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With the lake on your doorstep, BEACH 2 minutes away and river swimming hole .

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Room
Private kitchen
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Boxer

1 Double Futon, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

With the lake on your doorstep, BEACH 2 minutes away and river swimming hole .


All email
jameslangton@xtra.conz

Barbwire bach is over looking Opunake Lake with beautiful views and amazing sunsets.
It's walking distance in the main beach and around the corner to Opunake town ship. And river swimming hole short distance walk around the lake.
We have kayaks available free of charge.
There is a gym available and 1 on 1 training sessions. With New Zealand Heavyweight champion James Langton. Plus, push bikes available. we have it all. Guarantee kids will love this location,
Money from Barbwire bach go towards Barbwire boxing for travel and gear for amateur boxer from Opunake.
Phone 0274692912

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House Rules

Check in after 11:00 AM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 9534648
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

About the area

Opunake

Located in Opunake, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway and Opunake Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hollard Gardens and Pukeiti Garden.
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Opunake, Taranaki

What's nearby

  • Opunake Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Everybody's Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oakura Beach - 38 min drive - 58.3 km
  • Fitzroy Beach - 47 min drive - 75.2 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Opunake Surf Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sugar Juice Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Māwhero Studio - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Headlands - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mi&Jin Sushi - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is With the lake on your doorstep, BEACH 2 minutes away and river swimming hole . pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at With the lake on your doorstep, BEACH 2 minutes away and river swimming hole .?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at With the lake on your doorstep, BEACH 2 minutes away and river swimming hole .?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at With the lake on your doorstep, BEACH 2 minutes away and river swimming hole .?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is With the lake on your doorstep, BEACH 2 minutes away and river swimming hole . located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Everybody's Theatre, Opunake Beach and Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway. Cape Egmont Lighthouse and Hollard Gardens are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our requirements & great location. Not flash but homely, warm dry & quiet. Will stay again if in the area. Thank you James..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
House was awesome, Host was communicative, view was amazing with the lake, boxing gym had pretty much all you'd need living room was big as well. Only thing i would say is remember to close windows due to the amount of mosquitoes there is at night because of the lake but spiders we're doing their part well in controlling them. Close to town so everything is in walking distance. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Natalie R.

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

Adorable little getaway

Relaxing and ideal for a little break away
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Helen S.

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

Sweet Break

Not the best weather, but great view and location. Loved the beach, awesome town, comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Helen D.

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

Best spot in town

Best Location , had everything we needed. Personally i wouldnt stay while gym was being used due to bathroom arrangement
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandar T.

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

Short stay in peaceful bach with private views of lake

Pleasant stay at the barbwire bach. Stayed only one night but wished we could’ve stayed for longer. Typical kiwi bach feel to the place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky T.

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

Magical lakeviews

Lovely location and well presented clean bach the view from the deck was refreshing Highly recommend for a getaway
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tania F.

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

Bach by the beach.

Loved staying here and James was amazing. Great view, great location. A lovely rustic bach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ray K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed before so was as expected.Could,nt use front door as jammed tight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
Sorry about front door been stuck. Didn’t realise. Thank you for staying at Barbwire Bach
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeanne W.

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

Great Kiwi bach

We loved staying at Barbwire bach, the view was beautiful, close to all amenities, lots of parking and rustic. Just what we were looking for
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola F.

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

A hidden gem!

Amazing in every way! I never knew Waverley was so beautiful. The views were magic and the accommodation a 10/10. I would recommend this stay for family, friends of all age groups. Thank you!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharron M.

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

Opunake Gem

Barbwire Bach has everything you need to enjoy its location with the added bonus of having access to their boxing gym. The kids absolutely loved it. Overlooking Opunake Lake and with the beach an enjoyable 3 minute walk away - or longer if the kids want to climb the pohutukawa trees and play on the playground, I have no hesitation in recommending Barbwire Bach and hope to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

trish o.

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

Great place to stay

Wake up to view across the lake. And a stroll to the surf. Right on the loop walking track, kids (and adults) kayaked, surfed and walked the town tracks. Lots to hinden gems also in the area, the hill top garden, make sure you also check it out at night, it's magical, great local artists to check out, and pihama lavender farm. Nice and relaxed place to stay with family, and our son enjoyed a boxing lesson with James. Can cook if you want or just walk around the corner and you are in the town centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle M.

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

beach bach as it is

great 4 nights at barbwire bach. this is how a bach should be. everything we needed. clean beds. plenty of towels.kitchen had what we needed. BBQ had gas. My only comment would be to upgrade outdoor furniture on back deck. nice area to sit in the evening but felt the furniture very weathered and old and not really safe. apart from that, we will be back without the family. Just nana and poppa for a quiet weekend. Very accomodating Host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wendy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Property Management

Not a good look on arrival with lawns not mowed. Beds still being made up on arrival when it was clearly agreed on the booking in time. Property had been double booked when clearly it had been paid for, before 2nd booking made. Overal management of property booking very unprofessional.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Do not stay here

Please do not stay here, dishonest host.There was no flat access for my 85 year old mother when the host said there was. The whole time we were there she had to climb up 2 very steep stairs so it was lucky that there was 2 of us to help her. The place was filthy dirty. There is a boxing gym attached to the so called bach, so i suspect it used to be the boxing club rooms. There is an unlocked door only to the boxing gym and the house. Its obvious that the toilet in the house would be shared by people doing boxing classes on mondays and wednesday nights which then gives them full access to the house. We had no wifi, hence my elderly mother could not watch tv nor could we use our phones. The beds were uncomfortable and 2 of the duvees had stains on them. The bathroom was appalling, dirty shower tray, bits of mat thrown over dirty floors. The toilet is stained. We couldnt open the windows in our room as a botched paint job has been done through the place and glued the windows shut. One of the bedrooms has no door handle and all the doors in the house and the 'Toilet' and 'No Exit' signs make it clear that this place was once a club room. The balcony out the back was covered in bird pooh so we had to wear our shoes. You wouldnt sit on the outside chairs because you would fall through them and with a big drop over the balcony with a low wall it would be very unsafe for small children. Honestly there was lots more wrong. I have submitted a complaint to Book a Bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Max H.

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

Cozy Stop off

Cozy spot with a nice view over the lake. Pretty well stocked with everything we needed. Very comfy bed with crisp clean sheets. Couple of very effective heaters kept us nice and warm. Boxing gym was active when we arrived but barely noticeable and cleared out pretty early so was never an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Marina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Loved the generous supply of fluffy towels. Proximity to lake and walks.

We were quite surprised by a Quite delapidated, early last century Scout Hall, (Nailed down carpet pieces, broken window, toilet lid, meagre kitchen supplies, no freezer compartment for ice) and would at best describe it a time travel adventure into early last century, NZ. No R&R place. It would have been fair to mention that the attached Gym hall is active every night, rocking the whole building or blasting out loud music.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

grant l.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by James Langton

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Why they chose this property

It's the only place in opunake that's got the lake at good as this view
own gym with class 930 am visiter are welcome

What makes this property unique

The amazing views of Opunake Lake and walking distance to the beach town and walkway outside the back door
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