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Funky 50's beach house

Vacation home in Otaki with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Dining
Property grounds
Beach nearby, sun loungers
Escape to Otaki Beach and unwind in this Funky Fifties beach house. Relax on the deck with a view of the private garden setting, take a short stroll to the beach or enjoy vinyl records by the bamboo bar. With proximity to restaurants, markets, and shops plus an herb garden for you to pick from in season.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Funky 50's beach house

Come and enjoy the special micro climate of Otaki Beach. Relax on the deck with a view out to a private garden setting or take an easy three minute stroll to the beach. This Funky Fifties beach house has a bamboo bar, wood burner and a wide choice of vinyl records and CDs to listen to, many of which could be your very own favourites. In this modern age a real novelty for some! Close proximity to beach shop, restaurants, markets, outlet shops and urban centre plus the Sunday market opposite New World is well worth a visit. In season you can pick your own herbs from our very own garden. An hours drive from Wellington/Palmerston North. Otaki beach is another one of those well kept secret spots that unless you visit you won't discover for yourself. Don't take our word for it read the amazing feedback left by our previous guests!
Special conditions:
Wifi available for general use only. 1GB per night. Downloading and Streaming not permitted. Wifi is monitored and extra time can be purchased if required.
Minimum stay 2 nights for up to 2 guests. Extra adults $20 per person. Cacti garden with views to the north and eastern hills. The bach suits single, couples or a family of four. May not suit families with toddlers due to the vast range of collectables on display. Public holidays including Easter, Queen's Birthday, Labour Weekend and Christmas holidays - preference given to bookings of 3 nights or more.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels); Cleaner can be arranged if required approx $60-$120

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking 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

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please take all your recycling and rubbish with you
Place used tea towels in the washing machine
Fire pit must only be used on the concrete tiles away from the deck. Clean BBQ and Fire pit and move back up to the deck Ensure it is cold then place cover over it. Thank you
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Front door curtains do not close over the entry as they will tear. Close curtains up to the door not over it when you depart.
Guests are asked to bring their own linen or leave $20 for the cleaner thank you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The backyard has a cactus garden. Be careful!

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

Funky 50's Beach House Otaki Beach
Funky 50's Beach Otaki Beach
Funky 50's Beach
Funky 50's Beach House Otaki
Funky 50's Beach House Private vacation home
Funky 50's Beach House Private vacation home Otaki

About the neighborhood

Map
Otaki Beach, Kapiti Coast

What's nearby

  • Otaki Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Worser Bay - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Otaki River Walks - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Waikanae Beach - 20 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Paraparaumu Beach - 25 min drive - 29.7 km

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Sixty Six - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪River Cottage Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mum's Sushi - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Streetwise - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Reds Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Funky 50's beach house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Funky 50's beach house?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Funky 50's beach house?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Funky 50's beach house located?

Located in Otaki Beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Otaki Beach and Worser Bay. Otaki River Walks and Otane Market are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Funky 50's beach house Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

4.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 180 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

gaye b.

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

Quirky and Cute

A great stay at the beach. The batch is exactly as photos depict. Host was super helpful. we had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm L.

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

Enjoyable break

Really enjoyed the three nights here. Taken by the retro decor and attention to make holiday makers stay memorable and comfortable. So close to the beach. Loved the large deck overlooking the back lawn area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Denny B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach break

Very easy convenient place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise B., Wellington

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

Weekend stay

Great outdoor space. Cosy & fascinating indoor space. Comfy bed. Just a short walk to beach. Hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina F.

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

Groovy bach

So comfortable and so much to look at!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

Work away from home

Great place to stay as we are house painters working away from our home in the Wairarapa. Our hosts are great people who are so easy to communicate with and are accommodating to our needs. Thank you we appreciate your lovely beach house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith M.

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

Loved our stay !

This little batch is full of so many things that jog your memories of times gone by ! Cute , lovely deck with sunny couch! enjoyed the nice fire at night. all you need as close to the beach ! thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christian H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Funky

A very unique, out of the usual fun environment. We enjoyed the stay a lot, one of the unforgettable experiences!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo B.

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

Retro gem

Funky little place with an amazing collection of retro pieces and a great record collection. Loved the large deck and garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Funky 50’s bach

This bach has it all. Wood burner, over the top decor, comfortable furnishings, all possible amenities (including Star Wars VHS) and cozy beds. We thoroughly enjoyed chilling at this bach celebrating our anniversary with our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Shelley T.

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

Great Stay

Great place to stay and location was perfect. One thing to take note of is there is no TV reception. We didn’t realise until the owner sent the paperwork a couple of days before we came over. Lots of DVDs however. It didn’t bother us at all but might do for someone with children. Other than that nice place, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

A total gem - puts you in the holiday spirit right from the outset.

A total gem - puts you in the holiday spirit right from the outset. Loved the decor, the music, the comfy beds, the fantastic deck space, the bath, the fire, the proximity to the beach... it ticks all the boxes. We also liked the fact that you deal directly with the owners rather than BachCare. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous bach, Chitra and Glenn!

6/10 Okay

Dorothea B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Crazy

When we arrived first we are astonished because of the overfilled house. Many dishes were dirty, both beds were horrible. The near to the beach was nice. when we have had any questions, Chitra answered very quickly.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

vanessa H.

We will be back!

We had a lovely 3 days at this little bach. Stunning weather and it felt like we had the beach to ourselves. The bach is well set up - dvds, books, games and records - so would be a great place to stay even in the winter. We spent most of our time on the deck - it's huge and enough furniture for everyone - even the fairy lights added to the atmosphere. Chitra is a wonderful host, great communication and even a 'welcome' text on the day. Chitra made us feel like family with all her communication and everything was really easy :) We are both teachers, so this was a fantastic place to unwind at the end of a very busy and frantic year. Now that we have found you, we will be back. Otaki is just over an hour from Wellington, so for us, this is a really easy get-away from busy life. We loved staying here - thank you so much :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The outside deck is excellent and the back garden very good. The inside of the house is too cluttered with ornaments, decorations, furnishings, etc. and needs pairing down. It looks like an op-shop and smells very musty. The house is a close walk to the beach, river, shop, bus stop, and cafes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun H.

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

Funky Town

Sure is a funky trip back in time, refreshed some memoreies with passed grandparents, an awesome spot & location, loved the big deck space. Highley recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Win M.

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

Quirky beach bach

For a couple in their 70s/80s it was a journey back. The decor was quirky & familiar. The back verandah was a gem catching all day sun. The perfect place for a glass of wine. Amenities were perfectly adequate & spotlessly clean. I’d hate to have to do the dusting though. Chitra checked in to make sure everything was ok - a good communicator.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

Quick trip

Chitra, was excellent and went out of her way in making our stay in her home fantastic under the circumstances of the trip itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiana T.

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

Such a special place

Chitra has created such a beautiful space that pictures do no justice for! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

karen J.

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

Such a pleasant host!

We loved how clean the cottage was. There was a problem with a window and it was fixed immediately, which was awesome! My partner loved the 'kiwi feel' however, I felt it was cluttered unnecessarily with too much furnture. We're average sized people, and used to a bigger bed, so we found the "double " beds too small. Also, we went home again, to get our own BBQ, as the house is open plan, with no extractor fan, and the food smell the first night went through the house. The BBQ there, is really only a small metal bowl with a wire grill, and needs charcoal, which we didn't find. We were there a week, and it would have been good to not have to dispose of our rubbish ourselves. However, it was unusually cold, and the fire place was awesome and plenty of wood was supplied. The shower is good too. The outside area is great! A large back yard and big deck. The house is a 5 minute walk from the ocean beach, which was great! The owner is lovely and easy to work with. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie G.

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

Relax and enjoy

Had a great relaxing stay. Everything you need and more. Our 3rd stay here and we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

David W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

A disappointing house in the perfect holiday spot.

Cluttered. Not suitable for senior citizens.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Overpriced

The bach is a quirky 1960s property that was clean and tidy. For the price, we thought it was too expensive. On leaving the property, we were required to take all rubbish with us. This is not satisfactory for people who are away from home and have no option but to dispose (illagally) of household rubbish in the Council Bins
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camilla B.

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

Winter break

Two nights in this lovely Bach. Great fun for the teenagers and the parents playing records! Lovely wood burner. Lovely garden. So close to the beach. Thank you for an awesome time. X
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Very funky 50's batch. Nice and close to the beach

Interesting collection on display. Felt very comfortable and relaxed..like its got a soul.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024