Skip to main content
Entire home

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

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

A coastal view with a sandy beach, a small island, and a clear blue sea.
A rural landscape with a small building, possibly a barn, surrounded by a fenced pasture with sheep.
A rural landscape with a modern building featuring two large garage doors, surrounded by green fields and hills.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a microwave, a kettle, and a window with a view of greenery.
A modern outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, a built-in washing machine, and a sofa with cushions.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

View in a map
Papamoa, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Gordon Spratt Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Papamoa Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Mercury Baypark
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

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

Relax and unwind at this unique and tranquil getaway. Nestled below the Pāpāmoa Hills, with a lovely country outlook, plenty of privacy and outdoor space & only a short drive to the beach or cafes, our cosy pods are the break away you’ve been looking for! Glamping but close enough to enjoy fantastic restaurants and all that the Bay of Plenty has to offer!

Situated on our lifestyle block, with access to the beautiful Papamoa Hills walk & only a 7 minute drive from stunning Papamoa Beach! Enjoy the newly installed outdoor bath, complete with fairy lights, plumbed hot/cold water and the most incredible nightsky for star gazing! Cosy up in front of the firepit, roast marshmellows and listen to ruru at night! By day, relax in the beanbags under the umbrella or enjoy the company of our hilarious farm pets!

We have a number of special farm pets that we have had from the age of 1-7days old. They were all bottle fed initially so adore people, and the goats (Mara and Wednesday) definitely act more like dogs than your average goat, preferring nothing better than to follow you around all day! Rosie and Piglet are our pet jersey cows and love a scratch under the chin or a neck rub. Larry and Emily answer their names and then of course there are the pet flemish giant rabbits (Ivy and Mr Chips) who love to be handfed and our freerange hens who provide us with eggs.

This is indeed the perfect couples escape or family break away! For those that are actively minded, the papamoa hills walk is stunning at sunset or sunrise and a good cardio workout as well!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Seamless indoor-outdoor flow
Sunset Vista Couples Retreat
Papamoa Beach
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
Sunset Vista Couples Retreat

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9747302
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Tauranga

Located in Papamoa, a neighbourhood in Tauranga, this holiday home is in a rural area. Mount Maunganui and Simpson Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include 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.
View more Holiday homes in TaurangaOpens in a new window
Map
Papamoa, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Gordon Spratt Reserve - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Papamoa Beach - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Donovan Park - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Mercury Baypark - 11 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Bayfair Shopping Centre - 11 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry & Ted - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Papamoa Beach Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Big Bake Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rise Artisan Bakery - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

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

As of 29 Jul 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 30 Jul 2026 start from £106, 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 at Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets. located?

Located in Papamoa, this holiday home 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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
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

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2023
Thanks for your lovely comments .. I'm so glad you and your pup enjoyed your stay!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun 2024
Thanks Karyn. Yes as mentioned at the time it seemed the automated message for check in details did not get sent to you, which you discovered on arrival. I am still unsure why it didn't send them, it has not happened before. But you were only stuck at the gate for maybe 10 minutes before I arrived to let you through, and then we discovered the details had not been sent. We have looked into it and could not see an issue but will monitor closely for next guests. Thanks and were glad you enjoyed your stay.

About the host

Hosted by Nina Smith

Host profile image

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback