DuxHouse BnB

DuxHouse BnB DuxHouse BnB is located on SH1 in the "Gumboot Capital of the World" Taihape. The BnB is situated in a later, separate, upstairs extension of our 1923's home.

The Central North Island location makes it a perfect base for exploring this part of NZ. For booking information and availability, please check out our listings on:
www.airbnb.com/h/duxhousebnb
www.booking.com/hotel/nz/duxhouse-bnb.en-gb.html

Absolutely loving the new Taihape map that has gone up by the Gumboot, matching recent designs from elsewhere in the Ran...
25/05/2026

Absolutely loving the new Taihape map that has gone up by the Gumboot, matching recent designs from elsewhere in the Rangitikei region (Bulls, I'm looking at you). Our building foot print is the last visible one in the top left, showing just how close we are to town. Which walking loop will you discover next?



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Taihape, where gumboots are the way of life. A gumboot is even featured on this sign, as you come in from the Hawkes Bay...
27/04/2026

Taihape, where gumboots are the way of life. A gumboot is even featured on this sign, as you come in from the Hawkes Bay over the Gentle Annie.




Our Guest Manual was long overdue for an update. We used  for a mix of fonts, adding little personal notes in a handwrit...
18/04/2026

Our Guest Manual was long overdue for an update.

We used for a mix of fonts, adding little personal notes in a handwritten font, using the BnB logo font for the headers, and a clear type one for the details.

For a small town, we have a lot to offer:

The milly filly, chowder and keto breakfast cakes are some of our personal favourites at the old telephone exchange building of

While the coffee, donuts and whittakers slices at are some of our favourite guilty pleasures for a quick treat.

What will you try out next?


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Recent guests couldn't quite decide what they wanted for breakfast, so they asked for a mini breakfast sampler.From left...
20/03/2026

Recent guests couldn't quite decide what they wanted for breakfast, so they asked for a mini breakfast sampler.

From left to right, top to bottom:

- Smoothie with some homegrown black doris plums, giving it a gorgeous purple colour
- Porridge with some homegrown, in season, (thornless) blackberries
- Fried egg on homemade toast with a side of bacon
- Scrambled eggs on homemade toast with a side of bacon

Our flock of chickens has recently grown to 6, ensuring a steady supply of eggs (and chicken mingling drama)

Breakfast is always included at DuxHouse BnB

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For a moment we were debating renaming our BnB to "falcons rest". The resident falcons on Mt Stewart have been super act...
07/03/2026

For a moment we were debating renaming our BnB to "falcons rest". The resident falcons on Mt Stewart have been super active over the last few months. From low flyovers alongside the footpath near the gumboot, watching over me and our dogs on our walks, resting on top of the BnB roof, and chilling out in our backyard tree.

If this is a little too close for comfort, keep an ear out for shrieking bird noises and watch them fly over the reserve from the comfort of the balcony.

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We've had a number of guests this week 'rave' about our bed, both in person and in their reviews.Our NZ guests even admi...
16/01/2026

We've had a number of guests this week 'rave' about our bed, both in person and in their reviews.

Our NZ guests even admitted to checking out the mattress set up to see if they could replicate this at home. If that's not a massive compliment, I don't know what is!

Given our location we weren't able to easily access beds to try out in store, before curating all the pieces. (No repurposing old beds or duvets or anything at DuxHouse BnB). A lot of reading, research, and time went into creating the set up.

Our bed features a no. 4 firm Sleepmaker (Onslow series) mattress (and base), which is great for overall support. It is topped with an Ardor mattress topper (high loft - 1500gsm), adding a soft touch. The duvet inner is a Woolrest inner (600gsm), keeping you cool in summer and toasty in winter. With its weight it almost feels like an extra light weighted blanket. The bed head is a velvet custom piece by Two Little Angels. All our sheets, duvet covers, and pillow cases are 100% cotton, guaranteeing a good night's sleep.




While we host more than we travel, we love seeing the world through travelling, as well as a traveller's eye, i.e., our ...
31/12/2025

While we host more than we travel, we love seeing the world through travelling, as well as a traveller's eye, i.e., our guests. We look forward to whatever adventures are in store for 2026 and look forward to being part your travel memories.




#2026

About 3 years ago we were celebrating our "50 guest stays" milestone. Fast forward 3 years and we have welcomed guest st...
10/12/2025

About 3 years ago we were celebrating our "50 guest stays" milestone. Fast forward 3 years and we have welcomed guest stay no. 500 today. Such a huge milestone. In the last 3 years and 4 months, since opening, we have welcomed over 975 guests from 31 countries. From tiny babies to older guests, from business travellers to international visitors to NZ to those just needing a quick pit stop on their journey. We hope to keep welcoming you here. Thanks so much for your support.

#500 guest stays


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These cloud formations were something else this morning! Adding even more visual interest to the morning view from Mt St...
06/12/2025

These cloud formations were something else this morning! Adding even more visual interest to the morning view from Mt Stewart. We love where we live.


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How do you like your bacon? Soggy, happy medium, or crispy? We've got you covered. Paired perfectly with our backyard eg...
26/11/2025

How do you like your bacon? Soggy, happy medium, or crispy? We've got you covered. Paired perfectly with our backyard eggs and served with homemade toast. Breakfast is always included.

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is always included

Address

28 Mataroa Road
Taihape
4720

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 10pm
Tuesday 6am - 10pm
Wednesday 6am - 10pm
Thursday 6am - 10pm
Friday 6am - 10pm
Saturday 7am - 10pm
Sunday 7am - 10pm

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