DuxHouse BnB

28 Mataroa Road, 4720 Taihape, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>143</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
143 reviews

Property was absolutely amazing couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay such a cosey apartment really felt like home . The Host was so friendly couldn’t do enough for us from the minute we got there until we were leaving . Everything you could have needed was there down to makeup wipes ,the host really went the extra mile with all the little touches not to mention delivering the most stunning homemade breakfast to the room . We were delighted to meet such a lovely host really made our stay .

Fiona Ireland
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Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, DuxHouse BnB is set in Taihape. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The recently renovated bed and breakfast is fitted with 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom, a fully equipped kitchenette with a dining area and oven, and a living room with a flat-screen TV. A private entrance leads guests into the bed and breakfast, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. For guests with children, the bed and breakfast offers a baby safety gate. The nearest airport is Palmerston North International Airport, 99 km from DuxHouse BnB.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Taihape
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  • Fiona
    Ireland Ireland
    “Property was absolutely amazing couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay such a cosey apartment really felt like home . The Host was so friendly couldn’t do enough for us from the minute we got there until we were leaving . Everything you...”
  • Gudrun
    Germany Germany
    “The best host I ever met. So much hospitality and friendlyness! A lovely place to feel at home. I arrived with a sprained ankle and was taken care of. Thank you so much for taking care of us Jolanda! All the best.”
  • Dierdre
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Jolanda was very hospitable and helpful. The accommodation was very comfortable and was separate from the main house. The bathroom was a good size and reached by going through the 'snug'; a seating area with a sofa and TV. The main room had the...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by DuxHouse BnB is hosted by Jolanda and Daniel

9.9
9.9
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DuxHouse BnB is hosted by Jolanda and Daniel
Opened in 2022, DuxHouse BnB is conveniently located in Taihape's Motel District on SH1. We are centrally located in the beautiful Rangitikei District in the Central North Island. Tongariro National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is just a 45–75-min drive away. Perfect for hiking in summer, or snow fun in winter. Central towns, such as Whanganui and Palmerston North are just over an hour away. Further afield are the likes of Napier (2hrs), Taupo (2 hrs), Wellington (3hrs), Auckland (5hrs) making Taihape the perfect central pitstop. DuxHouse BnB is located in its own separate, upstairs extension at the back of our 1923's-character home. Once you enter the private suite via the stairwell you will find a hallway lined in wainscoting, a cosy media snug, a well-appointed bathroom, a generous sized bedroom with a compact kitchenette and dining area, as well as a large private balcony. Stay cool in summer / warm in winter with the floor console heat pump. Free, unlimited high-speed internet (GB fibre) is available during your stay. Our media snug features a 42” TV, set up with Amazon Fire TV, as well as Chromecast. Included are the likes of Amazon Prime, Disney+, Netflix, TVNZ, Three Now and its affiliates. Streaming offerings may change overtime. A carefully restored local barn door separates the media snug from the bathroom. The 1x1m / 3x3 ft shower features both a rain head and wand. Enjoy the locally sourced, complementary, eco-friendly toiletries in the bathroom. The kitchenette has been fitted with a 3-in-1 Air Fryer / Convection Oven / Microwave, as well as a toaster, tea / coffee making facilities (plunger / French press) and a small fridge. Cutlery and a wide range of crockery is available in the kitchenette. All the basics are provided for your stay, and we will take care of the dishes for you. A comfortable queen bed, with quality bed linen as well as a table and chairs complete the indoor space. The balcony has a table and chairs, as well as lighting.
THINGS TO NOTE: DuxHouse BnB has been set up to comfortably accommodate 2 adults, however being a 3-person family ourselves, a single rollaway bed or porta cot can be provided for little ones. The porta cot comes with the basic mattress, however no bedding is provided for this. A BASIC KIWI BREAKFAST IS INCLUDED: This will be your choice of home-made toast with bacon and backyard eggs (scrambled or fried), home-made toast with spreads, porridge with fresh fruit, or a breakfast smoothie. We try to cater to dietary requirements. Breakfast will be delivered to you in the BnB at the agreed time. PARKING is located down our driveway, straight through the gate in the designated parking area. Please close the gate, as we do have a friendly dog (labrador), a cat and a child on site. Our pets do not have access to the suite at any time, i.e. the suite is free of pet hair for those with allergies. THE SUITE IS LOCATED UP A SOMEWHAT STEEP STAIRWELL AND HAS 16 STEPS AND THEREFORE (UNFORTUNATELY) IS NOT SUITED FOR GUESTS WITH MOBILITY ISSUES. A handrail is in place for your safety. We are happy to help carry any luggage upstairs. A baby gate is available upon request. LAUNDRY FACILITIES and access to the on-site PRIVATE GYM are available upon request.
Our BnB is located in Taihape's Motel District on SH1. The iconic Gumboot is less than a 5-minute stroll. Our property backs onto the scenic Mount Stewart Reserve, home to a variety of native birds and stunning views over the rolling hills of the Rangitikei. From the observation tower, views stretch to the sandstone cliffs and the Ruahine Ranges to the south, as well as Mount Ruapehu to the north. Town is a convenient 10-minute stroll, or a 2-minute drive. When in Taihape make sure you have a go at the Gumboot throwing record down in Gumboot Lane (by the train station). Our Kiwi-Dutch family (Jolanda, Daniel and Thor) made the Rangitikei District home in early 2022. We previously lived in Auckland and the Wellington region for about 4 years each. We have now set up for a quieter life in the country. This move has allowed us to chase our near decade-long dream of renovating and creating our very own BnB. We live in the main house on the property, so are on hand for any questions or a chat. Jolanda spent the decade before moving to New Zealand studying, working and traveling The Netherlands / Germany / the USA / Canada and Australia and still speaks Dutch and German fluently. She is very passionate about travel. Daniel comes with an extensive hospitality background and combines working in hospitality with seasonal farm work, as well as providing private Personal Training from our home gym. While we are still relatively new to the area, we love exploring on our days off. With its central location a variety of activities are within easy day-driving distances. Some of our favourite nearby places include the river and cliffs at Awastone, Flat Hills Cafe, the hidden gem that is Whanganui and Tongariro National Park.
Languages spoken: German,English,Dutch

Property surroundings

Facilities of DuxHouse BnB
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free WiFi 115 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Laundry
    • Room service
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Baby safety gates
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Dutch

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    DuxHouse BnB takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 21:00

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    		Free
    Extra bed upon request
    		NZD 25 per child, per night
    3 - 17 years
    Extra bed upon request
    		NZD 25 per child, per night

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 cot or 1 extra bed available upon request.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

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

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform DuxHouse BnB in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about DuxHouse BnB

    • Room options at DuxHouse BnB include:

      • Suite

    • The prices at DuxHouse BnB may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at DuxHouse BnB is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • DuxHouse BnB is 950 yards from the centre of Taihape. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • DuxHouse BnB offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):