Title: 1920s Character Home & Private Garden Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 1920s Character Home & Private Garden Retreat Vacation home in Te Kuiti with kitchen ## Photo gallery for 1920s Character Home & Private Garden Retreat ![Exterior - 1920s Character Home & Private Garden Retreat (Te Kūiti)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124960000/124951800/124951763/20940843.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets - 1920s Character Home & Private Garden Retreat (Te Kūiti)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124960000/124951800/124951763/a893826c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - 1920s Character Home & Private Garden Retreat (Te Kūiti)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124960000/124951800/124951763/6facb8db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - 1920s Character Home & Private Garden Retreat (Te Kūiti)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124960000/124951800/124951763/2e12f529.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - 1920s Character Home & Private Garden Retreat (Te Kūiti)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124960000/124951800/124951763/2c8be882.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 1920s Character Home & Private Garden Retreat provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms1830 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - 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. ### 1920s Character Home & Private Garden Retreat A 1920s character home surrounded by private gardens and hidden away by native trees. Peaceful, spacious, and full of classic charm, this two-storey retreat sleeps up to 8 and offers warm timber interiors, cosy living spaces, and a calm, relaxing atmosphere. The space Hidden behind native trees and established gardens, this charming 1920s two-storey character home offers comfort, privacy and a peaceful sanctuary to unwind right in Te Kuiti – just minutes from the town centre and a short drive to Waitomo Caves. Enjoy the quiet garden surroundings, birdlife, open lawn areas, and the calming, retreat-like feel of this historic home. With cosy timber interiors, generous living spaces, and room for up to 8 guests, it’s perfect for families, couples, small groups, or anyone wanting a relaxing base while exploring the region. Spacious and welcoming, this home offers plenty of room to relax. Upstairs features two bedrooms and a cosy rumpus/lounge area, while downstairs includes two additional bedrooms, a light-filled living room, a fully equipped kitchen and dining space, a separate formal dining room for extra guests, a relaxing bathroom with both a shower and bathtub, and two separate toilets. The front veranda offers a quiet outdoor sitting area, ideal for morning coffee and breakfast while listening to birdsong and enjoying garden views. In the afternoons, it’s the perfect place to relax with a book or a glass of wine, unwind in privacy, and embrace the calm, natural setting. Well suited for families, professionals, travelling workers, and guests seeking a quiet, private stay. This is a peaceful residential property and best suited to respectful guests. Off-street parking available on site. Guest access Lockbox: at the front door of the property ensuring guests come and go as they please. Other things to note: Some images have been virtually staged to showcase potential furnishings and styling. All room layouts, proportions, and architectural features are accurate and true to the property. we are in the process of remodeling the rooms to theme. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 3 accessible parking spaces - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,830 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110770000/110767800/110767797/6abcae44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rotowai Hills Farm Stay. 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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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area Te Kuiti is home to this vacation home. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Tainui Historical Society Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Huipūtea Reserve. 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