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Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!)

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
TV, DVD player, books, stereo

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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About the area

Map
Ngongotaha, Ngongotaha Hamurana Rotorua

What's nearby

  • Mitai Maori Village - 13 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park - 13 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 14 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Agrodome - 14 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 19 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wendy’S - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Terraces Cafe Skyline - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Dynasti - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!)

Family-friendly farm stay in a rural location
Consider a stay at Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!) and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Barbecues, outdoor furniture and games
  • Smoke-free property and books
Room features
All guest rooms at Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!) offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books
  • Bathrooms with baths and showers
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and kitchens

Property manager

celint526

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Playground
  • Stereo

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Warm Tranquil Peaceful Farm Bach Farmstay Rotorua Hamurana
Warm Tranquil Peaceful Farm Bach Farmstay Rotorua Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

Is Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!) located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly farm stay is within 6 mi (10 km) of Agrodome, Skyline Rotorua, and Agroventures. AMAZEme and Velocity Valley are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!) Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 128 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zanda P., Tauranga, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Glorious outdoors
Fabulous stay. Thank you so much Celia! Our kids loved feeding the chickens and lamb. The simple trampoline and bars helped keep them outside. I just want to be back on that deck reading my book surrounded by glorious nature. Other highlights were the outdoor bath and toasting marshmallows under the stars. We thought we knew Rotorua well but Celia recommended some new gems. Hope to go back at some stage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a great break!
We wanted some green and proximity to animals? It is exactly what we found in the confortable Shearer Retreat. We have been hosted perfectly. Such a nice break with the family!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Margaret R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay at the farm
Enjoyed living the farm life while being close to the city. Fresh eggs, shortbread from grandma and milk for the morning coffee. Very nice host. Great family place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

AJ K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a weekend trip to Rotorua with a 7 year old
I was very glad to have booked this accommodation for my family's rainy weekend trip to Rotorua. My 7 year old niece absolutely loved staying here and hanging out with the farm animals, especially the friendly sheep - she couldn't stop talking about them on our drive back to Auckland. The host was lovely too, friendly and accommodating. House was very warm as well. Wifi slowed down every now and then, but wasn't an issue as we weren't there to be on our phones!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stu

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the warmth and comfort, quiet surrounds and the animals. Hot water pressure in shower a little low but an absolute minor thing with the positives outweighing this easily
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Dianne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Shearers Retreat
Comfortable ,quiet,with every thing we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

clyde t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Awesome pepole place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely little home away from home for our family of five. The kids loved the toys, sharing a room, visiting the chooks and sheep, and jumping on the trampoline, and we loved having everything we needed for meals, a bathtub, and enough room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bevan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy and quiet
Suited our needs fine and easy and friendly host. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary T., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and quiet holiday
This is an old type house setting. Bach like. Basic and functional. So quiet and peaceful with sheep, donkeys and hens. Lovely for us all to get away from then fast pace of our lives and go back in time and have a simple holiday. It is close to all the Rotorua tourist attractions and great eating places. So there is the opportunity to be busy or quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bevan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Quiet and spacious. You get what you pay for but everything one needs is there. It was nice for the kids to feed the animals. Fantastic host. Despite a personal emergency, the host still took the time to see us and help us with anything we needed. Recommend and we will be back. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philippa and Gordon D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A warm winters stay
The retreat is a comfortable, family friendly, and easily warmed, place for a winter stay. The kids loved feeding the chooks and enjoyed the books and blocks etc. The kitchen is well kitted out for cooking your own meals. Celia, thank you for a lovely base for our family holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Terence

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
As tungatuwhena what an embarrassment to New Zealand culture and heritage. To be told the pull out couch is uncomfortable best just to sleep on the couch should have been the que to not staying there Cheap warehouse crap quality sheets on the beds, duvet inners and quit covers obviously second hand op shop quality or no longer needed by the main home The kitchen full of ,anything thing the main farm house or surrounding premises don’t want to use just dumped in this farm stay, no sharp knives to cut your tomatoes let alone your cheese. The shower should be reviewed by health and safety it’s either so hot you get second degree burns or cold there was no way my children could shower without supervision I’m disgusted that this farm who clearly use a community services card to use this farm stay as a tax eversion opportunity think that the inability to portray our county to what it is and ascend the message that hospitality is something farmers can’t do How hard is it to show some bit of hospitality Such as “ we have not been able to sort the out door bath but if you want to give it a go, go ahead” why would I FFS …… disappointment all way round
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farm Stay
The property is clean and Celia is nice host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Baby moon
I was 7 months pregnant and enjoying a family holiday with my son, brother, niece and nephews. The shearer's retreat was perfect for us! Enough room for 3 kids,1 teen and 2 adults. It was close enough to our activities, and private so we could enjoy our own space. It had a really homely feel and Celia was an excellent host. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Colin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shearers retreat comments
This property is perfect for a relaxing family getaway. Very peaceful and helpful hosts. The location is good if you want to enjoy the Rotorua area but don't want to stay in the City. I'd recommend this property to families as kids loved the space to run around. Really good value for money.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great people, great place
Great plan to relax, the kids enjoyed feeding the chickens
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat
My family and I had a great time staying at the Shearer's Retreat! It's an easy drive to Rotorua and the property was cozy, and had everything we needed - including toys, porta-cot, and high chair for our little one. Also, the beds were comfy! I highly recommend and can't wait to stay again. Special thanks to Celia who is posting us an item we left behind - so kind!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Toni R., Auckland New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful farm stay
We really enjoyed our stay. Check in was easy, with clear instructions how to access the property. We appreciated all the little touches like duplo for the kids, flour in the pantry and of course the animals near by. Collecting eggs and feeding the horses was a highlight for our toddler. The place was immaculately clean, with lots of space and a beaut deck to hang out on. The trip was made more special for a horse ride with Sophie. A few practical things might need attending to (we shared these with the owner also) shower was hit and miss (we mostly bathed in cold water which was fine as it was hot weather) and the fridge might be on its way out as it stopped working for a period of time. We would definitely stay here again, thank you to Celia for such a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Arnold S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
We stayed 4 nights, and it was too short for us! The place is perfect with animals , near all the activities and town center. Staying with a child and a baby and the house have everything for everyone!!! Celia, John and kiara are super host! We’ll come again ! Thank you so much! We send kisses to all the family and or sure to Sophie , Kind and Splitz ( the horses ) :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ross T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country get away
This is a great countryside rustic farm cottage but still close to Rotorua. Great place to chill out and enjoy the countryside whilst still having easy access to the sights of Rotorua. Thanks Celia and John for making this place available.

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful farm experience
We genuinely enjoyed our stay at the Shearer's retreat. The cottage is comfortable and clean with good facilities. The egg laying hens, were a bonus and kept our kids, fascinated and happy. Thanks for hosting us

10/10 Excellent

Teangi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A peaceful home away from home :)
We LOVED our stay here. The perfect Kiwi bach for that getaway from the busyness of city life! The home had everything we needed for a most comfortable stay. Would gladly stay again. Thank you so much! :)

6/10 Okay

Alice T.

Déçus
Globalement déçus de ce séjour de 2 nuits. On s'attendait à partager un peu de quotidien avec les propriétaires, en fait on a aperçu le propriétaire 1 minute, et nous n'avons même pas vu Celia. Dommage car nos enfants voulaient nourrir les animaux, aller voir les vaches, bref avoir une expérience de ferme. Hors c'est juste une location de maison (rustique) à côté d'une ferme. De plus ils avaient oublié notre arrivée, et lorsque nous sommes arrivés à 17h, du linge séchait dans le salon, les serviettes étaient mouillées dans le lave linge et le lit n'était pas fait. Le propriétaire s'en est aperçu à 20h30 mais c'était un peu tard ... Bref ça ne correspondait pas à nos attentes.

10/10 Excellent

Mandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private retreat
The property is quaint and peaceful. It was a little slice of secluded heaven that was still close to all the restaurants and attractions in Rotorua. We really enjoyed the fresh eggs every morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019