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Oakura Beachfront Cottage Escape

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Exterior
Living area
Interior
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Oakura, Taranaki Region
  • Place, Oakura Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shearer Reserve
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Oakura Library
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Oakura

Located in Oakura, this villa is on the beach. East End Reserve and Oakura Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include New Plymouth Observatory and Brooklands Zoo. Pouakai Zoo Park and Pukeiti Garden are also worth visiting.
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Oakura, Taranaki Region

What's nearby

  • Oakura Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shearer Reserve - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Corbett Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Oakura Library - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pukekura Park - 17 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Treehouse Bar & Bistro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Back Yard Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stocky's Takeaways - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Breakwater Bay - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Bach on Surf Highway - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Oakura Beachfront Cottage Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Oakura Beachfront Cottage Escape?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oakura Beachfront Cottage Escape on 16 May 2027 start from AU$1,442, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Oakura Beachfront Cottage Escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oakura Beachfront Cottage Escape?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oakura Beachfront Cottage Escape located?

Situated on the beach, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Oakura Beach, Shearer Reserve and Oakura Library. Corbett Park and Kaitake Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Classic Bach feel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic getaway

Wonderful property, fantastic views of the beach. Comfy beds, well equipped, a very restful break. We would definitely return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chester Cottage

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stunning

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Incredible view and beautiful cottage to stay in. Wonderful experience and loved having the fireplace at night. Would definitely recommend it as it’s an absolutely fantastic spot!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home away from home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were over the moon with the Chester Cottage. Beautiful with stunning views and very private. We enjoyed our week away and are excited to visit again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Visiting Family in the Area

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental was lovely. It was set up well for the four of us. It has lots of great views and nice path to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Amazing location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Located right on the beach, perfect spot for a quiet break.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Has Potential But ...

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Chester Cottage could be a lovely place if some upkeep and maintenance was done. There is no shelf or storage space in the second bathroom. The steps down to the beach need to be repaired and the shubbery needs to be cut back. Take down all the cobwebs would make it much cleaner. Maintaining and trimming all the bushes and shrubs would allow better views of the ocean and all around. The bedrooms were adequate. The kitchen had too many unorganized drawers and cupboards -- a thorough cleanout and purging of duplicates and old items would be a good idea. When Bach Break management was contacted requesting a replacement for a broken item, there was no response at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Holiday escape

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic sea view, comfortable beds clean and tidy. Short stroll to beach only issue is our stay was too short!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Incredible beach house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay, what a special escape. We will be back
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Incredible beach house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay, what a special escape. We will be back
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Oakura Beachfront

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Chester Cottage was great and we would highly recommend. Beachfront with access through a short path through the trees in front. Our young children loved the river running into the see for swimming which was close by. Lovely sheltered quiet deck with dining area and upstairs bedroom and on suite were private if hosting other friends or family.
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