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RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views

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Exterior
Living area
Dairy grazing cattle being shifted early morning on the entranceway track .
Terrace/patio
Veiws of Lake Rotokauwau from your deck . Taranaki’s deepest natural lake.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
AU$67
avg per night

Explore the area

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Ahititi, Taranaki
  • Place, The Three Sisters
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Tongapurtu Sea Cave
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Mike's Brewery
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

+4
8 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
The current price is AU$67
avg per night

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About the area

Kotare

Located in Ahititi, this farm stay is in a rural area and on a river. Mike's Brewery and Urenui Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore The Three Sisters and Tongapurtu Sea Cave. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • The Three Sisters - 14 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Tongapurtu Sea Cave - 19 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Mike's Brewery - 30 min drive - 48.7 km
  • Urenui Golf Club - 36 min drive - 54.1 km
  • Sentry Hill Winery - 54 min drive - 84.6 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fat Pigeon - ‬12 min drive

About this property

RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views

Nestled upon tableland in the Okau valley is a hidden gem , private , cosy and loads of space to stretch your legs on 400 acres of pasture land and a thousand acres of native bush . Part of a working farm run by your host Evan Lobb .

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views on 10 Apr 2026 start from AU$67, 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 RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views located?

Situated on a river, this farm stay is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from The Three Sisters and 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Tongapurtu Sea Cave. Mike's Brewery and Urenui Golf Club are also within 32 miles (52 km).

RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TINTU B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location for a relaxing and peaceful stay. Good wifi. The bed was very comfortable and the shower is excellent with great water pressure. The cabin is very roomy and comfortable with lovely views across the farm which you can enjoy from the spacious verandah. Our dog was very welcome and you are free the roam all around the farm but must be respectful of where the animals are grazing and ensure you close all gates.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, nice and peaceful place to escape too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway from everybody. The farmstay was great and host very informative.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tiffany P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. It felt like glamping because it’s very rustic but the area is lovely. The only issue we had is the driveway to get to the house is very steep and not paved. The van we rented could barely make it. Also this is not an easy come and go place with easy access. It’s a come and stay a while in the country type of place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah-Jayne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay over the new years! A cozy setting and good break from city life. We explored the property following the trail instructions from Evan and had fun finding the waterfall too.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is such an amazing place to stay - beautiful rural farm land surrounded by ancient bush & forests... And yet only a 15min drive to the coast & access to 3 Sisters etc... The host & owner was great to deal with & I really appreciated learning about the current farm and the fascinating history of the whole area via an excellent book in the lounge. We visited in Summer, the place was sunny & warm & was great to have a BBQ outdoors... Access was no problem but it would be fun to stay in colder seasons & get the fireplace cranked! I look forward to my next stay & for longer next time as there is so much to explore.Thanks to the host for sharing such a special place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charl P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay away from the hussle and bussle of the big city.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gillice Practical Rifle Events

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Fireplace is excellent!Comfortable beds.We had some minor issues with the power including a district wide power cut but the farmstay is well stocked and we still managed a cooked breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolutely stunning location. Rolling hills, native bush and a beautiful lake. If you want to see the vast expanse of stars with no light pollution at night, settle into the rhythm of the gentleness of time without phones and TV, this is your place. It is rustic, but cozy and comfortable. So many lovely touches... lovely memories made and a few good books devoured from the deck in the sunshine. Thanks Evan for sharing this special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice C.

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

Friendly host and very quiet

Evan is very friendly and the house is very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great affordable holiday for our family of 6. Evan is a friendly host. We particularly enjoyed the walk through the bush around the little lake. Inside the house, the fire is warm, the shower is a good pressure and we had all we needed. It does get cold overnight though so keep the fire going. My only issue would be the squeaky red bunks - one needs tightening up as it’s a bit wobbly. Other than that, thanks for the memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

yvonne l.

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

Very rustic

Great place, very rustic and lovely old school farming memorabilia. Don't think ive even seen a gin trap hanging in a kitchen before! Lovely hot shower and water pressure, loads of fire wood, heaps of blankets. Was what we payed for! We had a pleaant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

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

Easter Getaway

Evan's directions took us straight to our accommodation. The road up there was interesting but shouldn't put people off coming to this gorgeous part of the country.The farm was great to walk around and our dogs enjoyed it too. Great location for dark skies for astrophotography.The best compliment we can give is that we will go back.
The view that greeted us each morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie M.

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

Farmstay

This property and host were awesome!! From the view to the complete isolation was amazing and my family and I really enjoyed ourselves.. only difficult thing was the driveway as it’s not ideal for small car and would definitely come in a 4x4
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon G.

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

Perfect for us!

Our group were attending an event in Ahititi and Kotare was perfect for us. Easy access (steep but good driveway), excellent facilities, comfy beds, and a great central social area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan O.

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

Quiet and relaxing getaway

The farm stay is great to get away from it all and breathe some fresh air. Everything is clean and the place has everything you need. Waterfall is not too far drive. Evan is a great host and great to chat to.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dugan W.

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

Good Easter trip

Property as advertised, cool setting in an old wool shed on a farm we didn't realise at first that the games area was shared with Evan and his lad's. We had a good trip and would go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Rustic and quiet

Great 3 night stay in the woodshed. We enjoyed being out of cell range and a chance for our 6yr old to explore the outdoors. Not far from the forgotten world highway and the beaches so a great place to explore from or just chill with a good book.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn T.

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

Rest Haven

A delightful surprise, staying in a woolshed up high above the world! Everything you could need provided, warm and comfortable, great views, interesting selection of books, info about the property and area. Fascinating wool-related details and beautiful QEII bush reserve as well, A great stay on a hideaway location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley D.

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

Farm stay

We loved it out on the farm, was an awesome experience, we decided we could only stay the one night as our car wasn't up for going up the driveway haha, we loved the little house and playing pool, listening to the record player and the kids loved the open space to ride the bikes, would love to come back again, thanks for having us Wo
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah L.

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

Perfect

Awesome kiwi gem. Comfy bed, amazing shower, and loved having my dog with me. Great communication with Evan, couldn’t fault my stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh G.

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

Unique, peaceful and fun

We enjoyed our stay as a family in this working farm, different experience to our regular lifes in city. Even though it rained a lot while we were staying, there were still things to do. Evan was great and took time to show and explain the things we can do around.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

The R.

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

Perfect location

Suited our group of 4 perfectly for a weekend of gravel cycling. Evan graded the drive for us and it was no problem for our AWD vehicles (certainly a challenge to bike up) and seeing your 2 x Nissan Leaf's at the top made me laugh :-) Ideal facilities for our stay with all we needed and the selection of records was enjoyed. Loved the woolshed, fireplace, bike storage and shower water pressure! We hope to come again some time. It would be cool to paddle a kayak on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024