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Tranquil & quiet, relaxation country style

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Welcome to Te Awa
Comfortable Ikea Sofa Bed with linen stored under the seat
Dining for 6 inside/or out
Full-size galley kitchen with the equipment needed to whip up a fabulous meal
Queen-sized bed Cotton linen, pillow selection, plenty of sun & space with lamps

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61076.4 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Sentry Hill, New Plymouth
  • Place, Mahoetahi Historic Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Fitzroy Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowl of Brooklands
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tranquil & quiet, relaxation country style

We live in the main house with 2 cottages rented out for shortstay accomodation next door. Each have their own outdoor area with barbecues for relaxing & dining. Te Awa has two queen-sized bedrooms + modern queen Ikea sofa bed in lounge/dining area Our other cottage Te Maunga next door sleeps 2 -4, 1 bedroom with same Ikea sofa bed in the lounge area. The photos hopefully tell our story- I love decorating and mix up a bit of antique with modern. Hopefully you will be very comfortable and happy here at Mahoetahi Farm. Be sure to take a walk down to our river boundary while you are here The best place on the farm! You can swim in the summer!
Please help yourself to the vegetable/herb garden. We love to share our produce eggs included when plentiful.
Special conditions:
We like our guested to feel at home and to treat our place as their home. We value a clean smoke free environment but do permit smoking outside.
We have a very friendly border collie cross Labrador dog Ricki who love playing fetch. My daughters dog is Freda still a bit of a puppy also very friendly. We also have a black & white female cat Pepper who may come & visit, many free range chickens, some racehorses in the making hopefully @ the miniature horses belong to our neighbour's...very cute especially the babies

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
We have lots of animals which children love
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Events

No events allowed
2 units availableTeAwa 4-6 TeMaunga 2-4 people
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking ok outside

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Note from host: 2 units availableTeAwa 4-6 TeMaunga 2-4 people
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

About the neighborhood

Sentry Hill

Located in Sentry Hill, this cottage is in the city center and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at East End Reserve and Tapuae Marine Reserve, while Puke Ariki and TSB Showplace are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider New Plymouth Observatory and Brooklands Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing.
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Sentry Hill, New Plymouth

What's nearby

  • Mahoetahi Historic Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Fitzroy Beach - 12 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Pukekura Park - 14 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 15 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Taranaki Base Hospital - 17 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald’S Bell Bock - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pekaren - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The White Pear Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Van Dyck Pancakes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Domino's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil & quiet, relaxation country style pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tranquil & quiet, relaxation country style?

As of Apr 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tranquil & quiet, relaxation country style on May 18, 2026 start from $78, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil & quiet, relaxation country style?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil & quiet, relaxation country style?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil & quiet, relaxation country style located?

This family-friendly Sentry Hill cottage is located on the waterfront, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Mahoetahi Historic Reserve, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pukekohe Domain and Waitara West Quay. Manukorihi Park and Waitara Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

themathiesons

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a true hidden gem. Nicely furnished with all you need. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kumar K.

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

Great place to stay with family

We enjoyed the farm stay.. felt like our home, Will definitely stay here next trip thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

warren m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again a great place to stay for the third time Jenny M
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and tidy and well presented. Beds very comfortable. Would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

warren m.

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

Great place to stay

We always love coming here quite clean with a good view Warren & Jenny
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ewan G.

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

Beautiful serene location

Fantastic rooms and amazing swimming hole
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

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

peaceful country stay

Very comfortable, good location, very quiet and peaceful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely rooms and outlook. Kitchen facilities wonderful and enjoyable to use with nice outlook out the window. Bathroom large and roomy and well appointed. Two bedrooms to choose from in the Te Awa and beds and linen comfy with large wardrobe space plus drawers and mirrors to use. Friendly dogs that check on you daily and easy access to main highways and surrounding area of the Taranaki. Gayle was wonderful to deal with when questions arose. Walk to the river is a must!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathmar C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous comfortable property. Friendly hosts for whom nothing is too much trouble (they even helped us out with jumper leads and offered a battery charger for the day when we ran into car trouble). Thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zena E.

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

Lovely stay

Sadly due to a medical event my husband and I could not stay at Gayle’s but my daughter and her partner got to stay and loved it. Beautiful accommodation in a lovely surroundings, we hope to book again and get to see it for ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

warren m.

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

Ideal place

Very nice quite clean place and great value Jenny and Warren
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miriam T.

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

Lovely place

We had a very enjoyable stay with our two families. Lovely spacious cottages in the country but still close to the city and everything New Plymouth has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

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

3day stay

Top rated homely yet classy with everything you could possibly need. Quiet rural setting and very private. Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen l.

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

Relaxing weekend away

Not the best weather but the accommodation made it even more enjoyable. Cosy inside and lovely outlook. Very quiet, birdsong and animal sounds. Just the place I needed. Owner was very friendly and offered lots of suggestions on things to do and where to go. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

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

Rural haven

A comfortable, beautifully presented cottage set in peaceful surroundings. Warm and cosy in the winter when we visited. Would certainly visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheraz O.

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

Wonderful Holiday!

We enjoyed and love the place. Waking up each morning seeing the sun rises, horses eating and the peaceful surroundings is worth staying away from the busy life in Auckland.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg F.

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

Restful

Beautifully presented private and peaceful. All comforts, modern and lovely rural setting
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

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

So relaxing

This location is ideal when you just want quietness around you. I really enjoyed the stay with my friends there. We went on hike on the same day and it was just an ideal location to relax and it is not that far from the city. Thanks a lot that we could stay there
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice, peaceful and relaxing. Couldn’t ask for better owners of the property. They were friendly and great to talk with. Will definitely come back again to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

A Comfortable country stay

A really nice place with a open patio to relax in, it's sunny and has great views. We frequent here often and think it's the best accommodation in New Plymouth. 10/10.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

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

Sitting in a peaceful sigh

Great welcoming hosts who shared their veggie herb garden and fresh eggs with us. Richie (dog) charmed us with gentleness. Landscape views are just the best. Comfort and decor elegance. I’m keen to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane Nicholson

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

Rural idyll

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very warm and comfortable with a lovely rural outlook. We enjoyed opening the French doors onto the sunny patio. It was 10-15 minutes easy drive into NP.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kay m.

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

Glamour getaway

An upmarket but comfortable accommodation at Te Awa. Hosts welcoming and met the resident chooks, friendly dogs and sleek horses. Very relaxing and would go again!! Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Family trip

Both Te Awa and Te Maunga units are modern, cosy and have everything you could possibly need for a getaway. The views and surroundings are spectacular and peaceful. The hosts are lovely and it was great being able to spend time with their dogs, cat and horses. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

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

Stunning and relaxing

The cottage was beautiful on a very quiet farm. It had everything you needed. On a farm with amazing views but a very short drive to town. While I went to work the family just relaxed and enjoyed some down time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Gayle Avery

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Greg and I have 4 adult children most living locally. New to our family our grandchildren Arlo, Ada, Bailey & Maddie. There is a resident Cat Pepper sassy but friendly female then our dog who is famous with our guest...Ricky. Likes to fetch! You may get to meet Freida my daughter dog who comes to stay sometime...she is a Napolean mastiff & always looks sad.
We have owned this property for a while Built the cottages moved in then started building our home 2017 using Hempcrete. We featured on Grand Designs NZ that year (The Hemp House) We are loving the peace and tranquillity out here and grow our own beef and have chickens for eggs, fruit trees, vegetable patches and Bees all as organic as possible. We love hosting guests from all over the world and sometimes also host WWOOFers [willing workers on organic farms] If you notice some young foreigners around the place working in the gardens etc. have a chat!

Why they chose this property

Its great has character with hills and dales the sea the river the mountain and still so close to the action

What makes this property unique

Cottage basking in the country ambience enjoy the quiet & those star filled nights with no street light to spoil the view. Amenities are new and have all the mod cons-Solar hot water and underfloor heating, double glazing. Please feel free the walk around the property (don't forget to shut the gates that you open)and say hello to the animals I especially recommend a walk down the race to the end of the farm turning right at the end and down the hill to the river where you can swim, sun bake or just read a book. Country living but still close to attractions with New Plymouth a short 15 min drive to numerous beaches, cafes, Pukekura Park and of course the Coastal Walkway. Waitara 5 min to the New World Supermarket, the mountain 25 mins to the car park/information centre &cafe and numerous walks.

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