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Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Shower, towels, toilet paper
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$101
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug

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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.

Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat

Queen bed with 1500 threadcount sheets!
Oak wardrobe and drawers.

Mid renovation - lounge unfinished.
KIDS OVER 3 YRS ALLOWED (can't edit the other details)
SHARE LIVING SPACE WITH OWNERS - this the cheap price!

WE DO NOT PROVIDE MEALS. (Not BnB). Coffee and tea available.

Gotta love animals - horse, 2 dogs, goat, cat and chickens.
Five minutes from Stratford. 20 minutes from Hawera. 30 minutes from beautiful Opunake beach. Hollard Gardens, Dawson Falls and mountain approximately 15 minutes away.

Property is fully fenced and gated (remote).
Nights are silent (no traffic noise etc) - enjoy the stars!!
You must love animals - our dogs are boisterous and very friendly.

Property manager

Kirsten

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

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

This property does not allow children

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
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 not indicated whether 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

About the area

Ngaere is home to this holiday home. Taranaki Pioneer Village and Victoria Park Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hollard Gardens and Fun Ho! National Toy Museum.
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Ngaere, Taranaki

What's nearby

  • Taranaki Pioneer Village - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • King Edward Park - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Taranaki Electricty Trust Kings Theatre - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Stratford Golf Course - 13 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Te Kapua Park Racecourse - 14 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Stratford Station - 8 min drive
  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Pequena - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Colonel Malone's Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fenton Street Art Collective - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Azure - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Farmer’s Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat?

As of 19 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat on 20 Aug 2025 start from NZ$101.0, 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 Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat located?

Situated in Ngaere, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Taranaki Pioneer Village, King Edward Park and Victoria Park Memorial. Taranaki Electricty Trust Kings Theatre and Percy Thomson Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

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

Rural retreat

Wonderful hosts and lovely friendly animals. Very relaxing stay, made to feel very welcome. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Yvonne M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Stay

The description of the accommodation was accurate. I was not under any illusions and it fitted my needs. I was grateful to be able to bring my dogs. Sharing bathroom/toilet with owners was a little disconcerting, to find a middle of the night toilet stop meant I had to flush the toilet before I used it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We booked thinking it was separate from the main house (like a sleep-out), but it turned out to be a room in the owners’ house. Kristen was very pleasant but it wasn’t what we wanted so we didn’t stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Duncan P.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Justin

Liked: Communication
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024