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Forest Hill Farm by Tiny Away

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Terrace/patio
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1 bedroom, bed sheets
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2155 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Mountain view
    Mountain view

Explore the area

Map
Herbert, Otago
  • Hampden Beach
    8 min drive
  • Moeraki Boulders
    11 min drive
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    22 min drive
  • Oamaru (OAM)
    35 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Herbert

When you stay at this vacation home in Herbert, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Te Hakapureirei Beach and Hampden Beach. .This vacation home is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Moeraki Boulders and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Totara Estate.

What's nearby

  • Hampden Beach - 8 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Moeraki Boulders - 11 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Steampunk HQ - 19 min drive - 14.9 miles
  • Oamaru Harbour - 19 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 22 min drive - 15.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Hampden Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Vanessa's Cottage Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Maheno Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Moeraki Boulders Cafe & Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Forest Hill Farm by Tiny Away

Summary:
Explore your next weekend trips at Forest Hill Farm Hampden, where vacationers can enjoy stunning views and fresh air that will make you feel at home in the small town of North Otago. The ideal holiday homes NZ escape is nestled on a 9-acre land surrounded by dense woods and wide-open fields, all of which highlight the grandeur of New Zealand's landscape.

The Space:
Forest Hill Farm by Tiny Away is located near the small town of North Otago, South Island New Zealand. It's just a 20 minute drive from the coastal town of Oamaru. Nearby Katiki Point, Moeraki Tavern, and Moeraki Boulders are just a few of the attractions in the area.

It's one of the best tiny house rentals in Herbert-Hampden, where you can enjoy a snug 139 square-foot tiny home with easy access to water, split air conditioning, a kitchenette, cooking equipment, and excellent bathroom facilities.

These amenities include an eco-friendly cassette toilet with a removable waste-holding tank, hand basin, and shower (gas heated for hot showers) for you to use.

If you plan to spend your holiday homes NZ escape here, we advise that you bring your basic necessities such as food and water during your stay with us. Thank you!

IMPORTANT NOTE: There will be train tracks and passing car noise, which is less than 30 metres away from the SH1, which is New Zealand's busiest road. Noise-cancellation earplugs are recommended for guests.

Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the tiny home and the surrounding areas, except the land host's private residence.

The Neighborhood:
Forest Hill Farm by Tiny Away sits in the quiet suburbs of Herbert-Hampden, North Otago. Just a 20 minute drive from the coastal town of Oamaru, you can explore restaurants, shops, and more here. It's one of the best tiny house rentals in New Zealand.

Our local recommendations:

- Katiki Point is the southern point of Moeraki Peninsula. This short walk has commanding coastal views, you'll see the historic lighthouse, Te Raka a Hineatea Pā site, and possibly yellow-eyed penguins and NZ fur seals.
- Inu Nutrition Bar is a place that offers delicious low-calorie smoothies in the region.
- Moeraki Tavern is a highly recommended tavern that offers a wide selection of food and drinks.
- Oamaru Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden where you may stroll about and admire the beautiful garden.
- New World Oamaru and Hampden are one of the closest supermarkets where you can buy all your basic needs.
- Steampunk Oamaru HQ, in an 1880s Grain Elevator building in Oamaru, is an art museum featuring sound, light, and retro-futuristic installations like The Portal, with glowing light sculptures.
- Moeraki Boulders is a popular attraction that features its mysteriously spherical stones scattered across a beach.
- Oamaru's Victorian Precinct showcases New Zealand's most complete collection of Victorian buildings, built from locally quarried Oamaru whitestone. Notable structures include the Scottish Society Hall, Criterion Hotel, and Harbour Board offices.
- Bushy Beach Scenic Reserve offers a chance to experience the natural coastal habitat of yellow-eyed penguins (hoiho). Watch these penguins cross the beach from a dedicated viewing hide.

Getting Around:
By car:

- 5 mins drive south to Hampden beach
- 10 mins drive to Moeraki beach
- 15 mins drive to Moeraki township
- 20 mins drive north to Oamaru

By public transport: No public transport avaiable. It's advisable to hire-a-van or rent a car.

Other Things to Note:
- Mobile reception is good
- Pets are not allowed on the property
- No smoking allowed on the property
- No unregistered guests or visitors are allowed
- Don't forget to close windows, and lock doors when leaving the tiny house
- Make sure to turn off the lights, air conditioning, and electronics (e.g., especially, chargers)
- We would like to advise guests that longer stays or later check-outs will incur an additional charge

Safety guidelines

- Please be advised that we have cows and ponies on our property
- Please do not enter animal paddocks without the land host's permission
- Guests are advised to follow the safety precautions discussed with the land host
- If you're interested in petting our mammal friends, please contact your land host to make arrangements
- Keep in mind that intermittent sounds such as the clanging of metal, shouting, and whistling can agitate our ponies
- For the safety of our guests, we advise guests to refrain from making loud noises that can be particularly stressful for the animals

Important note:

- Due to the nature of the property, abundant wildlife may be present on the property
- Keep in mind that BBQ grills and outdoor fire pits are not available during a total fire
- Please note that you will hear the main road and train track noise during your stay, which is less than 30 metres away from the SH1; the busiest road in NZ. Noise-cancellation earplugs are recommended for guests
- For stays of 5 nights or more, an additional cleaning fee will be collected to help maintain the cassette toilet and ensure a clean and fresh experience for all guests. We appreciate your understanding.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and an office.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Tiny Away

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 155 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

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Forest Hill Farm by Tiny Away Reviews

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Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The tiny home was perfectly fine, amenities were good, and the bunny watching from the window was very cute. However the email that arrived just prior to check-in that advised the use of earplugs to block the sound of traffic and trains…well it was good advice, but arrived a little too late. The perpetual falling of objects from the trees overhead onto the metal roof of the house all together with the train rumbling through and trucks thundering by, lead to a less than decent sleep. For the accommodation I was most looking forward to on my trip, it was the most disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024