Title: McArthur Park with views of Mt. Taranaki - 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 # McArthur Park with views of Mt. Taranaki Vacation home in Hawera with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57590000/57583600/57583560/b3246ce9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57590000/57583600/57583560/90-33bf33e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57590000/57583600/57583560/31deaebf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57590000/57583600/57583560/175f4b33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57590000/57583600/57583560/24113b61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a peaceful location, McArthur Park offers rejuvenation amidst inspiring views of Mt Taranaki and bird song. Enjoy a clean, spacious main bedroom with mountain views or the 2nd bedroom with rural vistas - both accessing the kitchen area for a light breakfast. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### McArthur Park with views of Mt. Taranaki Located minutes from Hawera, McArthur Park is a lovely place to find rejuvenation, in a colorful peaceful location with inspiring views of Mt Taranaki amidst bird song. Enjoy a clean, spacious main bedroom with views of Mt Taranaki or a 2nd bedroom with rural views both accessing a kitchen area to enjoy a light breakfast with views of our famous mountain and sheep in the paddock below. Also enjoy your private entrance, guest lounge, sky tv, unlimited internet and a baby grand piano for you to play. For use of the 2nd bedroom there is an extra charge per person of $30.00 per night. Please note this property is not suitable for very young children. Please check our house rules of ages permitted...... ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Piano - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Unlimited smartphone data usage ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - 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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 ### Property is also known as Mcarthur Park B B McArthur Park with views of Mt. Taranaki Hawera McArthur Park with views of Mt. Taranaki Private vacation home ## 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-39.57191%2C174.28223&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HQmdQywtuF1oQROrZGpz5IBciQ8=) Hawera, Taranaki #### What's nearby - KD's Elvis Presley Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km - King Edward Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km - Hawera Water Tower - 4 min drive - 2.9 km - Tawhiti Museum - 7 min drive - 6.1 km - Hawera Golf Course - 9 min drive - 5.8 km #### Getting around - Stratford Station - 23 min drive - New Plymouth (NPL) - 55 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min drive - ‪Black & White - ‬16 min walk - ‪Rough Habits - ‬4 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is McArthur Park with views of Mt. Taranaki pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at McArthur Park with views of Mt. Taranaki? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at McArthur Park with views of Mt. Taranaki? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is McArthur Park with views of Mt. Taranaki located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from KD's Elvis Presley Museum and within 3 mi (5 km) of King Edward Park and Hawera Water Tower. Tawhiti Museum is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## McArthur Park with views of Mt. Taranaki Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 9.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 47 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graham Feb 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Beautiful location, large comfortable bed. ##### Graham Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenys B. Sep 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay, recommend it. Lovely hosts, great location for us. Beautiful view of mountain ##### Glenys B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trish L. Jul 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay A perfect place to stay, very private and beautiful. Lovely hosts to complete the package. We've already made plans to go back :) ##### Trish L. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin Jul 9, 2023 owners were very welcoming and inclusive and gave our grandkids lovely memories and treats ##### Kevin Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Bianca B. Jul 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### cosy BnB in Hawera A lovely, cosy stay Easy to find and friendly hosts. Thanks! ##### Bianca B. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### carolyn c. Dec 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### short break perfect stay for visiting relatives in Hawera, Christina looked after us very well. ##### carolyn c. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neil C. Mar 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable stay. We enjoyed our one night stay. Unfortunately the weather didn't let us get a good look at the mountain, but that's obviously outside the hosts' control. ##### Neil C. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole W. Apr 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely country feel stay This is a lovely quaint property. My cousin and I loved its beautiful views. Not far from the main town. Felt very welcomed from Christina on arrival. ##### Nicole W. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicola N. Oct 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place !! Kelly & Claudia were just the most amazing hosts and thought of all the extra touches to make our stay even better. We felt very spoilt. ##### Nicola N. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tongtong Y. Jan 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hawera Stay Great experience at McArthur property, Kelly was very friendly and approachable and loved playing with the dogs! ##### Tongtong Y. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael O. Nov 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### WOW! 5 Stars on everything! This place was amazing. We loved the view of the volcano and the cleanliness of the accommodations. The host was spectacular. We needed to wash some of our clothes and the host offered to wash them for us. I would definitely recommend this place and wished we could’ve stayed longer. ##### Michael O. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gayle S. Nov 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### McArthur Park is a beautiful property. The hosts were very kind and helpful. The view amazing. This property was exceptional. The breakfast options amazing. A lovely touch of chocolates provided. Great meeting the owners. ##### Gayle S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane B. Mar 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, comfortable and quiet We got a good nights sleep every night and enjoyed breakfast before making the most of our holiday. The location was beautiful and our host lovely. Highly recommended ##### Jane B. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daren W. Mar 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Long Weekend Getaway Stay Mc Arthur park was a delightful place to stay. Our hosts were wonderful and welcoming. It was so comfortable with the lovely kitchenette, and little snacks that were the extra little details. We had a lovely time. Thank you so much. ##### Daren W. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DAVE Feb 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Lovely hostess and partner. Upgraded Kiwi farmhouse and accommodation included bedroom(s), kitchen (limited cooking) bathroom and lounge. Wonderful gardens and very quiet. Would stay again any time. ##### DAVE Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Howard Feb 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Comfortable stay with no doubt. Cooking rely on airfryer / microwave in kitchenette. ##### Howard Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashveen K. Jan 6, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The best stay and best hosts Christine are Kelly are love. Awesome arrangements and so warmly treated. We want more such hosts. Beautiful house and beautiful people. Definitely looking forward to go there again. ##### Ashveen K. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret Aug 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Location, self vontained ##### Margaret Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taryne D. Nov 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding Hospitality We had a whirlwind trip to Hawera for the Garden Festival. Kelly and Christina’s home was a not only in the perfect location, but it could have been an entrant in the garden festival, a beautiful setting, stunning home. Clean and welcoming! The attention to detail was next level with little treats available to top it off ! Can’t recommend highly enough ! ##### Taryne D. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen L. Jul 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay - wish we'd stayed longer Everything about this stay was lovely. The beds were comfortable, it was easy to find, location was convenient for us, property was gorgeous, views were stunning, quiet area, and PHENOMENAL (can't underscore that enough) hosts. They were so welcoming, kind, and respectful. They shared their property and sheep with us and let us feed them bread, but gave us privacy as well. It was perfect. We truly wish we didn't have somewhere else to be the next night so we could stay longer. ##### Kathleen L. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy H. Nov 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### OVERNIGHT DELIGHT We were three, a couple and another adult. We were made thoroughly welcome and our hosts drew a nice balance between letting us alone to enjoy our rooms and being attentive. The roast chicken (and apple pie) supper was super (and the roast potatoes crispy "like mother used to make"). Beautiful house, comfy and delightful rooms (bedrooms, "our" lounge and the breakfast room) and a great view of MtTaranaki. ##### Judy H. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MICHAEL S. Jan 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spectacular beyond belief hosts Christina and Kelly were absolutely amazing hosts. Never experienced anything like it before. They popped in and out our lamps on every night before we got back, provided us with beautiful fresh baked goods each day. Their garden is such a peaceful place with beautiful flowers and a very nice gazebo. Would recommend these guys 2 million %. ##### MICHAEL S. Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha D., New Plymouth Oct 11, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Was absolutely gorgeous!! The property was super clean,tastefully decorated and very well maintained,spacious.Brilliant hosts,engaging and both excellent communicators and also gave us our space and privacy.Went over and above allowing the kids interaction with their animals and feeding the sheep.Also offered the use of a bicycle and other entertainment for the kids.Thank you Kelly and Christina for making our holiday,you will be hearing from us again.Pierre,Samantha,Sarah,Hollie. ##### Samantha D. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Asbin Jul 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Asbin Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barry R. Jun 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### MacArthur Park Our decision to get away to Hawera was made late, but we booked and were confirmed in just minutes. I thought the House seemed a very good deal on paper, but upon arrival it just got even better. Christina and Kelly were very welcoming and friendly, they showed us around and made sure we had everything we needed. The house is beautiful and very well kept, very clean, quiet, comfortable and warm. Easy parking as well. The super king size bed is very comfortable. Plenty of snacks and food available if you need it. Ten out of ten experience and a very comfortable couple of nights. ##### Barry R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024