Title: Oakura Pond Cottage - Oakura Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Oakura Pond Cottage - Oakura Holiday Home Holiday home in Omata with kitchen ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/112000000/111994800/111994767/71c55e9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/112000000/111994800/111994767/f88408c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/112000000/111994800/111994767/99ce6c4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/112000000/111994800/111994767/1b901ba4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/112000000/111994800/111994767/93d52cfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Oakura Pond Cottage - Oakura Holiday Home provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms1561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - 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. ### Oakura Pond Cottage - Oakura Holiday Home This enchanting holiday home offers a peaceful escape surrounded by native bush and an idyllic pond alive with birdsong, making it perfect for family gatherings, romantic getaways, or adventurous explorations of Mt Taranaki. Tucked down a secluded Nikau-lined driveway, you’ll find yourself immersed in tranquillity, yet just a short stroll to local cafes. Step outside to enjoy the beauty of the lush surroundings, complete with a picturesque pond and plenty of space for unwinding. Inside, the character-filled cottage invites you in with its unique decor and quirky antiques, creating a warm, nostalgic atmosphere. The open-plan living area provides the perfect place to relax, while the adjoining kitchen is well-equipped for whipping up meals to share around the dining table or on the outdoor patio. This holiday home features cozy bedrooms, offering a comfortable sanctuary for restful nights. The bathrooms are conveniently appointed, and the layout ensures ease and practicality for groups of up to eight guests. A private swimming hole, just 200 meters away, adds an extra touch of adventure and fun to your stay. Just a five-minute drive to Oakura Beach and a 12-minute journey to the bustling hub of New Plymouth, you’ll have easy access to world-class surf, cultural events, and concerts. Whether you’re soaking up the sun on the beach, enjoying local eateries, or hiking Mt Taranaki, Oakura Pond Cottage is your gateway to unforgettable Taranaki memories. Please note that the property is not you standard modern type of vacation home. The cottage is made from recycled doors, windows, floors and fixtures, with some having natural agingPlease note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49260000/49257800/49257790/33721d3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachside Bach in Oakura - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 649840 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-39.112392,173.96135&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:jgumFmywd%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FS%40S%3FS%40U%40Q%40U%40QBU%40Q%40SBSBSBQBUBQDQBUDQDQBSDQDQFQDQFQDSFQFQFQFOFQFMHSHMFOHQHOHMHOHOHMJOHKJOHMJKJOJKJKJKLKJKJMLKJGLKLILKJILGLGLILILGNELILELINELENELENELANGNALENCNANCLANCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FLCN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBNDL%40NFN%40LDLDNDNDLDLHLDNDLHLFLHLHLFLFLHLJJHLJLFJJLLJJJJJJJJJJJNJJJLHNJJHNHLHNJNHLHNFNHPFLHRFLFPFNHPDPFPFRDPFPDPDPDPDRBPDPDTBPBPBTBPBRBRBR%40P%40T%40PBT%3FP%40T%40R%3FR%40R%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FPAT%3FPARAT%3FPCTAPATAPCTCPCRCRCRCPCREREPCREPEPEPEPGPERGPGPEPIPGNGPGNIPGLIPGNINILKNINILINKJINKNKHKNKJKJKJKJKJMLKJMFMJKHMJMHMFMHMFMHMHMFODMDMHMDODODMDMDOBODM%40ODOBO%40MBO%40OBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FOBO%3FO%3FMCO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCMAOCOAOCMEOAOEMCOEMEOEMEOEMIMEMGOEMIMIMGMIMGKIMKMIMKKGMKKMKKMKKKKKKKKOKIIOKOIKKOIMIOIOIMIOIQGOIMIQGOGQGOGQGQGQEQGSEQGQEQEQCQESEQCSESCQCSCSCSCQAUAQCUAQAUAQAU%3FSAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=L53HUBBRBTwkRCnhq7YMT70Vono=) Oakura, Taranaki #### What's nearby - Corbett Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Oakura Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Oakura Library - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Shearer Reserve - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Pukekura Park - 11 min drive - 9.4 miles #### Getting around - New Plymouth (NPL) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪OFS: Oakura Fish Shop - ‬12 min walk - ‪locals cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Butlers Reef - ‬9 min walk - ‪Pizza Magic - ‬7 min drive - ‪Mantra - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Oakura Pond Cottage - Oakura Holiday Home pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Oakura Pond Cottage - Oakura Holiday Home? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### Where is Oakura Pond Cottage - Oakura Holiday Home located? > Situated in Omata, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Corbett Park, Oakura Beach and Oakura Library. 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 ## Oakura Pond Cottage - Oakura Holiday Home Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy S. 17 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely cottage just as described, was perfect for adult family of 8 plus pets. Really enjoyed the surroundings, birds and quiet. Easy walk into Oakura ##### Tracy S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carissa G. 25 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best get away EVER!!! Arrived to the batch open to let air flow through. Owners came and said hello to make sure everything was ok and showed us how to access th ##### Carissa G. 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