Hidden Gem on the hill - Beautiful modern unit suitable for families.

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A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a large window offering a view of greenery outside.
A small, clean bathroom with a window, a sink, and a shower.
A bedroom with two beds, a window, and a ceiling fan.
A modern two-story house with a front porch, large windows, and a mailbox.
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Waitara, Taranaki
  • Place, Pukekohe Domain
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Waitara West Quay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Waitara Library
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Waitara

Waitara is home to this holiday home. TSB Showplace and Puke Ariki are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Wind Wand and New Plymouth Observatory. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at TSB Stadium or Bowl of Brooklands.
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Waitara, Taranaki

What's nearby

  • Pukekohe Domain - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Waitara West Quay - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Waitara Library - 5 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Pukekura Park - 14 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 15 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Field to Fork - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Finders Keepers - Taranaki - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Waitara District Service & Citizens Club Inc - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Family Sushi - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Parklands Takeaways - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Gem on the hill - Beautiful modern unit suitable for families. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hidden Gem on the hill - Beautiful modern unit suitable for families. ?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hidden Gem on the hill - Beautiful modern unit suitable for families. on 10 Nov 2026 start from £176, 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 Hidden Gem on the hill - Beautiful modern unit suitable for families. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hidden Gem on the hill - Beautiful modern unit suitable for families. ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Gem on the hill - Beautiful modern unit suitable for families. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Gem on the hill - Beautiful modern unit suitable for families. located?

Situated in Waitara, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Pukekohe Domain, Waitara Library and Waitara West Quay. Manukorihi Park and Mahoetahi Historic Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very modern design.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet place to stay. We loved it.especially morning sunrise was so beautiful from the kitchen.Only the shower temperature adjustment was difficult for us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Wow what an amazing stay hospitality with host was amazing the welcome gift was not expected but so much appreciated. Beautiful little home perfect for our stay nice and warm. Thank you so much Jenna
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Modern & relaxing

Stylish, really comfortable, sunfilled & felt like home. Had everything we needed for us & our child. Quiet street. Handy to everything we needed & felt like a holiday should. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely light, attractive spacious kitchen, dining, lounge. Roomy bedrooms with good storage. Master bed was hard, could do with a soft mattress topper, to make it a perfect room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little place to stay

We loved it here! This little place has everything you could possibly need. It's spotlessly clean, bright and sunny, the beds are comfy and the area is quiet, which made for a great night's sleep. The hosts are super-quick to respond and so helpful. We based ourselves here to explore New Plymouth which is about 20 mins drive away. We made good use of the cafes and restaurants at Bell Block, just 10 mins drive away. Would definitely recommend this great little place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Everything we expected and needed. Tidy property. The kitchen had everything we required. Shower packed a punch, good pressure but we figured it out. Lovely rooms. It was a handy to where we spending our time in Taranaki. And close to Waitara township. An easy drive to access whatever we needed. Not far from the main highway. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Location was great , was used as sleeping only

The main bedroom could do with some curtains instead of blinds. The sun streams in the early morning. Also, the main bed was very hard. The shower is super strong so the water sprays everywhere! The place was under renovation so some cupboards/doors wouldn't shut. The lounge and kitchen are marvellous. The kitchen has everything you need. I love the filtered water tap, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Ok stay, a few small issues.

Nice location, lovely views. Home appears relatively clean. Unfortunately I do have a gripe about there not being a sheet separating the top duvet of the main bed (forgot to check the others), feels a bit unhygienic. I also had a hair on my pillowcase upon arrival, then checked the bed and there was a hair in there too. There is a cat (unsure who it belongs too) that is quite adamant about getting inside and literally meowed very loudly on and off all night as well as banging on the door (the banging was that loud I thought it was a human causing all the commotion). This went on for the 2 nights we stayed causing broken sleep. Not the most pleasurable experience but it met our needs during our time in Waitara. I'm sure if these things were rectified this home would be a 5 star review.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place to stay

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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