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**Argyll Retreat **

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Opunake

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Interior
Exterior
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Opunake, Taranaki
  • Place, Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Everybody's Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Opunake Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Opunake

Oceanside stay.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway and Everybody's Theatre. Opunake Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Cape Egmont Lighthouse is within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Everybody's Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Opunake Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pukekura Park - 45 min drive - 45.4 miles
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 46 min drive - 45.6 miles

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Opunake Surf Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sugar Juice Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Māwhero Studio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Arty Tarts Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Opunake Takeaways & Tea Rooms - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

**Argyll Retreat **

Located less than 100m from the beach top and childrens's playground, this fresh solid 3 bedroom home will impress. A large deck with great indoor/outdoor flow is an entertainers delight. A 2 minute walk will have you in the town centre and a popular restaurant is opposite. Double garage with internal and external wheelchair access, complemented with a disabled bathroom.
The garage is lined and insulated and would sleep countless kids, also options to pitch a tent on the lawn.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the ocean

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)

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Argyll Retreat
**Argyll Retreat **
**Argyll Retreat ** Opunake
**Argyll Retreat ** Private vacation home
**Argyll Retreat ** Private vacation home Opunake

Frequently asked questions

How close is **Argyll Retreat ** to the airport?

This vacation home is 45.7 mi (68-min drive) away from the New Plymouth (NPL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does **Argyll Retreat ** have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is **Argyll Retreat ** to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from Opunake Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does **Argyll Retreat ** offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at **Argyll Retreat ** ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

Is there free parking at **Argyll Retreat ** ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does **Argyll Retreat ** have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does **Argyll Retreat ** have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is **Argyll Retreat ** to downtown Opunake?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Opunake.

**Argyll Retreat ** Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shane L.

Liked: Cleanliness
House very clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cleanliness and the room shame it wasn’t longer thank youKim
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Spotlessly clean. Lovely kitchen with all utensils etc you need
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and closer to the beach

This is situated in a great location. Would be good to have heaters on every room. One heater wasn’t working and other room didn’t have one. Otherwise it was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Opunake

Property was clean and tidy.Enjoyed our stay. Problem was in advertising property. All costs should be advertised as one total value. Frustrating to find after viewing nightly rate that the add ons made it quite an expensive holiday. Frustratingto
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tui W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Argyll Retreat

We had a fantastic time staying at the Argyll Retreat. The house was pristine and catered to all our needs. Communication with our host was seamless. I would highly recommend for anyone looking to stay in Opunake; The location of the property was idyllic!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailey G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location!

We had an amazing stay in Opunake and would definitely stay again. The home was clean and homely, and the location was next level - just a quick few minutes walk to the beach. Highly recommend to all!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria T., TOKOROA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great value

Lovely family home in a peaceful location. Everything we neeeded and just a short drive to New Plymouth.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

G

Great house for a family holiday. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Opunake central

Beautiful clean, spacious home. Awesome spot, would book again when visiting Opunake. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Great location, well equipped house
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family celebration

A lovely place to stay in Opunake, close to beach and shops. Spacious living, comfortable beds and plenty of kitchen facilities. Our grandkids loved it, thank you. Jill
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clem R.

Liked: Cleanliness

TOP Property

Lovely homestead! Clean and very spacious with plenty of room! Highly recommend for any occasion. Thank you for having me and my family A+++
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulo A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Place in Opunake for Big Group

Smooth check-in process. Clean and spacious rooms. Fully furnished kitchen and dining. We enjoyed cooking and hanging out in the kitchen/dining area. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved and will definitely be back

Everything about the property was as advertised. Great location and great property for a decent sized group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laetitia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location location

Lovely property, close to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deena E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Had everything we needed and was well set out and handy to shops and the beach...comfy beds and great shower No gas bottle tho... we had planned mostly bbq meals so had to grill instead
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Angela A T K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location plus.

Great location with easy access to town and beach. The house is large and accommodating for everyone. The house had plenty of towels, linen and the kitchen well stocked. Overall cleanliness was good. Our group would stay here or recommend Argyll Retreat to other groups wanting yo visit Opunake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raveen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

It's awesome

We will be back this summer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family breakaway

Second time we have stayed here great location, plenty of space in the house and well kitted out for cooking etc. Tidy and comfortable house and furnishings.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Location

The property was amazing! Clean and tidy with plenty of space for all the family. Large outdoor deck as well. Super close to the beach and local cafes. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anzac 2023

Property was great for our needs. Livingspace was large and cozy with extra toilet helped with lots of family. Well kept and clean. Close to town, beach and other family
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayson W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place big as well shower was beautiful

Frist bnb great differently book again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Riki W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy weekend

The accommodation was perfect...open door to a spacious faimly living area...felt like home away from home...catered to all my families needs or wants...so relaxing with beautiful indoor outdoor flow windows...bedding was numberless...could of brought the granparents as well...great cooking area and bench for the babies breakfast...beach walk just seconds away and park for kids to get away...shower was amazing big and peassure to bost about...ping pong table was a winner...played almost all night...smart tv to keep babies settled to dream land...over all 10 out of 10...a place away from home like home...relaxing flowing and great for big families or couple...highly recommended to all perfect place from shops beach and park...AS ARNOLD SAYS....ILL BE BACK LOL
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Lovely house,well equipped kitchen, very close to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023