Title: The Heart of Oakura Shops & 5-10 min walk to beach & river (cleaning incl) Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Heart of Oakura Shops & 5-10 min walk to beach & river (cleaning incl) Riverside holiday home with kitchen and fireplace ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45260000/45257700/45257656/19e17300.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45260000/45257700/45257656/f45cb184.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45260000/45257700/45257656/b2a4bc55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45260000/45257700/45257656/9005bd86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45260000/45257700/45257656/2bbe1722.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at The Heart of Oakura Shops & 5-10 min walk to beach & river (cleaning incl) and take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Heart of Oakura Shops & 5-10 min walk to beach & river (cleaning incl) Tucked away down a drive in the heart of Oakura, lies this old style Hansel and Gretel house. All you need is to stroll up the drive and you have all the funky little cafes, restaurants, bars and 4 square at your finger tips. Or just a 5- 10 minute stroll down the road, you can soak up the beach vibes, sitting at a popular restaurant on the beach called Black Sands, sipping a cold wine or beer while watching the children play on the sand or watching the sunset. If the beach is not where you are at, you can walk a short walk and you will be at the river. Which ever takes your fancy, it is all accessible. If you are up for the surf, just down the road on state highway 45 are all the popular surf breaks. When you walk into this Hansel and Gretel style house you will feel like its your home away from home. It is not the brand spanking new home that makes you feel like you cannot relax, It is a home that allows you to be you and have the sense of relaxation while on holiday. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS There are 3 good sized rooms, PLUS a landing area upstairs BEDROOM 1 ........1x King size bed BEDROOM 2.........1x Queen size bed BEDROOM 3.........1x Queen Bed LANDING COMMON AREA.......3x single beds. 2 Toilets 1 Bath & Shower downstairs There is a great lawn for that back yard cricket and of course all private. Also a trampoline for the kids. There are two Sleepeouts but these will be locked. PARKING There is room for 4 cars to park down the drive. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: The home sleeps 9 comfortably. The maximum guests is 9 CHECK IN 3pm CHECK OUT 10AM EARLY CHECK IN NOON $40 (if I can arrange this) LATE CHECK OUT 11.30am $40 (if can be arranged) LINEN Please bring your own linen (sheets ), if sheets are required this can be arranged if really needed, at a one off cost of $65 Towels are supplied Pillows supplied and pillow cases All Duvets and blankets supplied The house is fully cleaned after every stay and then disinfected by myself. CLEANING FEE - This is included in the price, (if you leave the house clean and tidy as you found it). NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: clean AND vacuum the house and do the dishes before you leave. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 accessible parking spaces - Stair-free path to entrance - Thin carpet in public areas - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - On a river ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33568500/33568417/6b431241.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Oakura Accomodation right in the village Oakura Beach (Taranaki) - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 142 reviews £112 includes taxes & fees 25 Nov - 26 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=33568417&PinnedHotelID=33568417&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Black sand](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628300/9628222/f729e33a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park Fitzroy - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 93 reviews £57 includes taxes & fees 24 Nov - 25 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=9628222&PinnedHotelID=9628222&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110650000/110646800/110646739/9a509489.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Kaitake - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews £187 includes taxes & fees 24 Nov - 25 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=110646739&PinnedHotelID=110646739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111040000/111035600/111035594/1a7fd2a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Residence Fitzroy - 3 bedroom Apartment - Sky Tv (Apt 3) Fitzroy - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=111035594&PinnedHotelID=111035594&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111950000/111942300/111942224/8e8c5c37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern & Spacious 2yo Home Whalers Gate - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews £280 includes taxes & fees 28 Nov - 29 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=111942224&PinnedHotelID=111942224&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38100000/38095400/38095374/0962cc76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rural cottage-large garden and farm outlook. 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Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave There is a dishwasher but please DO NOT USE as it doesn't work RUBBISH Please use the correct bins provided ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 Vrbo Property Hansel Gretel Home in Oakura Hansel Gretel Home in Oakura 5 minutes walk to the beach ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-39.11570%2C173.95645&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qfRvA_jSqXrtz-J7et3uK8-dTK8=) Oakura, Taranaki #### What's nearby - Oakura Library - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Oakura Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Corbett Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Shearer Reserve - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Ringcraft Moana - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles #### Getting around - New Plymouth (NPL) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪OFS: Oakura Fish Shop - ‬4 min walk - ‪locals cafe - ‬10 min drive - ‪Butlers Reef - ‬1 min walk - ‪Pizza Magic - ‬7 min drive - ‪Mantra - ‬1 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Heart of Oakura Shops & 5-10 min walk to beach & river (cleaning incl) pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Heart of Oakura Shops & 5-10 min walk to beach & river (cleaning incl)? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Heart of Oakura Shops & 5-10 min walk to beach & river (cleaning incl)? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Heart of Oakura Shops & 5-10 min walk to beach & river (cleaning incl)? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Heart of Oakura Shops & 5-10 min walk to beach & river (cleaning incl) located? > Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Oakura Library, Oakura Beach and Corbett Park. Shearer Reserve and Kaitake Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question