Scenic Homestead Retreat Near New Plymouth

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Private kitchen
Interior
Exterior detail
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Waitara, Taranaki
  • Place, Manukorihi Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mahoetahi Historic Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sentry Hill Winery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Brixton

Located in Brixton, this holiday home is in a rural area. Sentry Hill Winery and Waitara Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit New Plymouth Observatory and Brooklands Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at TSB Stadium, or consider a night out at TSB Showplace.
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Map
Waitara, Taranaki

What's nearby

  • Manukorihi Park - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Mahoetahi Historic Reserve - 3 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Pukekohe Domain - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Sentry Hill Winery - 5 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Waitara West Quay - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Field to Fork - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wayfinders Cafe & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cow ree Cafe & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fair Grinds - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Parklands Takeaways - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Scenic Homestead Retreat Near New Plymouth pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Scenic Homestead Retreat Near New Plymouth?

As of 9 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic Homestead Retreat Near New Plymouth on 19 December 2026 start from NZ$1,593, 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 Scenic Homestead Retreat Near New Plymouth?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Scenic Homestead Retreat Near New Plymouth?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Scenic Homestead Retreat Near New Plymouth?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Scenic Homestead Retreat Near New Plymouth located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Mahoetahi Historic Reserve, Pukekohe Domain and Waitara Library. Waitara West Quay is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay just out of new plymouth, kids loved the grounds with the slide and the house was beautiful and cozy. Few little thing we needed help with and hosts were fast to answer and get sorted. Thanks for a wonderful stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 February 2026
Hi Rachel! Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear the kids loved the grounds (the slide is always a hit!) and that you found the house beautiful and cosy. It’s also great to know our team could quickly assist with the few things you needed during your stay. Thank you for choosing to stay with us — we’re so glad you had a wonderful time and would love to welcome you back again soon. - BBK Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay

We have stayed here several times and still love this house, thanks 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Villa

It was our second stay here and we love the villa and area
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brixton stay

Great house, lovely clean and spaceous.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Homestead

A lovely, spacious, quiet property really comfy beds we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brixton whare

Beautiful house, great for a family gathering, we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lots of space and great mod cons

We had a great stay and really appreciated the big fridge, oven and living spaces.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Rural views

Lovely family property, loved the warm homely house with rural views.Owner lives on property next door, very nice man.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely awesome.....lovely villa. Clean tidy and warm feel to the place

Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely and relaxing

This property is simply gorgeous. The setting is slightly rural which suited us perfectly but close enough New Plymouth itself. It was well equipped with everything we needed. A gorgeous place to stay and wouldn’t hesitate to book it again if we visit that way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house

We had a great time exploring Mt Taranaki with our kids and this house made the perfect place to stay. A lovely rural setting without being too far from Mt Taranaki and New Plymouth. The house itself is lovely and well equipped to cook dinner or relax with a glass of wine. The hosts were very welcoming, we would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mrs

Beautiful home, very comfortable. Lots of room, we totally loved the home. ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love it, fantastic

Love the place, very clean bedding and towels, as this is the first thing I look for in a place. Thank you for that. The perfect place to break away from ‘city life’. So quiet and peaceful. We love it
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Conflicting thoughts

Lovely location House is in need of a little TLC. The impressive looking bathroom lacked any water pressure for the fancy shower head and it would have been good to have a floor squeegee to mop up the water. Lounge furniture could do with an upgrade. The ripped couch didn't quite fit with the overall grandeur of the rest of the property. Was great that we could take our dog along. Host was friendly and curteous.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Mixed feelings

While we had a fun stay in this lovely old farm homestead, we were constantly having to contact the agent and/or owner in order to get help with the tv, heater in kitchen, finding a corkscrew. Unfortunately only the master bedroom has full curtains and two bedside lamps—the other two bedrooms only have sheers, one bedside lamp room 2, none in room 3. Water pressure in the large bathroom is very poor. Lots of cobwebs in the house. The furniture in the lounge/tv room is very uncomfortable. We nevertheless made the most of our time in the house (the kitchen is superb!) and really appreciated that we could have our dogs with us, and there was plenty of space on the property for them to sniff around and play. The owner, Dave, who lives on the property is a very friendly chap who was most helpful in sorting out a few issues we had. Overall we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rural Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful country home on a lovely large section close enough to town but just far enough away to enjoy quiet rural living. Photos don't do this home justice, it truly is a very special place to stay. Greeted by a large open kitchen, dining and living area with a stunning large bathroom it was both clean and tidy and felt very homely. The Homestead was a real pleasure to stay at and would thoroughly recommend this home and it's host Joanne of Bach Break New Plymouth.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bach Break just what we needed

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house, lovely and big. Well equipped kitchen, and beautiful garden. Older property but in good nick. Good value for a group all wanting a separate bedroom, or for a big familyThe 4th bedroom is in a separate building with no plumbing, just be aware. Also the main toilet had awful water pressure, 1 flush per couple of hours - ended up using buckets to help!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Chr6

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic ... perfect for 9 adults. Kitchen was great to prepare meals in ...very big island bench so many hands etc. Great outdoor area for games ... easy drive to New Plymouth and beyond. All in all a wonderful family Christmas holiday. Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bridal Accommodation

We booked the accomodation for my wedding, the property manager came over and chatted and explained there would be a tree taken down on the Saturday, I requested that the driveway remain free for guests to come and go throughout the day but had no problems with the diggers etc... the next morning was checkout and he came back with a hamper full of goodies to apologise for the tree removal... he was so lovely and the gift was so kind. as I was the bride I was slightly hungover so I hadn't read the predeparture email unfortunately so I know I didn't clean the house as I should've... so that was totally my bad, I apologise for that. But thankyou so so much for your hospitality and kindness, made my wedding day that much more special, thankyou so much :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Country Homestead

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely Country cottage with beautiful decor. Lovely big kitchen, dining and lounge and ornate bathroom with bath. Plenty of room, lovely surrounds cosy and warm.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

3 Days at the Homestead

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Bach Break were excellent..over a long period of rebooking due to Covid..finally got to make the trip and everyone was happy with the accommodation..a few minor niggles that we put down to a lack of customers over the recent period..these were outlined prior to departure..all in all 9 outa 10
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Homestead

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cosy, warm and welcoming place for our family to stay. Kitchen was lovely to cook in, so much well thought out decor, very cosy. Kids and adults all enjoyed the space. Great escape from busy life.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely secluded Colonial home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely character home

Beautiful home on a lovely rural section. Big house for our group of Squash ladies to stay. Not far from town in a rural setting. Has everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely classical Villa

Very well presented and welcoming property. Lovely touches throughout the home and wonderful location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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