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CHESTER COTTAGE BEACHFRONT

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Exterior
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Oakura, Taranaki
  • Oakura Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Pukekura Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Bowl of Brooklands
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Balcony

About this property

CHESTER COTTAGE BEACHFRONT

Oakura beach is a stunning and laid back beach village for a relaxing family holiday, located ten minutes drive to New Plymouth on NZ's West Coast, Surf Highway 45. Enjoy wonderful boutique shops, great cafes and restaurants.

Chester Cottage is an original kiwi bach, older in style and original in decor, however the location is the key here, as it is situated in an extremely sought after waterfront position. No frills, but cost effective accommodation for its position in Oakura. The perfect escape from the busy hustle and bustle of everyday life. Offering direct beach access (slightly over growth for privacy from public beach) is rare and situated amongst multi million dollar homes.

Open the door and be greeted by a chilled beach vibe and soak up the ocean and beach views from almost every room in the cottage.

Fully equipped kitchen (no dishwasher) and open plan living, and little nooks creates a certain warmth. Large private and sheltered deck with ocean views. Your senses will immediately be evoked by sea spray and all your cares and troubles will fade away. This bach is still used by the owners so does have some personal items in it, so guests need to be aware of that.

The entire second floor is a master suite with a king bed and bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and a nook where you can sit quietly and soak up the sea views. Two additional bedrooms on the main level consist of a bedroom with a queen bed where to can slide back the door and step out onto the deck; a constant reminder of your waterfront position, and a twin bedroom with two single beds.

Spend your days swimming, surfing, windsurfing or just wandering along the beach all day long.

Please note: No 027 cell coverage on the Oakura beachfront and wifi can be intermittent, so this property is not suitable for business travellers.

Please Note The Cleaning Fee: All linen & towels are provided by a commercial linen company and are professionally laundered. Properties have been cleaned prior to guests arrival to meet the Ministry of Health commercial cleaning standards. A part end of stay cleaning service is included. This covers the cleaning of bathrooms, mopping and rubbish removal. Guests are required to leave the property in a tidy and clean state all dishes are washed/the dishwasher loaded and turned on prior to departure.

All Bach Break properties come well equipped with cooking oil, salt, pepper, coffee, tea, milk, cleaning products, dishwasher tablets, dishwashing liquid, toilet paper, liquid hand soap and body wash.

Other Details:

The property is very well equipped with most things you will need on holiday. If you use a hair dryer we ask that you bring one with you as hair dryers aren't supplied.

Extra Services:

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

Noon Checkin $40 Noon Checkout $40 (subject to availability)

Boost Clean (Please enquire on price)

High Chair $25 per stay

Portacot $30 per stay

Stroller $25 per stay

All our properties are for accommodation purposes only - no gatherings or parties

Property manager

Bach Break
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Languages

English

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Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed
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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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Oakura

Located in Oakura, this villa is near the beach. East End Reserve and Oakura Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ringcraft Moana and Observatory. Brooklands Zoo and Pouakai Zoo Park are also worth visiting. With surfing/body boarding and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Oakura, Taranaki

What's nearby

  • Oakura Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Taranaki Base Hospital - 12 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Pukekura Park - 14 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 17 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Fitzroy Beach - 22 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Locals Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Salty Dog Cafe & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪High Tide - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Black Sand Pizzeria and Bistro - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Manou's Cafe & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CHESTER COTTAGE BEACHFRONT pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at CHESTER COTTAGE BEACHFRONT?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CHESTER COTTAGE BEACHFRONT?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CHESTER COTTAGE BEACHFRONT located?

Situated near 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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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
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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.

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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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
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Oakura Beachfront
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: Chester Cottage was great and we would highly recommend. Beachfront with access through a short path through the trees in front. Our young children loved the river running into the see for swimming which was close by. Lovely sheltered quiet deck with dining area and upstairs bedroom and on suite were private if hosting other friends or family.
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Oakura Beachfront
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: Chester Cottage was great and we would highly recommend. Beachfront with access through a short path through the trees in front. Our young children loved the river running into the see for swimming which was close by. Lovely sheltered quiet deck with dining area and upstairs bedroom and on suite were private if hosting other friends or family.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from NA, NOTAVAIL

Great location and excellent property
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 had a fantastic time. Perfect place for a family holiday.
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Weekend get together
Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Property was as described and better than some of the negative reviews we read about regarding the the cleanliness, the general condition of the cottage and the views. The sight and sound of the sea was great. The communal areas were cosy and comfortable. Overall a fantastic beach Bach experience. Would recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Perfect beach break bach
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: What a lovely place to stay! We loved the easy beach access. Highly recommended
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

Fabulous relaxing weekend
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Fabulous location relaxing just taking in the view
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10/10 Excellent

Simon T.

Chester Cottage
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: great stay at a cool beach side Bach.Great being able to stroll down and have a swim
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10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

Oakura Sanctuary
Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Just you and the beach, very private and comfortable. Great location and easy walking distance to Oakura shops, and cafes for everything you need while on holiday.
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Beautiful 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 the view from every room, only a garden area between the house and the beach. The lagoon had lots of swimming holes for kids to jump in. Surfers could be seen right from the deck. Kitchen was very well stocked. Beds were comfortable. Shower had great pressure and there is a bath too.
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Beautiful 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 the view from every room, only a garden area between the house and the beach. The lagoon had lots of swimming holes for kids to jump in. Surfers could be seen right from the deck. Kitchen was very well stocked. Beds were comfortable. Shower had great pressure and there is a bath too.
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10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

Beautiful location and v good house
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: This is a very well-equipped beach house - a few minor wear/tear issues but good and lots of character - on a quiet cul de sac immediately above the beach, with its own pathway down. Great deck with a sheltered area for windy days and good sized bedrooms.
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8/10 Good

Stephanie L.

Great location with a relaxed vibe
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall a great place to stay. Great location with your own access to the beach and short walk to shops etc. Great outdoor space, quiet and private. The one downside was that the kitchen and living areas were not very clean and the kitchen facilities lacking in some basic items for cooking. The downstairs bathroom, which services two bedrooms plus any visitors, is really, really, tiny. Overall a great place to stay but I would say its a bit over priced and doesn't quite fit the "luxury" tag it is given. What's not to love about Oakura though?!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Farren R., Wellington, New Zealand

Beautiful 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: This home was beautiful and homely. It sits right on the beach with its own little private stairway to the beach. It’s a very well insulated house so it was very warm. We loved our stay. Would definitely recommend. It’s just on the outside of the main city centre but doesn’t take too long to drive to (maybe 10mins).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Chester Cottage
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Lovely cosy winter retreat, with plenty of space, and views over the west coast.

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

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