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The Front Office: Unique Historic House

Holiday home in New Plymouth with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area
Interior
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6180.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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New Plymouth, Taranaki Region
  • Place, Pukekura Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Fitzroy Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowl of Brooklands
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

The Front Office: Unique Historic House

Summary:
Welcome to The Front Office, a charming 1929 house blending modern and industrial design.
- Expansive living area with high ceilings
- Three beautifully appointed bedrooms
- Chef's kitchen as the hub of the home
- Unlimited wifi and central heating
- Great off-street parking available
- A ten-minute walk to CBD for arts and shopping
- Plenty of nearby cafes and takeaways
Don't miss the opportunity to stay somewhere that has such great local history. Book today.

The Space:
This charming house, fondly known as The Front Office, was built in 1929 as business premises for Jones & Sandford Ltd, one of New Plymouth's oldest surviving timber/construction firms. Over the years, the owners have brought it into the 21st century, creating a modern, urban industrial mix with aged features that make this space truly unique.

The living area feels expansive with high ceilings and large doors that open out to a deck area overlooking beautifully manicured gardens. Special touches create a warm, relaxed atmosphere where you can curl up on the couch with a good book. The chef's kitchen serves as the hub of the house, bringing everyone together in an outstanding space that is nothing short of wow. Art adorns the walls, capturing the ambience and sense of luxury.

Comfortable Accommodation:
- Three beautifully appointed bedrooms
- Huge master bedroom with a comfortable king bed and an ultra-modern bathroom
- Bedroom with two comfortable king beds located in another wing
- Third large bedroom featuring a queen bed

Interior Feeling:
- Expansive living area with high ceilings
- Warm and relaxed atmosphere
- Chef's kitchen designed for gatherings
- Art adorning the walls for a luxurious touch

Outdoor Bliss:
- Deck area opening to manicured gardens
- Perfect for enjoying the outdoors

Delightful Dining:
- Well-equipped kitchen with cooking oil, salt, pepper, coffee, tea, milk, and cleaning products
- Dishwasher and dishwashing liquid provided

Professional Cleaning:
- Linen and cleaning charge of $260 applies, charged separately
- Guests are required to leave the property tidy, with all dishes washed and the dishwasher loaded and turned on prior to departure
- Bookings exceeding 10 days incur an extra mid-term cleaning and linen fee every seven days

Additional Features:
- Laundry area with washing machine and clothes dryer
- Unlimited wifi and central heating throughout
- Great off-street parking in a large carpark area right outside the house

Location:
- Situated right on St Aubyn Street
- Ten-minute walk to the CBD for arts, culture, and shopping
- Five-minute walk to the NP Aquatic Centre and the Scenic Coastal Walkway
- Plenty of cafes and takeaways conveniently located nearby

Don't miss the opportunity to stay somewhere that has such great local history. Book today.

Other Things to Note:
Strictly no parties or gatherings. The booking person must not be under 25 years old.

Interaction with Guests:
Bach Break manage this property and are only a phone call or email away. Office hours are from 8am to 8:30pm.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

You need to know

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

New Plymouth

New Plymouth CBD, a neighbourhood in New Plymouth, is home to this holiday home. Wind Wand and Richmond Cottage are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include New Plymouth Observatory and Brooklands Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Yarrow Stadium, or consider a night out at TSB Showplace.
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New Plymouth, Taranaki Region

What's nearby

  • Centre City Shopping Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pukekura Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taranaki Base Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Fitzroy Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Treehouse Bar & Bistro - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chaos Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪New Plymouth Sportfishing & Underwater Club Inc - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Front Office: Unique Historic House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Front Office: Unique Historic House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Front Office: Unique Historic House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Front Office: Unique Historic House located?

Located in New Plymouth CBD, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kawaroa Park, War Memorial and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery. Puke Ariki and Real Tart Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

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

Old world charm

Arriving at The Front Office was like walking into a Somerset Maugham novel with the large outdoor palms, the solid leather and wood furniture and the classical library all set in large generous open spaces. We loved the open-plan kitchen/ dining area which provided a perfect place to come together, and share the cooking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

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

Mr

Little unusual spot but don’t be put off. Really good home and location well appointed etc. would go back again without hesitation
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammie S.

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

Very spacious!

We loved the large amount of space at this lodging! Each bedroom had plenty of space, including large closets for unpacking and storing your clothes. The kitchen is large with plenty of accessories for cooking. The master room and ensuite felt luxurious, with lots of room and comfortable bed. The location is a bit unusual, as it's located at one end of a large parking lot, and next to a fairly busy road. But we didn't hear noise from the road while we were inside the home. I recommend this location if you are looking for larger spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

New plymouth

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham C.

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

Wonderful few days in New Plymouth

Great property, everything we needed! Short walk to the Coastal Walkway and new kids play facility. Property was faultless with great facilities. We can definitely recommend this property and New Plymouth and would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Max K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and convenient

A spacious house with good amenities and some interesting history. Nice and clean. Only downsides were the keybox was hard to locate and to get to the third bedroom you had to go through the 2nd bedroom. Overall very positive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

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

Review

This property is stunning inside. Wasn't aware of its location from the listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Judith P.

Family Road Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic to have a base in New Plymouth that was close to town.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Auckland, NOTAVAIL

Enjoyable property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Unusual property location, however, we loved the beautiful furnishings and bits n pieces including the amazing book collection. A very safe and peaceful place to stay. We will definitely return in future.

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Just perfect.

A superb getaway and a perfect retreat to catch up with friends. A funky, fantastically well renovated ex-law office that had all the comforts. Expectation was well exceeded. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Monika Z.

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

Comfortable place

We stayed there over the weekend. Loved the spacious leaving room, rooms and beautiful master bathroom. Kitchen was modern and fancy with changing colours of the lights under the cabinets. We enjoyed the stay! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

A curious character building with history!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Awesome stay. Great place, loved the big huge kitchen and the instant hot water tap!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn V.

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

Great house to stay

Handy location. Great property. Everything we required, especially having two bathrooms as there were 4 women in our group and we needed to leave early in the morning each day. A great place to come home to too relax!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheena M.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

A beautiful tidy property that had everything we needed. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

An amazing place to stay in New Plymouth

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A great place with all the comforts of home- plus some.Well set up with quality furnishings and topnotch kitchenComfortable beds and effective heating throughout.Able to accommodate someone with mobility issues with handrails on the shower and toilet.Highly recommended.
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8/10 Good

A guest from NA, NOTAVAIL

Central well equipped home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home has a central location close to the city and is a great spot from which to explore the city and region. Spacious family home, well equipped kitchen with large bedrooms. Nice outdoor area despite closeness to the main road.
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10/10 Excellent

Glen M.

Great character home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A unique home with everything we needed for our stay. A well appointed kitchen which made life easy for us.
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6/10 Okay

Sue P.

New Plymouth visit -the Front Office

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at this property for about a week.This is a beautiful property inside with a fantastic kitchen and large is fairly close to the walkway and centre of New Plymouth.( walking distance)The property management company was very responsive for any problems .It is on a State Highway en route to the Port and situated in a car park.The noise level is very high.
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10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Very hard to beat this

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Front Office is incredibly well appointed and spacious. It's definitely in the upper ranks of all such accommodation. For two couples it was perfect and we still had a room for one of us to work from while there. It's close to the CBD and is great value. If you're particularly concerned about road noise it may not suit but for us the other factors more than overcame that.

10/10 Excellent

Amelia G., Finstown

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

Amazing property.

Great property. Handy location. Well equipped with anything needed. Down sides noise from road (expected) Second bedroom was to light. Property maintenance taken while we were staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

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

Great House

Loved staying here. We were initially surprised by the location as it sits within the Mitre 10 carpark however once inside it is spacious, clean and very private. We stayed over a long weekend which saw a lot of rain so the house offered a great refuge for us. Unfortunately we didn’t get to utilise the outdoor BBQ and dining area but this would be great for afternoon lunch or dinners. The kitchen is huge and had everything we needed. The bedrooms are also very large and comfortable. It’s been beautifully renovated. We would recommend this house and hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
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8/10 Good

Maggie O.

Great for what we wanted

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location for what we wanted, fantastic kitchen cooked sit down lunch for 12 for baby shower and everything I needed was there, could have been a little cleaner ie a few cobwebs in bedroom , put it down to lockdown ! Fabulous location for what we wanted but very noisy, but we had a lovely stay I’d stay again for a short stay close to the town

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