The Unwind is located just 15 minutes from New Plymouth city and two hours from Whanganui.
Against a captivating backdrop of Mount Taranaki, the cabin is nestled amidst farmland and native bush. Beautifully styled, it features a cosy lounge area complete with a wood burner, a well-equipped kitchen, and a luxurious tiled bathroom with a spacious shower. A tranquil bedroom with soft lighting is a peaceful space for relaxation and rest.
Step out onto the deck to soak in breathtaking views of Mount Taranaki. From the outdoor bath, watch the graceful flutter of fantails, the whoosh of woodpigeons flying past - and listen to the gentle serenade of the river below which is accessible via stairs - just a stone's throw away from the front door. It's the perfect setting for the ultimate unwind.
FROM $380 p/n
The Unwind is 15 minutes from New Plymouth city and 2 hours from Whanganui.
Follow the Google Maps directions to Maude Road.
You will receive a pre-arrival email with a specific address, arrival instructions and your host's details 5-days prior to your stay.
Note: If you have booked within 5 days and haven't received a pre-arrival email shortly after booking, please email us at [email protected].
Check-in: Between 3pm - 7pm
Check-out: By 10am
The cabin has a king-size bed with full linen, towels and bedding supplied.
The sheets are 100% cotton, the duvet is duck-down duvet and the cover is linen.
Extra fairy-down blankets and linen robes are provided.
The kitchen has a ceramic stovetop with two elements for cooking. A Nespresso machine, microwave, toaster, kettle and small fridge are also available. All the pots, pans and utensils you'll need for cooking and eating are provided.
There is a Weber BBQ for al fresco cooking.
Some pantry basics are supplied - olive oil, salt and pepper.
The bathroom consists of a large rain shower, flushing toilet, basin and hot water.
Towels and hand/body wash are provided.
Yes! The Unwind is connected to mains power. Devices can be charged via power outlets or USB ports next to the bed.
Mobile phone reception is limited at The Unwind. Spark users will experience better signal than Vodafone or 2 Degrees users.
WiFi is available at the cabin.
Devices can be charged via power outlets or USB ports next to the bed.
There is a Roaring Meg woodburner in the lounge. A small oil-fin heater will be provided in the bedroom for extra warmth in the winter.
A fairy-down blanket is also provided.
No, due to the fire risk, there are no outdoor fires allowed at The Unwind.
The Unwind is not suitable for children and is strictly adults-only. The one exception to this rule is for non-mobile babies under 6 months at the time of your stay with BYO bedding and portacot. If you are bringing your non-mobile baby, you'll need to mention this in the comments box when you book.
If you're looking for a safe family-friendly glamping site, select the family icon in the search bar on our 'find your escape' page to easily find them.
The Unwind has a 'no dog' policy (with no exceptions).
If you're looking for dog-friendly glamping, check out some of our other Canopy Camping Escapes sites that welcome dogs - you can select the 'dog-friendly' filter in the search bar to easily find them.
The Unwind is set on a small lifestyle block. You may see the side of the host's house and lawn upon arrival. Once you reach the cabin, you will not be able to see the house due to the angle and privacy screen. From inside the cabin, you will only see the trees and hills.
Parking is available in a safe and secure off-road parking area 150 meters from the cabin. Follow the limestone pathway through a paddock that leads to the cabin. Umbrellas are available in a bin if it is wet.
There is a river on the property, so you'll need to be careful when swimming in the summer. Further safety information is provided in the cabin.
Weekends and Main Summer Holidays:
There is a minimum stay period of two nights on all weekends (Friday and Saturday nights) and during the main summer holiday period (20 December - 31 January).
Please note that during this period single nights are only allowed where there is a one night gap between bookings. One night gaps between bookings will be made available to book online.
Weeknights:
Single nights can be booked during the week (Sunday - Thursday nights) outside the periods specified above.
Public Holiday Weekends:
The minimum booking period for long weekends such as Labour Weekend, Anniversary Weekend, etc is 3 nights. The minimum booking period for Easter is 4 nights. There are sometimes longer minimum stay periods across Christmas and New Year and these will be specified in the online availability calendar.
Our minimum night policies are strictly adhered to. Please note that there are no exceptions to the policies for The Unwind.
Our minimum night policies are strictly adhered to. Please note that there are no exceptions to the policies outlined below for The Unwind.
Weekends and Main Summer Holidays:
There is a minimum stay period of two nights on all weekends (Friday and Saturday nights) and during the main summer holiday period (20 December - 31 January).
Please note that during this period single nights are only allowed where there is a one night gap between bookings. One night gaps between bookings will be made available to book online.
Weeknights:
Single nights can be booked during the week (Sunday - Thursday nights) outside the periods specified above.
Public Holiday Weekends:
The minimum booking period for long weekends such as Labour Weekend, Anniversary Weekend, etc is 3 nights. The minimum booking period for Easter is 4 nights. There are sometimes longer minimum stay periods across Christmas and New Year and these will be specified in the online availability calendar.
Peak (1 December - 30 April):
The nightly rate is $410* for up to two people
Off Peak (1 May - 30 November)
The nightly rate is $380* for up to two people.
*This rate applies for stays of two nights or more.
Single Night Stays:
Where single-night stays are available on the online booking calendar, a higher nightly rate applies. This is to reflect the additional servicing time/costs that single-night stays incur.
Give the gift of glamping! Gift Vouchers are available for use at any of our Canopy Camping Escapes glamping sites. These are provided in electronic format, for you to print out and pop in a greeting card for the lucky recipient. Read more about our gift vouchers, including how to purchase one, here.
3.1 Your 10% deposit (or 10% of the value of your stay if you have paid in full) is non-refundable, however it can be transferred to another booking made within 12 months of the date of confirmation of your original booking, if you cancel your stay more than 21 Days prior to your check-in time.
3.2 Cancellation or date changes by you that are between 3 and 21 Days prior to your check-in time will result in 50% of the total cost of your stay being charged. Cancellation or date changes made 3 Days (72 hours) or less prior to your check-in time will result in 100% of the total cost of your stay being charged.
3.3 Date changes made more than 21 Days prior to your check-in time are allowed without forfeit of any amounts paid.
3.4 Force Majeure
You are entitled to a full refund if you need to cancel for the following reasons:
Road closure. If at 1pm on the day before your arrival, a road on your route to your accommodation is designated by Waka Kotahi as closed or for essential travel only, and there is no detour, or the detour adds more than two hours to your travel according to the Waka Kotahi Journey Planner.
Metservice RED Weather Warning. If at 1pm on the day before your arrival, the Metservice has issued a RED warning/forecast in either your home region or the region of your accommodation, for either the day of your arrival or departure.
Natural disasters in New Zealand. Natural disasters such as cyclones, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and other severe and abnormal natural events causing large scale disruption of essential services and/or transport, specifically impacting your travel to or from your accommodation.
4.1 Exceptional or unforeseen circumstance
Hosts reserve the right to cancel a booking at any time in the event of exceptional or unforeseen circumstances. This right will only be exercised in good faith and in exceptional circumstances such as:
(a) Any alteration to the property or its surroundings which may pose a safety risk for the guest.
(b) Unexpected damage or destruction at the property.
(c) A death in the Host family.
(d) Our relationship with the Host ends for any other reason.
In the unlikely event a Host cancels under this clause, the guest may elect to receive a full refund or to credit the booking to another available date or Escape. The Host’s liability will be limited to the refund of amounts paid for any part of your stay that is cancelled.
4.2 Cancellation for breach
Hosts may terminate a booking at any time if they, or we, reasonably believe that there is, or has been, a breach of these Booking Conditions by you or any guest or visitor. Where a Host cancels under this clause, all amounts paid are forfeited and, where such termination occurs during the rental period, you and all guests and visitors must immediately leave the property.
5.1 Accommodation is often situated on working farms and there are hazards both natural and man-made. You accept that you, and any guests or visitors, enter the property at your own risk.
5.2 Participation by you and any guests or visitors in activities, such as, outdoor baths, climbing trees, walking on the property and any other activity on the property, is done so at your and their own risk.
5.3 To the extent permitted by law, neither we nor the Host accept any liability for accident, loss of property or personal injury during your stay.
No pets are allowed unless otherwise specified on the Website listing. Most accommodation is situated on working farms and therefore are not suitable for visiting pets.
GST of 15% (where the accommodation is GST-registered) is included in the daily per night cost. A tax receipt will be supplied by Canopy Camping Escapes if requested.
8.1 Guests have a licence to occupy the Property for the paid holiday period only. You are responsible for ensuring that you and they arrive no earlier than the check-in date, and leave no later than the check-out time, specified on the Website.
8.2 You are required to, and must ensure that all guests and any approved day visitors, observe the rules and procedures in relation to the property:
8.3 You must, and must ensure that all guests and any approved visitors, take all reasonable and proper care of the property and its furniture, fittings and effects and leave them in the same state of repair, condition, cleanliness and tidiness as at the commencement of the rental period. Where the property has not been left in the same state of repair, condition, cleanliness and tidiness as at the commencement of the rental period, you will be required to pay an additional cleaning cost of $100 which may be charged to the credit or debit card used at the time of booking.
8.4 You are required to inform Canopy Camping Escapes of any damage or breakage occurring during the rental period in or around the property promptly so that it can be repaired and replaced for the next booking. You must reimburse the Host for the reasonable costs of replacement or repair of any damage caused by you or any guests or visitors and such costs may be charged to the credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) used at the time of booking.
8.5 You must ensure that any access information in relation to a property (including any access codes, location of keys, etc) is kept confidential and not disclosed to any person.
8.6 Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the properties.
8.7 The Host may access the property during the rental period to the extent reasonably necessary to undertake repairs or replacement or where we or the Host have reason to believe these Booking Terms are not being complied with.
8.8 The number of guests staying at the Escape overnight must be the same as the number of guests included in the booking. Any day visitors must be approved by the Host prior to your stay. No overnight visitors are permitted.
8.9 You and all guests and any approved day visitors must behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner with due respect to the Host, the Property, other guests and neighbouring properties and neighbours, and Canopy Camping Escapes’ staff and representatives.
If you have any complaints, please contact us promptly at [email protected] with details of the complaint. As the agent of the Hosts we will be the initial contact between you and the Host but may need to put you in direct contact to resolve any issues.
To the extent permitted by law, as agent for the Hosts, we have no liability, to you or any other person, in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise:
Your rights are against the Host, not Canopy Camping Escapes.
If, for any reason, Canopy Camping Escapes has any liability to you under or in relation to these Booking Terms or your stay, to the extent permitted by law, our liability is limited to the 20% of the amount paid by you in relation to the relevant booking.
Any liability the Host has to you under or in relation to these Booking Conditions or your stay is, to the extent permitted by law, limited to refund of amounts paid by you for the relevant booking and shall not extend to any other costs or loss incurred by you or any guest or other person.
Gift vouchers expire if not redeemed within 2 years of purchase. If a booking paid for using a gift voucher is cancelled, any refund will be by way of a gift voucher with the same expiry date as the original gift voucher. Gift vouchers are not refundable or redeemable for cash and cannot be transferred or on-sold.
These Booking Conditions are governed by New Zealand law and the New Zealand courts have exclusive jurisdiction.
We may amend these Booking Conditions at any time. Any changes shall apply to bookings made from the date of such changes. You are responsible for familiarising yourself with these Booking Conditions each time you make a booking.
The Unwind is self-catering. Just bring your own food and drink, and cook meals using the ceramic stove top provided in your kitchen. You'll find all the cutlery, crockery, pots and pans that you'll need.
If you're looking for a bite to eat in New Plymouth Central, Social Kitchen, Shining Peak Brewery, Arborio and Snug Lounge are all highly recommended.
The nearest store for stocking up on food and supplies is in New Plymouth, 15 minutes away.
Explore the river and dip your feet in the cooling waters in summer, or relax with a drink on the river deck. Soak in the outdoor bath with a good book or battle it out over one of the board games provided.
If you feel like stretching your legs, take a walk around Lake Mangamahoe, just an 8-minute drive away.
For a change of scenery, head to The Coastal Walkway, Pukekura Park, or North Egmont Visitor Centre, all within a 15- to 25-minute drive. And of course, you can't miss out on an evening walk along the sand at 'Fitzroy Beach!'
Your hosts at The Unwind are Bill, Justine, and their son, Aiden.
The family have been living on their beautiful 2-acre property for the past 4 years. They always dreamed of building their own home, but had given up hope of finding somewhere 'magic' in their price range. Then, they found this land...with the sound of the nearby river, the views and the peacefulness - they knew they'd found their place.
Bill is an Engineer and Justine is a Data Management Specialist and Social Media Content Creator. With a passion for unique accommodation, the couple embarked on designing and building their own special cabin. Designed for guests to rest and rejuvenate, Justine felt 'The Unwind' was the perfect descriptive name for this little slice of heaven.
We loved our stay at The Unwind! The attention to detail was lovely and the outdoor bath was a huge hit!
"Jennifer Slater - 20 Sep 2024
1 / 12
We enjoyed a lovely, relaxing break and loved arriving to freshly baked bread and fresh eggs for breakfast. The only downside was that we booked for two nights instead of more!
"Paul Hill - 22 Jul 2024
2 / 12
Such a beautiful place to unwind and get away from the stressors of life - just what we needed! Best of all, we loved the chance to reconnect with nature, especially gazing at the stars at the foot of Taranaki Maunga. Simply stunning; would stay again!
"Meliza Deocales - 01 Jul 2024
3 / 12
What an amazing location and backdrop for this cosy little cabin.
"Selwyn Weier - 19 Jun 2024
4 / 12
A beautiful spot, very peaceful, lots of little extra touches, super clean, and a very helpful host.
"Amanda Lindsay - 14 May 2024
5 / 12
Such a beautiful setting; we loved spending the morning down by the river. Thank you so much for creating a stunning space to relax and unwind.
"- 30 Apr 2024
6 / 12
Absolutely loved the setting, so peaceful.
"- 29 Apr 2024
7 / 12
Amazing, relaxing, romantic atmosphere. Quiet and private. Stargazing in the stone tub was divine, and I loved seeing the wild rabbits in the morning around the cabin. Highly recommend.
"- 09 Apr 2024
8 / 12
Lovely stay and lovely homemade bread and fresh eggs provided by the host.
"- 12 Mar 2024
9 / 12
This is an amazing location and cottage. The unit is very clean and has great amenities. The view of the mountain lives up to the pictures and more. The platform down by the stream is very relaxing. Having the sheep right there really completes the NZ experience!
"- 21 Feb 2024
10 / 12
The perfect little getaway. We will be back again for sure!
"- 19 Feb 2024
11 / 12
Absolutely perfect.
"- 16 Feb 2024
12 / 12
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