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Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.

Get close with nature by cuddling with pet lambs, feeding goats & watching stars twinkling in a serene landscape.

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Escape to a tranquil retreat below the Pāpāmoa Hills, where our cozy pods offer glamping without the tent. Enjoy stargazing and listening to ruru at night or visit hand-raised farm animals like Emily the sheep and her new twins.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Papamoa, a neighbourhood in Tauranga, this farm stay is in a rural area. Mount Maunganui and Simpson Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include blokart Recreation Park and Looking Glass Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mercury Baypark or Tauranga Domain.
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Papamoa, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • blokart Recreation Park - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Gordon Spratt Reserve - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Wairakei Reserve - 4 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Simpson Reserve - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Papamoa Beach - 5 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blended Eatery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Henry & Ted - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pearl Kichen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Papamoa Beach Tavern - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.

Farm stay located in Papamoa
Consider a stay at Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets. and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free property and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets. boast perks, such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities, such as WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and travel cots
  • Recycling, composting and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • 1.5 bathrooms with hairdryers
  • Porches or lanais, separate dining areas and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling
  • Washing machine
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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

Property is also known as

751091

Frequently asked questions

Is Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets. pet-friendly?

Yes, Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets. allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets. located?

Located in Papamoa, this farm stay is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from blokart Recreation Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Gordon Spratt Reserve. Simpson Reserve and Papamoa Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets. Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location, so much outdoor space and so close to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanuj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay! The view was fantastic, and the bed was incredibly comfortable. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything. The property is located in a quiet area, surrounded by beautiful nature, great outdoor sitting area, yet still very convenient — short drive to the shops in Papamoa. This visit was for work, so I didn’t get a chance to meet the farm pets, but I definitely plan to come back for a holiday. I’m sure my daughter will absolutely love it here too! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Great spot

Great location and we loved interacting with the animals.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry S.

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

Relaxed in nature.

Great little place to stay. Private, quiet and totally relaxed stay. Recommend for a place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cal & Mel M.

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

Wonderful stay

Wonderful stay, such a peaceful location, loved spending time with the animals. Accomodation was perfect, very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Relaxing

Lovely accommodation and friendly hosts the animals were a huge hit too
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, quiet spot. I was only there to sleep really. Arrived late, was out for work and dinner, out again early morning. Comfortable bed, and good amenities. SLate night shower pressue not great, but it did the job.Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliana B.

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

Excellent Trip!

Nina was one of the best hosts we've ever experienced! She really went above and beyond for us and I could not recommend her more.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hayley M.

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

great stay will be back

fantastic place, great communication with host will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zac M.

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

Need A Cosy Place To Stay & Love Farm Animals

Lovely, clean and cozy place to stay.Perfect for a couple or small family. Have the seperate bathroom and kitchen pods is quite a fun and we feel it added to the experience of the stay. Loved getting to be in amongst all the animals. Made the stay really memorable. Highly Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Lovely country break

Quirky pod but all amenities provided. Very clean and tidy. Great location in countryside, but still handy to Tauranga and environs. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a wonderful stay. We felt welcomed by the host and the animals too. Great place would recommend to everybody.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

peter l.

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

Awesome stay

Awesome amount of space and peaceful surroundings. Loved the animals and friendly staff. So much to do in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

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

lovely spot

Such a lovely spot to stay, we really enjoyed meeting all the animals and how quiet it was yet just a short drive to everything. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

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

Idyllic

This is a beautiful location and nice clean modern accommodation! We loved visiting the rabbits and walking in the regional park.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

Awesome little hideaway

Would highly recommend this little gem Nina was a great host that made sure we had everything that we needed First place that we have stayed and the BBQ was clean and ready to use
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teena H.

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

Lovley place

We really enjoyed our stay. Nina the host was simply amazing. Very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sunita B.

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

Perfect for children who love animals

Clean and tidy accommodation. It was perfect for our small family, our almost 3 year old loved seeing all of the animals and feeding the bunnies. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny J.

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

Cosy and nice place

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel M.

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

Papamoa farm life

We had a very cosy stay, thank you. The accommodation was clean and recently decorated, with the added bonus of fresh eggs from the farm for breakfast. The owners were very friendly with good communication before and during the stay. Directions to find the place and get in were nice and clear. My son also loved petting the lamb and goat! Would definitely stay again if we're in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

larry f., british columbia, canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Pod stay

Overall our stay was enjoyable. It is a quiet and peaceful setting. The amenities were as advertised and the hosts were always available. We would advise that the bathroom is attached to the kitchen pod not the living pod, so any nocturnal visits,you need to go outside to the kitchen pod. On the whole a good place to relax,which we would recommend.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uc T.

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

AMAZEBALLS!

From the word go, Nina was amazing with communication and so accommodating to the needs of our 21 mth old pup. When we arrived, the pod was amazing and so were the facilities, space and convenient location. We thoroughly enjoyed the space and the farm animals on the premises. Sad to leave, but excited for the next time we come back - and we will!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Happy Farm Life

We really loved our stay here! My friend and I wanted to be around sheep during our NZ adventure, and this was perfect for us. It was fun to meet the animals and get to feed them. The fresh eggs were delicious! The location is excellent- you get a peaceful farm setting yet only about 10 minutes from the beaches and restaurants of Papamoa. The walks at the cultural park next door are great. (Although the 113 steps about killed us lol)The pod setup is unique and fun. Separate pods for the bathroom and the kitchen. It's easy to get a lovely breeze through the rooms, although not all windows had a screen. There's aircon if it gets too hot. The washer was very much appreciated, and it was nice to be able to hang clothes in the line outside to dry. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karyn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great spot only marred by wrong check in instructions

Arrived early evening to find a locked gate that we didn’t have the code to. Call and text owner and no answer as she was away. Start virtual chat with Bookabach support that was useless (questions like have I checked my email for the code..). Luckily the accommodation had a QR code on a sign which gave us a different number to call and we were advised that we hadn’t been sent the correct check in instructions. With that all sorted, it was a lovely peaceful stay and our daughter loved the animals on site. So a reminder to all booking to check you have the gate code to get in if arriving late.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

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

What a great little gem!

The main living space is separated from the kitchen and bathroom, but all the pods are linked and under cover so it wasn’t a problem even with rain. The pod-living style was actually a unique experience in itself! The kitchen is modern and perfectly equipped. We almost never used the indoor table as it’s so lovely to eat outdoors, with the sound of birds and the view of the hills! There’s also a little kitchenette in the living room which was perfect for preparing a cup of tea in the morning or evening without leaving the main pod. The bed was comfy and there’s plenty of closet space in the main bedroom. The outdoor space is spacious with a beautiful view and very private. It was a treat collecting fresh eggs in the morning! You can pet the rabbits and the goats (Mara and Wednesday are so friendly that they usually come to you and walk with you). We loved having Papamoa Hills Regional Park around the corner (walking distance from the pod!) with gorgeous paths and amazing views, and Papamoa town and beach are just a short drive away. It exceeded our expectations and we’d definitely recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023