10/10 Excellent
Rafilya
7 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Rafilya
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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Organic Farm stay-Tranquil & quiet, relaxation country style
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Sentry Hill, New Plymouth
- Fitzroy Beach12 min drive
- Pukekura Park13 min drive
- Bowl of Brooklands15 min drive
- New Plymouth (NPL)7 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
living room
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Organic Farm stay-Tranquil & quiet, relaxation country style
We live in the main house with 2 cottages rented out for shortstay accomodation next door. Each have their own outdoor area with barbecues for relaxing & dining. Te Awa has two queen-sized bedrooms + modern queen Ikea sofa bed in lounge/dining area Our other cottage Te Maunga next door sleeps 2 -4, 1 bedroom with same Ikea sofa bed in the lounge area. The photos hopefully tell our story- I love decorating and mix up a bit of antique with modern. Hopefully you will be very comfortable and happy here at Mahoetahi Farm. Be sure to take a walk down to our river boundary while you are here The best place on the farm! You can swim in the summer!
Please help yourself to the vegetable/herb garden. We love to share our produce eggs included when plentiful.
Special conditions:
We like our guested to feel at home and to treat our place as their home. We value a clean smoke free environment but do permit smoking outside.
We have a very friendly border collie cross Labrador dog Ricki who love playing fetch. My daughters dog is Freda still a bit of a puppy also very friendly. We also have a black & white female cat Pepper who may come & visit, many free range chickens, some racehorses in the making hopefully @ the miniature horses belong to our neighbour's...very cute especially the babies
Please help yourself to the vegetable/herb garden. We love to share our produce eggs included when plentiful.
Special conditions:
We like our guested to feel at home and to treat our place as their home. We value a clean smoke free environment but do permit smoking outside.
We have a very friendly border collie cross Labrador dog Ricki who love playing fetch. My daughters dog is Freda still a bit of a puppy also very friendly. We also have a black & white female cat Pepper who may come & visit, many free range chickens, some racehorses in the making hopefully @ the miniature horses belong to our neighbour's...very cute especially the babies
Property manager
Gayle Avery
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have lots of animals which children love
Events
No events allowed
2 units availableTeAwa 4-6 TeMaunga 2-4 people
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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
Note from host: 2 units availableTeAwa 4-6 TeMaunga 2-4 people
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Sentry Hill
Located in Sentry Hill, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at East End Reserve and Tapuae Marine Reserve, while Puke Ariki and TSB Showplace are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Observatory and Brooklands Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Sentry Hill, New Plymouth
What's nearby
- Fitzroy Beach - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
- Pukekura Park - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
- Te Rewa Rewa Bridge - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
- Bowl of Brooklands - 15 min drive - 14.2 km
- Taranaki Base Hospital - 17 min drive - 15.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Eden Cafe & Restaurant - 7 min drive
- Pekaren Wood-Fired Pizzas & Coffees - 7 min drive
- The Kiosk - Fitzroy Beach - 12 min drive
- Piccolo Morso - 10 min drive
- The Fitz Restaurant & Bar - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Carwyn
3 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Carwyn
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elke D.
19 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beauty in the country.
Elke D.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
john a.
10 Apr 2019
New Plymouth stay
john a.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Sally B.
11 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sitting in a peaceful sigh
Sally B.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christine F.
20 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3day stay
Christine F.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kumar K.
28 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay with family
Kumar K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Zena E.
26 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Zena E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ewan G.
15 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful serene location
Ewan G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Mary H.
10 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just about perfect
Mary H.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Yvonne E.
18 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Te Awa
Yvonne E.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jackie S.
24 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rural haven
Jackie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
warren m.
12 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
warren m.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sheraz O.
30 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Holiday!
Sheraz O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Greg F.
24 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restful
Greg F.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
warren m.
16 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal place
warren m.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robin C.
18 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
peaceful country stay
Robin C.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie B.
22 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Special!
Julie B.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
James N., Victoria, BC
20 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful rural setting
James N.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael V.
13 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So relaxing
Michael V.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jackie F.
14 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning and relaxing
Jackie F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Miriam T., Palmerston North
11 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
Miriam T.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christina B.
19 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Comfortable country stay
Christina B.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
kay m.
29 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glamour getaway
kay m.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michelle T.
13 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
Michelle T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Gayle Avery
Greg and I have 4 adult children most living locally. New to our family our grandchildren Arlo & Ada Grace. There are 3 cats Buddy Boy the boss champagne coloured, Mocka(has a neurological problem brain doesn't link to back legs if you are wondering), Pepper sassy but friendly female then our dog who is very friendly Ricky. Likes to fetch! We have owned this property for a while Built the cottages moved in then started building our home 2017 using Hempcrete. We featured on Grand Designs NZ that year (The Hemp House) We are loving the peace and tranquillity out here and grow our own beef and have chickens for eggs, fruit trees, vegetable patches and Bees all as organic as possible. We love hosting guests from all over the world and sometimes also host WWOOFers [willing workers on organic farms] If you notice some young foreigners around the place working in the gardens etc. have a chat!
Why they chose this property
Its great has character with hills and dales the sea the river the mountain and still so close to the action
What makes this property unique
Cottage basking in the country ambience enjoy the quiet & those star filled nights with no street light to spoil the view. Amenities are new and have all the mod cons-Solar hot water and underfloor heating, double glazing. Please feel free the walk around the property (don't forget to shut the gates that you open)and say hello to the animals I especially recommend a walk down the race to the end of the farm turning right at the end and down the hill to the river where you can swim, sun bake or just read a book in the hammock. Country living but still close to all the action with New Plymouth a short 15 min drive to numerous beaches, cafes, Pukekura Park and of course the Coastal Walkway. Waitara 5 min to the New World Supermarket, the mountain 25 mins to the car park/information centre &cafe and numerous walks.
Languages:
English
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