If you are looking for something a little different then stay in our totally private, beautiful bush cabin.
The cabin Situated only 20 minutes drive from New Plymouth at the base of the Pouakai ranges.
There is covered parking available at the hosts residence for vehicles.
A five minute walk through native bush along a well formed track will bring you a lovely little bush glen where this cabin has been built.
This cabin is an adults only retreat where you can leave the kids behind and unwind in this private location. The bathroom features a large bath with an outlook into the bush and above to the night sky. There is no need to block out the views here with the worry that people can look in, you will only be sharing your time with the wood pigeons and Tuis. And if you really are worried, then turn the lights off and bath under the star light with the overhead glass panels.
In the living area there is a large king size bed, three seater couch, table and chairs. All the windows look out onto the surrounding native bush.
This cabin as been built out of numerous recycled and environmentally friendly products like Mod wood and Onduline. Only environmentally friendly products are used for cleaning, there is even a "green" vacuum cleaner.
The cabin is powered by solar panels and has a Studio Oven with wetback for the hot water. Meals can be cooked using the studio oven or there is a gas hob.
The property is really easy to find. The address is 1878 Mangorei Road, New Plymouth. Once you are on Mangorei Road you just keep driving until the road end and the walking track starts. You will see the sign on the right hand side for Pouakai Cabins.
Linen: Linen supplied and included with rental
Cleaning: Visitors to clean-up and leave the property as found
Linen (Included)
Smoking allowed outside only
A wonderful place, peaceful and makes you feel far from all the hustle and bustle. Bath was superb!
A about Private Bush Retreat at Jan 2016
Fantastic! We like staying in out of the way accommodation and have stayed in many over last years. We've stayed at the Boot, The House truck, The lighthouse, Earthstead and others - all great but This is the best. The photos undersell the Bush retreat. It is stunning. You walk through beautiful bush for 150 metres to the beautiful private paradise, surrounded by native bush, sunny, awesome bath and bathroom. Fire easy and very efficient, breakfast nice. It's running away to paradise.
Fantastic! about Private Bush Retreat at Oct 2015
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Good about Private Bush Retreat at Dec 2016
Beautiful setting on the edge of the mountain. Bach had all the basics but lacked some of the extras I thought would be included in the price e.g. toiletries, pepper and salt (both empty), paper towels (!!), some outdoor furniture, and extra blankets/duvet for unexpected cold snaps. Bed was comfortable and the room was spacious and we really enjoyed staying somewhere eco-friendly.
Beautiful about Private Bush Retreat at Jan 2018
A truly magical place, comfort and style, 5 star accommodation in the middle of the bush; just magic.
A about Private Bush Retreat at May 2015