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The Bach on Dorset 🌊

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Beach nearby, sun loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun loungers
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

The Bach on Dorset 🌊

If you enjoy beach life and the simplicity of bach living, this property is for you!

Spacious 3 bedroom house surrounded by world class surf spots. Modernised kitchen, bathroom, shower and bath to relax after a day at this popular beach destination. Sleeps 8 guests made up of, 1 queen bed, 1 double, 1 set of bunks, 1 single bed and double pullout sofa in lounge. The property boasts a large back lawn for a good game of backyard kiwi cricket! Over the winter months the log fire with plenty of wood, will keep you warm for a nice midwinter getaway.

The Bach is situated central to Opunake Beach, this is patrolled over the summer months and Middletons Bay with a boat ramp, and surf casting spots. Depending on your interests our location provides you with great swimming beaches, fishing, diving, surfing and walking trails to enjoy.

We have board games, books and movies for the evening. There is a bbq for use, cricket set, two boggie boards and a youth size bike (you will need to bring a helmet).

Please note we supply all bedding and bath towels, however please bring your own beach towels.

Property manager

Craig and Letitia

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property Opunake
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Opunake

About the neighborhood

Map
Opunake, Taranaki

What's nearby

  • Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway - 6 min walk
  • Everybody's Theatre - 9 min walk
  • Opunake Beach - 10 min walk
  • Cape Egmont Lighthouse - 19 min drive
  • Mount Taranaki - 73 min drive

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sugar Juice Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Opunake Dairy - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Opunake Pie Cart - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Opunake Chinese Takeaways - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Club Hotel - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bach on Dorset 🌊 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at The Bach on Dorset 🌊?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bach on Dorset 🌊?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bach on Dorset 🌊 located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway, Everybody's Theatre, and Opunake Beach. Cape Egmont Lighthouse and Hollard Gardens are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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The Bach on Dorset 🌊 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eva B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday home
Thanks we enjoyed our holiday. Great location to beach and cafes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaila S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good spot for local wedding
Overall good spot to rest the head after a couple big days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and simple
We enjoyed our stay at the bach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Leanne c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay for a family get away , lots of space, awesome outside area with a large lawn.
Great location, hop skip and jump away from the main beach, look out, walk ways and fishing spots. Thank-you for letting us stay we all had a great family holiday ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy days
We enjoyed our stay and the secure yard was great for the dog
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place to stay and highly recommended for family, spacious and clean 🙂
The property is not really close to our planned place to visit but we enjoyed the view traveling
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

louise c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean. Walk to cafe and beach.
Nice simple relaxing area
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great dog-friendly bach. Fully fenced back yard and a few minutes from the dog-friendly beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Chelsea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Miss
Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

sue m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway
Enjoyed a weekend here in Opunake. Lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laetitia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location Location
Lovely house with everything you need. Close to beach and cafes. Fully fenced section great for children
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is perfect for a family or group of friends holiday. It was great to arrive after a long drive to find everything so clean and tidy. It would be great in the winter too with the wood burner.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect get-away
My dog and I were looking for a break, and it was lovely to find this spacious, secure property in an attractive township with the two beaches nearby - the house, the section and the location meant that I could fully relax without worrying about the dog - who enjoyed the break as much as I did!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Stefanie H., Tairua

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Bach 👍
We enjoyed our stay. Beds are a little worn out. But other than that it was great. Thank you ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tessa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mostly clean and tidy. Bed was comfortable. Furniture was suitable for a student flat
House was spacious . Minimal supplies compared with other houses that we have stayed in .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Opunaki Stay.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay the house is open and has a relaxing to stay in. We may come back sometime in the future. The weather didn't play ball only got a glimpes of the mountain on Monday coming back from Whanganui. It was a great stay myself and my wife enjoyed the atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Opunake getaway
The property managers are great communicators. It was a good spot for a friend and I with a couple of dogs. Always nice to find a good place that allows for you to bring the dogs! I’d stay again - clean and tidy, fire to keep warm and not far from the beach and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and Quiet
The bach had everything we needed. We had 2 families staying. It was an easy short walk to the fabulous beach. Large section and very clean and tidy. The pillows just need an upgrade and the pull out couch/bed was a little uncomfortable. Otherwise excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome spot for a beach getaway
Great bach, spacious and clean with an awesome backyard and walking distance to the beach. Only improvement would be a few more utensils in the kitchen - we were a group of 8 and there weren't enough forks or bowls for us all to eat at the same time. Apart from that we loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayt R., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous fenced backyard
Great Kiwi bach close to two beaches & the Opunake loop walk. Fabulous backyard - fully fenced so great for dogs & kids. Very good communication with owner- we were there during a storm that partially pushed over the fence & they were very responsive. Would stay there again :-)
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rain
Location and house perfect....weather...53cm rain in 12 hours!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter warmth
Very wet and windy stay. Fire was great made the place cosy. Could do with another mirror near a power plug. Had all basic needs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

TUI M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Handy to beaches, toasty warm
Warm ,tidy space. Great back yard fully fenced. Awesome spot close to beaches. Loads of space. Wee Tv hiccup probably user error that didn’t get sorted but dvd worked! Great communication on booking appreciated the early check in .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great family spot to explore local beaches
A great spot with plenty of space for the 6 of us. We loved the big back lawn and we had everything we needed. Letitia clearly communicated what she didn't have and we brought this with us. Any problems and Letitia was very quick to respond and super helpful! We had a fabulous family holiday!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Kathy Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Compfy
Sadly Opunake did not turn on the weather so spent more time inside but the fire was amazing. Beds were comfortable we had a problem getting TV going but Craig was quick an helpful. We did get the ski going.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023