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Idyllic quiet rural location designed for the modern traveller

Family-friendly cottage in Sentry Hill

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Comfortable ambient bedroom for restful sleep.
Plenty of room for spreading out & preparing for the day
Comfortable queen with breathable cotton linen, feather duvet & pillow selection
Dining for 4 inside or out
Full size kitchen with everything you need to whip up a fabulous meal

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Fitzroy Beach
  • Place, Pukekura Park
  • Place, Bowl of Brooklands
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)

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 quiet rural location designed for the modern traveller

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. I will supply free range eggs when available. Please help yourself to the herb & vege garden. 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 great for a walk .. follow the race to the end & turn right into the paddock & down the hill....(there is a small dwelling to walk towards) 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, 15 hens, 1 very friendly old 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(please request) I will leave this for you to assemble and put away after use. Linen is supplied for portacot.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Te Maunga suitable for a couple plus sofa sleeper
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is ok outside

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Note from host: Te Maunga suitable for a couple plus sofa sleeper
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

We should mention

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 New Plymouth Observatory and Brooklands Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain climbing.
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Sentry Hill, New Plymouth

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Taranaki Base Hospital - 20 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪India Today (Valley) - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The White Pear Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Little Easy - Container Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic quiet rural location designed for the modern traveller pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Idyllic quiet rural location designed for the modern traveller?

As of 4 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Idyllic quiet rural location designed for the modern traveller on 9 November 2025 start from NZ$224.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Idyllic quiet rural location designed for the modern traveller?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic quiet rural location designed for the modern traveller?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic quiet rural location designed for the modern traveller located?

This family-friendly Sentry Hill cottage is located by the sea, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Mahoetahi Historic Reserve, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pukekohe Domain and Waitara West Quay. Manukorihi Park and Waitara Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Gayle Avery

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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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