Monthly Rentals in Taiʻarapu-Ouest

I booked in for a month long writing retreat and I had the most special time along the way. Wendy is the definition of manaaki – a kupu Māori from home that feels the only accurate description of Wendy. It was lovely getting to meet her whānau in snippets too. My stay felt homely and as if I gained a second mum 😅 I was very sad to leave but I know I’ll be back for a stay or at least a visit either way. To anyone else who may have hesitancies re: birds, they were delightfully charming. I arrived with a childhood phobia of farm/larger birds. By the end, I had given them all pet-names and informed my partner we’ll be getting chickens 🦚🐓

The check-in experience was very easy with extremely clear instructions provided. The house was clean and comfortable. The hero of the property is the veranda where you can sit for hours and listen to the waves and watch the clouds drift by.

We had a great stay at this little bungalow, despite the fact that it rained frequently and we didn’t have a car or motorbike. Maire, the neighbor who acts as the agent for the property, was always helpful and checked in regularly to make sure we were okay. The best part about the stay was getting to know the neighborhood. Because we walked a lot, to the little store and to the snack place across the street from it, we got to interact with the kind local people. One couple even stopped their car —twice! — to give us rides. The bungalow itself is comfortable, with a spacious bathroom, well-equipped kitchen, and a washing machine. There are a couple of fans. A nice covered lanai has table and chairs and loungers. Overall it was definitely good value for money! WiFi meh The waterfront just below the bungalow is beautiful. We didn’t go swimming because of the bad weather but someone staying in another bungalow did. You’d need water shoes to wade across a little muddy area.

This house is beautiful! It is located in a quiet residential area; to get there, you still have to drive a few kilometers but these kms are worth it. The house fully matched the photos; we immediately felt welcomed. Moehau has been very responsive from the start; We had rain throughout our stay, but it was not at all annoying because we felt at home; everything is functional, plus there is parquet in the house, so it is very warm; the decoration with the tropical flowers of the garden was nice to see; the kitchen is very well equipped and spacious, the bedding comfortable; everything was perfect; On the day of our departure, we needed a quick response, and we called Moehau's mom; she was incredibly kind. We will be sure to rent this beautiful house again as soon as possible and we recommend this house 100%.