We really enjoyed our stay at the Echobach. It is a very good value option in a beautiful part of Taranaki, very close to the Mount yet also a 15 minute drive into central New Plymouth. We had complete privacy and peace in the location. We appreciated the environmentally friendly nature of the Echobach and we would stay there again. Check in was very easy and Michael is a very friendly man, who we only met briefly at check in. Everything was easy to understand so we didn't need to contact him during our stay. Recommended for travelers on a budget looking for an easygoing rural retreat close to New Plymouth.