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Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.

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Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Papamoa, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Gordon Spratt Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Papamoa Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Taylor Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tauranga

Located in Papamoa, this country house is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Gordon Spratt Reserve and within a 10-minute drive of Donovan Park. Guestrooms at this country house include kitchens, dining areas, and refrigerators.
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What's nearby

  • Gordon Spratt Reserve - 4 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Papamoa Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Donovan Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Taylor Reserve - 6 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Emerald Shores Reserve - 7 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry & Ted - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Big Bake Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Papamoa Beach Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Papamoa Domain Takeaways & Fast Food - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.

Relax at our unique and tranquil getaway, nestled beneath the Papamoa Hills Regional Park on 17 acres of farmland and regenerating bush. Just a 7-minute drive to the white sands of Papamoa surf beach, vibrant restaurants & cafes, this cosy glamping accommodation is the break you’ve been looking for!

Set on a lifestyle property, your accommodation includes three cosy pods that make up your private home away from home. These are linked by a covered patio with country views, offering a unique indoor-outdoor living experience.
A real highlight is the new private outdoor bath—perfect for two, complete with plumbed hot/cold water and fairy lights for a magical evening under the stars. Stargazing from the bath or sitting by the firepit listening for moreporks is an unforgettable experience. The outdoor area, firepit, bath, kitchen, and bathroom pods are for your exclusive use.
Animal lovers and families will enjoy meeting our friendly pet farm animals, including our pet cows, sheep, goats, flemish giant rabbits, and chickens. They all love a fuss and in spring we often have new lambs. There is access to the animals at any time, which is shared with our other Airbnb on-site, as is the trampoline, tree swing and football field (your accommodation remains entirely private).
The accommodation is designed for comfort: new beds, blackout blinds, retractable insect screens, and full insulation ensure restful sleep year-round. The main pod is 30m², consisting of a lounge, queen bedroom and small bedroom with single bed. The lounge has a flatscreen TV heat pump, mini fridge and kettle.
A few steps outside is your private bathroom pod with a shower, toilet, and sink. Next to it is the full kitchen pod, equipped with a fridge/freezer, stove, oven, and dining table. Outside, you’ll find a covered outdoor dining table area, plus beanbags, outdoor umbrella and lawn to laze on.
On your doorstep is the stunning Papamoa Hills walk, featuring historic Maori Pa sites and breathtaking views of the Mount and Papamoa - spectacular at sunrise or sunset.
In summer, visit Blackstump Farm for strawberries, real fruit ice creams and mini-golf. Soak in the natural hot springs at Welcome Bay Hot Pools or visit Bayfair shopping mall & the boutique shops of Mount Maunganui. Climb or walk around ‘The Mount’ or if you have littlies, enjoy the award-winning Waterfront Playground in Tauranga. We are a short drive away from Rotorua, with all of its adrenaline thrills, thermal activity and cultural highlights, and Hobbiton from the Lord of the Rings is a day trip away!
We’re happy to welcome you on arrival, introduce you to the animals, and share local tips. Free parking for two vehicles is available. Please note: the pods are separate and connected by covered walkways; you’ll need to walk outside between them (dressing gowns provided).
Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement. Nearby dog-walking areas include Papamoa Beach, Kaiate Falls, and the Daisy Hardwick Walk.
For entertainment, guests can expect to find TVs. Other standard amenities include kitchens, washing machines, and 1.5 bathrooms.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling
  • Washing machine
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

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 welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses some solar energy; some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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: 3:00 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, plus a grey water recycling system.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.

Property is also known as

751091

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this country house?

This country house is situated in Papamoa, close to Papamoa Beach, Mercury Baypark, and Bayfair Shopping Centre. You'll also find Donovan Park and Gordon Spratt Reserve within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets. on Jun 28, 2026 start from $137, 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.

Is there parking available at Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.?

No, there isn't parking at this country house.

Is this country house next to a casino?

No, this country house is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this country house?

No, this country house doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.?

Couples staying at this country house will appreciate amenities like a kitchen as well as a hot tub and a garden.

Does Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets. have a hot tub?

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

Does this country house provide breakfast?

No, this country house doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this country house allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this country house.

Does Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets. have connecting rooms available?

No, this country house doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this country house?

The closest major airport to this country house is Tauranga (TRG), which is 9.1 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional), which is around 25.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.?

Yes, every accommodation at Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets. comes with a porch/lanai.

Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location, so much outdoor space and so close to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laneise F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tidy, lovely property, helpful host. Unfortunately short stay so unable to make the most of all that was on offer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cal & Mel M.

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

Wonderful stay

Wonderful stay, such a peaceful location, loved spending time with the animals. Accomodation was perfect, very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Great spot

Great location and we loved interacting with the animals.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry S.

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

Relaxed in nature.

Great little place to stay. Private, quiet and totally relaxed stay. Recommend for a place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hayley M.

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

great stay will be back

fantastic place, great communication with host will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Relaxing

Lovely accommodation and friendly hosts the animals were a huge hit too
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a wonderful stay. We felt welcomed by the host and the animals too. Great place would recommend to everybody.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanuj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay! The view was fantastic, and the bed was incredibly comfortable. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything. The property is located in a quiet area, surrounded by beautiful nature, great outdoor sitting area, yet still very convenient — short drive to the shops in Papamoa. This visit was for work, so I didn’t get a chance to meet the farm pets, but I definitely plan to come back for a holiday. I’m sure my daughter will absolutely love it here too! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter l.

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

Awesome stay

Awesome amount of space and peaceful surroundings. Loved the animals and friendly staff. So much to do in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliana B.

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

Excellent Trip!

Nina was one of the best hosts we've ever experienced! She really went above and beyond for us and I could not recommend her more.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teena H.

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

Lovley place

We really enjoyed our stay. Nina the host was simply amazing. Very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

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

Idyllic

This is a beautiful location and nice clean modern accommodation! We loved visiting the rabbits and walking in the regional park.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zac M.

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

Need A Cosy Place To Stay & Love Farm Animals

Lovely, clean and cozy place to stay.Perfect for a couple or small family. Have the seperate bathroom and kitchen pods is quite a fun and we feel it added to the experience of the stay. Loved getting to be in amongst all the animals. Made the stay really memorable. Highly Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

Awesome little hideaway

Would highly recommend this little gem Nina was a great host that made sure we had everything that we needed First place that we have stayed and the BBQ was clean and ready to use
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

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

lovely spot

Such a lovely spot to stay, we really enjoyed meeting all the animals and how quiet it was yet just a short drive to everything. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Lovely country break

Quirky pod but all amenities provided. Very clean and tidy. Great location in countryside, but still handy to Tauranga and environs. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, quiet spot. I was only there to sleep really. Arrived late, was out for work and dinner, out again early morning. Comfortable bed, and good amenities. SLate night shower pressue not great, but it did the job.Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sunita B.

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

Perfect for children who love animals

Clean and tidy accommodation. It was perfect for our small family, our almost 3 year old loved seeing all of the animals and feeding the bunnies. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny J.

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

Cosy and nice place

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel M.

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

Papamoa farm life

We had a very cosy stay, thank you. The accommodation was clean and recently decorated, with the added bonus of fresh eggs from the farm for breakfast. The owners were very friendly with good communication before and during the stay. Directions to find the place and get in were nice and clear. My son also loved petting the lamb and goat! Would definitely stay again if we're in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

larry f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Pod stay

Overall our stay was enjoyable. It is a quiet and peaceful setting. The amenities were as advertised and the hosts were always available. We would advise that the bathroom is attached to the kitchen pod not the living pod, so any nocturnal visits,you need to go outside to the kitchen pod. On the whole a good place to relax,which we would recommend.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Uc T.

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

AMAZEBALLS!

From the word go, Nina was amazing with communication and so accommodating to the needs of our 21 mth old pup. When we arrived, the pod was amazing and so were the facilities, space and convenient location. We thoroughly enjoyed the space and the farm animals on the premises. Sad to leave, but excited for the next time we come back - and we will!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Happy Farm Life

We really loved our stay here! My friend and I wanted to be around sheep during our NZ adventure, and this was perfect for us. It was fun to meet the animals and get to feed them. The fresh eggs were delicious! The location is excellent- you get a peaceful farm setting yet only about 10 minutes from the beaches and restaurants of Papamoa. The walks at the cultural park next door are great. (Although the 113 steps about killed us lol)The pod setup is unique and fun. Separate pods for the bathroom and the kitchen. It's easy to get a lovely breeze through the rooms, although not all windows had a screen. There's aircon if it gets too hot. The washer was very much appreciated, and it was nice to be able to hang clothes in the line outside to dry. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karyn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great spot only marred by wrong check in instructions

Arrived early evening to find a locked gate that we didn’t have the code to. Call and text owner and no answer as she was away. Start virtual chat with Bookabach support that was useless (questions like have I checked my email for the code..). Luckily the accommodation had a QR code on a sign which gave us a different number to call and we were advised that we hadn’t been sent the correct check in instructions. With that all sorted, it was a lovely peaceful stay and our daughter loved the animals on site. So a reminder to all booking to check you have the gate code to get in if arriving late.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024