Title: Hidden Gem on the hill - Beautiful modern unit suitable for families. - 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 # Hidden Gem on the hill - Beautiful modern unit suitable for families. Vacation home in Waitara with kitchen ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100580000/100577300/100577295/63f4c9c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100580000/100577300/100577295/0aaa16b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100580000/100577300/100577295/8ce1e933.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100580000/100577300/100577295/w1134h1547x0y0-3b935c8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100580000/100577300/100577295/5cf353b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Hidden Gem on the hill - Beautiful modern unit suitable for families. provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41076 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Hidden Gem on the hill - Beautiful modern unit suitable for families. Cozy Unit on the hill, Open plan living area, heat pump, fully equipped kitchen, dining table seating for 6. Only 16 km from the New Plymouth CBD and 5km to the nearest beach. 2 minutes to Waitara township, close to the local swimming pool, boardwalk to beach and numerous food outlet options. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### 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) - 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Long-term renters welcome Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-39.004776,174.22618&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vf%60mFspkf%60%40%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40S%3FU%40Q%40UBQ%40U%40QBUBQBS%40SBQDSBSDQBSDSDQDQDQDQFQDQFSDQFQFOFQHMFSFMHQHOFOHQHMHOHOJMHMJMHOJKJMJMJIHOLKJKJMLKJGLKLIJKLILKLIJGLGNILELGLGNGLELENILENCLENELANENCLANCNANCNALCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40NBN%40NBL%40NBNDL%40NDNDLBLDNHLDNDLDLHLFNDLHLFLFJHLJLHLFJLLJJFLJJLJJLJHNJHJLJLJJHNJLHLJLHNHNHLHPHNFNHPFLFRHLFPFNFPDPFRFPDPDPDPDPDPDRDRBPBRDPBRBR%40RBPBT%40PBT%40P%40T%40P%3FT%40R%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FRARAR%3FTAPATAPCTAPCRCRARCPCTEPCPCREREREPEPEPEPEPGPGREPGPGNGPILGPGNIPGNILIRILININKLIJKNILKLKLKJKJINMJKJKJMJKHMJKJMHMFMJKHMHMFMHODMFMHMDODMDOHMDM%40ODODMBODOBM%40OBO%40OBO%40MBO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMCOAOCOAOCMAOCOEMCOEMEOAMEOIMEMEOIMEMGMEOIMGKIMIMKMGKKMIMKKIMKKKKKMKIOKKKKKMKMIMKOIKKMIOIOIMISGMIOIQGOGQIMGQGOGQEQGSEQGQEQEQEQEQESCSESCQEUCQAQCSCSCSAQAUCQAUAQ%3FUAS%3FSAS%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DpWch1DLWDiX3_QP8d-v7S9iYkE=) Waitara, Taranaki #### What's nearby - Pukekohe Domain - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Waitara West Quay - 1 min drive - 1.1 km - Waitara Library - 1 min drive - 1.5 km - Manukorihi Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Pukekura Park - 14 min drive - 18.7 km #### Getting around - New Plymouth (NPL) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald’S Bell Bock - ‬6 min drive - ‪The White Pear Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Pekaren Wood-Fired Pizzas & Coffees - ‬8 min drive - ‪Parklands Takeaways - ‬8 min drive - ‪Eden Cafe & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hidden Gem on the hill - Beautiful modern unit suitable for families. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Hidden Gem on the hill - Beautiful modern unit suitable for families. ? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Hidden Gem on the hill - Beautiful modern unit suitable for families. ? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Hidden Gem on the hill - Beautiful modern unit suitable for families. located? > Situated in Waitara, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pukekohe Domain, Waitara Library, and Waitara West Quay. Manukorihi Park and Mahoetahi Historic Reserve are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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