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Idyllic quiet rural location designed for the modern traveller

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A patio with a wicker chair and a potted plant.
A living room with a flat-screen TV, a white entertainment unit with speakers, a brown sofa, a large potted plant, and a dark rug.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a green backsplash, and a wooden dining table with chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a vase with flowers.
A river with clear water, surrounded by rocks and dense green foliage.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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Sentry Hill, New Plymouth
  • Place, Mahoetahi Historic Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Pukekura Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowl of Brooklands
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Idyllic quiet rural location designed for the modern traveller

Drive onto our property and take a deep breathe and relax. Its holiday time and you are here! Our property is quite new & well designed with double glazing & solar heated water &floors. There is a good sized bedroom with a very comfortable queen size bed, good linen @ towels. In the lounge area there is a comfortable/stylish queen size Ikea Sofa bed with linen stored in lift up base. So there is ample room for either children or another couple if required. The kitchen has everything you need for self -catering. I will supply free range eggs when available. Please help yourself to the herb & vege garden. There is a washing machine and an undercover clothesline plus portable drying racks in cottage. The indoor outdoor flow is ideal, and guests often use the outdoor space for a quiet wine/coffee, a meal or barbecue. Mahoetahi farm is located 5 min from Waitara, 10-15 minutes from New Plymouth, and 25 minutes from Mount Taranaki. The local sights I would highly recommend are Pukekura Park, Puke Ariki Museum, Len Lye Centre, Parititu Rock and Back Beach, Fitzroy BeachOakura Beach, actually all beaches are great. We are also lucky to have a river boundary great for a walk .. follow the race to the end & turn right into the paddock & down the hill....(there is a small dwelling to walk towards) available for picnics, sun soaking and swimming. Animals on the farm include our cat Pepper a blacknwhite female cat, 20'ish steers, 15 hens, 1 very friendly old dog Ricky and Numerous 'potential racehorses' The neighbours have the miniature horses.

Please come and enjoy our hospitality. We are here if you need us, but you can be as private as you wish also. Cheers Gayle and Greg

Special conditions: Smoking allowed outside only.
We have a portacot/high chair available between the 2 cottages(please request) I will leave this for you to assemble and put away after use. Linen is supplied for portacot.

During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Mahoetahi Historic Reserve. Features include laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Mahoetahi Historic Reserve and 6 minutes from Pukekohe Domain
As a guest of Idyllic quiet rural location designed for the modern traveller, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Sentry Hill cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is ok outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Te Maunga suitable for a couple plus sofa sleeper

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is ok outside

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Note from host: Te Maunga suitable for a couple plus sofa sleeper
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Idyllic quiet rural location designed for the modern traveller Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful location and friendly host, loved the hello from the dog and the river walk 😊
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Indradeep S.

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

Great stay at a great lifestyle block

Lonely stay, lovely people, lots to do on the farm. Everytjing one can think of was catered for incl for kids. Owners are great, there to support and non-intrusive.Great location tooWe loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Don & Karen H.

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

Long weekend away

First time at Sentry Hill, and we were very, very happy with the cottage, services and location! The hosts were warm and welcoming, and the cottage stay was great for the much needed relax and unwind. No hesitation to stay again, or to highly recommend to all!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alastair M.

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

Peaceful time at the farm

The property was very comfortable, had everything that a traveler needed ,right down to the fresh eggs in thefridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

Mini Girls Break

Very tidy, quiet, and comfortable. Great shower, comfy bed, warm!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

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

Great farm getaway !!

Amazing experience. Especially enjoyed the river, fresh egga and doggos. Thanks Greg and Gayle.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I had a busy work trip and this was such a fabulous wee oasis to return to at the end of the day. Lovely deck looking out over the farmland. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

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

Modern apartment in the country

The interior was modern and well designed. The BBQ facilities worked very well. We stayed for seven nights, enjoyed the river swimming, local beaches and proximity to New Plymouth. We hope to return in future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Munazza A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Absolutely Wonderful Stay!We had the most fantastic stay here! The property was even better than the photos, spotlessly clean, incredibly comfortable, and had everything we needed. The location was perfect for exploring New Plymouth. What truly made it special, though, was the host's hospitality and ability to connect with so easily. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and will definitely be returning. Highly, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S.

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

Mean as place

Good place to stay on our holiday to new plymouth. Thanks for having us!! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is clean and complete.
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aijaz Ali M.

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

Perfect place to unwind

Greg and Gayle were awesome host always ready to assist and help when ever needed. This was our first farm stay in New Zealand and we as a family thoroughly enjoyed it. The cottage we stayed was clean had all the things we wanted.We would highly recommend this property for anyone who has kids and want to experience farm stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alwin I.

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

Amazing Farmstay

Anyone looking for a relaxed farm stay we will highly recommend this place. Property was clean, tidy and had all things that we required for stay. Communication from owners was excellent. We also enjoyed walk around farm and also a very friendly dog. We will definitely be back. Cheers Alwin
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jude S.

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

Special place to stay

We had a very comfortable stay at Sentry Hill, the perfect place to be. Everything we needed was there, the cottages were set up beautifully, lovely outlook over the fields and Gayle made us very welcome. Highly recommend this as a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie T.

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

Great place to stay.

This is our second stay and it was just as good. The dog and cats are simply a delight. The accomodation is immaculate - spotlessly clean and a comfortable bed. Thanks for letting us stay and will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Peaceful getaway

Beautiful property with great quality furnishings. Peacefully setting. Friendly owners and dog.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leona P.

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

Awesome cottage

Lovely property out in the country. Lots of animals around and loads of sun! This house is a real sun trap. Quite close to the main house although this wasn't an issue. Lovely hosts - we'd stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

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

Wonderful stay

We spent 3 nights here and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The house is well proportioned and modern. The kitchen had everything we needed, the lounge was spacious with a flat screen TV and Netflix, and the bed super comfy. The deck overlooks rolling farmland and the setting was very peaceful, with a few chickens roaming around, Ricky the dog wanting his ball/stick/plastic chicken thrown and Mocha the cat keen for strokes and cuddles. We felt really at home and relaxed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simone S.

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

A great place

We enjoyed the location, the farm animals and the river on the property boundary.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Enjoyable stay in the countryside

We had a lovely stay in this comfortable property, which is great value for money. The location is great being in the countryside, but just a short drive to New Plymouth. It had everything we needed and the bed was comfortable. Our daughter slept on the pull out sofa bed in the lounge, which was also comfortable. We enjoyed interacting with friendly animals - 1 dog, 2 cats and a chicken. Gayle was very helpful with our questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Simon B.

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

Great, great place to stay

Brilliant little place to stay, so peaceful, quiet and just 10-15 minutes from New Plymouth city. Hosts brilliant, and the fresh milk and eggs are a nice treat. Clean, tidy and great for a weekend getaway. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

christine m.

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

Family friendly

Lovely, clean, modern, warm comfortable stay. Everything we needed plus more! Beautiful rural setting with friendly dog and cat that the kids adored . Very close to the city too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Wonderful location and friendly hosts and dog. The accommodation is modern and warm.

Fast communications from the host and the location of property is easy to find. The atmosphere is very relaxing. I highly recommended this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

Quiet and Peaceful

Lovely and warm, the weather was terrible but the place was awesome to be back to after a day of wind and rain The unit has everything you need and the fresh eyes and milk a lovely bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

paul s.

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

Lovely place to stay with family.

We enjoyed staying here on this farm. The apartment was really nice and comfortable Our kids enjoyed seeing the horses, chickens and the friendly dog Ricky who loves to play fetch all day long. Hope to come and stay again sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020