[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Wish House Retreat - A peaceful self-guided retreat Vacation home in Onaero with fireplace ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120390000/120386200/120386128/83efb4b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120390000/120386200/120386128/3e340352.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120390000/120386200/120386128/a226572d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120390000/120386200/120386128/46ea3ec1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120390000/120386200/120386128/37bec916.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Wish House Retreat - A peaceful self-guided retreat provides everything you need. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Wish House Retreat - A peaceful self-guided retreat The Wish House Retreat is situated 6 kms inland from State Highway 3, in the beautiful region of Taranaki. Enjoy the scenic drive on a quiet country sealed road, surrounded by sheep and beef farmland. The Wish House is a self guided retreat, using nature to help people heal, to activate their spirituality, growth and connection to the earth. The cabin is located on the hosts’ small farm, offering privacy and opportunities for peaceful mediation, creating space away from a busy world. Nestled in a quiet corner, this quirky and retro Cabin offers a cosy and comfortable space, fitted out with recycled furniture and homemade touches. An ideal space for 1-2 guests, with a comfy queen bed, small kitchenette, and separate bathroom with the shower & toilet facilities. Relax and unwind in the private & peaceful courtyard, with a fire pit and an outdoor bath, you are sure to recharge those batteries. The Wish House Retreat offers self catering - just bring your own food and drink and cook meals using the webber BBQ with a gas cooker. The kitchenette is equipped with a microwave, fridge/freezer and all the crockery, cutlery, pots and pans you will need. If you prefer to dine out, the small coastal town of Urenui is a quick 10 minute drive from the cabin and offers 2 cafes, a pub for evening meals or grab takeways or a picnic to eat at the many local beaches. Or further afield, take a scenic 30 minute drive to the beautiful city of New Plymouth, for all your amenities. The Wish House Retreat and surrounding land, has healing energy and a purpose behind your stay. A perfect space to slow down, reflect, disconnect, reconnect or just sit in stillness. Enjoy the small gentle walk through the farm, which will lead you to a second fire pit surrounded only by nature. Continue across the creek and follow the path to the ‘Healing Tree’. Take a seat, enjoy the view, disconnect from the busy world and let nature heal. Shelley your host, is a fully qualified Bowen Therapist offering treatments during your stay. To book this in, reach out once the booking is confirmed. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Microwave ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111870000/111860300/111860233/200a5d3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Onaeros Cute Little Cottages - Taranaki Retreat Waitara - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $218 CA $218 total includes taxes & fees Oct 13 - Oct 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=111860233&PinnedHotelID=111860233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33733900/33733813/c571883a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bach11 at beautiful Onaero Bay, so close to New Plymouth ... 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-39.036484,174.37148&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7ClfmFw%7Cgg%60%40%3FS%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FU%40U%40Q%40S%40SBS%40Q%40UBQBUBQBUBQDQBQDUDQBQDQDSFQDQFQFQDQFQFOFQFQHOFQHOFMHOHQHOHMHOHOJKJMHOJKHOJKLOHKJKLKJKJKLIJKLKLGLILKJILGLILGNELILILENCLILENELENCNELENCLANENCNAL%3FNCNAN%3FNCN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%40NBN%3FN%40NBLDN%40LBNDNDLBNDLDNDLHLBNDLHLHLDNFJHLFLHLJLHJFLJLJJHLJJJJJJJJJJNJJJNJJHNJLHJHNHNJLHNHLFRHLFNHPFNFPHPFNFPDPFPDPFPDPDRDPDPDPBTDPBPDP%40TBPBTBPBT%40P%40RBR%40R%3FP%40T%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FPAT%3FPATAT%3FPARCRARAPCTCPCTCPATEPCPEPCTEPEPEPEPERGPEPGPEPGPGNIPGPGNIPGNILGRILINKLININIJKLINKJKNKJKNKJKJKJKJMJKHMJMJKFMHMJMHMFKHOFMDMHMHODMDMFODMDOFM%40ODODMBO%40MDOBO%40O%3FOBMBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCOCM%3FOAOCOEMAOCMEOEOAMGOEMEMGOEMEMIMIOEMGMIMGKIMKMIMGMKKKMIKKKKMKKKIKMOKKIOKKIOKMKKIOIOIMIOIQIOGMIOGQIOGQGQGOGQEQGQGQEQGSEQEQCQEQEUCQEQCQCUCQCUCQAUAQCSASASAQAU%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mlOr-wduGdYVgC55e9rx8pVF_bQ=) Onaero, Taranaki Region #### What's nearby - Yandle Park - 13 min drive - 8.0 km - Urenui Golf Club - 17 min drive - 11.6 km - Fitzroy Beach - 35 min drive - 38.0 km - Bowl of Brooklands - 39 min drive - 40.5 km - Pukekura Park - 39 min drive - 40.5 km #### Getting around - New Plymouth (NPL) - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mud Bay Cafe - ‬13 min drive - ‪Brunchroom Urenui - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Old Town Hall Café & Tea Room - ‬13 min drive - ‪Urenui Takeaways - ‬13 min drive - ‪487 Estate - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Wish House Retreat - A peaceful self-guided retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Wish House Retreat - A peaceful self-guided retreat? > As of Oct 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wish House Retreat - A peaceful self-guided retreat on Oct 10, 2025 start from CA $141.31, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Onaero-Hotels-The-Wish-House-Retreat-A-Peaceful-Self-Guided-Retreat.h120386128.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at The Wish House Retreat - A peaceful self-guided retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Wish House Retreat - A peaceful self-guided retreat? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Wish House Retreat - A peaceful self-guided retreat located? > Situated in Onaero, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Yandle Park, Urenui Golf Club, and Mike's Brewery. Manukorihi Park and Waitara West Quay are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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