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
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].
The minimum stay for a particular day or date can vary depending on factors such as the day of the week, the time of year and the host's preferences.
The easiest way to check what's available is to use the online calendar for this escape—it’ll show you the current options for your dates.
Please note that the minimum stay rules are set by the host and can’t be adjusted, so we’re not able to make exceptions.
If the stay length doesn’t quite match what you’re after, head to Find Your Escape, enter your check-in date and preferred length of stay, and browse other great options that might be a better fit.
To find out if single nights are available at this escape, check the online calendar and see if your preferred date is available to book.
If this escape isn’t available, head to Find Your Escape, enter your check-in date and length of stay, and browse all one-night options available for that day.
Please note that the minimum stay rules are set by the host and can’t be adjusted, so we’re not able to make exceptions.
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'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.
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.
1.1 Canopy Camping Limited (Canopy Camping Escapes, also referred to as we, our and us) has a curated collection of unique nature-based properties throughout New Zealand, independently owned and operated by individual owners of the properties (Hosts).
1.2 By making a booking through our website (here) (Website), you, as the person making the booking, agree to be bound by these terms and conditions (Booking Conditions).
1.3 Canopy Camping Escapes enters into these Booking Conditions as an agent for the Host. That means that you are making an agreement with the Host for the use of its property. Anything Canopy Camping Escapes does (including enforcing any of the Host’s rights), it does so as agent for the Host and is not a party to your agreement with the Host.
1.4 In these terms:
2.1 If you book within 28 Days of your check-in time, full payment via credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) is required at the time of booking. If you book more than 28 Days prior to your check-in time, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm your booking and secure the property. This will be charged to your credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) at the time of booking. A credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) payment surcharge of up to 2.5% will be applied to all credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) payments.
2.2 Bookings are considered confirmed once you have made your online booking and payment and we have sent an email to the address provided to us which confirms both the payment and your booking details. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact us as soon as possible. However, we (as agent for the Host) reserve the right to cancel any booking within 12 Days of the confirmation email where we discover that you, or any of your guests, has previously breached these Booking Conditions in relation to a previous booking. In that case, you will receive an email advising you that the booking has been declined, and the full amount paid by you at the time of booking will be refunded to the credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) you provided during the booking process.
2.3 If you book more than 28 Days prior to your check-in time, the remaining balance of your stay will be due 28 Days prior to your check in time. An email reminder will be sent to you at this time requesting payment for the outstanding balance. The reminder email gives you the option to pay the remaining balance by A2A (Internet Banking) or credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard). If your payment has not been received within 24 hours, the remaining balance will automatically be charged to the credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) used at the time of booking. Please note: a 2.5% credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) payment surcharge is applied to all payments made by credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard). Credit/Debit Card data is held in a secure and encrypted environment.
2.4 If any amount is not paid when due, you will forfeit your deposit and your booking will be cancelled.
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.
Hunting or motorcycles are not permitted on the properties.
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 encounter any issues or problems during your stay, you must first contact the Host to try to resolve the issue. The Host should be given the opportunity to address and fix the problem before any further steps are taken.
If you decide to leave the accommodation early due to an issue without first contacting the Host to resolve it, you will not be entitled to compensation. Essentially, if you don’t give the Host a chance to fix the problem, you cannot expect financial reimbursement for leaving early.
If you have a complaint that you'd like to alert Canopy Camping Escapes about after your stay, please contact us promptly at [email protected] with details of the complaint. As an agent, 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.
Our expectations were exceeded at The Unwind. Everything was perfect. From the beautiful Mt Taranaki view to the welcoming fresh bread, eggs and clean comfortable unit. Thank you for sharing your little piece of heaven with us. It was the perfect setting to celebrate our 20 year wedding anniversary.
"Marius & Monique - 22 Oct 2025
1 / 12
The Unwind was exactly what I needed, peaceful, private, and perfectly placed near the Maunga. That outdoor bath under the stars was next level. Loved the thoughtful touches, fresh eggs and baked bread to name a couple, and cosy vibes. I forgot how good it feels to truly switch off. This little cabin helped me remember.
"Lydia McCauley - 13 Oct 2025
2 / 12
Beautiful setting regardless of the weather! Thoughtful touches from the owners providing fresh bread eggs and juice.
"Sandie Hatfield - 09 Oct 2025
3 / 12
Super cosy with immaculate attention to detail. The place was super clean and peaceful. We enjoyed ourselves despite it being a rainy stay. The host provided umbrellas upon arrival, which were easy to find.
"Mel Kane - 30 Sep 2025
4 / 12
A great escape, warm and comfy, with a beautiful mountain view.
"Harry McCulloch - 04 Sep 2025
5 / 12
Lovely atmosphere, very cosy, and probably the cleanest place I’ve ever stayed at.
"Corey Pugh - 21 Aug 2025
6 / 12
The Unwind was the perfect weekend escape for total relaxation. Falling asleep to the sound of the river and waking up to stunning mountain views was absolutely breathtaking. At night, the sky came alive with stars. It was the epitome of tranquillity. Highly recommend for anyone needing a peaceful reset.
"Janneke Wilkie - 05 Aug 2025
7 / 12
Absolutely beautiful getaway. So relaxing.
"Grace Birkett - 29 Jul 2025
8 / 12
A beautiful private cabin. Perfect place to read a book in front of the fire on a wet winters day, but also slide into a hot bath on the deck before bed.
"Fran McEwen - 15 Jul 2025
9 / 12
A beautiful setting. We went in winter and enjoyed stargazing in the amazing tub and cosying up by the wood fire with some board games. Great communication from the hosts even though they were away, and the fresh eggs and bread were a lovely touch to the already cosy decor.
"Hannah Stewart - 03 Jul 2025
10 / 12
Super relaxing.
"Susan - 24 Jun 2025
11 / 12
The Unwind was the perfect solo escape during a few stormy days in Taranaki. The fire, beautiful homewares and linens and personal touches made for a cosy, luxurious stay. I'll be recommending The Unwind to all my friends and family and will definitely be back!
"Liza - 13 Jun 2025
12 / 12
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