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THE FRONT OFFICE - The Charming House

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
New Plymouth, Taranaki
  • Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
    14 min walk
  • Puke Ariki
    15 min walk
  • TSB Showplace
    16 min walk
  • New Plymouth (NPL)
    14 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Room 1

1 King Bed

Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Room 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

THE FRONT OFFICE - The Charming House

This charming house is fondly known as The Front Office. It was built in 1929 as business premises for Jones & Sandford Ltd, one of New Plymouth's oldest surviving timber/construction firms. Over the years the owners have brought it into the 21st century with a modern, urban industrial mix with aged features creating a very special and unique space.

The living area feels expansive with high ceiling and large doors that open out to a deck area to beautifully manicured gardens. Special touches create a warm relaxed feel where you can curl up on the couch with a good book. The chef's kitchen is the hub of the house which brings everyone together. It is an outstanding space which is nothing short of wow. Art adorns the walls which captures the ambience and it's sense of luxury.

Three beautifully appointed bedrooms. A huge master bedroom with a comfortable king bed is in a separate wing of the house with its ownultra modern bathroom. In the other wing is a bedroom with two comfortable king beds which you walk though down a passage to another bathroom and the third large bedroom with a queen bed. Additional features include a laundry area with a washing machine and clothes drier, unlimited wifi & central heating throughout. Great off Street Parking in a large carpark area right outside the house, which services Mitre 10 and the Jones and Sandford building.

Right on St Aubyn Street you are a ten minute walk to the CBD for Arts Culture & Shopping. A five minute walk the NP Aquatic Centre and then onto the Scenic Coastal Walkway. Plenty of cafes and takeaways conveniently located close by. Don't miss the opportunity to stay somewhere that has such great local history. Book today.

Please note the cleaning fee: All linen & towels are provided by a commercial linen company and are professionally laundered. Properties have been cleaned prior to guests arrival to meet the Ministry of Health commercial cleaning standards. A part end of stay cleaning service is included. This covers the cleaning of bathrooms, mopping and rubbish removal. Guests are required to leave the property in a tidy and clean state all dishes are washed/the dishwasher loaded and turned on prior to departure.

All Bach Break properties come well equipped with cooking oil, salt, pepper, coffee, tea, milk, cleaning products, dishwasher tablets, dishwashing liquid, toilet paper, liquid hand soap and body wash.

Property manager

Bach Break
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Languages

English

Amenities

Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Plymouth

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in New Plymouth CBD, a neighbourhood in New Plymouth. Richmond Cottage and The Gables are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Coastal Walkway and Huatoki Walkway. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stadium Taranaki or Yarrow Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
Map
New Plymouth, Taranaki

What's nearby

  • Centre City Shopping Centre - 18 min walk
  • Pukekura Park - 3 min drive
  • Taranaki Base Hospital - 4 min drive
  • Fitzroy Beach - 4 min drive
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nami Sushi - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ms White - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Good Home Public Bar & Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Treehouse Sports Bar & Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Laughing Buddha - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is THE FRONT OFFICE - The Charming House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE FRONT OFFICE - The Charming House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE FRONT OFFICE - The Charming House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE FRONT OFFICE - The Charming House located?

Located in New Plymouth CBD, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kawaroa Park, War Memorial and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery. Puke Ariki and Real Tart Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Max K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and convenient
A spacious house with good amenities and some interesting history. Nice and clean. Only downsides were the keybox was hard to locate and to get to the third bedroom you had to go through the 2nd bedroom. Overall very positive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
This property is stunning inside. Wasn't aware of its location from the listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Judith P.

Family Road Trip
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic to have a base in New Plymouth that was close to town.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Auckland, NOTAVAIL

Enjoyable property
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Unusual property location, however, we loved the beautiful furnishings and bits n pieces including the amazing book collection. A very safe and peaceful place to stay. We will definitely return in future.

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect.
A superb getaway and a perfect retreat to catch up with friends. A funky, fantastically well renovated ex-law office that had all the comforts. Expectation was well exceeded. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Monika Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Comfortable place
We stayed there over the weekend. Loved the spacious leaving room, rooms and beautiful master bathroom. Kitchen was modern and fancy with changing colours of the lights under the cabinets. We enjoyed the stay! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

A curious character building with history!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Awesome stay. Great place, loved the big huge kitchen and the instant hot water tap!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house to stay
Handy location. Great property. Everything we required, especially having two bathrooms as there were 4 women in our group and we needed to leave early in the morning each day. A great place to come home to too relax!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Weekend Getaway
A beautiful tidy property that had everything we needed. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

An amazing place to stay in New Plymouth
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A great place with all the comforts of home- plus some.Well set up with quality furnishings and topnotch kitchenComfortable beds and effective heating throughout.Able to accommodate someone with mobility issues with handrails on the shower and toilet.Highly recommended.
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8/10 Good

A guest from NA, NOTAVAIL

Central well equipped home
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home has a central location close to the city and is a great spot from which to explore the city and region. Spacious family home, well equipped kitchen with large bedrooms. Nice outdoor area despite closeness to the main road.
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10/10 Excellent

Glen M.

Great character home
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A unique home with everything we needed for our stay. A well appointed kitchen which made life easy for us.
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6/10 Okay

Sue P.

New Plymouth visit -the Front Office
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at this property for about a week.This is a beautiful property inside with a fantastic kitchen and large is fairly close to the walkway and centre of New Plymouth.( walking distance)The property management company was very responsive for any problems .It is on a State Highway en route to the Port and situated in a car park.The noise level is very high.
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10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Very hard to beat this
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Front Office is incredibly well appointed and spacious. It's definitely in the upper ranks of all such accommodation. For two couples it was perfect and we still had a room for one of us to work from while there. It's close to the CBD and is great value. If you're particularly concerned about road noise it may not suit but for us the other factors more than overcame that.

10/10 Excellent

Amelia G., Finstown

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property.
Great property. Handy location. Well equipped with anything needed. Down sides noise from road (expected) Second bedroom was to light. Property maintenance taken while we were staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House
Loved staying here. We were initially surprised by the location as it sits within the Mitre 10 carpark however once inside it is spacious, clean and very private. We stayed over a long weekend which saw a lot of rain so the house offered a great refuge for us. Unfortunately we didn’t get to utilise the outdoor BBQ and dining area but this would be great for afternoon lunch or dinners. The kitchen is huge and had everything we needed. The bedrooms are also very large and comfortable. It’s been beautifully renovated. We would recommend this house and hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
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8/10 Good

Maggie O.

Great for what we wanted
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location for what we wanted, fantastic kitchen cooked sit down lunch for 12 for baby shower and everything I needed was there, could have been a little cleaner ie a few cobwebs in bedroom , put it down to lockdown ! Fabulous location for what we wanted but very noisy, but we had a lovely stay I’d stay again for a short stay close to the town

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