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Secret Garden

Unwind in nature's haven with golf courses, river kayaking and boutique ski slopes just minutes away.

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Breakfast included
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Secret Garden

Set in an established garden, this home away from home is a private retreat in semi rural Waitara.
The two bedroom home sleeps 4-5 with a sun-room as the optional 3rd single bedroom.
Close to New Plymouth Airport with the city 15 minutes away.

Property manager

Davina

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • Next to a golf course
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive food waste policy

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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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Secret Garden Hideaway Waitara
Secret Garden Hideaway Private vacation home
Secret Garden Hideaway Private vacation home Waitara

About the neighborhood

Map
Waitara, Taranaki

What's nearby

  • Waitara West Quay - 3 min drive
  • Fitzroy Beach - 15 min drive
  • Pukekura Park - 16 min drive
  • Centre City Shopping Centre - 16 min drive
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waiau Estate Cafe & Winery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tawa-Glen Cafe & Garden Centre - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tikka Kai - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Parklands Takeaways - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bridge Tavern - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secret Garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secret Garden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secret Garden?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secret Garden located?

This family-friendly Waitara vacation home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Manukorihi Park, Waitara West Quay, and Waitara Golf Club. Waitara Library and Pukekohe Domain are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Secret Garden Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay, everything we needed and more.
Great place would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Fiona d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely restful stay
Loved our stay. Plenty of everything and the shower and bed were wonderful. The fire was great and kept us very warm. Very convenient location.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Catching up with family
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lorraine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hideaway stay
The hideaway was comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant retreat
Cosy and homely and we all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the place!
Just as listed had everything we needed. Tucked away and the garden was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Radhika P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very cosy comfortable accommodation.
We had everything we needed to have a comfortable experience. The location was also good too. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and relaxed
We enjoyed our stay, and were very happy all in all, and would be happy to stay there again. Thanks for the opportunity to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Quiet seclusion
Lovely and quiet area, just what we needed for a weekend away. Close proximity to the jet sprint track was a nice surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful retreat
Enjoyed our stay very much. Couldn't ask for a better homely atmosphere and nice and quite. Recommended to all. A+++++
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Wee Getaway
It was a lovely wee weekend getaway, clean, cost home & great being able to bring our fur baby. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil oasis
We had a wonderful stay at this retreat with our dog, close to beaches and a great location being 15mins to New Plymouth. Homely amd comfortable would recommend to friends and family who like to travel with their furry friend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat guest
A real home-from-home that has everything a family needs. They don't call it a 'retreat' for nothing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious accommodation
We enjoyed our stay with the spacious and pet friendly accommodation. Davina is very easy to communicate with and very helpful, she helped us find and post the clothes we left
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

CRAIG H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
R and R
Enjoyed the stay quiet and relaxing , stress free and peaceful. Thanks to my host .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

anna w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy weekender
We had a lovely stay at Davina’s property. The weather was pretty rainy but we enjoyed watching a movie and playing board games when we weren’t out and about. It great to be able to go on holiday with our dog too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday
Just catching up with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

janice b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
The accommodation was lovely and met our needs. The grounds definately needed a bit of work but the weather hadn't been the best for doing outside work I guess Thankyou very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gavin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Relaxing weekend
Awesome garden to relax in. Our Greyhound loved sniffing about and playing on the deck in the sun. Nice and quiet area to stay. The only negative (and it's no fault of the property) to be aware of is the road works can add up to 7 minutes to trips anywhere while you wait at the temporary lights. Thanks for adding to a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Tasha T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secret garden
Was very much like the pictures, didnt realize the 3rd room was detached but suited our young adults. Couldnt enjoy gardens due to weather. It could do with some air as it did smell musty on arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monique H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wish we could have stayed a year.
Such a breath of fresh air away from the busyness of Auckland. We loved the garden areas and chilling in the lounge playing board games and watching movies. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. I was so impressed. Waitara is such a lovely little town and everyone there is so kind! We couldn’t believe how friendly everyone was. If you’re looking for a home base that feels like coming home after a long day adventuring, than this is the place. It was the perfect balance of relaxation and fun. The host is so kind and was so gracious to us when we stayed there. We took our dog and she also loved it. Hopefully we’ll back again soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Karen C.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
Family Fishing weekend
Was okay but we're told there was room for 1 vehicle and boat. There wasn't so had to find a safe home for the boat. Pictures of sleepout are very deceiving as it's quite cramped, has a hand basin but no water????? Carpets inside house filled with dog hair. No oven only a bench top that doesn't really work all that well. 9 of us in total and only about 4 very old stiff towels. Not sure anyones been there for a while. Disappointing. Not as advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal three days, thank you.
Very comfortable. We were lucky with the weather. The wood-burner is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place to stay
Perfect for what we needed, quiet location, tidy and all amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waitara holiday
Loved this private house and location. Had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay and even the weather was so much better than we expected. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022