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Reviews of McArthur Park with views of Mt. Taranaki


Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely country feel stay
This is a lovely quaint property. My cousin and I loved its beautiful views. Not far from the main town. Felt very welcomed from Christina on arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daren W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Long Weekend Getaway Stay
Mc Arthur park was a delightful place to stay. Our hosts were wonderful and welcoming. It was so comfortable with the lovely kitchenette, and little snacks that were the extra little details. We had a lovely time. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review - you were lovely guests and we hope to see you return one day soon. Christina and Kelly

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay with no doubt. Cooking rely on airfryer / microwave in kitchenette.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

carolyn c.

Liked: Cleanliness
short break
perfect stay for visiting relatives in Hawera, Christina looked after us very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place !!
Kelly & Claudia were just the most amazing hosts and thought of all the extra touches to make our stay even better. We felt very spoilt.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2023
Thank you for your kind review. You were lovely guests and we hope to see you return one day. Christina and Kelly

10/10 Excellent

Glenys B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay, recommend it.
Lovely hosts, great location for us. Beautiful view of mountain
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Thank you Glenys - you were lovely guests. Hope to see you back one day. Christina and Kelly...........

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, self vontained
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay - wish we'd stayed longer
Everything about this stay was lovely. The beds were comfortable, it was easy to find, location was convenient for us, property was gorgeous, views were stunning, quiet area, and PHENOMENAL (can't underscore that enough) hosts. They were so welcoming, kind, and respectful. They shared their property and sheep with us and let us feed them bread, but gave us privacy as well. It was perfect. We truly wish we didn't have somewhere else to be the next night so we could stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2023
Thank you Kathleen for your wonderful comments. We greatly enjoyed having you stay at McArthur Park and hope one day to see you return. Hoping the rest of your holiday goes well and wishing you safe travels in both the North and South Islands. Sincerely Christina and Kelly

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of Mount Taranaki from our bedroom window; friendly, helpful, welcoming hosts; clean, quiet, comfortable, and spacious home—the perfect location for a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family and small children
owners were very welcoming and inclusive and gave our grandkids lovely memories and treats
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
A perfect place to stay, very private and beautiful. Lovely hosts to complete the package. We've already made plans to go back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Bianca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
cosy BnB in Hawera
A lovely, cosy stay Easy to find and friendly hosts. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

carolyn c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain views
Nice rural aspect of Hawera,yet easy to access town, had beautiful view of the mountain, very comfortable property, continental breakfast supplied, good selection of breakfast foods to choose from, perfect for us visiting family in Hawera, hosts had thought of everything to make our stay comfortable, would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2023
Thank you Carolyn for your kind review. You were lovely guests to host and we hope to see you again in Hawera.

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great house, great hosts
We stayed in Hawera on our way to Wellington. The hosts were great, the house clean and fully accommodated for us to have a great rest. It was such a great, classic farm house that lifted our spirits after staying in motels.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2023
Thank you Paul for your comments. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at McArthur Park. You were lovely guests. Hope your return journey to USA went smoothly. Christina and Kelly

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable and quiet
We got a good nights sleep every night and enjoyed breakfast before making the most of our holiday. The location was beautiful and our host lovely. Highly recommended
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay.
We enjoyed our one night stay. Unfortunately the weather didn't let us get a good look at the mountain, but that's obviously outside the hosts' control.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very personalised stay making it feel very homely. The hosts had spent alot of effort on making sure all your needs were met. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAVE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hostess and partner. Upgraded Kiwi farmhouse and accommodation included bedroom(s), kitchen (limited cooking) bathroom and lounge. Wonderful gardens and very quiet. Would stay again any time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, large comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Percy

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular beyond belief hosts
Christina and Kelly were absolutely amazing hosts. Never experienced anything like it before. They popped in and out our lamps on every night before we got back, provided us with beautiful fresh baked goods each day. Their garden is such a peaceful place with beautiful flowers and a very nice gazebo. Would recommend these guys 2 million %.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tongtong Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hawera Stay
Great experience at McArthur property, Kelly was very friendly and approachable and loved playing with the dogs!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
OVERNIGHT DELIGHT
We were three, a couple and another adult. We were made thoroughly welcome and our hosts drew a nice balance between letting us alone to enjoy our rooms and being attentive. The roast chicken (and apple pie) supper was super (and the roast potatoes crispy "like mother used to make"). Beautiful house, comfy and delightful rooms (bedrooms, "our" lounge and the breakfast room) and a great view of MtTaranaki.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov 2022
Thank you Judy for your very kind comments. You three were wonderful guests and we loved having you all stay. So glad you also enjoyed the evening meal. We would love to see you back again if you return to Taranaki. Christina and Kelly

10/10 Excellent

Jo E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet semi-rural retreat
Christina and Kelly made us very welcome. They were friendly without being intrusive, leaving us to enjoy the very well-appointed accommodation. Highly recommended as a base to explore south Taranaki.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gayle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
McArthur Park is a beautiful property. The hosts were very kind and helpful. The view amazing.
This property was exceptional. The breakfast options amazing. A lovely touch of chocolates provided. Great meeting the owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2022
Thank you Gayle for your comments. You were lovely guests. Please come back soon. Christina and Kelly

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the view
Would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2022
Thank you Diane. Loved having you and Marion to stay. Please come back one day.....Christina and Kelly

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Views and hospitality
We felt right at home - the warm greeting on arrival to the special touches to make us welcome, let alone the ample continental breakfast supplies- my brother and I loved it. And then Mt Taranaki emerged from clouds - so close- and we were mesmerised. Thankyou for your hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness
More than meets the eye
Great set up. Essentially your own unit on 2 levels. Clean, comfy and quiet. Breakfast was an added bonus. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2022
Thank you Mike for your kind comments. You were a great guest and we hope to see you again. Christina and Kelly

10/10 Excellent

Rae M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happiness
Surpassed all expectations. Thank you Christina
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
We enjoyed our two nights here, relaxing and comfortable, great location and friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun 2022
Thank you for your kind comments. So nice to have you stay - hope you enjoyed your journey home. Christina and Kelly

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee L.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place to stay
clean and beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful bed and breakfast
Two bedrooms, kitchenette, bathroom, separate WC, and large living room. Plenty of space to spread out. The master bedroom is enormous. The beds are very comfortable. The kitchenette has microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle, and a great view of Mt Taranaki. Our hosts were very welcoming. The continental breakfast was great. The baby grand piano in the living room was a great bonus for us. Conveniently located on the northern edge of town, close to the Tawhiti Museum. Hāwera is small enough that nothing is too far away. Great location for a holiday in Taranaki.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2022
Thank you for your kind comments Neil. You were a lovely family to have staying at McArthur Park. We hope to see you all again one day. Enjoy the hot weather! Sincerely Christina and Kelly

10/10 Excellent

Abby K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot
A great little B&B with fantastic views of Mt Taranaki. Although the accomodation is part of the main house it is private and self contained. Rooms were cleaned every day and breakfast supplies replenished. A lovely place to stay for exploring Taranaki.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2022
Thank you for your lovely comments Abby. It was a pleasure to have you both stay for 4 nights. We hope to see you return again one day. So glad you enjoyed the views of Mt Taranaki. Sincerely Christina and Kelly

10/10 Excellent

Layne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
very friendly and easy
A lovely stay, easy communication, a well presented home in a nice setting - would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2021
Thank you Layne for your kind comments. We enjoyed having you stay with us - please come back again ! Christina and Kelly

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D., New Plymouth

Liked: Cleanliness
Was absolutely gorgeous!!
The property was super clean,tastefully decorated and very well maintained,spacious.Brilliant hosts,engaging and both excellent communicators and also gave us our space and privacy.Went over and above allowing the kids interaction with their animals and feeding the sheep.Also offered the use of a bicycle and other entertainment for the kids.Thank you Kelly and Christina for making our holiday,you will be hearing from us again.Pierre,Samantha,Sarah,Hollie.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2021
Thank you for staying with us and giving us such a lovely review. We enjoyed having your family here. Loved hearing Sarah and Hollie play the piano. Thank you for leaving your rooms so clean and tidy on your departure. We hope to see you all again in 2022. Christina and Kelly You are a lovely family.......

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Amazing place to stay. Everything was provided and more. Amazing hosts. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to experience what true hospitality is. Thank you for having us Christina We will return again.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2021
Thank you both for your lovely comments. We enjoyed very much having you stay with us. Please come back again soon!!! Christina and Kelly

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most enjoyable stay, great!!
Enjoyed the stay, the property, and freedom very much and the cleaninish and decor was incredible. One thing we missed was a sink in the kitchen aerial but we managed ok. Your place helped to make it a very great weekend thank you for that. Warm wishes Jeanne and Roel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun 2021
Thanks Jeanne and Roel for your lovely comments. So nice to have you as our guests. We like our guests to feel as though they are on holiday and this is why we enjoy washing all your dishes etc. Hope to see you again when you are in Taranaki. Sincerely Christina and Kelly

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness
An absolute joy!
Staying with Kelly and Christine was an absolute joy. They took such good care of us. The kitchen was fully stocked with delicious breakfast items (including fresh coffee and croissants every day). They were always so helpful and made the stay such a great experience. We would stay again in a heartbeat! Thanks again Kelly & Christine!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2021
Thank you for your great comments. We loved having you stay with us. Please come back soon!!! Kelly and Christina

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hospitality, lovely home feel. Comfortable.
Most enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2021
It was lovely having you two ladies stay with us. We enjoyed the moments we got to interact. Please come back and see us again!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very enjoyable stay. Very spacious and comfortable house in an attractive garden setting. Has views of Mt Taranaki. The hosts are very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house close to Taranaki.
The home and rooms are beautiful. The garden and flowers were immaculately maintained. We used the place to spend the night prior to sumitting Taranaki and would highly recommend for the same purpose if you are heading up from Wellington and dont want to drive all the way to New Plymouth.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2021
Thank you Dan for your kind comments. You were great guests - would love to have you stay with us again.........Christina and Kelly

10/10 Excellent

Ashveen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best stay and best hosts
Christine are Kelly are love. Awesome arrangements and so warmly treated. We want more such hosts. Beautiful house and beautiful people. Definitely looking forward to go there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Uwe C., Lörrach

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönstes Haus im Umkreis
Dieser war vorzüglich und Christine und Terry haben uns alle Wünsche erfüllen können. Die Aussicht auf den Taranaka ist super und der Weg zum Taranaka sehr leicht zu finden.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023