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Cosy Farmstay with pet farm animals and spa., Cosy Farmstay, near beach with pet farm animals

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A coastal view with a beach, a small island, and a clear sky.
A staircase leading up a hill with a view of a rural landscape.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a kitchen and outdoor area.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a washing machine, and a window with blinds.
A modern building with a covered patio, a table, and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Papamoa Beach, Bay Of Plenty
  • Place, Gordon Spratt Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Papamoa Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mercury Baypark
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

+1
1 Crib, 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cosy Farmstay with pet farm animals and spa., Cosy Farmstay, near beach with pet farm animals

Relax in the Papamoa countryside, at our Farmstay retreat! Enjoy its magical & peaceful location, only a 7-minute drive from beautiful beaches and 10 minutes to great cafes and shops. Venture out your front door and enjoy the beautiful Papamoa Hills walk with historic Maori Pa sites! Meet our pet farm animals, hand feed Mr Chips & Ivy (Flemish giant rabbits), chickens, Mara & Wednesday (our pet goats), Emily our sheep, Baalinda our lamb, Piglet & Rosie (pet cows). When your day is done relax in our amazing and relaxing spa pool. Weekly or monthly rate available. Our Farmstay apartment is a 60m2 dwelling set well off the road with private parking. It is ideal for a family of 4-5 (2 adults, 3 children) or for 3 - 4 adults. Pets may stay upon application. Nestled within the Papamoa Hills cultural and Recreational Park, on 17 acres of farmland and regenerating bush, this is the escape you've been looking for! Relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of a rural property. End the day with a sunset walk under endless stars on the Papamoa Hills walk or relax with a nice glass of wine and a cosy fire. After a great night’s sleep, collect fresh eggs from the friendly chickens in our citrus orchard while the kids have a great time on the big tree swing and trampoline! Outside you have plenty of space to roam, run or relax. Make a coffee and relax in the hammock while the kids run between the football field & the trampoline or just hang out with our hand-raised farm animals. Meet our pet sheep Emily, Mara & Wednesday (our pet goats) & Piglet & Rosie (our pet jersey cows). Our sheep will be lambing in spring & we have two Flemish giant rabbits called Ivy & Mr Chips that love being hand fed and are super friendly! All of our animals were hand-raised from babies and think of people as family. We frequently have guests surprised at just how friendly they are - the pet goats in particular will follow you around the paddock just like a dog would! The Papamoa Hills recreational park has a series of historic Maori Pa sites along with a variety of fantastic walks (or runs for fitness buffs), culminating in beautiful views of the Mount and Papamoa - spectacular at sunrise and sunset. At night you can sit outside and enjoy the abundance of stars and the sound of moreporks. Inside everything has been designed with your comfort in mind, with super comfortable new beds, pillows, mattresses. Blackout blinds ensure a full nights sleep and retractable insect screens mean you can enjoy the country air. Equipped with a fully functional kitchen, with the essentials for cooking and baking available plus large fridge freezer for you to stock up. There is a sunbeam coffee machine, Smeg oven and hob, dishwasher, and a washing machine. In addition to a full-sized Smart TV with Netflix provided, there is a Bluetooth soundbar for playing music. Starlink internet is also provided. The apartment is double glazed and fully insulated, with air conditioning to keep it cool in summer and a wood-burning fireplace and heat pump to keep it warm and cosy in winter. Free-range eggs (when available), tea, herbal teas, allpress coffee beans, hot chocolate are provided along with spices, sauces, and baking essentials. The entire dwelling is for your private use. The apartment is attached but “separated” from our small farm warehouse/office where our business is located. We only have 4 staff that work normal business hours (8-5pm, weekdays) There is a huge football field for your use in front of the accommodation and a netted trampoline! This is a shared space with our other airbnb accommodation, as is access to the pet animals. The two accommodation options are completely separate to each other and very private. A very short walk to the next paddock has a couple of tree swings. You are also free to wander anywhere within that paddock. The fences are not electric but all gates should be left as they are found. Let us know if you have children coming and we will bring our tame goats, sheep, and cows down to hang out with them. They love a pat and we can provide food for hand feeding. By the citrus orchard, just to the front left of your accommodation, we have 2 Flemish giant rabbits (Mr Chips & Vadah), plus tame free-range chickens. The Papamoa Hills recreational park has a fantastic walk (or run for fitness buffs ) culminating in beautiful views of the Mount and Papamoa - spectacular at sunrise and sunset, and of course, the beach is a 5-minute drive away. The Farmstay apartment is on our 17 acre property. Our home is only 500 metres away, so we are always available should you need anything. We are happy to come introduce you to the animals. Set in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, we are blessed with one of the best surf and swimming beaches in NZ, along with several beautiful walks (the Papamoa Hills walk which is in our backyard, options of walking around the Mount or climbing to the summit, plus the Kaiate Falls walk). Within 10 minutes drive, there are a number of special local cafes, including 'the Daily' (cafe of the year 2019), plus a huge variety of restaurants and shops. Bayfair shopping mall is 10-15 minutes drive and for some more unique shops, there is boutique shopping in the Mount (20 minutes drive). There are also 2 lovely natural hot pools nearby - Welcome Bay hot pools and the Mount hot pools, so you really are spoiled for choice! Slightly further afield (a 50 minute drive) is Rotorua, with all of its thermal wonder and adrenaline activities! If bringing a dog, we can provide a tether and outdoor kennel. There are a number of dog friendly walks locally, however unfortunately the Papamoa Hills are not. However Papamoa beach is, as is Kaiate Falls, Waipuna park, the Daisy Hardwick walk. Pets are on application only. Because we are a rural property, you will need a car to get around. The nearest town is 8 minutes drive in either direction, although the beach is a little closer. Uber is available as are taxi's of course.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 99 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9085059
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Tauranga

Located in Papamoa, a neighbourhood in Tauranga, this apartment is in a rural area. Mount Maunganui Golf Club and Mount Hot Pools are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kiwi360 and Baycourt Community & Arts Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mercury Baypark or Tauranga Domain. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving.
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Papamoa Beach, Bay Of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Gordon Spratt Reserve - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Wairakei Reserve - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Papamoa Beach - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Mercury Baypark - 10 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Bayfair Shopping Centre - 10 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Goodhome Gastropub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Special Mention - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Big Bake Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's Papamoa - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cosy Farmstay with pet farm animals and spa., Cosy Farmstay, near beach with pet farm animals have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Cosy Farmstay with pet farm animals and spa., Cosy Farmstay, near beach with pet farm animals?

As of 21 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cosy Farmstay with pet farm animals and spa., Cosy Farmstay, near beach with pet farm animals on 30 Aug 2026 start from £132, 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 Cosy Farmstay with pet farm animals and spa., Cosy Farmstay, near beach with pet farm animals pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Cosy Farmstay with pet farm animals and spa., Cosy Farmstay, near beach with pet farm animals?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cosy Farmstay with pet farm animals and spa., Cosy Farmstay, near beach with pet farm animals?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy Farmstay with pet farm animals and spa., Cosy Farmstay, near beach with pet farm animals?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy Farmstay with pet farm animals and spa., Cosy Farmstay, near beach with pet farm animals located?

Located in Papamoa, this apartment building is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Gordon Spratt Reserve and within 6 miles (10 km) of Simpson Reserve and Papamoa Beach. Donovan Park and Taylor Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Nina Smith

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I am originally a Mount Maunganui local, who after a number of years travelling and living overseas, was lucky enough to come back home and settle down in this very unique piece of Papamoa Paradise, with my husband Pete and our two teenage boys. When our boys were young, we tried to find holiday stays like this, where our kids could interact with nature and animals.,, so it was only natural to create this rural escape and become a host!

Why they chose this property

We have always loved Papamoa and the Mount and when we first saw this bare piece land 10 years ago, we leapt at the chance to make it ours. I am a vet and so a 17 acre lifestyle block with lots of pet animals seemed perfect for us!
There is so much to do in this area, with the worlds best beaches a 7 minute drive away, lots of beautiful walks out our back door, let alone great cafes, restaurants, shops and a short drive away, Lake Rotoiti and Rotorua with all they have to offer!

What makes this property unique

Our property is truly unique, given its location so close to town and beautiful beaches, but away from the busyness of those same places. It is right next door to beautiful walks in the papamoa hills, that lead to 360 degree views of coast and surrounds - truly incredible at sunset and sunrise and right on your doorstep! By day there are cicadas and birdsong to listen to and at night it is so quiet and peaceful … and the stars are something else, particularly for those used to the city!
We have planted over 22000 natives and our own house is off the grid, although the accommodation is on a mixture of solar and mains power. We have done as much as we can to be environmentally friendly and sustainable, with a grey water system for waste etc.

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