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Oakura Beachfront Cottage Escape

Beachfront villa with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Escape to Chester Cottage in Oakura, a laid-back beach village on NZ's West Coast. This original kiwi bach offers direct beach access, ocean views from almost every room and a chilled beach vibe with an open plan living area and private deck.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Oakura Beachfront Cottage Escape

Summary:

Welcome to Chester Cottage, a charming kiwi bach by Oakura beach.

- Original decor with a relaxed beach vibe

- Ocean views from nearly every room

- Fully equipped kitchen and open plan living

- Large private deck for soaking up the sun

- Direct beach access, nestled among luxury homes

- Personal touches from owners enhance the experience

- All linen and towels provided

- Please advise us prior to your stay if you require any of the following items.



The Space:

Chester Cottage is a charming original kiwi bach located in the picturesque beach village of Oakura. Just a ten-minute drive from New Plymouth on New Zealand's stunning West Coast, this property offers a perfect escape for families seeking relaxation. With its sought-after waterfront position, guests can enjoy direct beach access and the tranquility of the ocean, all while being surrounded by beautiful boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants.



This cottage features a laid-back atmosphere with ocean views from nearly every room. The interior is older in style but filled with warmth, making it a cozy retreat. The fully equipped kitchen, open plan living area, and private sheltered deck provide ample space for relaxation and enjoyment. The property is still used by the owners, so guests will find some personal items present.



Comfortable Accommodation:

- Entire second floor is a master suite with a king bed and bathroom

- Walk-in wardrobe and a nook for quiet reflection with sea views

- Two additional bedrooms on the main level:

- Bedroom with a queen bed and direct deck access

- Twin bedroom with two single beds



Interior Feeling:

- Open plan living area with a chilled beach vibe

- Fully equipped kitchen (no dishwasher)

- Little nooks throughout the cottage for added warmth

- Personal touches from the owners create a homey atmosphere



Outdoor Bliss:

- Large private deck with ocean views

- Direct beach access, providing opportunities for swimming and surfing

- Surrounded by multi-million dollar homes, enhancing the scenic experience



Delightful Dining:

- Well-equipped kitchen with essential cooking supplies

- Guests are provided with cooking oil, salt, pepper, coffee, tea, milk, and cleaning products



Professional Cleaning:

- All linen and towels are provided by a commercial linen company

- Properties cleaned to meet Ministry of Health commercial cleaning standards

- End of stay cleaning service included, covering bathrooms, mopping, and rubbish removal

- Guests must leave the property tidy, with all dishes washed



Extra Services:

- Noon Check-in and Noon Checkout available for an additional fee

- Boost Clean service available upon inquiry

- Properties are for accommodation purposes only; no gatherings or parties allowed

- Bookings exceeding 10 days incur an extra mid-term cleaning and linen fee every seven days



Please advise us prior to your stay if you require any of the following items.



This property is not suitable for business travelers due to intermittent wifi and lack of 027 cell coverage on the Oakura beachfront. Spend your days swimming, surfing, windsurfing, or simply wandering along the beach all day long.



Interaction with Guests:

Bach Break manage this property and are only a phone call or email away. Office hours are from 8am to 8:30pm.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the ocean

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Please be mindful of neighbours and adhere to quiet times of 10pm to 7am. Strictly no parties or gatherings. We reserve the right not to accept boo...

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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 indicated 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

Property is also known as

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CHESTER COTTAGE BEACHFRONT
Chester Cottage Beachfront Hotel Quality
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About the neighborhood

Map
Taranaki Region, Oakura

What's nearby

  • Oakura Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Corbett Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shearer Reserve - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Oakura Library - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pukekura Park - 14 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪OFS: Oakura Fish Shop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪locals cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Butlers Reef - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Magic - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mantra - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Oakura Beachfront Cottage Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oakura Beachfront Cottage Retreat 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 mi (3 km).

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Oakura Beachfront Cottage Escape Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew a.

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

10/10 Excellent

Laine H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Beryl P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Hayden H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

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

8/10 Good

Amie P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

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

10/10 Excellent

donna r., New Zealand

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolien O.

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

birthday treat

Chester cottage is waterfront beach which is extremely unique. A weather bomb hit nz so we stayed inside listened to the waves crashing and watching movies with a lovely fire going. Top notch comfortable bed and couch in remarkable beach setting. I wasnt well to do anything but two nights there was peaceful. A unique stay in a beautiful spot of nz.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Andy S.

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

8/10 Good

Lee W.

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

6/10 Okay

Leigh H.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Peyton P.

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!
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah Jane B.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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.
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8/10 Good

Emma L.

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.
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6/10 Okay

Margaret R., McLean

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsty M.

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!
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

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