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Secret Garden Hideaway

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Property grounds
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Dining
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
Waitara, Taranaki
  • AirportNew Plymouth (NPL)9 min drive
  • Popular LocationPukekura Park16 min drive
  • Popular LocationCentre City Shopping Centre16 min drive
  • Popular LocationBowl of Brooklands18 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Secret Garden Hideaway

Set in a slightly wild garden of fruit trees and birds, this private 2 bedroom home offers a place to unwind. Great for a family holiday or for two of you to explore. This is the place visitors and friends come back to every year, whether for Womad, the Garden Festival or to see family & friends.
The house sleeps four to five adults comfortably
and when it's chilly outside, the whole house is toasty with the fire lit.
In Summer the beach is well-known for surfing and swimming. Take a walk or kayak along the river or play a round at the two golf courses and try the local swimming baths - all within a 5 minute drive.
This is also the ideal spot to explore Taranaki: the mountain tracks leading to the Pouakai crossing, the wild tarns and other great walks. And when it snows there's a small ski slope to take the kids for some winter fun.
For nightlife there are plenty of great restaurants & bars or take in the world class Len Lye Centre exhibitions and film festivals. New Plymouth City centre is less than 20 minutes away.

Property manager

Davina

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • Next to a golf course
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided

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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 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

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

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Secret Garden Hideaway Waitara
Secret Garden Hideaway Private vacation home
Secret Garden Hideaway Private vacation home Waitara

About the area

Waitara

Located in Waitara, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. TSB Showplace and Puke Ariki are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sentry Hill Winery and New Plymouth Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Observatory and Brooklands Zoo. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Fitzroy Beach - 15 min drive
  • Pukekura Park - 16 min drive
  • Te Rewa Rewa Bridge - 16 min drive
  • Centre City Shopping Centre - 16 min drive
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tawa-Glen Cafe & Garden Centre - 8 min drive
  • Thai Parklands Bell Block - 9 min drive
  • Airspresso Airport Cafe Bell Block - 10 min drive
  • Farmlands - New Plymouth - 8 min drive
  • Paradise Valley Berry Farm - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secret Garden Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secret Garden Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secret Garden Hideaway?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Secret Garden Hideaway located?

Located on the riverfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Sentry Hill Winery, Yandle Park and New Plymouth Golf Club. Observatory and Brooklands Zoo are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Fiona d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely restful stay
Loved our stay. Plenty of everything and the shower and bed were wonderful. The fire was great and kept us very warm. Very convenient location.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat guest
A real home-from-home that has everything a family needs. They don't call it a 'retreat' for nothing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Catching up with family
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gavin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend
Awesome garden to relax in. Our Greyhound loved sniffing about and playing on the deck in the sun. Nice and quiet area to stay. The only negative (and it's no fault of the property) to be aware of is the road works can add up to 7 minutes to trips anywhere while you wait at the temporary lights. Thanks for adding to a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lorraine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hideaway stay
The hideaway was comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and relaxed
We enjoyed our stay, and were very happy all in all, and would be happy to stay there again. Thanks for the opportunity to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Wee Getaway
It was a lovely wee weekend getaway, clean, cost home & great being able to bring our fur baby. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

janice b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
The accommodation was lovely and met our needs. The grounds definately needed a bit of work but the weather hadn't been the best for doing outside work I guess Thankyou very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
Just catching up with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful retreat
Enjoyed our stay very much. Couldn't ask for a better homely atmosphere and nice and quite. Recommended to all. A+++++
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023