Title: Secret Cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Secret Cottage Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67330000/67326000/67325938/c62e55b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67330000/67326000/67325938/6e978d85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67330000/67326000/67325938/08d9eeb7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67330000/67326000/67325938/e6b8b907.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67330000/67326000/67325938/efaf3b72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this charming 2-bedroom home, nestled in a lush garden of fruit trees and birds. Perfect for families or couples, the house is warm and cozy with a fire lit on chilly days. Explore Taranaki's mountain tracks, visit the Len Lye Centre or simply unwind at the nearby beach. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## 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. ### Secret Cottage Set in an established garden, this home away from home is a private retreat in semi rural Waitara. The two bedroom home sleeps 4-5 with a sun-room as the optional 3rd single bedroom. Close to New Plymouth Airport with the city 15 minutes away. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Ski - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Next to a golf course - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Composting - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100580000/100577300/100577295/63f4c9c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hidden Gem on the hill - Beautiful modern unit suitable for families. 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Dishes washing in the dishwasher. Doors and windows fully closed before leaving. Put rubbish and recycling into the bins out in front. Food scraps in the small green bin. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Secret Garden Hideaway Waitara Secret Garden Hideaway Private vacation home Secret Garden Hideaway Private vacation home Waitara ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-39.00023%2C174.25623&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SLqXlheM_bNEjGXwoBBjW6E_8ug=) Waitara, Taranaki #### What's nearby - Waitara West Quay - 3 min drive - 2.6 km - Fitzroy Beach - 17 min drive - 19.7 km - Pukekura Park - 19 min drive - 21.5 km - Bowl of Brooklands - 20 min drive - 22.3 km - Taranaki Base Hospital - 23 min drive - 24.0 km #### Getting around - New Plymouth (NPL) - 10 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Parklands Takeaways - ‬10 min drive - ‪Van Dyck Pancakes - ‬9 min drive - ‪Tawa Glen Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Bridge Cafe & Bar - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Secret Cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Secret Cottage? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Secret Cottage? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Secret Cottage located? > This family-friendly Waitara vacation home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Manukorihi Park, Waitara West Quay, and Waitara Golf Club. Waitara Library and Pukekohe Domain are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question