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Private Sunny Valley Retreat

Holiday home in Hurford with kitchen and patio

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Escape to this 1960's retro renovated getaway, nestled on ten acres of land developed along organic and permaculture principles. Enjoy fresh produce from the vegetable garden, collect eggs from the chicken run, and explore four acres of spring-fed regenerating bush or pitch a tent on the separate flat grassed area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Sunny Valley Retreat

Enjoy some time away in your own private, sun-filled getaway. Tucked away on ten acres of land developed along organic and permaculture principles. Character 1960's retro renovated

Enjoy fresh organic food directly from the vegetable garden and grab some eggs for breakfast from the chicken run. Explore the sites extensive plantings for birds and bees, fruit and nut orchard and permaculture features...

Feel free to pitch a tent on the separate flat grassed area above the house.

Stay hidden onsite and enjoy exploring the four acres of spring fed regenerating bush, walk the rolling grasslands, or if you feel like getting out and about - make the seven minute drive to local beaches and cafes in Oakura beach township, take a day trip to explore some of the walks around Mount Taranaki, or take the twelve minute drive to town and enjoy the attractions of New Plymouth including: numerous cafe's and restaurants; the Len Lye art gallery; Puke Ariki museum, take a walk along New Plymouths famous costal walkway; catch a movie at Event Cinemas; play a round of golf at one of the many local golf courses; catch a play the Little Theatre; enjoy the gardens of Pukeiti or Pukekura Park; or if you're just looking for more relaxation - book a private hotpool and a massage at Taranaki Thermal Spa...

Whatever you decide, you're in for a great time!
Special conditions:
Smoking outside only
Daily Feeding of Chickens and Cat Required
Couples and families preferred

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$100.00 per stay)

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 1,507 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Private Sunny Valley Retreat Cottage
Private Sunny Valley Retreat Hurford
Private Sunny Valley Retreat Cottage Hurford

About the area

Map
New Plymouth, New Plymouth

What's nearby

  • Oakura Beach - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Back Beach - 13 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Taranaki Base Hospital - 14 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Pukekura Park - 18 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 19 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪OFS: Oakura Fish Shop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪locals cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Butlers Reef - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Magic - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mantra - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Sunny Valley Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Sunny Valley Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Sunny Valley Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Sunny Valley Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Sunny Valley Retreat located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Back Beach, Corbett Park and Barrett Domain Walkway. Oakura Beach and Oakura Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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