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10/10 Excellent
Grant R.
14 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Grant R.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Apartment
ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY
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Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 7
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Dog-friendly
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
Explore the area
Kaitake, Taranaki
- Ringcraft MoanaPlace, Ringcraft Moana2 min drive
- Oakura BeachPlace, Oakura Beach6 min drive
- Pukekura ParkPlace, Pukekura Park18 min drive
- New Plymouth (NPL)Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)27 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Child Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY
Welcome to your coastal escape at 42 Kaitake Road, Ōakura — where the mountain meets the sea and relaxation comes naturally.
Nestled in one of Taranaki’s most loved beachside communities, our apartment offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and effortless holiday living. Wake to the sound of native birds, enjoy your morning coffee with views of the Kaitake ranges, and spend your days exploring Ōakura’s stunning surf beach, vibrant village cafés, and scenic walking tracks.
Whether you’re here for a quiet retreat, a family break, or an adventure-filled stay, our place is designed to make you feel right at home. Settle in, unwind, and enjoy everything this beautiful corner of the coast has to offer.
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About the area
Kaitake
Located in Kaitake, this apartment is in a rural area. Richmond Cottage and Wind Wand are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Ringcraft Moana and New Plymouth Observatory. Brooklands Zoo and Pouakai Zoo Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
Kaitake, Taranaki
What's nearby
- Ringcraft Moana - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
- Oakura Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
- Pukekura Park - 18 min drive - 19.1 km
- Fitzroy Beach - 19 min drive - 20.5 km
- Bowl of Brooklands - 20 min drive - 20.2 km
Getting around
- New Plymouth (NPL) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
- OFS: Oakura Fish Shop - 6 min drive
- locals cafe - 16 min drive
- Black Sand Pizzeria And Bistro - 7 min drive
- Mantra - 7 min drive
- Stocky's Takeaways - 15 min drive
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Craig Y.
8 Apr, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accom was pet friendly and comfortable
Craig Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr, 2026
Would 100% rent to Craig and his family. Clean tidy and respectful people.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melany N.
4 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy and nice
Great stay, great hosts great location.
Melany N.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2025
Fantastic guest, respectful of our home.. please come again
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bernadette J.
6 Jan, 2026
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.
Bernadette J.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2026
Very easy and lovely to deal with. Amazing humans would rent again.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
john m.
25 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Property was very clean and had everything we needed , great location, quiet and relaxing
john m.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb, 2025
Thanks John,
Really nice to hear that you enjoyed the space and the location.
10/10 for you the guests.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lillie B.
2 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lillie B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2025
Any reason for the 3 star rating ?
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