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Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat

Holiday home in Ngaere with kitchen

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Just 5 minutes from Stratford, this rural retreat offers a peaceful escape. Share the home with friendly house owners and loveable animals like horses, dogs, goats, cats and chickens.

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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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 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

Location highlights

In the mountains

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

Similar properties

Laundry

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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, Taranaki

What's nearby

Taranaki Pioneer Village - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
King Edward Park - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
Victoria Park Memorial - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
Taranaki Electricty Trust Kings Theatre - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
Percy Thomson Gallery - 11 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Casa Pequena - ‬9 min drive
‪Sahara Kebabs & Grill - ‬9 min drive
‪Nami Sushi - ‬10 min drive
‪Sergeant Peppers Cafe - ‬10 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 15 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat on 17 Nov 2025 start from AU$90.18, 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.

How much is parking at Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 the mountains, 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

6.0

7.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

5.0

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

20 Aug 2024

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.

28 Mar 2025

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

7 Feb 2025

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