[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat Vacation home in Ngaere with kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104190000/104185800/104185702/b5ce2865.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Shower, towels, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104190000/104185800/104185702/67e9c5e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104190000/104185800/104185702/9528b4fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104190000/104185800/104185702/133a1aff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104190000/104185800/104185702/ebfd10ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 6.0 ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available - Free WiFi ## 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 the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rotokare Scenic Reserve and King Edward Park. Hollard Gardens and Fun Ho! National Toy Museum are also worth visiting. 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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/Ngaere-Hotels-Animal-Lovers-Rural-Retreat.h104185702.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat? > Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat? > Check-out is at 9:00 AM. ### Where is Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Taranaki Pioneer Village, King Edward Park, and Victoria Park Memorial. Taranaki Electricty Trust Kings Theatre and Percy Thomson Gallery are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question