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Secret Cottage

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Waitara

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Exterior detail
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Breakfast included
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Waitara, Taranaki
  • Place, Manukorihi Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Waitara West Quay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Waitara Library
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Waitara

On river.You'll find Manukorihi Park and Waitara West Quay within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Waitara Golf Club and Waitara Library are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Manukorihi Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Waitara West Quay - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Waitara Library - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Pukekura Park - 15 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 17 min drive - 13.9 miles

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald’S Bell Bock - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Van Dyck Pancakes - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Parklands Takeaways - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Big Jims Garden Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lepperton Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Secret Cottage

Set in an established garden, this home away from home is a private retreat in semi rural Waitara.
The two bedroom home sleeps 4-5 with a sun-room as the optional 3rd single bedroom.
Close to New Plymouth Airport with the city 15 minutes away.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Lock the windows
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Shoe-free inside please.
Dishes washing in the dishwasher. Doors and windows fully closed before leaving.
Put rubbish and recycling into the bins out in front. Food scraps in the small green bin.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Secret Garden Hideaway Waitara
Secret Garden Hideaway Private vacation home
Secret Garden Hideaway Private vacation home Waitara

Frequently asked questions

How close is Secret Cottage to the airport?

This vacation home is 6.7 mi (10-min drive) away from the New Plymouth (NPL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Secret Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Secret Cottage to the beach?

This vacation home is 10 mi (15-min drive) from Fitzroy Beach.

Does Secret Cottage offer free breakfast?

Yes, this vacation home offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Secret Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Secret Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Secret Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Secret Cottage have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Secret Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Secret Cottage to downtown Waitara?

This vacation home is 1 mi away from Waitara.