ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY

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A modern house with a large glass door, a wooden deck, and a landscaped garden with rocks and plants.
A room with a flat-screen TV on a wooden console, a large sliding glass door to a garden, and a small vase with flowers on the console.
A spacious living area with a dining table and chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen area with a window.
A room with a sofa, a small table, a window, and a door.
A stone wall with a wooden sign reading "Birdsong" pointing to the right.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with onsite laundry facilities for guests.
  • Your gateway to the great outdoors
    Guests love the location for its easy national park access.

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Kaitake, Taranaki
  • Place, Oakura Library
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Oakura Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Shearer Reserve
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Kaitake

Located in Kaitake, this apartment is in a rural area and near the beach. Wind Wand and New Plymouth Observatory are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Brooklands Zoo and Pouakai Zoo Park. Pukeiti Garden and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Kaitake, Taranaki

What's nearby

  • Oakura Library - 11 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Corbett Park - 11 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Oakura Beach - 12 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Shearer Reserve - 13 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Pukekura Park - 27 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Back Yard Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Stocky's Takeaways - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Bach on Surf Highway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bombay To Paris - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Treasured Mornings - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 2202 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY on Feb 9, 2027 start from $167, 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 ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY located?

Situated in Kaitake, this golf apartment building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Oakura Library, Shearer Reserve, and Corbett Park. Oakura Beach and Kaitake Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great spot and facility for the family to stay at. The hosts were great.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accom was pet friendly and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 8, 2026
Would 100% rent to Craig and his family. Clean tidy and respectful people.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy and nice

Great stay, great hosts great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 5, 2025
Fantastic guest, respectful of our home.. please come again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Property was very clean and had everything we needed , great location, quiet and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 18, 2025
Thanks John, Really nice to hear that you enjoyed the space and the location. 10/10 for you the guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely easy experience. Lovely hosts, very well thought out accommodation, all the little things make the difference, from the welcome to having a little cling wrap in the drawer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 20, 2026
Very easy and lovely to deal with. Amazing humans would rent again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 26, 2025
Any reason for the 3 star rating ?
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