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About this property

Essential Facilities: The Kauri Tree Pod in Levin offers a garden, outdoor fireplace, outdoor seating area, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is available. Comfortable Living: The holiday home features one bedroom, one bathroom, and a living room. Amenities include a kitchen, bath, fireplace, sauna, and parquet floors. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can enjoy garden and mountain views from the outdoor dining area and inner courtyard. The property is highly rated for its relaxing atmosphere. Activities: Hiking enthusiasts can explore nearby trails. The Kapiti Coast Airport is 51 km away, and HortResearch is 38 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Christall
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The serenity was amazing. And the facilities were excellent for the price, and for it being an off-grid experience. Plenty of dry wood to have the outdoor fire/bbq going for every meal, and other cooking options available such as gas burner and...
  • Steve
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved the fire places both indoor and out. Loved the big bath for 2. Loved the nature and lay out.
  • Dani
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved being off grid. Absolutely stunning place to stay
  • Erica
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Wonderful peaceful private location, it had close to nature vibe that was very healing.
  • Shirley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a fabulous place to stay! The favourite of our whole 2 weeks!
  • Warren
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I really liked the feel of the place, so peaceful, has everything you need, spacious and inviting. There is no power in the area we stayed but there is a place to charge your phone not to far away
  • Kath
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Idyllic spot with everything you need for total rest and recovery from the busyness of life.
  • Sarah
    Australia Australia
    Really different experience, very peaceful and relaxing. Lovely host, introduced at the start but didn’t intrude on the seclusion of the stay.
  • Samantha
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The most amazing relaxing spot and Patrick was so generous with his time taking us out hunting. We will be back for sure!
  • Victoria
    Switzerland Switzerland
    What isn’t there to like about this property? Very private, an amazing mixture of back to basics and aesthetic design, bush walks or even hunting possible from here. A real getaway!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Tina & Patrick

9.4
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Tina & Patrick
THE KAURI TREE POD . This is a OFF THE GRID EXPERIENCE… Nestled in the foothills of Tararua ranges among pine forest & native bush. With the Te Araroa trail at the gate , makes a perfect spot to for the adventurous . Hunting ,tramping & mountain bike riding all within the location. Or just relax , reset & rejuvenate. Whilst bird watching & listening to the glorious bird song & the near by Makahika stream. 3 wooden cabins,situated around a courtyard, heated with a magnificent flare wood fire . Why not try your wood fire cooking skills during your stay. 1 cabin sleeping /sitting, heated with a mini metro wood fire, you will certainly be comfortable & cozy. 1 bathroom with a generous sized tub that can accommodate two. Light the candelabra for more ambiance & romantic feel. Bambooloo compostable toilet for your convenience. 1 off grid kitchen, help yourself to the array of fresh herbs available to add to your cooking. Generous sized chilly bin . Your hot water is heated with a Bosch hydro hot water system. Lighting there is lanterns & head lamps available. During your stay, you have total privacy & access to all cabins & courtyard. The kauri tree Pod is located on the same property as the main house. Please feel free to reach out if you require any assistance during your stay with us .
Patrick & I welcome you to our little piece of paradise. We are lovers of nature & everything natural. We are more than happy to help you create that perfect wood fire pizza or venison back steak . Patrick is a keen hunter & will be able to direct you to the walking/ hunting / mountain bike tracks available in our backyard. The Kauri Tree Pod is also home to The Gypsy McGee boutique. This boutique is full of beautiful handcrafted body products, a selection of beeswax candles. These products are all environmentally sustainable and contain no harmful chemicals. Just let us know if you would like to visit. We encourage our guests to use the complimentary Gypsy McGee products during your stay.
The kauri Tree pod. Has a river near by to take a dip on those hot summer days . Or take a drive out to one of Horowhenuas beaches . The beaches on the west coast of New Zealand are famous for their black sand . The closest town is a 10 min drive. Levin is home to Swazi outdoor clothing & Rj s confectionery factory shop. It also has many take out food options. If you were wanting to explore the Horowhenua region a little more , take a short drive to Foxton to visit the working windmill , why not check out the Dutch delicacies . Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city is just over an hours drive . Home to Peter Jacksons Weta workshop & Te papa , museum of New Zealand. A wonderful day trip , Wellington is a vibrant little capital city . It is full of culture and great eatery’s. The Gypsy McGee boutique is onsite. Home to a beautiful array of handcrafted body products. We are also stockists of Swazi apparel for all your outdoor essentials.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.

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Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The kauri Tree Pod - Off Grid Experience in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.