There's an outdoor fireplace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. Offering a terrace and mountain views, the bed and breakfast includes 1 bedroom, a living room, satellite TV, an equipped kitchenette, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. Guests can take in the views of the lake from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. Guests at Secret Lake Farmstay can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Whakatane Airport, 11 miles from the bed and breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
5.0
Low score for Whakatane
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Alan
    Canada Canada
    Lovely location, great views of the countryside and the small lake. A beautiful home and spacious accommodation. Best part was meeting Viv, a very friendly and engaging hostess. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there!
  • Ravichugh
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Scenic view top of the mountain. Lake behind the house and cute dog Nika she is adorable
  • Elisabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    There was plenty of space. The heated floors. It was a beautiful apartment. Beds were very comfortable.

Host Info

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

The apartment available is part of a new house located at the 'run-off' for a dairy farm. Guests have independent access into the 42sq m apartment which consists of a living room, bedroom and bathroom. The elevated property has 360 degree views taking in a lake, the mountains and the Rangitaiki Plains towards the Bay of Plenty / Pacific Ocean. On a clear night the star gazing is perfect. Young stock graze the surrounding pastures and in spring calves are reared on the property. Come and enjoy the peace and tranquility of staying on the hill top in the middle of a working farm just outside of Whakatane.
I am a widow, part-time teacher and farmer. Relatively outgoing. I belong to a book group. I play golf and enjoy travelling. I have been to Botswana, Bali, Europe, Morocco, Cambodia, Bhutan, Borneo, Ireland and Iceland in the past five years. Three adult children. One is the farmer at the dairy farm nearby.
A rural setting just 15 kms out of Whakatane on the main highway to Rotorua, (which is 50 minutes away). 2 kms down the road are the Awakeri Hot Springs. Visitors come to the Eastern Bay of Plenty for the high sunshine hours, visiting the off-shore active volcanic White Island, fishing, walks, beach, mountain biking, basically anything 'outdoors,' as the climate is perfect.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Secret Lake Farmstay
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Mountain view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Sofa bed
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/out
    • Laundry
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

    Secret Lake Farmstay takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0+ years
    Extra bed by request
    NZD 40 per person, per night

    Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    2 extra beds available on request.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Secret Lake Farmstay of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    If you are traveling from Rotorua to Whakatane - I am 45 mins from the airport on State Highway 30. After 40 minutes you will pass through a small settlement called Te Teko. My driveway is 5 kms further on. 0.6 mi after McDonald's Road. You will see a stone entrance with the name Otumahi Views on the right. Go up the driveway of 0.6 mi to the top of the hill. If you are traveling from Whakatane, I am 15.5 kms from Whakatane on the way towards Rotorua.

    Please inform Secret Lake Farmstay of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    FAQs about Secret Lake Farmstay

    • Check-in at Secret Lake Farmstay is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Secret Lake Farmstay is 8.7 miles from the center of Whakatane. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Secret Lake Farmstay include:

      • Suite

    • Secret Lake Farmstay offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking

    • The prices at Secret Lake Farmstay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.