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Kiwi-Style Beach Bach with Ocean Views Oakura

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Oakura

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Beach
TV, foosball
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Exterior
TV, foosball

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 1280 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Oakura, Taranaki Region
  • Place, Oakura Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pukekura Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowl of Brooklands
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the area

Oakura

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of the villa, you'll find Oakura Beach and Shearer Reserve. Oakura Library and Corbett Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Oakura Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Taranaki Base Hospital - 11 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Pukekura Park - 14 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 16 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Fitzroy Beach - 16 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪locals cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪OFS: Oakura Fish Shop - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Butlers Reef - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Magic - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Dog - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kiwi-Style Beach Bach with Ocean Views Oakura

Summary:
Welcome to a charming 1960s Kiwi-style beach bach in Oakura. - Vintage interior with original kitchen and local art - Family-friendly basement with games and bunk beds - Ocean views with stunning sunsets - Amenities include Wi-Fi, Sky TV, laundry, outdoor shower, heat/air con pump - Stocked with essentials for your comfort

The Space:
Welcome to Messenger Magic, a charming Kiwi-style beach bach nestled in the sought-after coastal town of Oakura. This delightful vacation rental offers an unforgettable escape just steps from the beach and near the river's edge. Revel in the breathtaking 180-degree ocean views that stretch across the horizon, providing a spectacular backdrop for your holiday. This property invites you to unwind and create lasting family memories in a setting rich with vintage charm and natural beauty.

Set on a rare, expansive north-facing plot, the bach captures stunning sunsets and sweeping ocean vistas. Treasured by the same family for generations, it combines warm nostalgia with every modern comfort needed for a relaxing stay. Whether you're soaking up the sun on the deck or exploring the nearby beach, Messenger Magic promises a truly memorable getaway.

Comfortable Accommodation:
- Three cozy bedrooms upstairs: master with a super king bed, a second with a queen bed, and a third with a single rollaway bed
- The basement accessed from outside is a teenager's dream, featuring bunk beds, single beds, a foosball table, mini pool table, dart board, and games for endless entertainment
- Ample parking available for guests

Interior Feeling:
- Open-plan living area with a large slider door leading to the deck for seamless indoor-outdoor flow
- Vintage 1960s kitchen that retains its original charm, inviting you to cook and gather
- Walls adorned with local artist prints and carefully collected treasures, telling the story of cherished family memories
- Equipped with Sky TV and unlimited Wi-Fi for your entertainment needs
- Heat and air conditioning pump ensures comfort throughout the seasons

Outdoor Bliss:
- Steps away from the beach and near the river's edge, perfect for beachcombing, swimming, or relaxing by the shore
- Expansive north-facing outdoor space ideal for cricket on the lawn and sunset watching
- Outdoor shower available for rinsing off after beach visits

Delightful Dining:
- Well-equipped kitchen with cooking oil, salt, pepper, coffee, tea, milk, and essential cleaning products provided
- Dishwasher with tablets supplied, making cleanup easy and convenient
- Dining and living areas that invite family meals and socializing in a relaxed environment

Professional Cleaning:
- Cleaning fee includes professionally laundered linens and towels provided by a commercial linen company
- Properties cleaned prior to arrival to meet ministry of health commercial cleaning standards
- Part end-of-stay cleaning service includes bathroom cleaning, mopping, and rubbish removal
- Guests are expected to leave the property tidy, with dishes washed or dishwasher loaded and turned on before departure

Extra Services and Important Information:
- Guests may request extra services prior to arrival, including noon check-in or checkout for a fee, high chair, portacot, and stroller rentals
- Hair dryers are not supplied, so guests are advised to bring their own if needed
- All bach break properties come stocked with essentials such as dishwashing liquid, toilet paper, liquid hand soap, and body wash
- Bookings longer than 10 days incur a mid-term cleaning and linen fee every seven days
- This property is intended solely for accommodation purposes; no gatherings or parties are allowed
- Guest numbers can be adjusted up until the date of arrival

Yearning for a nostalgic escape filled with sun, sand, and cricket on the lawn? Book today and create treasured family memories that will last a lifetime.

Other Things to Note:
Booking person must be 25 years and over. Strictly no parties or gatherings.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Foosball table

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 861 square feet

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

Pets

  • No pets 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 not indicated whether 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Reviews

Kiwi-Style Beach Bach with Ocean Views Oakura Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Jane A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family living a distance stayed to attend our wedding

Overall everyone who stayed, 6 out of 9 people used bach, all said cute place that met their needs and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family holiday

Lovely place only regret is that we couldnt stay longer place was very accomodating for all ages from my grands9n 2 to my mother 70 we all had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024