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Home away from home elevated warm many extras .

Family-friendly holiday home in New Plymouth

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Escape to a tranquil retreat at Ngamotu beach, where you can unwind in the hanging chair or explore the nearby playground with your family. Take a short drive to Back Beach or climb Paritutu rock for panoramic views of Mt Taranaki and beyond.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Home away from home elevated warm many extras .

Read a book in the hanging chair. Moturoa shops a further 5 min walk.
Child friendly Ngamotu beach and playground just a 5 min drive, the stunning Paritutu rock is an easy climb for the able and for the surfers Back Beach is only another 2 mins away.
A highly recommended short steep climb up Mt Paritutu gives a spectacular view of the city and surrounding coast as well as an unobstructed view of
Mt Taranaki, Pouakai range and North Egmont walks and treks are only 30 mins away.

Special conditions:
Please respect this family friendly space.
Smoking is only allowed in the courtyard/BBQ area outside and cigarette butts must be disposed of properly.
Undercover parking for one, turn-around for two vehicle only up driveway.
Please specify if porta-cot or high-chair is required for your family stay.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$65 per stay); Linen (included)

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • 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
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: No smoking inside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
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 allowed: in designated areas
No smoking inside

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Home Away From Home Elevated Private
Home Away From Home Elevated Private. Chocolate Potatoe Chips

About the area

Moturoa, a neighbourhood in New Plymouth, is home to this holiday home. Wind Wand and Richmond Cottage are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at East End Reserve and Tapuae Marine Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider New Plymouth Observatory and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our New Plymouth travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Govett-Brewster Art Gallery featuring night scenes and modern architecture
    Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Wind Wand which includes general coastal views, street scenes and a bay or harbour
    Wind Wand
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pukekura Park which includes a cascade and forests
    Pukekura Park
    2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Centre City Shopping Centre
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taranaki Base Hospital
    2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Itch Wine Bar
    3 min drive
  • Little Fed
    3 min drive
  • Three Sisters Brewery
    3 min drive
  • Salt Restaurant
    2 min drive
  • Treehouse Bar & Bistro
    13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Home away from home elevated warm many extras . pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Home away from home elevated warm many extras .?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home away from home elevated warm many extras .?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home away from home elevated warm many extras .?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home away from home elevated warm many extras . located?

This family-friendly New Plymouth holiday home is located in Moturoa, within 1 mi (2 km) of Kawaroa Park, TSB Showplace and Puke Ariki. War Memorial and Richmond Cottage are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Home away from home elevated warm many extras . Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fleur R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location close to shops and a short walk to town. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pee Jay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable accommodation

Our stay was great. The rooms were spacious, clean and beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

Family from Perth visiting. Wanted to explore New Plymouth. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous retreat

This home was well equipped and spacious. The listing was very accurate. Secure and quiet. We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waimārama F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sea Breeze at The Chocolate Box

We loved our stay at The Chocolate Box, perfect fit for our family, lovely, comfortable and really nice. We felt spoilt to be near the ocean, off the main road, to have the massage chair and be so close to the Thermal mineral pools..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

May Lee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family stay

A great location to access New Plymouth and the region. The house was perfect for our family to be able to relax, have our own spaces, but also enjoy being together. Great to be able to cook a meal, play with the toys, and easily get into town. Good comms from the host. Our second time at this property and would stay again! Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shar K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

We loved our stay. It was so homely and warm and welcoming. We had really good sleeps as it was also very peaceful. There were lovely condiments and we felt very much at home. Thank you Wendy and Peter for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Tidy house and good location .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Plymouth

Very clean and well equipped simple accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Olivia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic family home in superb New Plymouth location

Our family visits New Plymouth often to visit family and we were so stoked to find this place to stay. Awesome location so close to town, the coastal walk way, Paritutu Rock, Iona dairy for giant icrcreams etc. Lovely place to stay and the kids appreciated the toys, swinging chair and massage chair! We would love to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway in New Plymouth

Just what we needed for a couple of nights away. Vey clean and cosy, comfy beds and very convenient for getting out and about. Awesome comms from the owners would book again for certain. Thanks WW
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home.

We really enjoyed the whole property and the extras e.g: Toys, books, lollies etc. The house was very clean, lovely and warm especially with the electric blankets and heat pump!! Thanks so much for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam and Ngaire T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from Home

Great ~ quiet n very comfortable. OWNERS have covered everything ~
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful

Our young kids loved the toys and books, the location was fantastic, the home was clean, we appreciated the blackout curtains in the bedrooms, everything worked as expected, we had everything we needed, and there was a surprise massage chair! This felt like a home, not a sterile location. Peter & Wendy were very accommodating, good communicators.We would happily return - I'm sad we forgot to sign the guest book!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Fantastic little home in a great location. So close to town and all the activities we did. The house itself was clean and tidy. Toys and books for the kids was great. Perfect for a family. Only downfall was the sofa-bed was not comfortable at all and we couldn’t use it. We would stay again if visiting New Plymouth.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy bach in New Plymouth

Had everything we needed. Daughter loved the massage chair after each competition day. Heat pump and fan system keep us warn on the chilly mornings.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends Getaway

Good location. Close to the Coastal Pathway. Easy slow walk into town along this path. Warm & sunny house. Very comfortable beds. A nice treat awaiting us in the fruit bowl. 😊😊 Thank you Peter & Wendy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property.

Lovely property, great location, toys and games for the kids, dvds and books also available. Across the road from a park which the kids loved. Nice to have an air conditioner as it was so hot while we were there. Dishwasher was also a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Gem

Our family enjoyed our stay. The place had a relaxing vibes, catered to family needs, was clean and restful, and handy to park, takeways and beach. Great Communication. Thanks you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

We really loved our stay here. It had everything we needed plus some lovely seasonal extra touches which we really appreciated like a wee Christmas tree and some Christmassy toys for the kids. Great location with a short drive to the beach, Paritutu and town, and 15 minutes walk to the new playground at Kāwaroa. Our kids also enjoyed the playgrounds and bike/scooter tracks at the schools across the road. Comfy beds, nice courtyard area, and we also loved the hanging chair and the massage chair. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our piece of paradise!

This house was beautiful and all modern facilities. We were down for the Taranaki womens 4s so was ideal for the greens. Would suggest looking at the head of the shower, other than that a 10+ from us all.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun and relaxing time in New Plymouth

We came from the states to visit our son and grandson. They live in Whangarei and we wanted to explore the West side of the island. New Plymouth was fun! The walks along the ocean were beautiful! We went to he museum and played mini golf twice! Our 9 year old grandson has a blast! The cottage was great! It had everything we needed and the sleeping was great! Thank you for helping our stay be delightful! ~Claudia and Brian from Merlin, Oregon USA
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ebby P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cute stay

Me and my family stayed there for two nights… really enjoyed the place and my kids really appreciated the toys… Nice clean house, near to the walks… will come back again…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Di W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at The Chocolate Box. It was perfect for our requirements. Great handy location. Very well equipped with everything you might need.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Very pleasant stay, thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023