Title: Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=88506977&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets. Get close with nature by cuddling with pet lambs, feeding goats & watching stars twinkling in a serene landscape. ## Photo gallery for Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets. ![Beach - Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets. (Papamoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88510000/88507000/88506977/729d54c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets. 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(Papamoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88510000/88507000/88506977/c779488d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Escape to a tranquil retreat below the Pāpāmoa Hills, where our cozy pods offer glamping without the tent. Enjoy stargazing and listening to ruru at night or visit hand-raised farm animals like Emily the sheep and her new twins. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Laundry room - Kitchen £127 includes taxes & fees 25 Jan - 26 Jan ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 13 - Jan 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=88506977&PinnedHotelID=88506977&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=88506977&PinnedHotelID=88506977&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 14 - Jan 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=88506977&PinnedHotelID=88506977&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=88506977&PinnedHotelID=88506977&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=88506977&PinnedHotelID=88506977&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=88506977&PinnedHotelID=88506977&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=88506977&PinnedHotelID=88506977&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=88506977&PinnedHotelID=88506977&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Farm stay located in Papamoa Consider a stay at Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets. and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Smoke-free property and barbecues Room features All guest rooms at Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets. boast perks, such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities, such as WiFi. 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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 Long-term renters welcome This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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 ### Property is also known as 751091 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets. pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.? ### How much is parking at Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.? ### What time is check-in at Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.? ### What time is check-out at Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.? ### Where is Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets. Reviews 9.6 ### 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 21 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlie B. 24 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely location, so much outdoor space and so close to the beach! ##### Charlie B. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tanuj 27 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I had a wonderful stay! The view was fantastic, and the bed was incredibly comfortable. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything. The property is located in a quiet area, surrounded by beautiful nature, great outdoor sitting area, yet still very convenient — short drive to the shops in Papamoa. This visit was for work, so I didn’t get a chance to meet the farm pets, but I definitely plan to come back for a holiday. I’m sure my daughter will absolutely love it here too! Highly recommend! ##### Tanuj Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan B. 15 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot Great location and we loved interacting with the animals. ##### Dan B. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Henry S. 14 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxed in nature. Great little place to stay. Private, quiet and totally relaxed stay. Recommend for a place to stay. ##### Henry S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cal & Mel M. 17 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay Wonderful stay, such a peaceful location, loved spending time with the animals. Accomodation was perfect, very clean and had everything we needed. ##### Cal & Mel M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura M. 1 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Lovely accommodation and friendly hosts the animals were a huge hit too ##### Laura M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sandra M. 5 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely, quiet spot. I was only there to sleep really. Arrived late, was out for work and dinner, out again early morning. Comfortable bed, and good amenities. SLate night shower pressue not great, but it did the job.Thanks. ##### Sandra M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juliana B. 6 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Trip! Nina was one of the best hosts we've ever experienced! She really went above and beyond for us and I could not recommend her more. ##### Juliana B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Hayley M. 7 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great stay will be back fantastic place, great communication with host will be back again ##### Hayley M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zac M. 7 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Need A Cosy Place To Stay & Love Farm Animals Lovely, clean and cozy place to stay.Perfect for a couple or small family. Have the seperate bathroom and kitchen pods is quite a fun and we feel it added to the experience of the stay. Loved getting to be in amongst all the animals. Made the stay really memorable. Highly Recommend! ##### Zac M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Stephen H. 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location #### Lovely country break Quirky pod but all amenities provided. Very clean and tidy. Great location in countryside, but still handy to Tauranga and environs. Highly recommended. ##### Stephen H. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katrina 18 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This was a wonderful stay. We felt welcomed by the host and the animals too. Great place would recommend to everybody. ##### Katrina Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### peter l. 15 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome stay Awesome amount of space and peaceful surroundings. Loved the animals and friendly staff. So much to do in the area! ##### peter l. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah E. 8 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### lovely spot Such a lovely spot to stay, we really enjoyed meeting all the animals and how quiet it was yet just a short drive to everything. Thank you ##### Sarah E. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna G. 19 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Idyllic This is a beautiful location and nice clean modern accommodation! We loved visiting the rabbits and walking in the regional park. ##### Anna G. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina H. 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome little hideaway Would highly recommend this little gem Nina was a great host that made sure we had everything that we needed First place that we have stayed and the BBQ was clean and ready to use ##### Tina H. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teena H. 23 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovley place We really enjoyed our stay. Nina the host was simply amazing. Very relaxing ##### Teena H. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sunita B. 23 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for children who love animals Clean and tidy accommodation. It was perfect for our small family, our almost 3 year old loved seeing all of the animals and feeding the bunnies. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again. ##### Sunita B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danny J. 29 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy and nice place GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!! ##### Danny J. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samuel M. 26 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Papamoa farm life We had a very cosy stay, thank you. The accommodation was clean and recently decorated, with the added bonus of fresh eggs from the farm for breakfast. The owners were very friendly with good communication before and during the stay. Directions to find the place and get in were nice and clear. My son also loved petting the lamb and goat! Would definitely stay again if we're in the area. ##### Samuel M. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### larry f., british columbia, canada 3 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Pod stay Overall our stay was enjoyable. It is a quiet and peaceful setting. The amenities were as advertised and the hosts were always available. We would advise that the bathroom is attached to the kitchen pod not the living pod, so any nocturnal visits,you need to go outside to the kitchen pod. On the whole a good place to relax,which we would recommend. ##### larry f. Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Uc T. 25 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AMAZEBALLS! From the word go, Nina was amazing with communication and so accommodating to the needs of our 21 mth old pup. When we arrived, the pod was amazing and so were the facilities, space and convenient location. We thoroughly enjoyed the space and the farm animals on the premises. Sad to leave, but excited for the next time we come back - and we will! ##### Uc T. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy M. 13 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy Farm Life We really loved our stay here! My friend and I wanted to be around sheep during our NZ adventure, and this was perfect for us. It was fun to meet the animals and get to feed them. The fresh eggs were delicious! The location is excellent- you get a peaceful farm setting yet only about 10 minutes from the beaches and restaurants of Papamoa. The walks at the cultural park next door are great. (Although the 113 steps about killed us lol)The pod setup is unique and fun. Separate pods for the bathroom and the kitchen. It's easy to get a lovely breeze through the rooms, although not all windows had a screen. There's aircon if it gets too hot. The washer was very much appreciated, and it was nice to be able to hang clothes in the line outside to dry. Thanks for a lovely stay! ##### Amy M. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Karyn O. 3 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot only marred by wrong check in instructions Arrived early evening to find a locked gate that we didn’t have the code to. Call and text owner and no answer as she was away. Start virtual chat with Bookabach support that was useless (questions like have I checked my email for the code..). Luckily the accommodation had a QR code on a sign which gave us a different number to call and we were advised that we hadn’t been sent the correct check in instructions. With that all sorted, it was a lovely peaceful stay and our daughter loved the animals on site. So a reminder to all booking to check you have the gate code to get in if arriving late. ##### Karyn O. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex B. 14 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a great little gem! The main living space is separated from the kitchen and bathroom, but all the pods are linked and under cover so it wasn’t a problem even with rain. The pod-living style was actually a unique experience in itself! The kitchen is modern and perfectly equipped. We almost never used the indoor table as it’s so lovely to eat outdoors, with the sound of birds and the view of the hills! There’s also a little kitchenette in the living room which was perfect for preparing a cup of tea in the morning or evening without leaving the main pod. The bed was comfy and there’s plenty of closet space in the main bedroom. The outdoor space is spacious with a beautiful view and very private. It was a treat collecting fresh eggs in the morning! You can pet the rabbits and the goats (Mara and Wednesday are so friendly that they usually come to you and walk with you). We loved having Papamoa Hills Regional Park around the corner (walking distance from the pod!) with gorgeous paths and amazing views, and Papamoa town and beach are just a short drive away. It exceeded our expectations and we’d definitely recommend it! ##### Alex B. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ---