For three years, we've returned each summer holiday to the Eco Bach. It's remote, quiet, and offers amazing views of Mount Taranaki. You can even take a private bath in the front yard, and the limited traffic would never know you're there. At the same time, it's close to New Plymouth - you can be to the CBD in 15-20min. My family loves getting in the row boat and paddling around the pond, and the winding bush walk and bridges are a blast. The air is clean, the skies are clear, and the fact that it's off grid makes you feel that much better about your stay and your footprint on the world. You can't beat this place.