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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
The current price is AU$199
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

About this property

Entire place

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

Secret Garden

Set in an established garden, this home away from home is a private retreat in semi rural Waitara.
The two bedroom home sleeps 4-5 with a sun-room as the optional 3rd single bedroom.
Close to New Plymouth Airport with the city 15 minutes away.

Property manager

Davina

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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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
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
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

Property is also known as

Secret Garden Hideaway Waitara
Secret Garden Hideaway Private vacation home
Secret Garden Hideaway Private vacation home Waitara

About the area

Map
Waitara, Taranaki

What's nearby

  • Waitara West Quay - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Fitzroy Beach - 15 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Pukekura Park - 16 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 18 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Taranaki Base Hospital - 20 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waiau Estate Cafe & Winery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tawa-Glen Cafe & Garden Centre - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tikka Kai - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Parklands Takeaways - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bridge Tavern - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secret Garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Secret Garden?

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secret Garden on 12 Mar 2025 start from AU$198.83, 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.

What time is check-in at Secret Garden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secret Garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secret Garden located?

This family-friendly Waitara holiday home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Manukorihi Park, Waitara West Quay and Waitara Golf Club. Waitara Library and Pukekohe Domain are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Secret Garden Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Lovely stay, everything we needed and more.
Great place would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Fiona d.

Lovely restful stay
Loved our stay. Plenty of everything and the shower and bed were wonderful. The fire was great and kept us very warm. Very convenient location.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Great place to stay
Catching up with family
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lorraine B.

Hideaway stay
The hideaway was comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Pleasant retreat
Cosy and homely and we all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

Loved the place!
Just as listed had everything we needed. Tucked away and the garden was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Radhika P.

A very cosy comfortable accommodation.
We had everything we needed to have a comfortable experience. The location was also good too. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Nice and relaxed
We enjoyed our stay, and were very happy all in all, and would be happy to stay there again. Thanks for the opportunity to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross S.

Quiet seclusion
Lovely and quiet area, just what we needed for a weekend away. Close proximity to the jet sprint track was a nice surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Wonderful retreat
Enjoyed our stay very much. Couldn't ask for a better homely atmosphere and nice and quite. Recommended to all. A+++++
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

Lovely Wee Getaway
It was a lovely wee weekend getaway, clean, cost home & great being able to bring our fur baby. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

Tranquil oasis
We had a wonderful stay at this retreat with our dog, close to beaches and a great location being 15mins to New Plymouth. Homely amd comfortable would recommend to friends and family who like to travel with their furry friend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh A.

Repeat guest
A real home-from-home that has everything a family needs. They don't call it a 'retreat' for nothing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Spacious accommodation
We enjoyed our stay with the spacious and pet friendly accommodation. Davina is very easy to communicate with and very helpful, she helped us find and post the clothes we left
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

CRAIG H.

R and R
Enjoyed the stay quiet and relaxing , stress free and peaceful. Thanks to my host .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

anna w.

Cosy weekender
We had a lovely stay at Davina’s property. The weather was pretty rainy but we enjoyed watching a movie and playing board games when we weren’t out and about. It great to be able to go on holiday with our dog too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Holiday
Just catching up with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

janice b.

Lovely
The accommodation was lovely and met our needs. The grounds definately needed a bit of work but the weather hadn't been the best for doing outside work I guess Thankyou very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gavin T.

Liked: Location
Relaxing weekend
Awesome garden to relax in. Our Greyhound loved sniffing about and playing on the deck in the sun. Nice and quiet area to stay. The only negative (and it's no fault of the property) to be aware of is the road works can add up to 7 minutes to trips anywhere while you wait at the temporary lights. Thanks for adding to a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Tasha T.

Secret garden
Was very much like the pictures, didnt realize the 3rd room was detached but suited our young adults. Couldnt enjoy gardens due to weather. It could do with some air as it did smell musty on arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monique H.

Wish we could have stayed a year.
Such a breath of fresh air away from the busyness of Auckland. We loved the garden areas and chilling in the lounge playing board games and watching movies. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. I was so impressed. Waitara is such a lovely little town and everyone there is so kind! We couldn’t believe how friendly everyone was. If you’re looking for a home base that feels like coming home after a long day adventuring, than this is the place. It was the perfect balance of relaxation and fun. The host is so kind and was so gracious to us when we stayed there. We took our dog and she also loved it. Hopefully we’ll back again soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fishing weekend
Was okay but we're told there was room for 1 vehicle and boat. There wasn't so had to find a safe home for the boat. Pictures of sleepout are very deceiving as it's quite cramped, has a hand basin but no water????? Carpets inside house filled with dog hair. No oven only a bench top that doesn't really work all that well. 9 of us in total and only about 4 very old stiff towels. Not sure anyones been there for a while. Disappointing. Not as advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Ideal three days, thank you.
Very comfortable. We were lucky with the weather. The wood-burner is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darin H.

Great little place to stay
Perfect for what we needed, quiet location, tidy and all amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Waitara holiday
Loved this private house and location. Had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay and even the weather was so much better than we expected. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022