Escape to a tranquil retreat at Ngamotu beach, where you can unwind in the hanging chair or explore the nearby playground with your family. Take a short drive to Back Beach or climb Paritutu rock for panoramic views of Mt Taranaki and beyond.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
Home away from home elevated warm many extras .
Read a book in the hanging chair. Moturoa shops a further 5 min walk. Child friendly Ngamotu beach and playground just a 5 min drive, the stunning Paritutu rock is an easy climb for the able and for the surfers Back Beach is only another 2 mins away. A highly recommended short steep climb up Mt Paritutu gives a spectacular view of the city and surrounding coast as well as an unobstructed view of Mt Taranaki, Pouakai range and North Egmont walks and treks are only 30 mins away.
Special conditions: Please respect this family friendly space. Smoking is only allowed in the courtyard/BBQ area outside and cigarette butts must be disposed of properly. Undercover parking for one, turn-around for two vehicle only up driveway. Please specify if porta-cot or high-chair is required for your family stay.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$65 per stay); Linen (included)
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
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
Stereo
TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
3 steps to reach entrance
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No lift
Single level property
Smooth flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: No smoking inside
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking inside
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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Moturoa, a neighbourhood in New Plymouth, is home to this holiday home. Wind Wand and Richmond Cottage are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at East End Reserve and Tapuae Marine Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider New Plymouth Observatory and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our New Plymouth travel guide
Is Home away from home elevated warm many extras . pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Home away from home elevated warm many extras .?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Home away from home elevated warm many extras .?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Home away from home elevated warm many extras .?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Home away from home elevated warm many extras . located?
This family-friendly New Plymouth holiday home is located in Moturoa, within 1 mi (2 km) of Kawaroa Park, TSB Showplace and Puke Ariki. War Memorial and Richmond Cottage are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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We loved our stay at The Chocolate Box, perfect fit for our family, lovely, comfortable and really nice. We felt spoilt to be near the ocean, off the main road, to have the massage chair and be so close to the Thermal mineral pools..
A great location to access New Plymouth and the region. The house was perfect for our family to be able to relax, have our own spaces, but also enjoy being together. Great to be able to cook a meal, play with the toys, and easily get into town. Good comms from the host. Our second time at this property and would stay again! Thanks.
We loved our stay. It was so homely and warm and welcoming. We had really good sleeps as it was also very peaceful. There were lovely condiments and we felt very much at home. Thank you Wendy and Peter for a great stay.
Fantastic family home in superb New Plymouth location
Our family visits New Plymouth often to visit family and we were so stoked to find this place to stay. Awesome location so close to town, the coastal walk way, Paritutu Rock, Iona dairy for giant icrcreams etc. Lovely place to stay and the kids appreciated the toys, swinging chair and massage chair! We would love to come back again.
Just what we needed for a couple of nights away. Vey clean and cosy, comfy beds and very convenient for getting out and about. Awesome comms from the owners would book again for certain. Thanks WW
We really enjoyed the whole property and the extras e.g: Toys, books, lollies etc. The house was very clean, lovely and warm especially with the electric blankets and heat pump!! Thanks so much for having us!
Fantastic little home in a great location. So close to town and all the activities we did. The house itself was clean and tidy. Toys and books for the kids was great. Perfect for a family. Only downfall was the sofa-bed was not comfortable at all and we couldn’t use it. We would stay again if visiting New Plymouth.
Our young kids loved the toys and books, the location was fantastic, the home was clean, we appreciated the blackout curtains in the bedrooms, everything worked as expected, we had everything we needed, and there was a surprise massage chair! This felt like a home, not a sterile location. Peter & Wendy were very accommodating, good communicators.We would happily return - I'm sad we forgot to sign the guest book!
Lovely property, great location, toys and games for the kids, dvds and books also available. Across the road from a park which the kids loved. Nice to have an air conditioner as it was so hot while we were there. Dishwasher was also a bonus.
Good location. Close to the Coastal Pathway. Easy slow walk into town along this path.
Warm & sunny house. Very comfortable beds.
A nice treat awaiting us in the fruit bowl. 😊😊
Thank you Peter & Wendy.
The arrival instructions were very clear and easy to understand.There was an ample supply of tea and coffee available and multiple coffee options (plunger, packaged cappuccino and instant etc.)We had all the utensils we needed in the kitchen and the pantry had all the essentials like baking paper, kitchen towels and glad-wrap.WIFI was easy to set up and use with clear information supplied in the pack. We didn’t need to use the air conditioning, but noted that clear instructions were provided on how to use that (along with all other appliances).There was ample tourist information available inside the property as well.We did get to meet our host, Wendy, on the day of our departure and she was a lovely lady.The off-street parking is very handy and the location is close to amenities.There was quite a collection of books, DVDs and games, in the event you needed to stay in and keep yourself amused. The TV also supported Chromecast.There were even a couple of pairs of reading glasses available, should the need arise!We had an excellent stay and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this place to others.
Our family enjoyed our stay. The place had a relaxing vibes, catered to family needs, was clean and restful, and handy to park, takeways and beach. Great Communication. Thanks you.
We really loved our stay here. It had everything we needed plus some lovely seasonal extra touches which we really appreciated like a wee Christmas tree and some Christmassy toys for the kids. Great location with a short drive to the beach, Paritutu and town, and 15 minutes walk to the new playground at Kāwaroa. Our kids also enjoyed the playgrounds and bike/scooter tracks at the schools across the road. Comfy beds, nice courtyard area, and we also loved the hanging chair and the massage chair. Highly recommend.
This house was beautiful and all modern facilities. We were down for the Taranaki womens 4s so was ideal for the greens. Would suggest looking at the head of the shower, other than that a 10+ from us all.
We came from the states to visit our son and grandson. They live in Whangarei and we wanted to explore the West side of the island. New Plymouth was fun! The walks along the ocean were beautiful! We went to he museum and played mini golf twice! Our 9 year old grandson has a blast! The cottage was great! It had everything we needed and the sleeping was great! Thank you for helping our stay be delightful! ~Claudia and Brian from Merlin, Oregon USA