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74 A Karina Road, 4312 New Plymouth, New Zealand

#10 of 96 vacation rentals in New Plymouth

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Review Score

Based on 160 apartment reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: August 29, 2025

    9.0
    A very relaxed few days in New Plymouth enjoying the locals chirping in their surrounds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to not like.

    The hosts, Gerrit & Elmien, were very welcoming and friendly. The property was well appointed and very clean. It had everything we needed for our short stay. We all loved the extra strong water pressure! It is next to a beautiful rainforest and the birds did not disappoint.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2025

    8.0
    Thank you. Very friendly. Nice place.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    Nice place. Friendly host

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    NA

    Clean, comfortable, separate bathrooms, very quiet. The fruit bowl and variety for breakfast very welcome. Heater turned on before we arrived so place was already warming up, really appreciated, given the weather was yuk. Variety of games available and used, thank you.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Size of the unit Quiet Comfortable

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2025

    9.0
    We wanted to stay longer! Such a great place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Such a homely, comfortable place, close to the city but surrounded by bush and birdsong, totally quiet at night. Breakfast, if you want it, fresh bread, milk, cereal and fruit, fridge full of spreads, great coffee and tea selection! We couldn't have wished for more.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2025

    10
    Exceeded our expectations for two couples staying in New plymouth.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Maybe a topper on the beds as the ladies found it very firm, but the blokes didnt mind. Everything else was fantastic. No complaints.

    The space was fabulous. Each of the two bedroooms had their own ensuite which was lovely. The breakfast supplies were great, cereals , fruit, yoghurt as well as toast and spreads with the coffee and tea selections. Beds were quite firm. nice and warm spot. Very quiety.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2025

    8.0
    Weekend in New Plymouth
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All really good. A suggestion would be given the high rainfall that prevails in New Plymouth some protection could be added to protect from rainwater comming through the deck above onto the entrance door and onto the carpet just inside the door.

    Good value for money. Quiet secluded location with awsome bush right on the boundary. Plenty of room for two couples and a nice touch with added breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2025

    8.0
    Nice place, just no large fridge, quite spot, friendly hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Photos on website showing a large fridge, but only a small one was there, we had lots of cold food, no tv reception due to satellite dish being retuned, not owner’s fault.

    Quite location, clean, comfortable,

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2025

    10
    Fantastic BnB. We will be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was very quiet, it was handy to town yet you felt nice and secluded with surrounding bush. The hosts were very welcoming and made sure we were comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2025

    10
    Heavenly location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That we couldn't stay longer 😟

    Everything 😊 very comfortable 2 bed 2 bath. Breakfast goodies were included. Beautiful location, so quiet & tranquil. Very clean & you couldn't want for more. The couple who own the property live above, they are so lovely & accommodating.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2025

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful place, really nice views to forest, hosts were really nice. Will be back for sure

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2025

    10
    We loved our stay and highly recommend it. We will return if we ever visit New Plymouth again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This place exceeded our expectations. We happened to arrive at the same time as our host was outside,so he showed us down the drive (it is clearly marked anyway but it was lovely to be greeted on arrival). Gerrit and Elmien are fabulous hosts. So friendly and helpful. The accommodation isn't overly big but was perfect for us. Each bedroom having an ensuite was wonderful, as we were two couples staying. The reason for our trip to New Plymouth was for cycling so it was an absolute bonus to discover that we were right on a fantastic cycle / walkway to the Coastal Walkway. A highlight of the property for us was the awesome fire pit. We spent both nights around the fire enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The hosts generously supplied us with some wood too!!! It is a very quiet place to stay being surrounded by bush. You won't be disappointed if you choose to stay here. Thank You Gerrit and Elmien for a wonderful stay

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2025

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Lovely setting. Great hosts. Excellent facilities

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2025

    8.0
    Washing machine great. Thank.you
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Need a variety of bread not just toast white

    Breakfast adequate

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No recycle bin

    Very comfortable and clean

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely friendly host. Nice selection for breakfast. Peaceful locational.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2025

    9.0
    For family stay excellent and hosts were accommodating and very friendly wanting your stay to be enjoyable,unit was well
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Driveway was a little tight ,but unit parking was good and you could turn ok

    Private secluded unit with a bush visa ,and a track if you wanted a little trek through the property’s bush

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2025

    10
    Perfect quiet location. Many thanks will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Very quiet and great hosts

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place was perfect - two double rooms, each with an en suite and a comfortable living room and kitchen

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We absolutely love our stay. Well equipped and felt right at home

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was amazing!!

    Lush comfortable beds and great spaces to reset before hitting the rivers and beaches

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 16, 2024

    10
    Excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very clean and comfortable place. All necessary things available. Location near to a forest. Should have more time to spend there.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2024

    10
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The peaceful setting and views

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2024

    9.0
    wish I could spend more nights there
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing at all

    beautiful location and bird sounds… the little walk through the bush… nice and dark so we could sleep through the night.

    Stayed in November 2024

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