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The Bach on Dorset 🌊

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers - The Bach on Dorset 🌊 (Opunake)
Exterior - The Bach on Dorset 🌊 (Opunake)
Exterior - The Bach on Dorset 🌊 (Opunake)
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Bach on Dorset 🌊 (Opunake)
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - The Bach on Dorset 🌊 (Opunake)
Immerse yourself in beach life at this spacious 3-bedroom bach. Enjoy a modern kitchen, bathroom, and log fire to unwind after exploring world-class surf spots nearby. With board games, books, and movies for the evening and outdoor activities like backyard cricket or surfing during the day.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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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.

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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that 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 that 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 area

Map
Opunake, Taranaki

What's nearby

  • Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Everybody's Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Opunake Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pukekura Park - 44 min drive - 75.1 km
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 46 min drive - 75.8 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Opunake Surf Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sugar Juice Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Opunake Pie Cart - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Māwhero Studio - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Headlands - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bach on Dorset 🌊 pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at The Bach on Dorset 🌊?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 🌊?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bach on Dorset 🌊 located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday 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 miles (32 km).

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The Bach on Dorset 🌊 Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

shirl c.

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

Great place to be summer or winter very cosy

Thank u so much your house is beautiful & perfect for 2 or a family great stay much appreciated
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

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

Great spot

Very relaxing stay, nice clean batch with great views of the mountain
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

Matt B.

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

Good spot for a break

The property suited our needs nicely. Good wood burner was useful for the cooler weather, plenty of dry firewood on hand. Nice modern kitchen and lounge area with plenty of space. Enjoyed stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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