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Eco retreat, easy stroll to beach. Organic garden setting

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
A modern house with a large window, a garden with flowers, and a wooden fence.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Eco retreat, easy stroll to beach. Organic garden setting

Set in a very peaceful rural setting inside the township of Opunake. A organic permaculture garden with a flock of Indian Runner Ducks and Chinese Silkie Chickens ( no rooster!!) minutes from a glorious beach with a view of Mt Taranaki. Wild bird life fills the gardens with song. Surf, climb the maunga or explore the Opunake Loop Trail then luxuriate under the stars in the outdoor bath. Handy to everything but secluded. In the romantic sleeping pod you will drift to sleep hearing the call of the ocean. Perfect tranquil place to rest and restore.

There is an outdoor bath and an outdoor shower for after the beach with hot running water.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9685156
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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Opunake

Opunake is home to this cottage. Everybody's Theatre and Cape Egmont Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway and Opunake Beach. Hollard Gardens and Pukeiti Garden are also worth visiting.
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Ōpunake, Taranaki

What's nearby

  • Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Everybody's Theatre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Opunake Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Oakura Beach - 39 min drive - 59.0 km
  • Fitzroy Beach - 47 min drive - 75.9 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Opunake Surf Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sugar Juice Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Māwhero Studio - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Headlands - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mi&Jin Sushi - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Eco retreat, easy stroll to beach. Organic garden setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Eco retreat, easy stroll to beach. Organic garden setting?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Eco retreat, easy stroll to beach. Organic garden setting?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eco retreat, easy stroll to beach. Organic garden setting?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Eco retreat, easy stroll to beach. Organic garden setting located?

Situated in Opunake, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Everybody's Theatre and Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway. Opunake Beach is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chaz H.

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

Great stay near township

Awesome thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichola J.

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

Nice private property

Enjoyed our couple of nights in this peaceful spot in Ohakune. Nice to wander round the garden and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2024
Thank you for choosing us. You were lovely guests on good cat patrol. Can we just correct that we are in Opunake please. It is easy to confuse the two. 🤣 . We hope to enjoy your company again someday. Many thanks. Viv
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian B.

Only stayed one night while passing through. But a very nice accommodation. Loved having the ducks around.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

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

Lovely property

We enjoyed watching the ducks. This place feels as though it's out in the country even though it's close to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tawhirangi S.

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

Awsome

Had everything we needed peaceful and quiet..it was clean and well presented
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anneke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful accomodation. Very clean and spacious. It was so peaceful and we loved listening to the bird sounds. Unfortunately we had limited time so didn’t get to enjoy the short walk to the beach. Hopefully we will be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb J.

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

Relaxing and Unwinding

What a cozy little cottage. Loved the chickens and ducks running around. Easy walking distance to town and the beach. Having a bath under the stars is magic! The hosts Rob and Viv were lovely. Although the cottage is on the hosts section, it is very private. A great selection of books and a very sunny spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2024
Thanks for choosing us Deb and for leaving everything so clean and tidy. Hope to see you again sometime soon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

noeline n.

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

Nice but wouldve like to know about compost toilet.

Nice but bit uncomfortable with compost toilet,had already paid before been made aware,probably wouldnt have stayed otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 January 2024
Sorry you found this outside your comfort zone.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

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

Friendly retreat

Very relaxing after a mountain walk, sitting on the deck watching the animals potter around. The Opunake Loop Walk can be joined around the corner. Nice meeting one of the owners in the garden. Clean, tidy, plenty of space, had enough kitchen implements to cook up a decent meal one night. Thanks for a lovely stay :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the stars are not working for me, but we rate this place 5 star. We loved it, Viv was great, clean, easy to be in and very relaxing. top of the class and thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 March 2026
It was great to host you. The two baby ducklings are growing well. Thank you for your help minding them. I hope we will get to see you again sometime. Stay safe. Viv
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy-Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Viv

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