Heartland Eco Retreat
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7.9Good
(19 Ratings)
"I didn’t like the property I LOVED the property & everything about it. Quiet, relaxing, gorgeous surroundings I could go on & on about this property."
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11 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths
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Offering barbecue facilities, Heartland Eco Retreat offers accommodations in Ahipara. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Balcony/Terrace
Garden
Accessible Parking
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
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7.9Good
(19 Ratings)
"I didn’t like the property I LOVED the property & everything about it. Quiet, relaxing, gorgeous surroundings I could go on & on about this property."
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Ratings and reviews
7.0 / 10.0
My son loved the pond. Was very calm and quiet
Everything was fine apart from the gaps in the bottom of the doors let a few bugs in. But other then that was very quiet and calm
8.0 / 10.0
Should be better if put a sign at the letter box , so others will more easy to find the right way through.
9.0 / 10.0
This is an extremely unique and special property. It was the perfect place for our family to unwind at the end of the year. The outdoor spa was gorgeous and pizza oven fun. The kids loved playing on the lake. It is an absolutely beautiful setting that is very well looked after. Hamish is a friendly and welcoming host who explained everything for us and helped with local fishing and swimming tips. The living and bedrooms are cosy and very well appointed. I cannot reccommend this more highly for a wonderful family retreat unique to Aotearoa.
Access on the road. A bit lumpy in places.
8.0 / 10.0
The scenery was amazing and tranquil. Beautiful place to relax. So much space to spend time together as well as take some quiet time for yourself. Rustic and simple. Kids loved the pond. Main whare is cozy. Lots of different spaces for meals. Great location to explore the far North from. Diesel the dog was so gentle with my toddler who was so excited to see him. Love that there were 3 bathrooms and toilets.
Our van struggled on the driveway slopes after the fords and scraped the bottom going in and out so much that one of the guards under our vehicle came off. The cabin rooms could get pretty cold at night. Couldn't get the hot tub hot, it was luke warm for us.
9.0 / 10.0
The serenity of the property, as soon as you arrive, you instantly feel at peace, absolutely beautiful, if I didn't have other plans I would have stayed longer!!
The only downside was the fridge / freezer as the property is off-grid, the fridge is not able to keep cool enough overnight, you definitely cannot leave cold food items such as meat, milk, as they will go off quickly. I would suggest for the owners to provide a decent size chilly bin (Esky) whereby we can fill with ice and keep our cold produce cold. Other than that it was absolutely amazing!!! I will definitely come back!!
10.0 / 10.0
I didn’t like the property I LOVED the property & everything about it. Quiet, relaxing, gorgeous surroundings I could go on & on about this property.
Only thing I didn’t like was that the other bathroom shower never got hot or even warm enough to get shower.
10.0 / 10.0
We have stayed here before and I absolutely love it. Off grid and out of the hustle and bustle of a busy town. The home is homely feeling and cute and quirky. Hamish is an awesome host. It rained most of the time so we made good use of the fire, pizza oven and the hot tub.
Definitely one of the best places to get off your phone and be present in the moment. My family travelled from Auckland and they absolutely loved every minute of our stay here.
Check in was easy, it's peaceful and private.
We loved everything no complaints here.
6.0 / 10.0
The setting of the accommodation was very nice and peaceful. A great place to be and relax.
The cleanliness of the accommodation, in part due to the nature of the building was ok but could have been better. As well the kitchen and dining equipment cleanliness were somewhat doubtful.
10.0 / 10.0
It was absolutely peaceful. The view was next level. Hamish was an amazing host. It had everything that we needed for an amazing stay. The hot tub was amazing and the wild life flying above the native first was next level.
If you like to be off grid, enjoy nature and serenity of peace and quiet than look no further, this place had it all. We loved everything about the stay. The earth home was cute and quirky and had enough space to house our huge group. What an amazing space yous have created. Thank you for allowing us to share your space. We will be back.
There was nothing we didn't love
9.0 / 10.0
Beautiful setting, great experience for the kids.
Website said 11am checkout, Hamish manager asked us to be left by 10amwhich was fine. But on checkout day cleaners turned up at 8.15am asking us to leave as soon as possible as she had other things to do that morning. Our final morning turned out to be very rushed and stressed.
6.0 / 10.0
Great place to disconnect. Physically and mentally. Beautiful location. Able to get 2Degrees 4G in the front rooms. The pond and kayaks were a hit with the kids.
Hamish, the only other person (with his 2 sons and placid dog) in the glade was a wonderful grounds person. Ever ready to help or provide local knowledge.
Pizzas with the wood fire oven was a great family experience. As was the night spent reading a book from the library to the family after a long soak in the outdoor hot tub.
Rendered walls had spiderwebs and could have had some attention before we arrived. Likewise, tabletops covered with dust. Mismatched crockery and utensils had to be cleaned before use. Wasps inhabiting the rafters/ eaves. Half of the furniture is rickety. The other half old and full of history, though very comfortable.
There should be insect repellent stuff provided. And insect killer for the more stubborn ones. Bed sheets and pillows are cheap quality. Some in our family are a bit more city slickers then they cared to realise, and while the concept of off grid and amongst resonates- these things hampered the experience in a way it shouldn’t have if there was a bit of prevention and preparation for a guest visit.
8.0 / 10.0
Quirkie. lots of room. ideal for 4 males.
access on a bike a bit trickie! but we managed. gas stove a challenge - until we worked it out.
9.0 / 10.0
we had terrible weather, but the spa and pizza weather made everything fun!
it was great. we want to come back with our kids.
8.0 / 10.0
The grounds are amazing. the lake and pizza oven were also a lot of fun- really good set up for 2 families with 6 kids and dogs
some of the beds were very hard - some were soft. the kids hut had a few bugs and not all the beds had mosquito nets
8.0 / 10.0
We loved being in nature
9.0 / 10.0
The location ,the fact it was ECO
The car didnt like the driveway never mind no problem
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our stay there. Fabulous location I would highly recommend this as a place to escape and unwind. We loved the outside fire.
Nothing we didn’t like.
9.0 / 10.0
It was very peaceful and a lovely stay especially with the dogs, the manager/guy that lives next door was awesome and a great help, if we are ever back we will be staying here again
FAQs
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Heartland Eco Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Heartland Eco Retreat pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Heartland Eco Retreat?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes free parking, non-smoking, pets allowed, heating, and balcony/terrace.
