Title: Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=104185702&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat ## Photo gallery for Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat (Ngaere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104190000/104185800/104185702/b5ce2865.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat (Ngaere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104190000/104185800/104185702/9528b4fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat (Ngaere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104190000/104185800/104185702/133a1aff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, towels, toilet paper - Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat (Ngaere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104190000/104185800/104185702/67e9c5e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat (Ngaere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104190000/104185800/104185702/125ce9f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Just 5 minutes from Stratford, this rural retreat offers a peaceful escape. Share the home with friendly house owners and loveable animals like horses, dogs, goats, cats and chickens. ## Reviews 6.8 ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat Queen bed with 1500 threadcount sheets! Oak wardrobe and drawers. Mid renovation - lounge unfinished. KIDS OVER 3 YRS ALLOWED (can't edit the other details) SHARE LIVING SPACE WITH OWNERS - this the cheap price! WE DO NOT PROVIDE MEALS. (Not BnB). Coffee and tea available. Gotta love animals - horse, 2 dogs, goat, cat and chickens. Five minutes from Stratford. 20 minutes from Hawera. 30 minutes from beautiful Opunake beach. Hollard Gardens, Dawson Falls and mountain approximately 15 minutes away. Property is fully fenced and gated (remote). Nights are silent (no traffic noise etc) - enjoy the stars!! You must love animals - our dogs are boisterous and very friendly. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Ngaere, this vacation home is in the mountains. Taranaki Pioneer Village and Victoria Park Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hollard Gardens and Fun Ho! National Toy Museum. Pouakai Zoo Park and Pukeiti Garden are also worth visiting. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat Reviews ## Reviews All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 5.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brent M. Aug 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rural retreat Wonderful hosts and lovely friendly animals. Very relaxing stay, made to feel very welcome. Will be back ##### Brent M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Yvonne M. Mar 28, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Country Stay The description of the accommodation was accurate. I was not under any illusions and it fitted my needs. I was grateful to be able to bring my dogs. Sharing bathroom/toilet with owners was a little disconcerting, to find a middle of the night toilet stop meant I had to flush the toilet before I used it. ##### Yvonne M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phillippa S. Dec 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very welcoming ##### Phillippa S. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Rebecca Feb 7, 2025 Liked: Communication Disliked: Property conditions & facilities We booked thinking it was separate from the main house (like a sleep-out), but it turned out to be a room in the owners’ house. Kristen was very pleasant but it wasn’t what we wanted so we didn’t stay. ##### Rebecca Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Duncan P. Dec 31, 2024 ##### Duncan P. 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