Ekhaya - New Plymouth Holiday Home

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A spiral-bound notebook with two Sudoku puzzles on its pages, placed on a wooden table.
A cozy living area with a wicker sofa, a small table, and a bench. A door leads to an outdoor patio with a sofa and a table.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a dining table, and a refrigerator.
A living room with a wood-burning stove, a sofa, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with a central island, grey cabinets, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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New Plymouth, Taranaki
  • Place, New Plymouth Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Fitzroy Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Pukekura Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

New Plymouth

Bell Block, a neighbourhood in New Plymouth, is home to this holiday home. Wind Wand and New Plymouth Observatory are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at New Plymouth Golf Club and Fitzroy Golf Club. 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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New Plymouth, Taranaki

What's nearby

  • New Plymouth Golf Club - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Fitzroy Beach - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Centre City Shopping Centre - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Pukekura Park - 14 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 15 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Field to Fork - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Hub Jazz Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tartan Rose Cakery and Deli - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Federal Store - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ekhaya - New Plymouth Holiday Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ekhaya - New Plymouth Holiday Home?

As of 9 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ekhaya - New Plymouth Holiday Home on 13 November 2026 start from NZ$609, 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 Ekhaya - New Plymouth Holiday Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ekhaya - New Plymouth Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ekhaya - New Plymouth Holiday Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ekhaya - New Plymouth Holiday Home located?

Located in Bell Block, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from New Plymouth Golf Club and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Te Rewa Rewa Bridge. Mahoetahi Historic Reserve and Fitzroy Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very enjoyable stay. Location is good. We would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 9 November 2026
Thank you for your review. We're delighted to hear you had an enjoyable stay and found the location convenient for exploring the area. It's wonderful to know the property provided everything you needed for a comfortable getaway and that you would choose to stay again. Thank you for choosing Bachcare. If there is anything we can do to make future stays even better, we'd love to hear from you. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely accomodation, great location! Cosy, well appointed and very thoughtfully set up to keep you comfortable and family friendly. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 5 November 2026
Thank you for your review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the lovely accommodation and great location. It's wonderful to know the home felt cosy, well-appointed, and thoughtfully set up to provide a comfortable, family-friendly stay. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards, Bachcare Guest Support Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely to be so close to the coastal walkway. The garden was wonderful for our dog - very secure with space to room. We enjoyed using the woodburner with really dry wood.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2026
Hi there, Thank you for your review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the property's location. It's also wonderful to know you made the most of the woodburner. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you again in the future. Best regards, Bachcare Reputation and Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully decorated, exceptionally clean. The owners were very easy to communicate with, accommodating our late check out. They very thoughtfully lit the fire for us when we were arriving late. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Bachcare for your getaway. We hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards, Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place near the walkway

Great place to stay near the walkway to the beach. Hopefully we can stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
Tania, we're so pleased you enjoyed the convenience of staying near the beach walkway and had a great time overall. We'd be glad to welcome you back whenever you're planning your next trip. Reputation & Resolutions Coordinators, Bachcare.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ekhaya was in a great location, just a few minutes, walk to the beach and just under an hour drive to Mount Taranaki. The beds were comfortable, everything was clean, there was plenty of firewood for those cold nights and a pool table in the garage! I appreciated that the yard was fully fenced for my dogs. It also has lovely landscaping. One entrance to the coastal walkway is just across the street as well. I would definitely stay here again. Perhaps I’ll come back in the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review, Kate. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the location, comfort, outdoor spaces, and pet-friendly features of the property. We would love to welcome you back for a summer getaway in the future. Kind regards, Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location great

Had everything we needed. Just across the road from the beginning of the coastal walkway. Really enjoyed the deck area. Perfect for all of us, including our small dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our excellent location—it’s one of the things we’re most proud of, and we’re glad it made your stay even better. We’d love to host you again next time you’re in the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous accommodation

Beautiful property with a lovely secure garden and a short walk to the beach. House is lovely and warm and the art work is the prefect final touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Bachcare for your holiday. Guest feedback is always valued, and if there is anything we can do to make future stays even better, we'd love to hear from you. Thank you again for staying with us. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway in the future. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a nice and comfortable place to stay for two nights. A pet- friendly place, lots of space for our little dog to play and run, we were all happy stayed in such clean and good location holiday home.Will strongly recommend it for this pet - friendly home, and we will be back next time when we visit this lovely city. Many thanks !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2025
Thanks for your lovely review. We’re so pleased to hear the home was comfortable and well-suited for your stay, and that your dog had plenty of space to enjoy. It’s great to know the location worked well for you too. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back next time. Reputation & Resolutions Coordinators.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

New Plymouth holiday spot

We found the hostess lovely and the cottage pleasant to stay in. Beautiful garden and great that our dog was welcome too. Comfortable sized cottage feel but we found the couches a bit hard and on quite a busy road. But great to be so close to the seafront.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2026
Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at Ekhaya and that both you and your dog felt welcome. It's wonderful to know you appreciated the beautiful garden, the cottage's comfortable atmosphere, and the property's convenient location close to the seafront. We're also delighted to hear the hostess helped make your stay a positive experience. We appreciate your feedback regarding the couches and the road noise. Guest feedback like yours helps us identify areas where the experience can be further improved, and we'll pass your comments on to the Property Manager for consideration. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you and your furry companion back to New Plymouth in the future. Kind regards, Kenneth Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Choice

Lovely welcome on arrival with a genuine acceptance of our 2 dogs. Wonderful and comfortable cottage. Nice surrounding walkways.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ekhaya

We enjoyed this accommodation very much. Sunny, handy, comfortable and well equipped with some appreciated little touches - like the caramels in a little bowl - all gone now!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Bachcare for your holiday. Guest feedback is always valued, and if there is anything we can do to make future stays even better, we'd love to hear from you. Thank you again for staying with us. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway in the future. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ekhaya

Loved this property and enjoyed the little personal touches our host provided. The chocolates, the jigsaw puzzle and the prepared wood burner were all appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you

Clean beyond expectations. Quiet location. Couldn’t ask for anything more than what our stay offered us .! Host was friendly but unobtrusive. Thanks Mike and Liz .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Bachcare for your holiday. Guest feedback is always valued, and if there is anything we can do to make future stays even better, we'd love to hear from you. Thank you again for staying with us. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway in the future. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect last week

Ekhaya, hosts and house were great for what we needed while renos being done at our own place locally, and it was a perfect, comfy, cosy and enjoyable week for our aged fur baby. Thank you for all your consideration, most appreciated. Can well recommend Liz, Mike and Ekhaya
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Bachcare for your holiday. Guest feedback is always valued, and if there is anything we can do to make future stays even better, we'd love to hear from you. Thank you again for staying with us. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway in the future. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
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