Idyllic quiet rural location designed for the modern traveller

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A patio with a wicker chair and a potted plant.
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 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 river with clear water, surrounded by rocks and dense green foliage.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Sentry Hill, New Plymouth

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Sentry Hill

Located in Sentry Hill, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Puke Ariki and TSB Showplace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Waitara Golf Club and Sentry Hill Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider New Plymouth Observatory and Brooklands Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Sentry Hill, New Plymouth

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Field to Fork - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Hub Jazz Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Botannix - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Domino's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Club Fitzroy - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic quiet rural location designed for the modern traveller pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Idyllic quiet rural location designed for the modern traveller?

As of 15 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Idyllic quiet rural location designed for the modern traveller on 29 Nov 2026 start from AU$201, 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 Idyllic quiet rural location designed for the modern traveller?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic quiet rural location designed for the modern traveller?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic quiet rural location designed for the modern traveller?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic quiet rural location designed for the modern traveller located?

This family-friendly Sentry Hill cottage is located by the sea, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Mahoetahi Historic Reserve, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pukekohe Domain and Waitara West Quay. Manukorihi Park and Waitara Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely stay in a very well-appointed, well-designed, private setting. Friendly, yet discrete host who has clearly thought of everything. Would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Thanks for your lovely review Katie did you see New Plymouth had a covid case while you were here. Just check the places you went with the highlighted spots visited by the cases concerned and the dates to be sure that you are safe. We have not had any contact in that period just to put your mind at rest and the people staying next door contacted me to say they hadn't either. Better safe than sorry! Kind regards Gayle & Greg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

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

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
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