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Eco retreat, easy stroll to beach. Organic garden setting

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ōpunake, Taranaki
  • Place, Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Everybody's Theatre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Opunake Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Opunake

This cottage places you within a leisurely stroll of Everybody's Theatre and Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway. The cottage includes a patio, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Everybody's Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Opunake Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Oakura Beach - 48 min drive - 38.5 miles
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 60 min drive - 51.2 miles

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sugar Juice Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Opunake Surf Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Club Hotel Opunake - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Headlands - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Greencow Burger - ‬16 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.

Eco retreat, easy stroll to beach. Organic garden setting

Set in a very peaceful rural setting inside the township of Opunake. A organic permaculture garden with a flock of Indian Runner Ducks and Chinese Silkie Chickens ( no rooster!!) minutes from a glorious beach with a view of Mt Taranaki. Wild bird life fills the gardens with song. Surf, climb the maunga or explore the Opunake Loop Trail then luxuriate under the stars in the outdoor bath. Handy to everything but secluded. In the romantic sleeping pod you will drift to sleep hearing the call of the ocean. Perfect tranquil place to rest and restore.

There is an outdoor bath and an outdoor shower for after the beach with hot running water.
The cottage is heated and features a patio and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a microwave, a refrigerator, and a stovetop. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

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)

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Property does not allow children
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Solar energy
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses some solar energy
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property uses solar energy.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this cottage?

This cottage is located in Opunake, a short 18-minute walk from Opunake Beach and also 14 minutes on foot from Everybody's Theatre. Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway is within a walking distance of 0.8 mi.

Will I be able to park at Eco retreat, easy stroll to beach. Organic garden setting?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Does Eco retreat, easy stroll to beach. Organic garden setting have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Does Eco retreat, easy stroll to beach. Organic garden setting have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Eco retreat, easy stroll to beach. Organic garden setting?

Yes, every cottage at Eco retreat, easy stroll to beach. Organic garden setting comes with a patio.

Eco retreat, easy stroll to beach. Organic garden setting Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chaz H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay near township

Awesome thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the stars are not working for me, but we rate this place 5 star. We loved it, Viv was great, clean, easy to be in and very relaxing. top of the class and thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichola J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice private property

Enjoyed our couple of nights in this peaceful spot in Ohakune. Nice to wander round the garden and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property

We enjoyed watching the ducks. This place feels as though it's out in the country even though it's close to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian B.

Only stayed one night while passing through. But a very nice accommodation. Loved having the ducks around.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tawhirangi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awsome

Had everything we needed peaceful and quiet..it was clean and well presented
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anneke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful accomodation. Very clean and spacious. It was so peaceful and we loved listening to the bird sounds. Unfortunately we had limited time so didn’t get to enjoy the short walk to the beach. Hopefully we will be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and Unwinding

What a cozy little cottage. Loved the chickens and ducks running around. Easy walking distance to town and the beach. Having a bath under the stars is magic! The hosts Rob and Viv were lovely. Although the cottage is on the hosts section, it is very private. A great selection of books and a very sunny spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

noeline n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice but wouldve like to know about compost toilet.

Nice but bit uncomfortable with compost toilet,had already paid before been made aware,probably wouldnt have stayed otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friendly retreat

Very relaxing after a mountain walk, sitting on the deck watching the animals potter around. The Opunake Loop Walk can be joined around the corner. Nice meeting one of the owners in the garden. Clean, tidy, plenty of space, had enough kitchen implements to cook up a decent meal one night. Thanks for a lovely stay :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy-Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023