Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly!

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7110 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Otaki Beach, Wellington

Worser Bay6 min walk
Otaki Beach6 min walk
Waikanae Beach21 min drive
Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)75 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Conservatory / lounge

1 Double Sofa Bed

Kids room

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

2nd toilet

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Office

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The original Health camp road farm house is warm and cosy and just a short walk to Otaki beach.
The house features a fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 toilets and two living areas.
The kitchen is well equipped with all your basic appliances including an electric jug/kettle, toaster, rice cooker and stick wizz. It also has a freestanding oven, a dishwasher and large fridge freezer. We also have a children's high chair available. There is a seperate laundry which you are welcome to use.

The house has 2x queen beds, a bunk bed and a cot, plus an additional portacot and fold out sofa bed in the conservatory.
Accommodating up to 6 people plus 2 infants.
Please note the bathroom in this house is small so keep this in mind when booking for a large group. However there are two toilets.

Relax in the sunny lounge / conservatory with a book, while the children enjoy our selection of games and toys. Or soak up the sun out on the lawn where we have an outdoor table and chairs ready for you to relax. The outdoor area is family and pet friendly and is fully fenced. There is also a playground a couple of hundred metres away around the corner and Otaki beach store where you can pick up some fish and chips or enjoy an ice cream on your walk home from the beach.
With our full office set up you can work from home (but at the beach). Making this the perfect work life balance getaway

Pets Policy:
The property is fully fenced.
We are happy to accept pets with prior approval. There is a pet fee of $30.
Please let us know when you book if you plan on bringing a pet or you maybe refused at check in.
There are spare dog bowls, pet towels, one medium dog bed and a bucket in the laundry for your pets use. Please do not use the kitchen crockery for your pets.
Please keep pets off the beds and furniture. Thank you

Smoking Policy:
Smoking is allowed OUTSIDE only, please dispose of your butts sensibly in the Paua shells. Please do not smoke in the house. If it is found that you have been smoking an extra cleaning fee will be added to your booking.

We are sustainability focused and offer a 4 way waste system. Including a compost bin, Recycling, soft plastics and rubbish. Plus sort your rubbish as best you can as we don't pay for wheelie bin pick up due to not always being able to put it out every fortnight. The bins are located behind the white gate beside the garage.

Property manager

Vicky Mitchell

Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Gym

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

This property uses wind energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Otaki

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Otaki Beach, a neighbourhood in Otaki. Otaki River Walks and Ohau Wines 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. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

Otaki Beach, Wellington

What's nearby

Worser Bay - 6 min walk
Otaki Beach - 6 min walk
Otaki River Walks - 2 min drive
Peka Peka Beach - 20 min drive
Waikanae Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

Cafe Nga Purapura - 2 min drive
Cafe Sixty SIX - 2 min drive
River Cottage Cafe - 5 min drive
River Stone Cafe - 5 min drive
Subway - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly!?

As of 2 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly! on 3 May 2024 start from AU$281.93, 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 Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly! located?

This family-friendly Otaki holiday home is located on the riverfront, within a 10-minute walk of Worser Bay and Otaki Beach. Otane Market and Otaki River Walks are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

30 Apr 2024

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

Great location for a wedding down the road.

We stayed here for a wedding across the state Highway at The Milk Station. It was amazing. Fire wood was provided and fully stocked which heated the main areas so well. There was extra bedding, 3 bedrooms, heaps of space in-doors and out-doors, and toys for my 6 month old and my nephew and nieces to visit. Traveling with a little one can be stressful but staying here took away some of that pressure as they had a portacot, cutlery, toys, a washing machine and all the essentials. It was a home away from home. Thank you so much Vicky for having us and making our trip from Tauranga a little easier. 💕

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve & wendy l.

21 Apr 2024

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

Lovely weekend away

Great communication. Hope to come and stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa L.

3 Apr 2024

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

Fantanstic Weekend

The weather was beautiful, lovely spacious home, loved being able to have our fur babies with us. Great location to the beach. Would easier visit again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

28 Mar 2024

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

Otaki Beach Bach

Everything was as expected, the instructions were clear and accurate. We would absolutely return for a repeat visit.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

22 Jan 2024

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

Amazing ! So happy

Lovely property Fully fenced Has everything you need Didn’t want to leave!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Vicky Mitchell

We are a young family that work hard and we want to share our special piece of beach paradise with others. We are lucky enough to have been able to keep this house and buy another home and this is now our nest egg and holiday house. We also have a granny flat we airbnb out at Raumati Beach which sleeps 3.

Why they chose this property

The Health Camp Homestead was the original farm house on the farm land surrounding the Children's Health Camp in the 1930s-1940s. You will notice it's unique position and the front door being at the side of the house because the very long driveway used to come off Tasmen Road. The house has been modernised over the years and is now a super warm and cosy family beach house that we want to share with others.

What makes this property unique

We love the location of our property. It's a couple of hundred metres from the playground, 7 min walk to the beach and a few minutes walk to the old closed down Health camp, where you can walk the dog or cut across the property to explore the forest. Beyond the Health Camp is a beautiful redwood forest with easy waking tracks and a rope swing. We are also not too far from the river.