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Reviews of Beautiful Onaero Bay, so close to New Plymouth ...


Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamzyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall very comfortable
The owners are friendly and quick to respond. The house is cosy, and our whole family enjoyed our stay. We really liked the comforts of home, including the TV, and also really appreciated using the kayaks and fishing rods. My sons were fishing most of the time! Just a couple of little things we have for suggestion: the beds were not made, however, we had access to linen to make them up ourselves. It was useful having the washing machine and dryer, however maybe the dryer needs to be moved outside, or a vent put in so it doesn't make the house feel damp. Overall, I recommend this bach - great spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie anne h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Loved our time away. Special memories made. Will return again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
The kids loved kayaking up and down the river and fishing for eels! Lovely quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2024
Thanks for your review and thanks so much for leaving the bach clean and tidy. Welcome back anytime

8/10 Good

heather e., Kapiti

Liked: Cleanliness
Garden festival
Access off highway was very difficult.There are no warning sign to indicate domain and camping ground.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely batch
This is a lovely wee batch, well appointed and set out. Short walk through the motor camp to cute and dramatic bay.... The batch was cosy with wood burner!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring in Onaero
Lovely spring weather. Grandchildren enjoyed the beach and kayaking up the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend break
This is our 2nd time staying here. Great place to say and nice and quiet and beautiful view of the river on your doorstep . yet only a 2 minute drive to urenui to get yummy brunch from the mudbay cafe and yummy fish n chips for dinner from the local fish & chip shop would recommend to those wanting a weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kathryn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
River views
Lovely quiet spot. Well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jant A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Bach11 had everything we needed for a relaxing family holiday with the kids. Plenty of room indoors and out, we most enjoyed the fishing from the wharf, relaxing with books and games on the rainy days and our visit to the Three Sisters.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

russell p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter break
Great relaxing place to spen over easter. Would come back again. Had a crack at fishing but i think the fish are fatter thanks to me feeding them.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely bach which is in the most beautiful setting, on a domain with other wee baches, set right back from the road so it's utterly peaceful and relaxing. The beds were super cosy and there was an enormous range of bedding to make ourselves at home with. The sofas were incredibly comfy, and the kitchen was super-well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
This was our first weekend off in months and staying here was perfect. What a peaceful and relaxing place to stay. It has everything you need so it makes life so easy to just have to pack your clothes and food etc.Lots of space and the deck is just wonderful. Will definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great venue for family.
Clean, neat, fresh and well thought-out. Comfortable & pleasant allowing a relaxing and stress-free experience. We inadvertantly left a large glass fluted bowl with fitted plastic lid, which I am keen to have returned. I am willing to pay the postage. Please advise. Cheers, Kathie
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec 2022
Thank you for your review. We will respond to your question through the message service.

10/10 Excellent

Duanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely peaceful stay
This is my 3rd time renting this property with my friend for a break and we always go home refreshed. The beds are very comfortable... the place is clean and pleasant with plenty of room and there's good cooking equipment in the kitchen. Also the deck is great for meals and relaxing. A great Bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whānau Time Visiting Urenui
IF your looking for a comfortable “summer batch” feeling to your stay then you will definitely get this from the house. The large private deck @ the back has beautiful Aotearoa bush & water views. The singing birds, ducks & splashing fish make it that extra bit welcoming. The handy BBQ & Outdoor Furniture while the kids kayaked became a daily brunch ritual. There is plenty of parking, seating & sleeping space the beds were cosy and everything in the house functioned as it should. We had local Urenui family over for dinner and there was plenty of cutlery & plates to cater without having to race out and buy plastic. The place was easy to keep clean & tidy - We appreciated the simplicity it gave us the opportunity to relax and enjoy our holiday. The neighbouring homes in the park area were friendly and quiet. Will definitely visit again - I have a mokopuna on the way so am grateful to have had somewhere lovely to spend time with them in Urenui. Thank You Kereama, Joy & Tawhara
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

BARB R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Onaero Delight
A wonderful property - clean, well equipped and suits all occasions and weather. The only downside is the rowdy traffic, especially large trucks, climbing up the hills. I fully recommend this property and the managers are amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaynie B., Hawera

Liked: Cleanliness
Great kiwi bach, warm and very tidy. Enjoyed our weekend with friends, we will be back
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tahiti O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Wonderful stay, would definitely stay again. Lovely spot. Very convenient. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Liza F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not like the add.
Very cold place.ie winter and a tiny few tiny heaters no electric blankets on beds.unclean.rusted dangerous looking outdoor dinner table.ramp to stream very old. Dodgy. Small step into kidds bedroom with no warning of danger.This property seems to have no cleaner or basics. Last minute email from owners saying bring your linen or pay to use it, or wash it in the am and leave on line if sunny . No mention they had a drier or I would have used there linen.little loo paper dish washing liquid or cleaning gear. No milk etc .I have stayed in book a batches enough and not had this bad a time before.last min email to also say little cell cover or wifi. Maybe I overlooked it in the glossy add .spacious kitchen. And nice large living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
We believe reviews should be total honesty. It is so unfortunate that this guest has decided to be otherwise. We understand that people have differing opinions and expectations but we can only confirm the following at our Kiwi Bach. It is not the Novotel nor do we portray it as such - 1. The property has a wood burning fire & not just electric heaters. An expected quantity of firewood had been used for the stay and we confirm there is a 2kw heater, an oil column heater and a dehumidifier as well. There are extra duvets and wool blankets available. 2. The rear steps to the river may look old (& yes they are) but they do have a handrail & are regularly checked. Two steps have just been replaced. It is not a main entry point and can be avoided if preferred. 3. It is not a requirement to put a warning into a bedroom that has one small step. 4. Advertising clearly states our policy on linen. There is no extra charge if you choose to use ours. The $10 per stay charge allows for the laundering of mattress & pillow protectors and duvet covers. Everyone gets charged this fair and acceptable fee. We confirm that it is an option only to take your own as any linen you use of ours must be laundered before departure. This is also clearly stated and on making your payment you are confirming that you understand all requirements. Under amenities in the advertising it also notes there is a clothes drier. Sorry you have missed that. 5. We do not supply endless toilet rolls. Our listing confirms ‘some’. One roll per night for four people would be an acceptable quantity and is just a token until you are able to get to the shop. 6. There are pantry basics but it is standard Bach rental practice to take what you need for your stay. It is unfortunate that the guests did not see the carton of milk in the pantry. There is also ample cleaning product on site. 7. We do not have WiFi. Many of our guests enjoy being away from the constant demand of devices and actually enjoy the experience of board games etc with their families. We do hope this guest enjoys their next Bookabach experience wherever it might be.

10/10 Excellent

Karthik R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Onaero Bay Bach 11
We loved our stay at Bach11. The communication could not have been any better, well organised. We had everything at the bach as advertised. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denny G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property could have happily stayed a week instead of a couple of nights
A+
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Duanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
Had a lovely relaxing time with family from Oz and my 99 year old mum. Comfortable beds and furniture. Great deck. Had fun kayaking. We will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Catch up with friends.
We had a lovely stay thanks. Clean, quaint place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kat L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Friendly
A great spot for family. Little shop on site and a playground to help entertain the kids. Urenui super close for cafe and supermarket. Loved our stay, will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thanks for leaving the Bach clean and tidy. Welcome back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Duanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Bach stay
Lovely relaxing stay. Good beds and generous size bedrooms. Great being near the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Yvonne W.

Beautiful Spot🌞
Will appointed kitchen with everything you need, plus much more. Great spot, lots of beautiful spots to walk too. Beach walk at low tide well worth it. Comfortable lounge areas. We took our own bedding, towels, t-towels, toilet paper. This place is great and well worth a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Leigh A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely setting
A great spot, nice property with perhaps too much furniture! No wifi unless standing at the very back of the property. Kids weren't impressed but they re-discovered Uno so all good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kat N., Rahotu, Taranaki

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Bach!
Great Bach, had everything we needed. Comfy beds, great set up to relax. Kids loved fishing off the jetty at the back and kayaking down the river to swim at the river mouth
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Estella V., Stratford, Nz

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, location and property managers.
Amazing space to have an awesome weekend with friends. Property managers were very flexible and accommodating. Access to kayaks and boogie boards was a treat. Loved having the river on our doorstep and beach 5 minutes away. Thank you for a lovely time!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lydia U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing by the riverside
The property is as advertised. The beds are comfortable with beautiful quilts as well as plenty of cutlery and crockery. Linen available, but needs to be washed before you leave, so if that does not float your boat, take your own. The riverside is beautiful and the beach (walking distance) is just stunning at both high and low tide. Thanks for sharing your bach with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael G., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Beautiful spot, house warm abs comfortable and well equiped. Owners fantastic to deal with! Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

BARB R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Onaero Delight
This property is wonderful. Great setting, peaceful (apart from trucks on the highway) and well equipped - there's everything anyone could want in a bach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Teresa P., Te Aroha

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Great stay should of stayed another night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Georgia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb Bach
We absolutely loved our time at the Bach, property was well equipped and heaps of board games to keep the kids entertained. Was a great location, beautiful decor, partner enjoyed whitebaiting and heaps of room outside for children to run free. Highly recommend, would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brendan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome bach
Thanks for have myself and my partner. It is a very nice, well presented bach in a great spot. Really peacefull aswell.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maraki W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Place
Very comfortable, relaxing bach. The weather wasn't the best but the fire soon warmed the place up. Very homely. Thank you for allowing us to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaco G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sleepover close to Ahititi
Comfortable, snug little hide away. Everything we needed, enough wood for the wood burner, hot water and a awesome hot shower. We'll be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jacqui M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed and easy
Was a nice place to stay, with a very good fire place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gilly T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Lovely, clean, relaxing, homely little bach! Super hosts, great communication!! To top it off my 6 year old grandson caught his first fish on his fishing rod off the jetty!!! We definitely enjoyed our stay! Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic spot
Such a lovely place by the river to relax and very comfortable accommodate.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neil C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy Bach Retreat
We found the Bach to be very much as advertised and were very pleased with what it had and what was provided. It is located nice and close to Urenui (2 minute drive) where other family were located. We had good clear communication with the owners and had no problems. Would recommend and will hopefully get to stay again sometime in the future.

10/10 Excellent

BARB R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spot
Great property. Clean and orderly. Great location. My only criticism would be that linen was supplied, for us to make our own beds. On the day of departure we had to wash all our linen - quite an undertaking when there were 5 of us staying there, and we had to be out be 11.00am. It was raining so we used the dryer and felt bad leaving the bach full of condensation, but there was no other option.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2020
Thanks for your response, we will take your comments on board.

10/10 Excellent

John o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
Second time here. Excellent break. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2020
Perfect guests! Welcome any time.

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey t., New plymouth

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great place to stay just unfortunate gas ran out of bbq before tea was cooked amd need vlaning utensils for bbq
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay really enjoyed it was a good little getaway
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy 2 day isolation
It was great to get away for a couple of days, even though the weather wasn't flash. The accommodation was nice and cosy with everything we needed. All you need now is something to scrape the BBQ down with :) . Looks like someone's had a go with your fish slice . Thanks again , we will stay again !!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2020
Thanks for leaving the Bach spotless! And thanks for the surprise in the drawer 🍷 Cheers, welcome back anytime.

8/10 Good

Shelley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

John o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed Jan 2020
Excellently equipped bach with quality gear and beautiful surroundings. Will definitely return

10/10 Excellent

Shane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back
We will be returning in 2020 but will make sure we stay longer then one night. Very relaxing and lots to keep you busy. Wonderful and beautiful place.

10/10 Excellent

Dianne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a lovely spot to have some well deserved rest and relaxation.
A very neat and tidy property with everything at your finger tips and so handy for whitebaiting which is what we both love.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019