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 two friendly dogs (a labrador and a golden retriever) 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.