Escape to Otaki Beach and unwind in this Funky Fifties beach house. Relax on the deck with a view of the private garden setting, take a short stroll to the beach or enjoy vinyl records by the bamboo bar. With proximity to restaurants, markets, and shops plus an herb garden for you to pick from in season.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 511 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Funky 50's beach house
Come and enjoy the special micro climate of Otaki Beach. Relax on the deck with a view out to a private garden setting or take an easy three minute stroll to the beach. This Funky Fifties beach house has a bamboo bar, wood burner and a wide choice of vinyl records and CDs to listen to, many of which could be your very own favourites. In this modern age a real novelty for some! Close proximity to beach shop, restaurants, markets, outlet shops and urban centre plus the Sunday market opposite New World is well worth a visit. In season you can pick your own herbs from our very own garden. An hours drive from Wellington/Palmerston North. Otaki beach is another one of those well kept secret spots that unless you visit you won't discover for yourself. Don't take our word for it read the amazing feedback left by our previous guests! Special conditions: Wifi available for general use only. 1GB per night. Downloading and Streaming not permitted. Wifi is monitored and extra time can be purchased if required. Minimum stay 2 nights for up to 2 guests. Extra adults $20 per person. Cacti garden with views to the north and eastern hills. The bach suits single, couples or a family of four. May not suit families with toddlers due to the vast range of collectables on display. Public holidays including Easter, Queen's Birthday, Labour Weekend and Christmas holidays - preference given to bookings of 3 nights or more.
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels); Cleaner can be arranged if required approx $60-$120
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Music library
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near an outlet shopping centre
Things to do
Golf
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please take all your recycling and rubbish with you
Place used tea towels in the washing machine
Fire pit must only be used on the concrete tiles away from the deck. Clean BBQ and Fire pit and move back up to the deck
Ensure it is cold then place cover over it. Thank you
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Front door curtains do not close over the entry as they will tear.
Close curtains up to the door not over it when you depart.
Guests are asked to bring their own linen or leave $20 for the cleaner thank you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: The backyard has a cactus garden. Be careful!
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 first aid kit and a deadlock
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
About the area
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Otaki Beach, a neighbourhood in Otaki. Ohau Wines and Levin Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nga Manu Nature Reserve and Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Otaki travel guide
Located in Otaki Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Otaki Beach and Worser Bay. Otaki River Walks and Otane Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Funky 50's beach house Reviews
Reviews
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.
We have stayed a number of times at this property and find it really cosy and Chitra is good to communicate with
Paul M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lewin
7 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We have a fabulous couple days, we enjoyed out at the back deck with weather was awesome, five minutes walk to the beach, will definitely going back there very soon!
Had a great relaxing stay. Everything you need and more. Our 3rd stay here and we will be back.
Jennie G.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Angela
24 Oct 2025
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The outside deck is excellent and the back garden very good. The inside of the house is too cluttered with ornaments, decorations, furnishings, etc. and needs pairing down. It looks like an op-shop and smells very musty. The house is a close walk to the beach, river, shop, bus stop, and cafes.
Sure is a funky trip back in time, refreshed some memoreies with passed grandparents, an awesome spot & location, loved the big deck space. Highley recommend
We really enjoyed our stay here in Otaki, close to the beach, great communication from the host and what a treat if you're into 50s - 60s vibe. Truly a lot of love has gone into this place.
Peaceful, relaxing bach close to the beach. The back covered deck area is a perfect spot to read and even in the rain provided some nice shelter.
Great record collection, books and magazines.
Friendly host who made the whole experience an enjoyable one.
The back deck and garden were fabulous to sit and relax, the bach had lots of interesting books and records to enjoy and the beach and estuary were a short walk away. I highly recommend this bach for an easy get-away
We enjoyed our stay; The house was clean and tidy. Having a fireplace with plenty of firewood for the cold nights was great. Check in and out details easy to follow.
Chitra was great to deal with. Will book again.
For a couple in their 70s/80s it was a journey back. The decor was quirky & familiar. The back verandah was a gem catching all day sun. The perfect place for a glass of wine. Amenities were perfectly adequate & spotlessly clean. I’d hate to have to do the dusting though. Chitra checked in to make sure everything was ok - a good communicator.
Two nights in this lovely Bach. Great fun for the teenagers and the parents playing records! Lovely wood burner. Lovely garden. So close to the beach. Thank you for an awesome time. X
Great place to stay and location was perfect. One thing to take note of is there is no TV reception. We didn’t realise until the owner sent the paperwork a couple of days before we came over. Lots of DVDs however. It didn’t bother us at all but might do for someone with children. Other than that nice place, thank you.
We loved how clean the cottage was. There was a problem with a window and it was fixed immediately, which was awesome! My partner loved the 'kiwi feel' however, I felt it was cluttered unnecessarily with too much furnture. We're average sized people, and used to a bigger bed, so we found the "double " beds too small. Also, we went home again, to get our own BBQ, as the house is open plan, with no extractor fan, and the food smell the first night went through the house. The BBQ there, is really only a small metal bowl with a wire grill, and needs charcoal, which we didn't find. We were there a week, and it would have been good to not have to dispose of our rubbish ourselves. However, it was unusually cold, and the fire place was awesome and plenty of wood was supplied. The shower is good too. The outside area is great! A large back yard and big deck. The house is a 5 minute walk from the ocean beach, which was great! The owner is lovely and easy to work with. Thank you!