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Kitchen
Piano in Living
Dining
Hallway

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6140 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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New Plymouth, New Plymouth
  • Taranaki Base Hospital
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Pukekura Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Bowl of Brooklands
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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 manager

Dan & Bena

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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

We should mention

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

About the area

Hurford

Located in Hurford, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at East End Reserve and Back Beach, while TSB Showplace and Puke Ariki are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Yarrow Stadium or Stadium Taranaki. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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New Plymouth, New Plymouth

What's nearby

  • Oakura Beach - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Taranaki Base Hospital - 14 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Pukekura Park - 17 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Fitzroy Beach - 17 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 19 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Locals Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Salty Dog Cafe & Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪High Tide - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Proof & Stock - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ms White - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Sunny Valley Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Bernd

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property has livestock and guests need to look after these, which is highly inappropriate and has not been mentioned in any of the property descriptions. STAY AWAY if you allergic to pets, dirt (this place could do with as a good spring clean!!) and don't want to carry the burden of responsibility for someone else's pets/livestock. It also feels very strange to live in someone's house, were it appears the owners are coming back any minute (clothes hanging around, the house cat [Lucy - cheeky git] wants attention and constant feeding (she looks like it - poor cat - it's nearly animal cruelty seeing that fat cat being fairly immobile due to its fatness), and the owners parents turn up randomly. The properties furniture also seems to be from a jumble sale, as especially the bed in the master has seen much better days (my back is still hurting). The newest pieces of furniture seem to be the couch in the living room. The location of the property is very nice and leaves no room for complaints - idyllic! And if all the above doesn't bother you, this is the place!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew I.

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

enjoyable to say the least

Rustic, in a very nice way. secluded, tranquil and most enjoyable
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Elaine W.

Charming house in a secluded setting close to town and attractions

We have enjoyed staying at this secluded house. The place was clean and tidy. As described the house was unfinished but it doesn't take away it's charms, in fact we hardly noticed it, with the exception of the lack of curtains for one of the windows in the master bedroom which made for very bright mornings. The house was very relaxing and have plenty of space inside with lots of games, toys and DVDs to entertain everyone. The kitchen was basic but functional. We loved the surrounding, with the veranda overlooking the private bush backyard which was done very nicely and the kids loved running around there. We have also enjoyed the company of Lucy the cat! The house was just a short drive to New Plymouth town centre and an easy drive to bushwalks at Mt Taranaki.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer holiday

We had a v relaxing time , cosy , private with a great vibe.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

katheryn H.

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

A tranquil place to get away

We really loved the house and the setting. Dan and Bena have obviously put a-lot of love into the place and it feels like a real home. The highlight was feeding the chickens and collecting their eggs. Also loved watching the display of birds from the deck and the outside fire and stars at night. .
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

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

Peaceful country idyll

The house is in a quiet, peaceful country location with lots of birds, and only about 15 minutes drive to town. We had a wonderful, relaxing stay. Dan and Bena were very responsive to communications. Our second stay here. Highly recommended.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy B., Auckland

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

Peaceful and relaxing

We really enjoyed our stay and loved the setting of the property. It was very quiet and lovely view sitting relaxing on the deck. The children loved collecting fresh eggs and feeding the chickens. The house had everything we needed and felt like we were very rural but yet less than 10mins to the supermarket and a quick trip into town. The only downside for us was not getting on with Lucy the cat! Thanks for having us 😀
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Hannah M.

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

Family friendly

Beautiful property and location! Children loved the chickens especially ☺️ only a few minor things would have added to the stay, a few basics like oil, spreads,sauces and cling wrap/tinfoil etc would have saved us having to buy absolutely everything from scratch. Also top sheets on the beds would have been good as it was so hot and only heavy duvets 🥵 However, overall still enjoyed the stay! ☺️
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn H.

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

Lovely relaxing place

Nice place not to too far from town. Very peaceful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sina B.

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

Private retreat

Beautiful property and house. Lots of natural light/windows and great deck overlooking the garden and neighbouring paddocks. Lots of veg growing that we could help ourselves too and fresh eggs daily from the chickens. Dan and Bena have put in a lot of work turning it into a eco/sustainable property. Private rural location but still very close to New Plymouth city and amenities. Multiple beaches near by too. Great views of Mt. Taranaki in the area ( not from the property). We all loved our stay and wish we could call it home.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Babette P.

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

Great place to stay with kids

This is a fantastic holiday home, away from it all but at the same time close to the city, near great beaches and parks. Enough space for a family of 6. The kids enjoyed the cat and chickens. Very friendly and helpful owners.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Wonderful Stay

We really enjoyed are 8 days at this beautiful property. Such a lot of hard work and thought has been put in to it and the pay off is obvious. It is peaceful and relaxing, and a lovely place to return to after a good day out. A big thanks to Daniel and Ben a.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Miriam P.

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

Lovely rural setting yet close to beaches and town

Really enjoyed the quiet country setting of this home after a busy day at the beach or in town. Lucy the cat greeted us warmly on each return and the free range eggs were delicious. The newly decorated home and kitchen was clean, cozy and comfortable. With a few minor finishing touches - kitchen drawer handles : ) this lovely home makes for a great holiday destination.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natasha M., Mount Isa, Australia

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

Peaceful hideaway

This property lives up to its name, an eco friendly family home. My family stayed for five nights through January. We enjoyed looking after the chickens and checking for fresh eggs each day, the kids loved the trampoline as an added surprise. A very peaceful part of New Plymouth, wonderful house to relax in after day out. Close to everything you need, and to New Plymouth itself. The brochure provided by the hosts was very helpful, this was made available prior to our arrival also. Andrew was very prompt in responding to our communication regarding the house. We would definitely stay at the property again, and will recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

becky b.

A lovely relaxing home away from home in a wonderful area.

We had a lovely stay, the house is comfortable and relaxing. Lucy the cat was sweet company. We also really enjoyed the area surrounding, beautiful swimming spots, gorgeous beaches, great skate parks and playgrounds, and tasty food and coffee! Our visit has even got us considering a change of lifestyle! Thank you for having us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

erlinde d.

quiet, private and relaxing

Really private and relaxing place to spend New Year this year!!! We enjoyed everything, from exploring the gardens, sitting on the porch under the grapevines, playing Frisbee in the big paddock, making our traditional oliebollen for New Year with Lucy's company, and of course exploring the area. We went to Mount Taranaki for a beautiful walk, swam in the waves at Oakura beach, visited friends who happen to live next door ( what a coincidence!!!) , went to the festival of Lights in New Plymouth and finally did the White cliffs walk near Urenui. All in all a great experience and recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Donna B.

Lovely property with stunning rural views

What a lovely stay! Very quiet and peaceful. Nice little touches like leaving the Xmas tree up for us - what a cool surprise! 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Shirley S.

Beautiful location.

Beautiful location. We really enjoyed our stay and particularly Lucy the cat
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Beautiful setting, amazing design of landscape, rustic country feel.

Beautiful setting, amazing design of landscape, rustic country feel. Our son loved the toys & feeding the cat & chickens! Kitchen was a little limited in space to put our food (other than fridge which is big). As the info mentions house is unfinished in terms of plastering but this doesn't really matter. No curtains in one of the bedrooms - ?a plan to add some. Thank you for allowing us to stay for a while in your home.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Beautiful location.

Beautiful location. Restful spot, ideal for a relaxing holiday. The house was nice and lived in - which was good. Had everything you needed. My grandson loved the cat and the chicken (cat didn't love him so much mind you!). The only wee gripe was the access was a bit challenging for my mum due to her bad knee, but apart from that would highly recommend and would happily stay here again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Clean and tidy

Clean and tidy
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We loved the rural setting of the property and being surrounded by panoramic views of the beautiful

We loved the rural setting of the property and being surrounded by panoramic views of the beautiful taranaki landscape. As promised the bach was very private which was very relaxing. The kids loved the experience of interacting with the chickens - feeding them and collecting eggs. We loved the eco principles of the property and the open and spacious layout of the house.

About the host

Hosted by Dan & Bena

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Daniel & Bena bought this property in 2010, with the view to demonstrate regenertaive practice and permaculture principles. They have gone on to launch and develop Greenbridge homes and landscapes - a sustainably focussed, award winning design studio based here in Taranaki.

Why they chose this property

We love being able to be up the maunga in the snow, in the surf and out to dinner at one of many award winning cafes and restaurants locally, all in the same day...

What makes this property unique

Large deck overlooking valley and bush on an organic permaculture property

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English
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