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Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat

Holiday home in Ngaere with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Shower, towels, toilet paper
TV
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$91
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Ngaere, Taranaki
  • Place, Taranaki Pioneer Village
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, King Edward Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Taranaki Electricty Trust Kings Theatre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the area

Ngaere

At this holiday home, you'll be 5.1 km (3.1 mi) from Taranaki Pioneer Village and 7.1 km (4.4 mi) from King Edward Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features a TV and an iron/ironing board. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Ngaere holiday home include Victoria Park Memorial and Taranaki Electricty Trust Kings Theatre.
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What's nearby

  • Taranaki Pioneer Village - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • King Edward Park - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Victoria Park Memorial - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Taranaki Electricty Trust Kings Theatre - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Te Kapua Park Racecourse - 13 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Stratford Station - 8 min drive
  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sahara Kebabs & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casa Pequena - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nami Sushi - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ky Fast Food & Restaurant - ‬9 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.

Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat

Queen bed with 1500 threadcount sheets!
Oak wardrobe and drawers.

Mid renovation - lounge unfinished.
KIDS OVER 3 YRS ALLOWED (can't edit the other details)
SHARE LIVING SPACE WITH OWNERS - this the cheap price!

WE DO NOT PROVIDE MEALS. (Not BnB). Coffee and tea available.

Gotta love animals - horse, 2 dogs, goat, cat and chickens.
Five minutes from Stratford. 20 minutes from Hawera. 30 minutes from beautiful Opunake beach. Hollard Gardens, Dawson Falls and mountain approximately 15 minutes away.

Property is fully fenced and gated (remote).
Nights are silent (no traffic noise etc) - enjoy the stars!!
You must love animals - our dogs are boisterous and very friendly.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat?

The closest beach to Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat is Opunake Beach (36.3 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat?

As of 26 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat on 10 Jan 2026 start from AU$90.69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat?

No, Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 9:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat?

No, pets are not allowed.

Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phillippa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Yvonne M.

Country Stay

The description of the accommodation was accurate. I was not under any illusions and it fitted my needs. I was grateful to be able to bring my dogs. Sharing bathroom/toilet with owners was a little disconcerting, to find a middle of the night toilet stop meant I had to flush the toilet before I used it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We booked thinking it was separate from the main house (like a sleep-out), but it turned out to be a room in the owners’ house. Kristen was very pleasant but it wasn’t what we wanted so we didn’t stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Duncan P.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rural retreat

Wonderful hosts and lovely friendly animals. Very relaxing stay, made to feel very welcome. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024