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Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
NZ$190
avg per night

Explore the area

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Oaonui, Taranaki
  • Mount Taranaki
  • Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Opunake Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Price is NZ$190 avg per night,

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About the area

Oaonui

Oaonui is home to this farm stay. Everybody's Theatre and Cape Egmont Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hollard Gardens and Ringcraft Moana.

What's nearby

  • Everybody's Theatre - 8 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Opunake Beach - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Cape Egmont Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Oakura Beach - 29 min drive - 40.1 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sugar Juice Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Opunake Dairy - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Opunake Pie Cart - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Opunake Chinese Takeaways - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Club Hotel - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Herd Retreat

Escape to a place of calmness in fresh Farm air. This Tiny Home has two comfortable double beds and a fold out sofa. Has a outdoor bath that can be enjoyed at night looking at the stars.
This funky little Home is situated next to Rustic decommissioned cow shed And there are views for miles.Has a trampoline for the kids or adults. It is on a working farm so at times farm machinery and Farm animal noises could be heard. Beach at the end of the road and five minute drive to Opunake and 40 minute drive to New Plymouth . The sections not secure and there's a creek over the fence.

Property manager

Donna Harvey
Premier Host

Amenities

Parking available

House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Sections not secure creek on other side of fence
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No vaping inside . Please put outdoor cushions in black containers when not in use.
Please leave house clean and tidy and put dishes in dishwasher and turn on before leaving and put rubbish in bin in wash house.
Before leaving please put towels in shower and take sheets off bed.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Herd Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Herd Retreat located?

Situated in Oaonui, this farm stay is within 9 miles (15 km) of Everybody's Theatre, Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway and Opunake Beach. Cape Egmont Lighthouse is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) away.

Herd Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely retreat
Lovely gem in the country. provides everything needed for a get away from the busy urban living.Comfortable and relaxing was just what was needed after being out in the sun all day.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away
Beautiful place would recommended to anyone wanting a nice quiet retreat, 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farm stay
Came down from Auckland with my brother for the local high schools 100 year centenary celebrations.The accommodation was tidy, comfortable and with tasteful decor.We enjoyed the farm experience of open and closing gates and watching the cows come in from milking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025