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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds
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Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Ngongotaha, Ngongotaha Hamurana Rotorua
  • Popular LocationMitai Maori Village13 min drive
  • Popular LocationSkyline Rotorua14 min drive
  • Popular LocationPolynesian Spa19 min drive
  • AirportRotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)26 min drive

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About the area

Hamurana

A family-friendly stay in Hamurana awaits you at this farm stay. You'll be 8.4 km (5.2 mi) from Agrodome and 9.1 km (5.6 mi) from Ogo. Highlights at this farm house include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .This smoke-free farm house offers a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find a hot tub. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Hamurana farm house include Skyline Rotorua and Polynesian Spa.

What's nearby

  • Mitai Maori Village - 13 min drive
  • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park - 13 min drive
  • Hamurana Springs - 13 min drive
  • Skyline Rotorua - 14 min drive
  • Polynesian Spa - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 15 min drive
  • Burgerfuel - 14 min drive
  • Wendy’S - 14 min drive
  • Burger King - 14 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 15 min drive

About this property

Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!)

Rotorua Shearers' Retreat (with super-fast Wi-Fi) is a warm and peaceful 2 bedroom farmstay on the owners' farm, converted from the original Shearers' Quarters. Tuis, bellbird and NZ wood pigeons are often seen and heard around the fenced section which provides secure space for children and parking for boat/car .
View sheep and cattle grazing from the kitchen and living areas! Feed the chickens if you wish, and get to know the donkeys, who will welcome you home each day.
Well-insulated and sited for the sun, comfort is assured with a heat pump/airconditioner. The interior space is 87 square metres and is topped off with an 18 square metre covered outdoor entertainment area.
The kitchen's oven, stovetop, and microwave offer the comforts of home. A fridge-freezer and good size pantry allow plenty of storage for longer stays. Both the kitchen and lounge open on to a covered sheltered outdoor living area with barbeque in rural surroundings.

From the kitchen, head to the bathroom and separate utility room or into the 2nd bedroom/bunkroom. Kids love stargazing through the bunkroom's skylight window. Access to the main bedroom is through the 2nd bedroom/bunkroom. The spacious lounge/dining area has French doors opening into a private garden area and also on to the covered outdoor living area.

Relax on the covered deck and watch the kids at play on the trampoline and climbing frame. They can run and play in a secure outdoor area while you relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. A great spot for a leisurely brunch, or midday or evening barbeque, and you can toast marshmallows over the brazier. There's firewood available if you'd like to fill and heat up the outdoor bath too.

A few minutes down the road are cafes, restaurants and quality takeaways (Indian, Chinese, and Fish and Chips) if you're taking it easy.
The Ngongotaha-Hamurana area is well known for its outdoor recreation including boating, fly fishing, as well as white-water rafting and kayaking on the Kaituna River at Okere Falls.
It is a 15 km drive to Rotorua airport, 15 minutes to Rotorua central and about 45 minutes to the Eastern Bay of Plenty beaches. To get to Tauranga is a 40 minute scenic drive through Pyes Pa Rd. Hobbiton, Matamata is a 40 minute drive.

Nearby attractions: Rotorua Canopy Tours and Ziplining, Agrodome, Zorb, Agroventures, Skyline Skyrides, Paradise Valley Lion Park and Wingspan, Horse Trekking, Lake View Golf Course and Hamurana Golf Course, Boat Ramp, Playground and Lakeside Picnic Area, Ngongotaha Village: Essence Cafe, Art Gallery, The Gantry Retro Store. Okere Falls Shop, coffee, takeaways, beergarden.
Special conditions:
Guests are expected to leave the farmstay neat and tidy as found. Parties not permitted.

Smoking allowed outside only. Parking area for boats.

Extras: Cleaning NZ$95.00 per stay; Linen (included);

Property manager

celint526

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Playground
  • Spa tub
  • Stereo

Guest services

  • Limited housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Outdoor space

  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

Property is also known as

Warm Tranquil Peaceful Farm Bach Farmstay Rotorua Hamurana
Warm Tranquil Peaceful Farm Bach Farmstay Rotorua Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

Does Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!) have a pool?

No, this farm stay doesn't have a pool.

What makes Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!) a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and private patios help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!).

Is Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!) family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!) is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!)?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!)?

No, Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!) does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!)?

No, pets are not allowed.

Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!) Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 124 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 124 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 124 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 124 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 124 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dianne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Shearers Retreat
Comfortable ,quiet,with every thing we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

clyde t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Awesome pepole place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely little home away from home for our family of five. The kids loved the toys, sharing a room, visiting the chooks and sheep, and jumping on the trampoline, and we loved having everything we needed for meals, a bathtub, and enough room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bevan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy and quiet
Suited our needs fine and easy and friendly host. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary T., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and quiet holiday
This is an old type house setting. Bach like. Basic and functional. So quiet and peaceful with sheep, donkeys and hens. Lovely for us all to get away from then fast pace of our lives and go back in time and have a simple holiday. It is close to all the Rotorua tourist attractions and great eating places. So there is the opportunity to be busy or quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bevan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Quiet and spacious. You get what you pay for but everything one needs is there. It was nice for the kids to feed the animals. Fantastic host. Despite a personal emergency, the host still took the time to see us and help us with anything we needed. Recommend and we will be back. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philippa and Gordon D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A warm winters stay
The retreat is a comfortable, family friendly, and easily warmed, place for a winter stay. The kids loved feeding the chooks and enjoyed the books and blocks etc. The kitchen is well kitted out for cooking your own meals. Celia, thank you for a lovely base for our family holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Terence

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
As tungatuwhena what an embarrassment to New Zealand culture and heritage. To be told the pull out couch is uncomfortable best just to sleep on the couch should have been the que to not staying there Cheap warehouse crap quality sheets on the beds, duvet inners and quit covers obviously second hand op shop quality or no longer needed by the main home The kitchen full of ,anything thing the main farm house or surrounding premises don’t want to use just dumped in this farm stay, no sharp knives to cut your tomatoes let alone your cheese. The shower should be reviewed by health and safety it’s either so hot you get second degree burns or cold there was no way my children could shower without supervision I’m disgusted that this farm who clearly use a community services card to use this farm stay as a tax eversion opportunity think that the inability to portray our county to what it is and ascend the message that hospitality is something farmers can’t do How hard is it to show some bit of hospitality Such as “ we have not been able to sort the out door bath but if you want to give it a go, go ahead” why would I FFS …… disappointment all way round
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farm Stay
The property is clean and Celia is nice host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Baby moon
I was 7 months pregnant and enjoying a family holiday with my son, brother, niece and nephews. The shearer's retreat was perfect for us! Enough room for 3 kids,1 teen and 2 adults. It was close enough to our activities, and private so we could enjoy our own space. It had a really homely feel and Celia was an excellent host. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022