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Classic Kiwi Bach at Otaki Beach. Pet and Family Friendly!

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Master bedroom with Queen bed
Outdoor dining
Sunset at Otaki Beach
Bedroom 2 
Queen bed
Bedroom 3
Kids room
Bunk Bed and cot
Plus additional portacot

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Otaki Beach, Wellington
  • Worser Bay
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Otaki Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Otaki River Walks
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Conservatory / lounge

1 Double Sofa Bed

Kids room

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Crib

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

Classic Kiwi Bach at Otaki Beach. Pet and Family Friendly!

Our 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 know how important it can be to have your pet join you on holiday. It's just not the same without them. 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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
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

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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. Ohau Wines and Levin Golf Club 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.
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Otaki Beach, Wellington

What's nearby

  • Worser Bay - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Otaki Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Otaki River Walks - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Otane Market - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Waikanae Beach - 21 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Nga Purapura - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Te Horo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sixty SIX - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪River Stone Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Kiwi Bach at Otaki Beach. Pet and Family Friendly! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Classic Kiwi Bach at Otaki Beach. Pet and Family Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Kiwi Bach at Otaki Beach. Pet and Family Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic Kiwi Bach at Otaki Beach. Pet and Family Friendly! located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kasia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Stay in Otaki
Initially, seeing the house online, it seemed to tick all the boxes of being spacious, having an outdoor area, a park nearby and be close to the beach. We were pleasantly surprised and rapt to see that the boxes indeed were right to be ticked. The house had a good, calm feeling about it and it felt like a home away from home. The space and garden area meant everyone had a space that they enjoyed. Thank you for a memorable weekend stay and we will definitely be back. For the cost of a night at a hotel we got a home that provided us with everything we needed. Our host Vicky, was amazing, answering any queries and making sure we did not want for anything.And now that I have found the helmets, we will definitely be riding the bikes, next time. Well worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach stay
Was a great place to stay, easy access easy to find, well communicated and very comfortable to stay at. Thanks again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant!
Loved it. A well loved place that felt lived in. Space for everyone and well equiped. Enough space outdoor for the dog to explore - and not get out. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot.
Great location only 50 minutes from Wellington, the house suited the whole family and the dog. Easy walking distance to the beach and the forest area.Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

TimandBec H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic family holiday
Great place, has everything you need. Close to beach and short drive to Kapiti Island adventure as well as TeAroha walking tracks. Well equipped bach and communication from owner was superb
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barbara
Excellent accommodation for a night in Otaki while we attended a wedding
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bevan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little pet friendly house
Perfect for the pets, fully fenced in area, house was priced accordingly for the condition and was more spacious than expected, would definitely stay again when next in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home
Stayed here for accommodation after a wedding. House is lovely, big and warm and very comfortable. Thanks heaps!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Shayna W.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Affordable stay in Otaki
We had planned a memorial for my grandmother who passed away during lockdown and we only just got the family together recently to have a "funeral". The house was clean enough altough some more attention to this, specifically the shower is needed. On the day of the memorial, the owner messaged me saying the property manager drove past the "other day" and noticed a camper van had been there for a few days. This shocked us as the campervan had only arrived that nirning and was only here as some of my family had to travel from a long way and bought their camper to break up the trip on the way here and on the way home. Other then the above, we had a really nice time and were lucky to find such an affordable place to stay and it was big enough for everyone that was staying. Thank you :-)
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

8/10 Good

Rachel H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Nice property in Otaki Beach. Very handy for me as close to my family. Easy access, great fenced section. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family beachside Christmas
A very well equipped home which suited our family gathering. Hosts Vicky and Jeremy provided a decorated Christmas Tree to add to the festive occasion. The beach and children's playground being nearby was great
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael J., Wellington New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Getaway Last Minute
Property was very clean great location. Had everything we needed. Was great to be able to take our dog. There was an issue with the internet but the owners had it fixed within an hour of us advising them which was absolutely fantastic and well above our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Health Camp Farm House
This house was perfect! Fully fenced for our wee dog and big enough for teenagers. Effortless check in. Thanks so much!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for young family and grandparents
We had a family wedding close by so this place suited our requirements perfectly. There were lots of toys and the place was warm.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Otaki Beach
Lovely place to stay, was clean and being pet friendly was a real bonus. Very handy to beach and local shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graeme B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Otaki Beach
Great location, kitchen and family areas to use, both indoors and outside Thank You
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely clean bach close to the beach!
A lovely bach to visit. Really nice and roomy, perfectly clean and veryclose to the beach! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great to be so close to the beach, had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacques B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Enjoyed our stay and the property provided all we needed
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy-Jo T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach home.
Overall experience was amazing beautiful home away from.home the feeling of the place was instant visually clean, spiritually clean miss the place only stayed one night. Vicky & Jeremy we're easy flowing was cool would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Vicky Mitchell

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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/bach 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.

Languages:

English, Dutch

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