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RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views

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Dining
Fireplace
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Ahititi, Taranaki
  • The Three Sisters
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Tongapurtu Sea Cave
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Pukearuhe Beach
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kotare

On lake.Stay at this Ahititi farm stay and you'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of The Three Sisters and Tongapurtu Sea Cave. Mike's Brewery and Urenui Golf Club are also within 32 miles (52 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Three Sisters - 18 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Tongapurtu Sea Cave - 23 min drive - 14.9 miles
  • Yandle Park - 40 min drive - 34.5 miles
  • Urenui Golf Club - 41 min drive - 33.6 miles
  • Pukearuhe Beach - 60 min drive - 37.5 miles

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 62 min drive

About this property

RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views

Nestled upon tableland in the Okau valley is a hidden gem , private , cosy and loads of space to stretch your legs on 400 acres of pasture land and a thousand acres of native bush . Part of a working farm run by your host Evan Lobb .

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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 carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views to the airport?

This farm stay is 42.6 mi (62-min drive) away from the New Plymouth (NPL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views?

As of Aug 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views on Aug 29, 2025 start from $49.82, excluding 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.

Does RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this farm stay.

Does RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views offer free breakfast?

This farm stay does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views?

No, there is no casino at this farm stay.

What time is check-in at RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views?

Free parking is not available at this farm stay.

Does RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views have a pool?

This farm stay does not have a pool.

Does RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this farm stay.

How close is RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views to downtown Ahititi?

This farm stay is 1.4 mi away from Kotare.

RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

yvonne l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very rustic

Great place, very rustic and lovely old school farming memorabilia. Don't think ive even seen a gin trap hanging in a kitchen before! Lovely hot shower and water pressure, loads of fire wood, heaps of blankets. Was what we payed for! We had a pleaant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter Getaway

Evan's directions took us straight to our accommodation. The road up there was interesting but shouldn't put people off coming to this gorgeous part of the country.The farm was great to walk around and our dogs enjoyed it too. Great location for dark skies for astrophotography.The best compliment we can give is that we will go back.
The view that greeted us each morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Farmstay

This property and host were awesome!! From the view to the complete isolation was amazing and my family and I really enjoyed ourselves.. only difficult thing was the driveway as it’s not ideal for small car and would definitely come in a 4x4
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friendly host and very quiet

Evan is very friendly and the house is very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

The R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Suited our group of 4 perfectly for a weekend of gravel cycling. Evan graded the drive for us and it was no problem for our AWD vehicles (certainly a challenge to bike up) and seeing your 2 x Nissan Leaf's at the top made me laugh :-) Ideal facilities for our stay with all we needed and the selection of records was enjoyed. Loved the woolshed, fireplace, bike storage and shower water pressure! We hope to come again some time. It would be cool to paddle a kayak on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and relaxing getaway

The farm stay is great to get away from it all and breathe some fresh air. Everything is clean and the place has everything you need. Waterfall is not too far drive. Evan is a great host and great to chat to.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very peaceful and very Kiwi

From the directions and journey in to Barry Crump reading host to the the friendly farm dogs this is a quintessential Kiwi experience. Loved being away in the working Kiwi landscape surrounded by bush covered hills. The accommodation itself was large and welcoming with a comfortably working kitchen with all implements supplied and a modern bathroom. The plentiful wood came in very handy as the accommodation does get cold in the afternoons and nights so get ready to stoke the fire and rug up at night. The cold is the one star off as it is very cold in the mornings after a night with no fire. I did stay in the middle of winter though! Very friendly host. Great kiwi experience where there isn't a car noise to be heard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Farm stay

We loved it out on the farm, was an awesome experience, we decided we could only stay the one night as our car wasn't up for going up the driveway haha, we loved the little house and playing pool, listening to the record player and the kids loved the open space to ride the bikes, would love to come back again, thanks for having us Wo
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Awesome kiwi gem. Comfy bed, amazing shower, and loved having my dog with me. Great communication with Evan, couldn’t fault my stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique, peaceful and fun

We enjoyed our stay as a family in this working farm, different experience to our regular lifes in city. Even though it rained a lot while we were staying, there were still things to do. Evan was great and took time to show and explain the things we can do around.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Dugan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Easter trip

Property as advertised, cool setting in an old wool shed on a farm we didn't realise at first that the games area was shared with Evan and his lad's. We had a good trip and would go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Michael and Kathy S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

We expected better

We could not get up the road to the cottage. We had to wait for the owner to help and we eventually got up. The short flight of stairs up to the deck had a dangerous block of concrete at the bottom which made them a falling hazard. Leading up to the steps was mud. The interior itself was begging for cleaning. The floor hurt our bare feet with all the grit and dust on it. The entire place was covered in dust. When we left, I decided to wipe down the table with a wet cloth and the cloth was pitch black with dust. The kitchen was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for us!

Our group were attending an event in Ahititi and Kotare was perfect for us. Easy access (steep but good driveway), excellent facilities, comfy beds, and a great central social area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great relaxing stay with everything we needed supplied

We had an awesome time at Evans. Our 11 year olds highlight of the trip was meeting Evans dogs haha. Getting up the drive was a bit of a mission to start but with some helpful advice from Evan we were fine. Place had everything we needed. Kitchen well supplied. Linen all provided. Pool table and dart board were great (took our own darts) Beautiful and peaceful. A short drive and we were at the 3 sisters rocks and were able to walk out when tide was out. Great scenery and brilliant photos. Evan was available to chat to when needed. Thanks Evan all 4 of us loved our stay. Oh and the record player was pretty cool as well. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Minna L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Farmstay Experience👍

We have enjoyed being here and wish we could have stayed longer. Evan is a very helpful and friendly host. He has provided us a happy and memorable farmstay experience. Many many thanks for his time. The whole room is very cosy and clean. The beds are comfortable to sleep. My children loved the farm stay and its was their favorite part of the trip. They had fun running around outside and love to play with Evan's farm dogs. They miss these lovely doggys after we went back home:) A place of rest. A peaceful haven. Warm hospitality, leisurely atmosphere, scenic farm environments. We will definitely go back again. Would recommend to everyone this fantastic farmstay experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic and quiet

Great 3 night stay in the woodshed. We enjoyed being out of cell range and a chance for our 6yr old to explore the outdoors. Not far from the forgotten world highway and the beaches so a great place to explore from or just chill with a good book.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Neat place, unique location

Arriving to this place was really confusing. It’s a really cool place, unique design, freezing in winter until the fireplace is blazing. There’s a full kitchen (minus microwave), awesome shower, and beautiful landscapes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Farmstay

Large well equiped converted wool shed. Comfy bed. Very cold at this time of the year before the wood burner fires up. Problems with the solar heating meant no hot shower. Host was great. Would definitely return in warmer months!! Thanks Evan.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Tarrah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique get away

Amazing property. Has everything you need. The fire us delightfully. Plenty of wood, towels, blankets. Great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melody W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Farmstay

Quiet and peaceful. The batch has everything you need. The walks are Absolutely beautiful. They host is very friendly. I'm actually not sure who loved it more, our 7 months old puppy or us. The children loved to see the farm at work.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Ruby S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Beautiful farm land, lovely walks around the area. Very relaxed setting, property manager contactable if we needed. Great Easter holiday! Our dogs thoroughly enjoyed it and felt right at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rest Haven

A delightful surprise, staying in a woolshed up high above the world! Everything you could need provided, warm and comfortable, great views, interesting selection of books, info about the property and area. Fascinating wool-related details and beautiful QEII bush reserve as well, A great stay on a hideaway location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022