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MESSENGER MAGIC A CLASSIC KIWI BACH

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Lounge

1 Double Sofa Bed

Room 1

1 King Bed

Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Room 3

2 Single Beds

Room 4 Basement

1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Room 5 Basement

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

MESSENGER MAGIC A CLASSIC KIWI BACH

Unwind at this charming Kiwi-style beach bach in Oakura, one of the most coveted coastal spots. Nestled just steps from the beach and near the river's edge, this property boasts jaw-dropping 180-degree ocean views that will leave you breathless.

Gather your togs, sunblock, cricket set, and the entire family for an unforgettable holiday at Messenger Magic. This quirky 1960's bach, treasured by the same family for generations, sits on a rare, expansive north-facing plot that offers spectacular sunsets and sweeping ocean vistas.

The open-plan living area, with its large slider leading to the deck, invites you to relax and soak in the vintage charm of the original 1960s kitchen. The walls tell a story of cherished memories, adorned with local artist prints and treasures collected over the years.

Upstairs features three cozy bedrooms: a master with a super king bed, a second with a queen bed, and a third with a single rollaway. The basement, accessed from outside, is a teenager's dream, equipped with a foosball table, mini pool table, dart board, games, bunk beds, and single beds perfect for laughter-filled nights and midnight feasts.

With amenities like laundry facilities, unlimited Wi-Fi, Sky TV, ample parking, an outdoor shower, and a heat/air con pump, this bach is equipped for comfort. Plus, it comes stocked with essentials like coffee, tea, milk, and toiletries.

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.

Cleaning fee includes professionally laundered linens and towels. Guests are expected to leave the property tidy, with dishes washed or the dishwasher running upon departure.

Guest numbers can be adjusted up until the date of arrival.

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 check-in $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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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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 holiday home is by the sea. TSB Showplace and Puke Ariki are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ringcraft Moana and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Observatory and Brooklands Zoo.
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New Plymouth, Taranaki

What's nearby

  • Oakura Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Taranaki Base Hospital - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Pukekura Park - 14 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Fitzroy Beach - 16 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 17 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Locals Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Salty Dog Cafe & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪High Tide - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Black Sand Pizzeria and Bistro - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Manou's Cafe & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is MESSENGER MAGIC A CLASSIC KIWI BACH pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at MESSENGER MAGIC A CLASSIC KIWI BACH?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MESSENGER MAGIC A CLASSIC KIWI BACH?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is MESSENGER MAGIC A CLASSIC KIWI BACH located?

This family-friendly Oakura holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Oakura Beach, Shearer Reserve and Corbett Park. Ringcraft Moana and Kaitake Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

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

Amanda Jane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

Good-hearted family bach in ideal location
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 is a spacious, bright and well-maintained, not to mention clearly much cherished older family bach: excellent location - views and quiet, but close to beach and everything else; great games area downstairs for rainy days; and good bedding, kitchen equipment and so on.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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6/10 Okay

Jayashree M.

Good location and amazing view
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: It was good spacious place for us, very good views and convenient location. The only issue might be that one toilet and bathroom if you are staying with max pax capacity which is 11 or 12 I believe. There also could have been an internal access to the ground bedrooms from the first floor. Overall we all had fun in the bach with games and amazing beach view. Thanks for the hospitality
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10/10 Excellent

Liam H.

Wonderful 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: It was well setup, splendid views and overall a very pleasant experience. Highley reccomended
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10/10 Excellent

Clare P.

Great Family Escape
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 stayed here as a family of 4 with 2 very young children. It was the perfect base for us. We had everything we needed for our week long stay and could easily pop to the beach or the shops whenever we felt like it. There is an amazing yard for the kids to run around too. And the hot outdoor shower got a lot of use when returning from the beach each day.
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10/10 Excellent

Alasdair M.

Peace, Peace & Peace
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: Beautiful, peaceful and relaxing spot. Sitting on the deck listening to and watching the breakers, walking on the beach & swimming. Couldn't have been more relaxing.Downside? We only had 5 days, should have booked more. Highly recommend this property for a holiday.
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Beautiful Sunsets!
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 stayed at Messenger Magic for 4 nights and would go back in a heartbeat. The bach is comfortable and well-appointed. Views from the spacious living room are spectacular and the patio is a lovely place to enjoy to enjoy the great outdoors.
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6/10 Okay

Kelli-Ann O.

Surf trip getaway
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: An interesting kiwi Bach. We were 2 mums travelling with our kids for a surf trip. Not much privacy with the bathroom, make sure you know your housemates well. Also downstairs was a bit musty, kids couldn’t sleep in there for smell. Otherwise upstairs was lovely and a great location.

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