10/10 Excellent
Rebecca
2 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Rebecca
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Entire home
Idyllic rural location designed for the modern traveller Free WIFI
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Sentry Hill, New Plymouth
- Fitzroy Beach14 min drive
- Pukekura Park16 min drive
- Bowl of Brooklands17 min drive
- New Plymouth (NPL)8 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Idyllic rural location designed for the modern traveller Free WIFI
Drive onto our property and take a deep breathe and relax. Its holiday time and you are here! Our property is quite new & well designed with double glazing & solar heated water &floors. There is a good sized bedroom with a very comfortable queen size bed, good linen @ towels. In the lounge area there is a comfortable/stylish queen size Ikea Sofa bed with linen stored in lift up base. So there is ample room for either children or another couple if required. The kitchen has everything you need for self -catering. Supplied on arrival organic milk from Dollys' Manutahi Rd. I will also supply free range eggs when available. Please help yourself to the herb garden to enhance the flavor of all cooking and so-o good for you. There is a washing machine and an undercover clothesline plus portable drying racks in cottage. The indoor outdoor flow is ideal, and guests often use the outdoor space for a quiet wine/coffee, a meal or barbecue. Mahoetahi farm is located 5 min from Waitara, 10-15 minutes from New Plymouth, and 25 minutes from Mount Taranaki. The local sights I would highly recommend are Pukekura Park, Puke Ariki Museum, Len Lye Centre, Parititu Rock and Back Beach, Fitzroy BeachOakura Beach, actually all beaches are great. We are also lucky to have a river boundary available for picnics, sun soaking and swimming. Animals on the farm include our cat Pepper a blacknwhite female cat who has just returned to the farm, 20'ish steers, 10 hens, 1 very friendly dog Ricky and Numerous 'potential racehorses' The neighbours have the miniature horses.
Please come and enjoy our hospitality. We are here if you need us, but you can be as private as you wish also. Cheers, Gayle and Greg
Special conditions: Smoking allowed outside only.
We have a portacot/high chair available between the 2 cottages. I will leave this for you to assemble and put away after use. Linen is supplied for portacot.
Please come and enjoy our hospitality. We are here if you need us, but you can be as private as you wish also. Cheers, Gayle and Greg
Special conditions: Smoking allowed outside only.
We have a portacot/high chair available between the 2 cottages. I will leave this for you to assemble and put away after use. Linen is supplied for portacot.
Property manager
Gayle Avery
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Te Maunga suitable for a couple plus sofa sleeper
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Sentry Hill
Located in Sentry Hill, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Puke Ariki and TSB Showplace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Waitara Golf Club and Sentry Hill Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Observatory and Brooklands Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.
Sentry Hill, New Plymouth
What's nearby
- New Plymouth Golf Club - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
- Fitzroy Beach - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
- Te Rewa Rewa Bridge - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
- Pukekura Park - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
- Bowl of Brooklands - 17 min drive - 16.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Eden Cafe & Restaurant - 7 min drive
- Pekaren Wood-Fired Pizzas & Coffees - 7 min drive
- The Kiosk - Fitzroy Beach - 12 min drive
- Piccolo Morso - 10 min drive
- The Fitz Restaurant & Bar - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Don & Karen H.
5 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend away
Don & Karen H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emma S.
24 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great farm getaway !!
Emma S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angela H.
7 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini Girls Break
Angela H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katherine
12 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Katherine
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kerry S.
29 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mean as place
Kerry S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alwin I.
5 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Farmstay
Alwin I.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nick M.
6 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Modern apartment in the country
Nick M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Aijaz Ali M.
9 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to unwind
Aijaz Ali M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alastair M.
24 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful time at the farm
Alastair M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jude S.
7 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Special place to stay
Jude S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jeannie T.
5 November 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay.
Jeannie T.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lisa S.
23 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway
Lisa S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Leona P.
3 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome cottage
Leona P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Katie W.
14 February 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Katie W.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Simone S.
4 February 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place
Simone S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lisa C., Hamilton, New Zealand
25 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay in the countryside
Lisa C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
8/10 Good
Simon B.
24 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, great place to stay
Simon B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
christine m.
21 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly
christine m.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Andrew S.
14 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and friendly hosts and dog. The accommodation is modern and warm.
Andrew S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Andrew W.
18 June 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Peaceful
Andrew W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
paul s.
21 March 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay with family.
paul s.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Rosalind B.
15 March 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country Luxury.
Rosalind B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Ferdinand C., Haarlem, Bloemendaal, The Netherlands
5 March 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Ferdinand C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Laurie R.
22 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, peaceful retreat.
Laurie R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
About the host
Hosted by Gayle Avery
Greg and I both grew up in New Plymouth and having 4 adult children -life has been pretty busy. Now we are retired and looking forward to doing some adventure of our own. Our last adventure a trip through China then across Russia via the Transiberian Railway ending in Moscow & St Petersburg. A wonderful trip! Back now to finish some landscaping around the house we built using Hemp with electro magnetic shielding. Got a bit of flack for that one but am enjoying the sleep and relaxation effect. We were on Grand Designs NZ if you follow it 'The Hemp House'
Why they chose this property
We knew this property was the one as soon as we saw it just perfect with the mountain views and the river boundary. We love the hills and the valleys and have planted lots of fruit trees and vegetable beds which we share with friends family and guests.
What makes this property unique
Close to everything but far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet of country living organically.
Languages:
English
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