About this property

Elegant Holiday Home in Hilderthorpe: Rakanui Hidden Retreat offers a serene holiday home experience in Hilderthorpe, New Zealand. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, lush garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Living Spaces: The holiday home features one bedroom and two bathrooms. Amenities include air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, and a washing machine. Additional facilities include a fitness room, indoor play area, and a games room. Outdoor Leisure: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or by the pool. The property offers an outdoor fireplace, barbecue facilities, and outdoor seating areas. Free on-site private parking is available for convenience. Convenient Location: Richard Pearse Airport is 52 mi away, providing easy access for travelers. The surrounding area offers scenic garden views and opportunities for outdoor activities.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Daniella
Australia Australia
Peaceful, comfortable, quiet, clean, easy check in & lots of fun toys and board games for the kids.
Pieters
New Zealand New Zealand
Everything was as expected and more. The fire was already lit when we arrived. Everything you need is there and works. It exceeded my expectations.

Hosted by Emma

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Emma
Escape to this spacious family retreat surrounded by lush, established gardens. Perfect for large families or groups, the home offers multiple living areas, a fully equipped kitchen, and seamless indoor–outdoor flow. Spend sunny days by the sparkling pool, enjoy relaxed evenings in peaceful outdoor spaces, and unwind in comfortable bedrooms. A private, tranquil getaway designed for connection, relaxation, and unforgettable holiday memories. The space Welcome to a relaxed and welcoming family retreat, designed for comfort, fun, and quality time together. This spacious home is surrounded by beautiful, established gardens, offering plenty of room for children to explore while adults unwind. At the heart of the outdoor area is a heated swimming pool, perfect for family swims and making holiday memories year-round. Families will love the outdoor chess set, ideal for friendly games and slow afternoons, while the peaceful Japanese garden with fish pond provides a calm space to pause, wander, and enjoy nature together. For a bit of fun after a day out, the separate games room/man cave features a bar and pool table, giving everyone a space to relax and play. Inside, the home offers excellent indoor–outdoor flow, making it easy to move between living areas and the garden. Comfortable outdoor furniture creates the perfect setting for shared meals, evening conversations, and relaxed family time. This is a home made for connection — a place where families can slow down, spread out, and enjoy a memorable stay in a peaceful, garden-filled setting. Please note bedroom number 5 is adjoining to the pool and not the main house. Also home to our retired SPCA ginger cat, Tom. He is very shy but does love a pat if you see him
Welcome to our home away from home. We do hope you enjoy staying here as much as we do. Take time to wonder around the extensive gardens they are a real joy.
It is a quiet neighborhood away from town. Relax and take some time out from the busy hustle and bustle of every day life.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Rakanui Hidden Retreat

Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
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Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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