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Secret Cottage

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior detail
Dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Escape to this charming 2-bedroom home, nestled in a lush garden of fruit trees and birds. Perfect for families or couples, the house is warm and cozy with a fire lit on chilly days. Explore Taranaki's mountain tracks, visit the Len Lye Centre or simply unwind at the nearby beach.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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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 Cottage

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 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Lock the windows
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 - 2.6 km
  • Fitzroy Beach - 17 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Pukekura Park - 19 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 20 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Taranaki Base Hospital - 23 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Parklands Takeaways - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Van Dyck Pancakes - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tawa Glen Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bridge Cafe & Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secret Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secret Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secret Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secret Cottage 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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