a lovely rural section. Big house for our group of Squash ladies to stay. Not far from town in a rural setting. Has everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Marlene d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mixed feelings
While we had a fun stay in this lovely old farm homestead, we were constantly having to contact the agent and/or owner in order to get help with the tv, heater in kitchen, finding a corkscrew. Unfortunately only the master bedroom has full curtains and two bedside lamps—the other two bedrooms only have sheers, one bedside lamp room 2, none in room 3. Water pressure in the large bathroom is very poor. Lots of cobwebs in the house. The furniture in the lounge/tv room is very uncomfortable. We nevertheless made the most of our time in the house (the kitchen is superb!) and really appreciated that we could have our dogs with us, and there was plenty of space on the property for them to sniff around and play. The owner, Dave, who lives on the property is a very friendly chap who was most helpful in sorting out a few issues we had. Overall we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beverley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely classical Villa
Very well presented and welcoming property. Lovely touches throughout the home and wonderful location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely awesome.....lovely villa. Clean tidy and warm feel to the place
Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house, great location
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely house and setting. We had a problem getting into the outside chalet due to the lock but the house managers were quickly onsite to resolve the issue. The house is very spacious, comfortable and well equipped. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Abbey A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty good mate
Very clean, warm and homey stay. Very accomodating and is definitely big enough for a large group! The main bathroom water pressure is very poor but overall a awesome stay and would come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Place, great location
The property was great, kids, dog and family were able to relax, like it was our own. Nice and close to New Plymouth attractions etc. would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tania R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility
Great place to stay if you are looking for a break away in the countryside. House well set out and accommodated well. The sleepout is super cute and gives space when travelling as a group.

10/10 Excellent

Janet V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and relaxing
This property is simply gorgeous. The setting is slightly rural which suited us perfectly but close enough New Plymouth itself. It was well equipped with everything we needed. A gorgeous place to stay and wouldn’t hesitate to book it again if we visit that way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

T P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Home away from Home
This is a very spacious property with a beautiful layout. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Homestead. Not too far from New Plymouth, Rewa Rewa Bridge Cycleway and the Christmas Village. Great orchard adjoining the property and the children picked lemons for our afternoon refreshing lemonade. The property is clean with everything you need for a comfortable stay. All in all we had a wonderful stay - thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dean D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
Everything was great except there was a lot of dust and cobwebs which gave everyone the sniffles! Other than that awesome 😊

8/10 Good

Doncur W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Myself and my team (4 adult) found the 3 bedroom 1 sleepout homestead perfect .
The Homestead was beautifully situated on the outskirts of New Plymouth, it was warm and welcoming, big and spacious which enabled the team to work and hang out together. Will definately use this accommodation again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

lynda n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will come again
Beautiful property. Would be grand for any occasion.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Homestead
We loved our stay at this property, it was spacious with 8 of us staying there. Lovely cottage features and gardens. A rural setting but only a 10-15 minute drive from New Plymouth City Centre. A nice place to unwind and had everything we needed including excellent heating for the size of the house and the big rooms. Its very picturesque and had a relaxing homely feel which we all enjoyed. Can highly recommend and we will book this property again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sewing Retreat at The Homestead
We all really loved the house and what it offered. It was large, pretty and suited our needs as a sewing group of up to 7 ladies at a time. We took a foldaway table, there were plenty of PowerPoints and the overhead lighting was good. We did have an issue with water pressure and no water in the en-suite, but David (owner) came over and showed us how to reset the en-suite power after we had had a power cut. His response to the problem was amazing and really made us feel like he really cared about our stay. He also put in a new shower head in the en-suite and gave us some very tasty and much appreciated nibbles and wine as an apology. He also let us stay a little later on checkout day! I think it would more comfortably accommodate 5 sewing ladies with their machines. We had a great time! Thanks David and Jo!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020