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Eco retreat, easy stroll to beach. Organic garden setting

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Terrace/patio
Beach
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Opunake, Taranaki
  • Everybody's Theatre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Opunake Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬

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Herd Retreat

  • Parking available
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining area
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (2)
The price is CHF 127
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Herd Retreat

About this property

Entire place

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

Eco retreat, easy stroll to beach. Organic garden setting

Set in a very peaceful rural setting inside the township of Opunake. A organic permaculture garden with a flock of Indian Runner Ducks and Chinese Silkie Chickens ( no rooster!!) minutes from a glorious beach with a view of Mt Taranaki. Wild bird life fills the gardens with song. Surf, climb the maunga or explore the Opunake Loop Trail then luxuriate under the stars in the outdoor bath. Handy to everything but secluded. In the romantic sleeping pod you will drift to sleep hearing the call of the ocean. Perfect tranquil place to rest and restore.

There is an outdoor bath and an outdoor shower for after the beach with hot running water.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Everybody's Theatre. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a patio.
  • The cottage offers a patio, a living room and a fridge
  • Free WiFi
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Everybody's Theatre and Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway
Eco retreat, easy stroll to beach. Organic garden setting offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Opunake cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Viv

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

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)

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Property does not allow children
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Solar energy
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Eco retreat, easy stroll to beach. Organic garden setting Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
We enjoyed watching the ducks. This place feels as though it's out in the country even though it's close to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and Unwinding
What a cozy little cottage. Loved the chickens and ducks running around. Easy walking distance to town and the beach. Having a bath under the stars is magic! The hosts Rob and Viv were lovely. Although the cottage is on the hosts section, it is very private. A great selection of books and a very sunny spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichola J., wellington

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice private property
Enjoyed our couple of nights in this peaceful spot in Ohakune. Nice to wander round the garden and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chaz H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay near township
Awesome thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

noeline n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice but wouldve like to know about compost toilet.
Nice but bit uncomfortable with compost toilet,had already paid before been made aware,probably wouldnt have stayed otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy-Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly retreat
Very relaxing after a mountain walk, sitting on the deck watching the animals potter around. The Opunake Loop Walk can be joined around the corner. Nice meeting one of the owners in the garden. Clean, tidy, plenty of space, had enough kitchen implements to cook up a decent meal one night. Thanks for a lovely stay :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tawhirangi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awsome
Had everything we needed peaceful and quiet..it was clean and well presented
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022