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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Oakura, Taranaki Region
  • Place, Oakura Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pukekura Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowl of Brooklands
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the area

Oakura

With a stay at this villa in Oakura, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Oakura Beach and 11 minutes by foot from Shearer Reserve. .This villa is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Oakura Library and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Corbett Park.
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What's nearby

  • Oakura Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Taranaki Base Hospital - 11 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Pukekura Park - 14 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 16 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Fitzroy Beach - 16 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪OFS: Oakura Fish Shop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪locals cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Butlers Reef - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Magic - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mantra - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Oakura Beachfront Cottage Escape

Summary:
Welcome to Chester Cottage, your perfect beach escape.
- Original kiwi bach with a chilled beach vibe
- Ocean views from almost every room
- Fully equipped kitchen (no dishwasher)
- Large private deck for relaxation
- Master suite with king bed and walk-in wardrobe
- Direct beach access, rare for the area
- Cost-effective accommodation in a sought-after location

The Space:
Chester Cottage is a charming original kiwi bach located in the picturesque beach village of Oakura. Just a ten-minute drive from New Plymouth on New Zealand's stunning West Coast, this property offers a laid-back atmosphere perfect for a relaxing family holiday. With direct beach access and surrounded by multi-million dollar homes, the location is truly exceptional. Guests can enjoy the local boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants, making it an ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The cottage features a unique blend of original decor and a chilled beach vibe, ensuring a cozy retreat. Almost every room offers breathtaking ocean and beach views, inviting you to unwind and soak in the serene surroundings.

Comfortable Accommodation:
- Master suite on the second floor with a king bed, bathroom, and walk-in wardrobe
- Two additional bedrooms on the main level: one with a queen bed and one twin bedroom with two single beds
- Open plan living area with a fully equipped kitchen (no dishwasher)

Interior Feeling:
- Warm and inviting atmosphere with little nooks for relaxation
- Personal touches from the owners, as the cottage is still used by them
- Ocean views from nearly every room

Outdoor Bliss:
- Large private and sheltered deck with ocean views
- Direct beach access, providing a perfect spot for swimming, surfing, and windsurfing
- A peaceful environment to wander along the beach

Delightful Dining:
- Well-equipped kitchen with essential cooking supplies
- Guests are provided with cooking oil, salt, pepper, coffee, tea, milk, and cleaning products

Professional Cleaning:
- All linen and towels are provided and professionally laundered
- Cleaning prior to arrival meets Ministry of Health standards
- Guests are required to leave the property tidy, with all dishes washed

Extra Services:
- Noon Check-in and Noon Checkout available for an additional fee
- Boost Clean service can be arranged upon request
- Properties are for accommodation purposes only; no gatherings or parties allowed

Please note that there is no 027 cell coverage on the Oakura beachfront, and Wi-Fi can be intermittent, making this property unsuitable for business travelers. Bookings exceeding 10 days will incur an extra mid-term cleaning and linen fee every seven days.

Chester Cottage is the perfect escape for those looking to enjoy the beauty of Oakura beach while experiencing the comfort of a traditional kiwi bach.

Interaction with Guests:
Bach Break manage this property and are only a phone call or email away. Office hours are from 8am to 8:30pm.
Make yourself comfortable in this villa, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the ocean

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

EXCLUSIVE HOLIDAY HOUSE
CHESTER COTTAGE BEACHFRONT
Chester Cottage Beachfront Hotel Quality
6839661f78dab80013e8b59a

Reviews

Oakura Beachfront Cottage Escape Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

8.4/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew a.

Great location. Classic Bach feel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Outlook

Lovely view over the black sand beach - would be beautiful in any weather! Well equipped and comfortable house - the upstairs retreat was particularly special
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Fantastic spot

Had a fabulous long weekend here. The outside could do with a good tidy up very sandy mats etc. Also a lot of the crockery and cutlery was not very clean but overall great house thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lee W., Pollock Pines, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Views

Lovely setting, view stunning. Plenty of space especially in the upstairs bedroom, bathroom and alcove. Generous sized dining table. Good lighting especially for those who like to read in bed. Comfortable. Easier access to the beach at the end of the street than from the rental. There were negatives as described below, but overall a good stay.Downstairs' bathroom very cramped. No instructions on operating anything in the rental. Had to call rental company, Bach Break. They sent someone out who showed how the oven worked but who also could find no instructions on property. All too late in time for dinner. Microwave quirky, worked sometimes and not others. With instructions we might have been able to master its operation. There is a washer but no dryer. There is a clothesline and things dried quickly as it was summer, but the clothespins are all rusty and covered with spider webs. Potential for staining clothes due to the rust.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

great stay - both sea and river to swim in
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laine H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location and views

Great to be so close to the water and the nearby eatery’s loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and Private

Very easy to feel at home. The weather wasn’t always the greatest but the house was warm and my husband spent a happy time on the covered balcony gazing at the sea. Lots of walks on the beach and the tracks. The sea was a constant companion. A great escape for a few days. Would like to stay longer next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

donna r., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach view

As soon as we walked in could smell the cleanliness of the place. Beautiful decor. Comfortable sofa and great having sky. Loved listening to the waves and close to amenities. So easy to relax and put your feet up. Love the track to the beach and beautiful sunsets
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayden H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Lovely stay in a great location with the most amazing views
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach holiday

We had a lovely time, house looks over the beach. We enjoyed the sound of the sea, the house was clean and tidy. Beds really comfortable. Looking forward to going back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place to stay!

My Mum came over from Canada to visit us. It was the perfect place to stay and so close to the beach! Lots of space! We made great memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Amie P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous house. Perfect spot!

House is amazing and located a very short walk down to the beach. Just needed a good clean and some more cutlery.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Leigh H.

Great location, house needs attention

The house has not been deep cleaned in a very long time. We killed a minimum of 15 spiders during our 3 nights there…one of which was LARGE and in the bed during the middle of the night. We had a water emergency and it took us 4 calls and over 30 minutes combined of our morning to even get someone to answer the phone (even their emergency line). Luckily the water issue was the shower would not turn off, but the water was contained to the bathtub. Otherwise the entire upstairs would have flooded before anyone answered the phone. As a result we only had the very tiny shower to use (master bath was out of commission) for 2/3 of our stay. The agency felt $60 NZ was an amount that we should have been grateful for. I was not overjoyed with this based on the level of the issue, but also did not want to waste any more holiday time dealing with them. Summary: house is in a great spot but until it is under different management with better cleaning I would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Chester Cottage

Great location, superb outlook, high quality accommodation. Highly recommended. Excellent communication via Bach Break
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Cherryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Right on the beachfront.

Stunning location, hearing the sound of the waves is amazing. Property needs a bit of updating, the decor is a bit tired and little things like no decent can opener, cutlery was like a picnic set as opposed to real cutlery, old duvet cover with an old stain on it. It is a warm and cosy place for a winter get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolien O.

Liked: Cleanliness

birthday treat

Chester cottage is waterfront beach which is extremely unique. A weather bomb hit nz so we stayed inside listened to the waves crashing and watching movies with a lovely fire going. Top notch comfortable bed and couch in remarkable beach setting. I wasnt well to do anything but two nights there was peaceful. A unique stay in a beautiful spot of nz.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jenny and George Richardson's Kiwi family

Amazing location. Perfect on sunny and story days, with the river and ocean close by is great with the kids.
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely spot and quite

Would highly recomend

8/10 Good

Annette J.

Beautiful place lovely view

A few things missing. No dishwasher or dryer. Cooking utensils need updating. Otherwise nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach stay

Great location, lovely ambiance, comfortable. Close to the ocean for a real seaside holiday. Perfect for bach for relaxation
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oakura rest

Lovely location, comfy beds, only complaint was family bathroom is very tiny and has nowhere to put anything, this was not great for three ladies to share. Upstairs master suite is better but door lacks a handle! This should be easily fixed by property management. Overall a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great holiday home - just a few improvements could really make a difference

The holiday house is lovely and in a great location. Everything was clean and tidy for our arrival. We had a lovely stay and no issues. The only thing we could be picky on is the condition of some of the interior fittings and equipment. The cutlery could do with a refresh. Some of the kitchen cabinets could also do with a spruce up and one of the handles was broken with tape round it. Lie a lot of holiday houses, there was nowhere to hang coats and nowhere to store shoes. No hooks! Why do holiday homes never have hooks! If you are considering Oakura for a break, overall we would highly recommend it. For the owners - a few improvements as per above would take it to 5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and comfortable stay by the ocean

Excellent place to chill out. Very peaceful and cosy. Lulled to sleep by the ocean and fabulous views
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020