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ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY

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A modern house with a large glass door, a wooden deck, and a landscaped garden with rocks and plants.
A room with a sofa, a small table, a window, and a door.
A room with a flat-screen TV on a wooden console, a large sliding glass door to a garden, and a small vase with flowers on the console.
A stone wall with a wooden sign reading "Birdsong" pointing to the right.
A spacious living area with a dining table and chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen area with a window.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with on-site laundry facilities for guests.
  • Your gateway to the great outdoors
    Guests love the location for its easy national park access.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Kaitake, Taranaki
  • Place, Oakura Library
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Corbett Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Oakura Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY


Welcome to your coastal escape at 42 Kaitake Road, Ōakura — where the mountain meets the sea and relaxation comes naturally.
Nestled in one of Taranaki’s most loved beachside communities, our apartment offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and effortless holiday living. Wake to the sound of native birds, enjoy your morning coffee with views of the Kaitake ranges, and spend your days exploring Ōakura’s stunning surf beach, vibrant village cafés, and scenic walking tracks.

Whether you’re here for a quiet retreat, a family break, or an adventure-filled stay, our place is designed to make you feel right at home. Settle in, unwind, and enjoy everything this beautiful corner of the coast has to offer.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please be mindful of what enters the sewage system, house is on a septic tank so only the three P’s allowed in the system.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20073055
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Kaitake

Located in Kaitake, this apartment is in a rural area. Wind Wand and New Plymouth Observatory are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Brooklands Zoo and Pouakai Zoo Park. Pukeiti Garden and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve are also worth visiting. Kayaking and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Kaitake, Taranaki

What's nearby

  • Oakura Library - 11 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Corbett Park - 11 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Oakura Beach - 12 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Paritutu Rock - 25 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Pukekura Park - 27 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Back Yard Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Stocky's Takeaways - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Bach on Surf Highway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Butlers Reef - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪High Tide - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY?

As of 25 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY on 28 September 2026 start from NZ$589, 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.

How much is parking at ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Oakura Library, Shearer Reserve and Corbett Park. Oakura Beach and Kaitake Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great spot and facility for the family to stay at. The hosts were great.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accom was pet friendly and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 April 2026
Would 100% rent to Craig and his family. Clean tidy and respectful people.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy and nice

Great stay, great hosts great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2025
Fantastic guest, respectful of our home.. please come again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Property was very clean and had everything we needed , great location, quiet and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 February 2025
Thanks John, Really nice to hear that you enjoyed the space and the location. 10/10 for you the guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely easy experience. Lovely hosts, very well thought out accommodation, all the little things make the difference, from the welcome to having a little cling wrap in the drawer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 January 2026
Very easy and lovely to deal with. Amazing humans would rent again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2025
Any reason for the 3 star rating ?

About the host

Hosted by Kerry and Luke Peacock

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We have this beautiful peace of paradise that we would love to share with the rest of NZ.
We are NZ, Oakura locals. We have two beautiful girls that soak in all that Oakura have to offer.
We enjoy the outdoors and everything involved with the ocean.

Why they chose this property

Nestled five mins up in the hills of Oakura is the tranquil kaitake ranges. Surrounded by farmland and native bush. Picture sitting with a coffee in hand listening to the birdsong. If you’re lucky you can hear the 60 odd kiwi that have been released in the kaitake ranges.

What makes this property unique

5 mins from the famous Oakura beach but far enough away to have the peace and quite of nature. Sit back turn off and take it all in.

Languages:

English
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