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Blue Water Cottage by the Beach

Cottage in New Plymouth with kitchen and patio

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Blue Water Cottage is nestled in a prime location, just steps from Fitzroy & East End Swimming Beaches and the Scenic Coastal Walkway. This charming retreat boasts an open plan living space with soft tones, sparkling blue water views, and a fully equipped kitchen complete with an Nespresso Coffee Machine.

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Water view

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About this property

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

Blue Water Cottage by the Beach

Summary:
Welcome to Blue Water Cottage, a charming holiday home.
- Open plan living space with serene beachy luxury
- Two restful bedrooms with queen beds
- Elevated deck with stunning west coast water views
- Fully equipped kitchen and Nespresso machine
- Smart TV with Netflix and unlimited ultra-fast fibre
- Off-street parking and laundry facilities

The Space:
Blue Water Cottage is a charming holiday home located in a prime tourist hot spot, just a two-minute stroll from both Fitzroy and East End Swimming Beaches. The Scenic Coastal Walkway is right at your doorstep, offering easy access to stunning views and local attractions. Spend your days swimming, surfing, or windsurfing at the beautiful beaches, and enjoy leisurely strolls along the Coastal Walkway that connects you to arts, culture, and shopping.

Upon entering, guests are greeted by a sophisticated and serene space that embodies relaxed luxury. The open-plan living area features soft tones and sparkling blue water views, creating a perfect atmosphere for relaxation. Open the doors from the living area to an elevated deck, where you can unwind with a glass of merlot while breathing in the refreshing salt spray and enjoying the breathtaking west coast vista.

Comfortable Accommodation:
- Two restful bedrooms, each with comfortable queen beds and quality bed linen
- Additional single bed located in a quaint sunroom
- Modern stylish bathroom

Interior Feeling:
- Open-plan living space with beachy luxurious comfort
- Fully equipped kitchen, including an Nespresso Coffee Machine
- Smart TV with Netflix for entertainment

Outdoor Bliss:
- Fabulous elevated deck for relaxation and stunning views
- Close proximity to Fitzroy and East End Swimming Beaches

Delightful Dining:
- Well-equipped kitchen with essentials for holiday cooking
- 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

Professional Cleaning:
- Linen & cleaning charge of $260 applies, charged separately
- Guests are required to leave the property tidy, with all dishes washed and the dishwasher turned on prior to departure

Extra Services:
- Noon Check-in $40, Noon Checkout $40 (subject to availability)
- Bookings exceeding 10 days incur an extra mid-term cleaning and linen fee every seven days

The owners have created something truly special to ensure guests have a quality stay. I would highly recommend booking this special cottage for your next holiday. I fell in love and so will you.

Other Things to Note:
Strictly no parties or gatherings. Booking person must be 25 years and over

Interaction with Guests:
Bach Break manage this property and are only a phone call or email away. Office hours are from 8am to 8:30pm.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Please be mindful of neighbours and adhere to quiet times of 10pm to 7am. Strictly no parties or gatherings. We reserve the right not to accept boo...

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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
BLUE WATER COTTAGE BY THE SEA
Charming cottage located between Fitzroy East End Beach
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About the neighborhood

Located by the sea, this cottage is in Strandon, a neighborhood in New Plymouth. The area's natural beauty can be seen at East End Reserve and Tapuae Marine Reserve, while Puke Ariki and TSB Showplace are cultural highlights. New Plymouth Observatory and Brooklands Zoo are also worth visiting.
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New Plymouth, Taranaki

What's nearby

  • Fitzroy Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pukekura Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Centre City Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Taranaki Base Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪India Today (Valley) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Little Easy - Container Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Joe's Garage - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cobb - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Water Cottage Near Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Water Cottage Near Beaches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Water Cottage Near Beaches?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Water Cottage Near Beaches located?

Located in Strandon, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of East End Reserve and Fitzroy Beach. Fitzroy Golf Club and Coastal Walkway are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Blue Water Cottage by the Beach Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed sitting on the patio and enjoying the sunset. The accommodation's were lovely. Plenty of space and in a nice neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Great home from home

Well laid out and well equiped property
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V.

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

Perfect

Absolutely loved our stay from the beautiful linen to the short walk to the beach. Highly recommend this beach accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamish M.

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

Relaxing weekend

Great location walk to beach, close to bike path along coast, excellent cafe, house well presented, tidy and great outlook!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

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

Nice dark bedrooms

House was lovely, open and airy. Nice view but the best thing was how dark the 2 big bedrooms were! The floor to ceiling curtains blocked out any light which was perfect for having a 6 month old baby and it was his first trip away from home 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Maureen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

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

Perfect Beach Retreat

Great location! So handy to the beach, coastal walkway and walking distance to a couple of cool cafes and shops in Strandon and Fitzroy. Super clean and cosy for our family getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

dale d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Modern well equipped

Modern well equipped property right at the bay. Park down the street.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cath O.

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

Top location

Perfect for our needs. Three friends on a girls weekend. Great location, close to coastal walkway, Fitzroy shopping area wonderful to wander around.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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6/10 Okay

A guest from NA, NOTAVAIL

Cute cottage review

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: 3night stay for netball tournament
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from NA, NOTAVAIL

Great 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: Enjoyable and comfortable stay. Excellent location to the costal walkway and beach. Well appointed easy place to stay. Responsive manager when we left item behind sorted and sent it to us. Definitely recommend a stay here.
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8/10 Good

John M.

Blue water Cttage was great

Rating Details: 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 location was close to our sons house and beach so great
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8/10 Good

John M.

Blue water Cttage was great

Rating Details: 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 location was close to our sons house and beach so great
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Waiuku, NOTAVAIL

Great place to stay

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: Visited for the weekend and was a nice and cute place, very clean. Glad to find 2 toilet, close walk to the beach which was nice to explore and a short drive into town. Very happy overall and would recommend
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10/10 Excellent

Les M.

Blue Water

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: A very enjoyable stay in a well positioned house in Strandon New Plymouth. Close to the city and very close to the coastal walkway this was the perfect location. The bach was comfortable.
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10/10 Excellent

Jason Z.

Great stay

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: Close to the beach, great location. Clean and tidy presentation with everything you need.
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10/10 Excellent

Lene L.

Beautiful place for a holiday

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: Perfectly positioned for either a costastal beach walk/run or a short walk up to local cafes and shops. Very nice and relaxing decor. Lovely little kitchen. Outside space for the morning coffee or evening drinks...The home is everything you need for a comfortable holiday...
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10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Great stay

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: Wonderfully comfortable house in fabulous location

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Great location!

Loved being so close to the beach and the coastal walk. It’s a lovely neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021