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The Front Office - charming 3BR heritage home

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3 bedrooms, WiFi
Outdoor dining
Interior
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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New Plymouth, Taranaki

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About the area

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 14 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Front Office - charming 3BR heritage home

Summary:
This charming house is fondly known as The Front Office. It was built in 1929 as business premises for Jones & Sandford Ltd, one of New Plymouth's oldest surviving timber/construction firms.

The Space:
This charming house is fondly known as The Front Office. It was built in 1929 as business premises for Jones & Sandford Ltd, one of New Plymouth's oldest surviving timber/construction firms. Over the years the owners have brought it into the 21st century with a modern, urban industrial mix with aged features creating a very special and unique space.

The living area feels expansive with high ceiling and large doors that open out to a deck area to beautifully manicured gardens. Special touches create a warm relaxed feel where you can curl up on the couch with a good book. The chef's kitchen is the hub of the house which brings everyone together. It is an outstanding space which is nothing short of wow. Art adorns the walls which captures the ambience and it's sense of luxury.

Three beautifully appointed bedrooms. A huge master bedroom with a comfortable king bed is in a separate wing of the house with its own ultra modern bathroom. In the other wing is a bedroom with two comfortable king beds which you walk though down a passage to another bathroom and the third large bedroom with a queen bed. Additional features include a laundry area with a washing machine and clothes drier, unlimited wifi & central heating throughout. Great off Street Parking in a large carpark area right outside the house, which services Mitre 10 and the Jones and Sandford building.

Right on St Aubyn Street you are a ten minute walk to the CBD for Arts Culture & Shopping. A five minute walk the NP Aquatic Centre and then onto the Scenic Coastal Walkway. Plenty of cafes and takeaways conveniently located close by. Don't miss the opportunity to stay somewhere that has such great local history. Book today.

Please note: A linen and cleaning charge of $260 applies and is not included in the rental rate and this will be charged separately.
Guests are required to leave the property in a tidy and clean state all dishes are washed/the dishwasher loaded and turned on prior to departure.

Guests are required to leave the property in a tidy and clean state all dishes are washed/the dishwasher loaded and turned on prior to departure.

All Bach Break properties come well equipped with cooking oil, salt, pepper, coffee, tea, milk, cleaning products, dishwasher tablets, dishwashing liquid, toilet paper, liquid hand soap and body wash.

Bookings which exceed 10 days will incur an extra mid term cleaning and linen fee at cost to guest every seven days.

Other Things to Note:
Strictly no parties or gatherings. The booking person must not be under 25 years old.

Interaction with Guests:
Bach Break manage this property and are only a phone call or email away. Office hours are from 8am to 8:30pm.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,938 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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The Front Office - charming 3BR heritage home Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mr

Little unusual spot but don’t be put off. Really good home and location well appointed etc. would go back again without hesitation
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Old world charm

Arriving at The Front Office was like walking into a Somerset Maugham novel with the large outdoor palms, the solid leather and wood furniture and the classical library all set in large generous open spaces. We loved the open-plan kitchen/ dining area which provided a perfect place to come together, and share the cooking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammie S., Brasilia Brazil (Formerly of USA)

Liked: Cleanliness

Very spacious!

We loved the large amount of space at this lodging! Each bedroom had plenty of space, including large closets for unpacking and storing your clothes. The kitchen is large with plenty of accessories for cooking. The master room and ensuite felt luxurious, with lots of room and comfortable bed. The location is a bit unusual, as it's located at one end of a large parking lot, and next to a fairly busy road. But we didn't hear noise from the road while we were inside the home. I recommend this location if you are looking for larger spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

New plymouth

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful few days in New Plymouth

Great property, everything we needed! Short walk to the Coastal Walkway and new kids play facility. Property was faultless with great facilities. We can definitely recommend this property and New Plymouth and would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Max K., Wellington, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and convenient

A spacious house with good amenities and some interesting history. Nice and clean. Only downsides were the keybox was hard to locate and to get to the third bedroom you had to go through the 2nd bedroom. Overall very positive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

This property is stunning inside. Wasn't aware of its location from the listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just perfect.

A superb getaway and a perfect retreat to catch up with friends. A funky, fantastically well renovated ex-law office that had all the comforts. Expectation was well exceeded. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Monika Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable place

We stayed there over the weekend. Loved the spacious leaving room, rooms and beautiful master bathroom. Kitchen was modern and fancy with changing colours of the lights under the cabinets. We enjoyed the stay! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house to stay

Handy location. Great property. Everything we required, especially having two bathrooms as there were 4 women in our group and we needed to leave early in the morning each day. A great place to come home to too relax!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheena M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Weekend Getaway

A beautiful tidy property that had everything we needed. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amelia G., Finstown

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property.

Great property. Handy location. Well equipped with anything needed. Down sides noise from road (expected) Second bedroom was to light. Property maintenance taken while we were staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

Loved staying here. We were initially surprised by the location as it sits within the Mitre 10 carpark however once inside it is spacious, clean and very private. We stayed over a long weekend which saw a lot of rain so the house offered a great refuge for us. Unfortunately we didn’t get to utilise the outdoor BBQ and dining area but this would be great for afternoon lunch or dinners. The kitchen is huge and had everything we needed. The bedrooms are also very large and comfortable. It’s been beautifully renovated. We would recommend this house and hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022