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Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!)

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Property grounds
Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Escape to a peaceful haven at Rotorua Shearers' Retreat. Watch sheep and cattle graze from the kitchen, feed chickens, or get acquainted with friendly donkeys while enjoying super-fast Wi-Fi in this warm farmstay. Explore a spacious open-plan dining area and lounge with French doors opening into the private garden area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Map
Ngongotaha, Ngongotaha Hamurana Rotorua

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotorua - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Agrodome - 14 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Mitai Maori Village - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 16 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 22 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Skyline Stratosfare - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Aorangi Peak Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!)

Family-friendly farm stay in a rural location
Consider a stay at Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!) and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Barbecue grills, games, and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free premises and books
Room features
All guestrooms at Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!) include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
  • Bathrooms with bathtubs and showers
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Playground
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No smoking, vaping or incense burning is permitted inside the house.
The property is not to be used as a venue for gatherings or parties.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Warm Tranquil Peaceful Farm Bach Farmstay Rotorua Hamurana
Warm Tranquil Peaceful Farm Bach Farmstay Rotorua Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

Is Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!)?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!) located?

This family-friendly Hamurana farm stay is located in a rural location, 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Lake Rotorua, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Skyline Rotorua and Agroventures. AMAZEme and Velocity Valley are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!) Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 136 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiaan d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

Can't wait to come and visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country haven

From the handwritten welcome note on the blackboard to mingling with the farm animals this was a fantastic stay. The weather not so much but great views and lots of indoor activities provided by host. Celia was very accomodating and nothing was too much bother. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic friendly farmstay

We had a wonderful time - great location to all Rotorua attractions. Warm cosy, clean, access to animals and farm experience. Celia and John were the perfect hosts- friendly and very helpful with lots of suggestions if you want them. The kids and all of us really enjoyed our stay here. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kym

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorable Farm Stay Experience

Great place in the countryside - we all enjoyed this. The animals are really friendly, and the kids loved feeding them. Close to attractions with really great hospitality; everything we needed was there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, peaceful week

This location worked well for us. It was close to activities and town but quiet and relaxing. It’s an older farmhouse with animals to pet. (It’s not an updated modern place but the price reflects that.)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Shearers Retreat

Comfortable ,quiet,with every thing we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a great break!

We wanted some green and proximity to animals? It is exactly what we found in the confortable Shearer Retreat. We have been hosted perfectly. Such a nice break with the family!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely little home away from home for our family of five. The kids loved the toys, sharing a room, visiting the chooks and sheep, and jumping on the trampoline, and we loved having everything we needed for meals, a bathtub, and enough room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bevan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy and quiet

Suited our needs fine and easy and friendly host. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

AJ K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a weekend trip to Rotorua with a 7 year old

I was very glad to have booked this accommodation for my family's rainy weekend trip to Rotorua. My 7 year old niece absolutely loved staying here and hanging out with the farm animals, especially the friendly sheep - she couldn't stop talking about them on our drive back to Auckland. The host was lovely too, friendly and accommodating. House was very warm as well. Wifi slowed down every now and then, but wasn't an issue as we weren't there to be on our phones!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Getaway

This property isn't just for the kiddos! My group consisted of 3 adults and it was exactly what we needed after weeks of jumping between hostels. Property was clean, spacious, and all appliances worked as expected. We thoroughly enjoyed curling up on the couches and picking a move from the DVD collection in the evenings (a couple are scratched so you might be left hanging at the end). Another hidden gem of the property is how clear the night sky is! I 100% recommend grabbing a chair and watching for shooting starts and marveling at the Milky Way.The fresh eggs from their chickens every morning was a fabulous way to start the days for us as well. Wifi was spotty, but that just gave us the perfect excuse to check out the local coffee shop, Dynasti 3 Will definitely be staying here again if our travels bring us back to Rotorua!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Quiet and spacious. You get what you pay for but everything one needs is there. It was nice for the kids to feed the animals. Fantastic host. Despite a personal emergency, the host still took the time to see us and help us with anything we needed. Recommend and we will be back. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary T., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and quiet holiday

This is an old type house setting. Bach like. Basic and functional. So quiet and peaceful with sheep, donkeys and hens. Lovely for us all to get away from then fast pace of our lives and go back in time and have a simple holiday. It is close to all the Rotorua tourist attractions and great eating places. So there is the opportunity to be busy or quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

The Bach was ok.

The Bach was ok. It's actually more a shed then Bach. Rather cold and basic. Nothing special. To be honest: overpriced compared with other Baches..

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved interacting with the animals! Close to town!

We stayed here for the last 10 days and had a great time. We loved to interact with the chicken, sheep, donkey’s & miniature horses. The owner provided us with apples for the donkey’s & miniature horses and feed for the chicken and sheep. Every morning, one of the chickens stopped by our back door for breakfast, we nicknamed him: “More” because he always seemed to want to eat more…The owner also provided us with fresh milk & eggs. The farm has is nicely appointed, plenty of space for a family, with everything that you would need for a relaxing stay in the country. Only 15 minutes away from Rotorua, so you’re close enough to enjoy all of the activities and still enjoy living in the country.For activities, we went to Redwood Altitude zip lines & tree walk, Redwoods Day & Nightlights Treewalk, Mitai Māori Village Cultural Experience & buffet, Forgotten World, Hell’s Gate Geothermal Mud Spa, Skyline 1/2 day Adventure pass: Gondola, Zipline, Luge & SkySwing, HOBBITON & Whakarewarewa - The Living Māori Village. Most awesome was ZORB, a whole different activity.So there is plenty of activities nearby.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glorious outdoors

Fabulous stay. Thank you so much Celia! Our kids loved feeding the chickens and lamb. The simple trampoline and bars helped keep them outside. I just want to be back on that deck reading my book surrounded by glorious nature. Other highlights were the outdoor bath and toasting marshmallows under the stars. We thought we knew Rotorua well but Celia recommended some new gems. Hope to go back at some stage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Margaret R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay at the farm

Enjoyed living the farm life while being close to the city. Fresh eggs, shortbread from grandma and milk for the morning coffee. Very nice host. Great family place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the warmth and comfort, quiet surrounds and the animals. Hot water pressure in shower a little low but an absolute minor thing with the positives outweighing this easily
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

clyde t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Awesome pepole place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent séjour

Maison très agréable, environnement très calme, à environ 20 minutes du centre de Rotorua. Génial de pouvoir nourrir les moutons, les poules et les ânes. Accueil très chaleureux de Celia.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippa and Gordon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A warm winters stay

The retreat is a comfortable, family friendly, and easily warmed, place for a winter stay. The kids loved feeding the chooks and enjoyed the books and blocks etc. The kitchen is well kitted out for cooking your own meals. Celia, thank you for a lovely base for our family holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Terence

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
As tungatuwhena what an embarrassment to New Zealand culture and heritage. To be told the pull out couch is uncomfortable best just to sleep on the couch should have been the que to not staying there Cheap warehouse crap quality sheets on the beds, duvet inners and quit covers obviously second hand op shop quality or no longer needed by the main home The kitchen full of ,anything thing the main farm house or surrounding premises don’t want to use just dumped in this farm stay, no sharp knives to cut your tomatoes let alone your cheese. The shower should be reviewed by health and safety it’s either so hot you get second degree burns or cold there was no way my children could shower without supervision I’m disgusted that this farm who clearly use a community services card to use this farm stay as a tax eversion opportunity think that the inability to portray our county to what it is and ascend the message that hospitality is something farmers can’t do How hard is it to show some bit of hospitality Such as “ we have not been able to sort the out door bath but if you want to give it a go, go ahead” why would I FFS …… disappointment all way round
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Farm Stay

The property is clean and Celia is nice host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Baby moon

I was 7 months pregnant and enjoying a family holiday with my son, brother, niece and nephews. The shearer's retreat was perfect for us! Enough room for 3 kids,1 teen and 2 adults. It was close enough to our activities, and private so we could enjoy our own space. It had a really homely feel and Celia was an excellent host. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Colin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shearers retreat comments

This property is perfect for a relaxing family getaway. Very peaceful and helpful hosts. The location is good if you want to enjoy the Rotorua area but don't want to stay in the City. I'd recommend this property to families as kids loved the space to run around. Really good value for money.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022