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THE HOMESTEAD RURAL FAMILY RETREAT

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Interior
Outdoor dining
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

THE HOMESTEAD RURAL FAMILY RETREAT

On a scenic rural lifestyle block close to New Plymouth, Bell Block, Waitara & Inglewood proudly sits a prestigious homestead, another world away from the hustle and bustle of city living.

From the moment you enter the long sweeping driveway, you will immediately know you are embarking on something truly unique and special. Surrounded by stunning gardens and a rural setting, proudly sits The Homestead waiting for you to visit. Wonderfully inviting, the homestead offers 3 beautiful bedrooms, 2 bathrooms a quaint and quirky sleepout and plenty of living areas to relax on your vacation. Large fully equipped country kitchen with WOW factor and a stunning feature master bathroom. The perfect homely environment for a family group to enjoy.

Make your next getaway a memorable experience and book The Homestead. The main house sleeps 6 guests and the sleepout has a bunk, double at the bottom and single on top, so the children can have their own quaint sleeping environment. This property is pet friendly for small dogs only (please ask)

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.

Other Details:

The property is very well equipped with most things you will need on holiday. If you use a hair dryer we ask that you bring one with you as hair dryers aren't supplied.

Extra Services:

Please advise us prior to your stay if you require any of the following items.

Noon Check-in $40 Noon Checkout $40 (subject to availability)

Boost Clean (Please enquire on price)

High Chair $25 per stay

Portacot $30 per stay

Stroller $25 per stay

All our properties are for accommodation purposes only - no gatherings or parties

Property manager

Bach Break

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
THE Homestead Rural Family Retreat
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About the area

Map
Brixton, Taranaki

What's nearby

  • Fitzroy Beach - 12 min drive
  • Centre City Shopping Centre - 14 min drive
  • Pukekura Park - 15 min drive
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 16 min drive
  • Taranaki Base Hospital - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eden Cafe & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pekaren Wood-Fired Pizzas & Coffees - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tawa-Glen Cafe & Garden Centre - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tikka Kai - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE HOMESTEAD RURAL FAMILY RETREAT pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE HOMESTEAD RURAL FAMILY RETREAT?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE HOMESTEAD RURAL FAMILY RETREAT?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE HOMESTEAD RURAL FAMILY RETREAT located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Mahoetahi Historic Reserve, Pukekohe Domain and Waitara Library. Waitara West Quay is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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THE HOMESTEAD RURAL FAMILY RETREAT Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M., Auckland

Another great stay
We have stayed here several times and still love this house, thanks 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

Brixton whare
Beautiful house, great for a family gathering, we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette B.

The Homestead
A lovely, spacious, quiet property really comfy beds we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Lots of space and great mod cons
We had a great stay and really appreciated the big fridge, oven and living spaces.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Helen D.

Conflicting thoughts
Lovely location House is in need of a little TLC. The impressive looking bathroom lacked any water pressure for the fancy shower head and it would have been good to have a floor squeegee to mop up the water. Lounge furniture could do with an upgrade. The ripped couch didn't quite fit with the overall grandeur of the rest of the property. Was great that we could take our dog along. Host was friendly and curteous.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hazel C.

Mrs
Beautiful home, very comfortable. Lots of room, we totally loved the home. ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

Rural Getaway
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: Beautiful country home on a lovely large section close enough to town but just far enough away to enjoy quiet rural living. Photos don't do this home justice, it truly is a very special place to stay. Greeted by a large open kitchen, dining and living area with a stunning large bathroom it was both clean and tidy and felt very homely. The Homestead was a real pleasure to stay at and would thoroughly recommend this home and it's host Joanne of Bach Break New Plymouth.
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay P.

Bach Break just what we needed
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house, lovely and big. Well equipped kitchen, and beautiful garden. Older property but in good nick. Good value for a group all wanting a separate bedroom, or for a big familyThe 4th bedroom is in a separate building with no plumbing, just be aware. Also the main toilet had awful water pressure, 1 flush per couple of hours - ended up using buckets to help!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline F.

Family Chr6
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic ... perfect for 9 adults. Kitchen was great to prepare meals in ...very big island bench so many hands etc. Great outdoor area for games ... easy drive to New Plymouth and beyond. All in all a wonderful family Christmas holiday. Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Niva C.

Bridal Accommodation
We booked the accomodation for my wedding, the property manager came over and chatted and explained there would be a tree taken down on the Saturday, I requested that the driveway remain free for guests to come and go throughout the day but had no problems with the diggers etc... the next morning was checkout and he came back with a hamper full of goodies to apologise for the tree removal... he was so lovely and the gift was so kind. as I was the bride I was slightly hungover so I hadn't read the predeparture email unfortunately so I know I didn't clean the house as I should've... so that was totally my bad, I apologise for that. But thankyou so so much for your hospitality and kindness, made my wedding day that much more special, thankyou so much :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from NA, NOTAVAIL

Country Homestead
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: Lovely Country cottage with beautiful decor. Lovely big kitchen, dining and lounge and ornate bathroom with bath. Plenty of room, lovely surrounds cosy and warm.
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8/10 Good

Owen L.

3 Days at the Homestead
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Bach Break were excellent..over a long period of rebooking due to Covid..finally got to make the trip and everyone was happy with the accommodation..a few minor niggles that we put down to a lack of customers over the recent period..these were outlined prior to departure..all in all 9 outa 10
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10/10 Excellent

Brigette M.

Beautiful Homestead
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: Cosy, warm and welcoming place for our family to stay. Kitchen was lovely to cook in, so much well thought out decor, very cosy. Kids and adults all enjoyed the space. Great escape from busy life.

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

Beautiful house
We had a great time exploring Mt Taranaki with our kids and this house made the perfect place to stay. A lovely rural setting without being too far from Mt Taranaki and New Plymouth. The house itself is lovely and well equipped to cook dinner or relax with a glass of wine. The hosts were very welcoming, we would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M., Auckland

Lovely Villa
It was our second stay here and we love the villa and area
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Lovely secluded Colonial home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Erana P.

Lovely character home
Beautiful home on a lovely rural section. Big house for our group of Squash ladies to stay. Not far from town in a rural setting. Has everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Marlene d.

Mixed feelings
While we had a fun stay in this lovely old farm homestead, we were constantly having to contact the agent and/or owner in order to get help with the tv, heater in kitchen, finding a corkscrew. Unfortunately only the master bedroom has full curtains and two bedside lamps—the other two bedrooms only have sheers, one bedside lamp room 2, none in room 3. Water pressure in the large bathroom is very poor. Lots of cobwebs in the house. The furniture in the lounge/tv room is very uncomfortable. We nevertheless made the most of our time in the house (the kitchen is superb!) and really appreciated that we could have our dogs with us, and there was plenty of space on the property for them to sniff around and play. The owner, Dave, who lives on the property is a very friendly chap who was most helpful in sorting out a few issues we had. Overall we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beverley R.

Lovely classical Villa
Very well presented and welcoming property. Lovely touches throughout the home and wonderful location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

Absolutely awesome.....lovely villa. Clean tidy and warm feel to the place
Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Beautiful house, great location
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely house and setting. We had a problem getting into the outside chalet due to the lock but the house managers were quickly onsite to resolve the issue. The house is very spacious, comfortable and well equipped. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Abbey A.

Pretty good mate
Very clean, warm and homey stay. Very accomodating and is definitely big enough for a large group! The main bathroom water pressure is very poor but overall a awesome stay and would come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Y.

Awesome Place, great location
The property was great, kids, dog and family were able to relax, like it was our own. Nice and close to New Plymouth attractions etc. would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tania R.

Tranquility
Great place to stay if you are looking for a break away in the countryside. House well set out and accommodated well. The sleepout is super cute and gives space when travelling as a group.

10/10 Excellent

Janet V.

Lovely and relaxing
This property is simply gorgeous. The setting is slightly rural which suited us perfectly but close enough New Plymouth itself. It was well equipped with everything we needed. A gorgeous place to stay and wouldn’t hesitate to book it again if we visit that way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021