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CHESTER COTTAGE BEACHFRONT

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Beach
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Interior detail

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 Single 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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Amenities

Washer
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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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

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?

Checkout 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 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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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

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