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Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly!

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, fireplace, books, offices

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Otaki Beach, Wellington
  • Worser Bay
    6 min walk
  • Good Grub
    6 min walk
  • Stokes Valley Manor Park Station
    47 min drive
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ)
    25 min drive

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About the area

Otaki

A family-friendly stay in Otaki awaits you at this holiday home. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Worser Bay and Otaki Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 1.5 bathrooms, a fireplace and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a dining area and a fenced private garden are also available. Change of towels is available on request .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden, barbecues and childcare. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Otaki Beach holiday home include Otaki River Walks and Otane Market.
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What's nearby

  • Worser Bay - 6 min walk
  • Otaki Beach - 6 min walk
  • Otaki River Walks - 2 min drive
  • Waikanae Beach - 21 min drive
  • Paraparaumu Beach - 26 min drive

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly!

The 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 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

Languages

Dutch, English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Wind energy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses wind energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly!?

Yep, Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly! is a short 6-minute walk from Otaki Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding, fishing and swimming.

Does Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly! have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly!?

No, Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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.

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., Otumoetai

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Lovely weekend away
Great communication. Hope to come and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Te Uarangi T., Otukawa , New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Ōtaki Beach House
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The whare was large enough to cater to our whānau of 8. Well-equipped and we were especially grateful for the a/c as it was very warm while we were in Ōtaki. Ideally located with plenty for the kids to do. Great communication with Vickyĵn. Anyone who stays here will enjoy it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022