Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Free WiFi

Place, Mount Taranaki
Place, Taranaki Electricty Trust Kings Theatre
Place, Te Kapua Park Racecourse
Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Queen bed with 1500 threadcount sheets!
Oak wardrobe and drawers.

Mid renovation - lounge unfinished.
KIDS OVER 3 YRS ALLOWED (can't edit the other details)
SHARE LIVING SPACE WITH OWNERS - this the cheap price!

WE DO NOT PROVIDE MEALS. (Not BnB). Coffee and tea available.

Gotta love animals - horse, 2 dogs, goat, cat and chickens.
Five minutes from Stratford. 20 minutes from Hawera. 30 minutes from beautiful Opunake beach. Hollard Gardens, Dawson Falls and mountain approximately 15 minutes away.

Property is fully fenced and gated (remote).
Nights are silent (no traffic noise etc) - enjoy the stars!!
You must love animals - our dogs are boisterous and very friendly.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ngaere

Located in Ngaere, this holiday home is in the mountains. Taranaki Pioneer Village and Victoria Park Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rotokare Scenic Reserve and King Edward Park. Hollard Gardens and Fun Ho! National Toy Museum are also worth visiting.

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Ngaere, Taranaki

What's nearby

Taranaki Pioneer Village - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
King Edward Park - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
Taranaki Electricty Trust Kings Theatre - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
Stratford Golf Course - 13 min drive - 9.8 km
Te Kapua Park Racecourse - 14 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

Stratford Station - 8 min drive
New Plymouth (NPL) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

‪Casa Pequena - ‬9 min drive
‪Sahara Kebabs & Grill - ‬9 min drive
‪Nami Sushi - ‬10 min drive
‪Sergeant Peppers Cafe - ‬10 min drive
‪The Farmer’s Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat?

As of 10 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat on 11 November 2025 start from NZ$69.0, 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 Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Taranaki Pioneer Village, King Edward Park and Victoria Park Memorial. Taranaki Electricty Trust Kings Theatre and Percy Thomson Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

6.0

7.0/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

20 August 2024

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

Rural retreat

Wonderful hosts and lovely friendly animals. Very relaxing stay, made to feel very welcome. Will be back

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Yvonne M.

28 March 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Stay

The description of the accommodation was accurate. I was not under any illusions and it fitted my needs. I was grateful to be able to bring my dogs. Sharing bathroom/toilet with owners was a little disconcerting, to find a middle of the night toilet stop meant I had to flush the toilet before I used it.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

7 February 2025

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

We booked thinking it was separate from the main house (like a sleep-out), but it turned out to be a room in the owners’ house. Kristen was very pleasant but it wasn’t what we wanted so we didn’t stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Duncan P.

31 December 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Justin

25 August 2024

Liked: Communication

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kirsten

We are New Zealanders. Love the life offered in Taranaki - a nice change from Auckland. Love meeting new people.

Why they chose this property

Rural vibe. Close to town. Farmland wherever you drive.

Languages:

English

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