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Retreat to the farm and enjoy the native bush and stream.

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 510 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Feilding, Manawatu-Wanganui
  • Palmerston North Hospital
    23 min drive
  • The Square
    25 min drive
  • Arena Manawatu
    26 min drive
  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    37 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Retreat to the farm and enjoy the native bush and stream.

Looking to book in June? You're in for a special treat with BC pups to play with.

Overlooking the garden, the studio unit is the perfect space for your break away from home or stopover.
There is a queen bed in the main bedroom and fold out double sofa bed in the lounge room.
A single mattress is available to place on the floor. All bedding and towels are supplied. A digital tv can be viewed in the lounge room. It's not a smart tv but there is a chrome cast available and Starlink Wifi.
You will be warm in winter and cool in summer with a Daikin system on the wall. There is also an electric blanket on the queen bed.
The kitchenette houses an electric jug, toaster, microwave, electric frying pan and induction cooker. There is also a full size fridge/freezer in your room; as well as plates, cutlery, mugs etc.

Want to experience the farm animals? Ask about feeding the 2 Kune Kune sisters or the friendly sheep and ducks.
Need time to unwind? Walk through the native bush and sit by the stream for a while. You might even see the resident eel or spot a range of native birds. Come for a walk with the dogs.
Travelling on your own or looking to stay long term? PM me through my FB page.

Please contact me for more information, or check out my FB page.
https://fb.com/book/100634468108786/
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchenette, washing machine and sofa bed
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include limo or town car service
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 13.1 miles (21 km) from Mt. Lees Reserve and 15.8 miles (25.4 km) from Sanson Community Library
As a guest of Retreat to the farm and enjoy the native bush and stream., you'll find a garden and limo service. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Halcombe apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

WendyKaye

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Strictly no smoking

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 108 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Supervision needed for small children

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Retreat to the farm and enjoy the native bush and stream. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We loved meeting Wendy and her animals. She and the dogs gave us a full tour of the farm, which was beautiful. The lodging was clean and well stocked, and we slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic holiday
The boys loved walking the dogs and feeding the animals. We had a fantastic holiday, would recommend the host Wendy and the amazing place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra W., Porirua, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and friendly
Wendy, Thanks for a lovely stay. It was great being involved in dog walking/entertainment as well as pig feeding and petting. We really appreciated the last minute massage. A great host. Thanks again Alex and Jonathan
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyme G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
Wendy hosted us at her beautiful farm home. An evening walk feeding the animals was a highlight! Wendy is very welcoming and made us feel right at home. Was a lovely get away having the peaceful garden and farm as a backdrop as we enjoyed some dinner from a local restaurant. Would return in a heartbeat. Thanks to Wendy for opening up her home for others to enjoy a bit of the farm lifestyle :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable Rural Stay
Very cute place, wish we had longer to explore and experience the farm.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warren P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful small farm and peaceful retreat.
Great place for some peace and quiet and nature for kids and adults alike. Thanks Wendy!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Comfy, warm and modern accommodation in a lovely area, the animals close by are a real plus too
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay - Recommend!
Wendy was helpful and informative in getting our work team comfortable while we stayed for the week. Room had everything we needed and made to feel welcome right the way through!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JY C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Vision and A Mission
The studio itself is not the most spacious for a big family stay. The air conditioning is in the bedroom with the queen bed. The sofa bed in the loungeroom has enough blankets to keep warm during winter stay. Kitchen unit is in the loungeroom with the TV on top attached to the wall. Light cooking is possible, along the lines of pot noodles and a quick sandwich with the microwave. What gives this place its light is the people behind it. Wendy is an exceptional host, accommodating and polite in attending to her guests. The studio is her vision to bring exposure of farm life to the urban world, and we had the opportunity to listen to her mission in giving a down-to-earth farm experience to adults and children alike, many whom may have only touched smartphones and laptops in their entire lives. Little touches of decorations in the studio providing information of the Aotearoa birds and plants, famous words related to the Kiwis as well as the studio's construction are testimonies of her effort. Gum boots are provided for guests during the farm tour, size permitting. The animals are a curious bunch. Expect mud action when picking your attire, its a farm after all. On a sunny/dry day, there are plenty of farmland to stroll, with open stream just behind the studio. Very dark surroundings at night, perfect for stargazing. A very thought-provoking stay for us, with good company by Wendy and Sheila. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Really lovely place and area. Nice and quiet and we both really enjoyed walking around and getting to interact with the animals. Really lovely host too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Les K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant Place
Country comforts with animals.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic farm stay
Lovely hosts, beautiful location,peaceful an rejuvinating
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Belinda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country getaway
Wendy was a lovely host - very welcoming. The accommodation would perhaps be more appropriate for couples only, but it was still a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rest and relaxation
Beautiful cabin/apartment. Gorgeous location. Lovely host. Perfect place to stay to rest and rejuvenate. Loved it all. Massage, bush walks, country air, and assorted farm animals 😁.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dog friendly
Great farm style experience with our dog. Recommend - we would happily go back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage just out of Fielding
Clean and well stocked cottage with the added benefit of lots of farm animals and outdoor space. Our family loved our stay, thank you for having us and being so flexible with dates.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
Lovely property and really nice walk with the dogs!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding experience!
It was a pleasure to stay at Wendy's property. We were on a very busy schedule, driving from Auckland for a major event. Wendy has been so accommodating as a host: being flexible with late check-in, getting the beds ready, leaving detailed instructions on how to find the property and access our rooms. The sleepout was comfortable, modern, clean and warm! Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super friendly, warm and comfy Bach in Halcomb
We stayed at this Bach for our 12 year old sons Schools Road Cycling Champs. It was super convenient for the race venues and my own training whilst being secure and very cosy. We actually bought a border collie pup From Wendy the owner so glad we stayed here!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graeme D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A stay in the country
Lovely quiet surroundings with nice facilities in the bach. Very welcoming owner and a great array of animals to see. As country people we were quite impressed. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farm Retreat
A lovely hands on farm stay with your own accommodation. We fed the sheep and pigs, wandered around the farm and bush walks, enjoyed chatting with Wendy (the host) and loved the clear sky and quiet of the countryside. No noise pollution there! The bed is very comfortable and warm. The unit is warm and cosy with all we needed, thanks to Wendy. Feilding has beautiful parks/reserves and isn't far from Palmerston North. Thank you, Wendy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Accommodation
Absolutely fabulous accommodation that is super clean, and very warm. The host is wonderful. I am very glad to have found such a lovely place to stay during my regular business trips to Fielding and it will be my number one choice for future trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful setting, just perfect
Awesome holiday home, clean tidy and modern. Wendy is a wonderful host and our son loved spending time with her feeding all of the animals. Would definitely be going back to stay. Thank you Wendy 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hayley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Farmstay
An awesome wee place to stay and the kids loved meeting the animals. Great to be able to have a wander around the farm after dinner as well. Newly refurbished, clean and tidy accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonder place to stay clear see town. But quiet country
Wonderful place. Love host really accomadating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022