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Reviews of Brand New 3 Bedroom Beachfront Getaway. Beach just across the road.

Brand New 3 Bedroom Beachfront Getaway. Beach just across the road.
Otaki Beach, Wellington Region

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine M., Greytown

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini break
A lovely well equipped property close to the beach. The weather was not kind for our stay so we spent quite a bit of time comfortably inside. The property had everything we needed for non beach/sunshine days.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Matilda P., Otaki

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks for letting us stay
Thanks so much Brenda for having our guests. They enjoyed the house and everything was great about that. We're sorry that your pillow cases and towels were ruined. One of our guests has a skin condition which he uses medical skincare for and we think in his sleep and washing his body/face etc. it would have stained the set. He paid this money to cover replacements as soon as we received your message and sent his apologies. We did feel that you were overly cautious of us, and we've never felt uncomfortable that way before. This year, we booked 18 houses in Otaki for our festival and all the rooms at Littel Hotel, and you were the only person who asked to meet us to hand a key over. Once you had, so we were technically checked in, you stayed to watch our House Manager set up. This is ok I guess but we felt uncomfortable because it didn't feel like you trusted her/us to be in your home. We just wondered if you did that with every person you let rent your home. And then after our booking we kept getting messages that we needed to pay for two extra guests because you saw that 4 beds were unmade even though we booked your house for 4 guests. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know all that because even though your house was beautiful and our guests enjoyed their stay, those particular things are the reason why we didn't give you a full 5 stars. Thanks again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2024
Hi I am so sorry you thought I was being cautious that definitely was not the case. Normally guests don’t come in till 2pm and I was asked if the manager could come in earlier at 11am which I was happy to say yes to as my guests had left the day before. I like to meet my guest, make them feel welcome, and show them a few things which I showed the manager, then went to finish off a few things outside in the garden which I needed to get done. I did not watch the manager set up. It’s a bit hard to do that being outside. With the house being booked all month I try to get as much done in between bookings so my guests have the best experience. Yes I try very hard to meet all my guests, sometimes it isn’t possible but I always check in to make sure if everything is going ok if I don’t. I want all my guests to have the best experience they can get. I am so sorry your manager saw it as me being cautious.

8/10 Good

Rachael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely modern non beachfront property
The property is lovely and clean, modern and had toys and games for our kids to play with. There was even a portacot on site. We had booked it under the impression we'd have views of the beach, being called beachfront but it's behind another house so your view is of a shed and another bach you have to go in the driveway to get a bit of a glimpse of the sea. But it is just across the road from the beach which is great and there's a little shop and kids playground about five minutes walk. The shower pressure is amazing and the outdoor shower was a hit with my 5 and 3 year old. The fireplace warms the house very quickly and is a nice touch to the house. Overall a nice property which was fairly kid friendly with us having a 9 month old there as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2024
In the house description it says that the house is across the house from the beach. You can see the sea from the Master bedroom, Dinning area, kitchen and lounge. That is why I called it Beachfront, even though you do have to cross the road to get to the beach.

10/10 Excellent

colin and vicki d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location by Otaki Beach
very tidy and clean property in a good location and by what is a fantastic west coast beach, not on beach front but very easy access across road to beach and sea views from living area. Close to good shopping area of Otaki for supermarkets etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely weekend getaway
Booked this house for a weekend away with family and friends to celebrate my birthday and do the local Parkrun. House was a perfect fit for us. Well equipped, great BBQ, nice and clean. Lovely to have linen and towels provided. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Lovely house has everything you need, great host, close to the beach, worked perfectly as a retreat for our family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little beachside accommodation
Lovely fireplace on a winters day, great location right next to the beach, spacious and well equipped. Great shower pressure and comfy beds. Friendly host happy to help out with any questions. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debvie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect getaway
Such a great stay, the house is so spearmint and cosy and in a fabulous location. Very clean and today and very well equipped. Thank you Brenda
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely autumn stay with spectacular sunsets just across the road at the beach. House was easy to warm and felt clean and just the right sized spacious for us. We really appreciated the luxurious bed and towels, and how incredibly well appointed everything was. eg my son discovered the stash of beach buckets and spades, and the beautifully displayed cupboard full of games and books and was thrilled. Simple things like the outside shower and tap, made coming in from the sandy beach easy. Will be keen to return especially in the summer months. Good communication too! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachlovers Paradise
A luxurious place and wonderful location so near the beach. Well equipped kitchen for all your cooking needs and very spacious living area. Lovely to have great deck furniture and for a mum the washing machine and great racks were amazing. Big sun-filled decks and amazing sunset views. Very relaxing and a must stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Checking in was good, Brenda met us on sight.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Resi B., Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and across the beach
We were only able to stay for a night but wished can stay longer. The place was as it was advertised, it’s clean, lots of space for a family and just across the quiet beach. It will be a good week/end breakaway place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Walking distance to beach
House was clean and walkable to beach. Quiet street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
This property is in such a great location, right across from the beach and around the corner from a dairy. Plenty of room for three couples and has lovely communal areas to eat, drink and chat. Takeaway shops are a couple of minutes up the road which is handy when you're on holiday and don't want to cook. The new expressway makes this an ideal spot to get out of Wellington, it only takes an hour.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

arnel c.

Liked: Cleanliness
very nice place for a family to stay together
generally very safisfied
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely getaway
Beautiful place to stat
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay
A very comfortable place to stay - everything was new and clean and tidy. Great location close to the beach and easy to get to from the main road. The host was helpful and friendly and made sure that everything went as smoothly as possibly for us. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!
We loved our stay, the house is amazing practically brand new and has everything you'd want or need. Right across from the beach but still so quiet you could hardly here the cars. It was so peaceful at night time. It rained one day so we read in front of the fire and enjoyed snuggling up on the couch. The bed in the main bedroom may well be the comfiest thing i've ever slept on. So comfy I made the mistake of telling my 6 year old who insisted on sharing with me the 2nd night. Can't recommend this place enough, it's perfection. Thanks Brenda Jo and Finlay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Getaway
Lovely, clean and well presented property. Stunning sunsets. Beach is right across the road, but it's not beach front as described. It sits behind the house that is beach front. Very enjoyable spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Otaki Beach
Fabulous property right on the beach. Super large deck allowed our family to gather and relax. Very comfy beds and neighbourhood very quiet. Would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Modern, comfortable and great location!
The house is just across the street from the beach. Such a great neighbourhood! The master bed was to die for! Like sleeping on a cloud! Quality linen and furnishings. Outside shower to rinse the sand away.... beach toys, board games, TV with Netflix, etc. The most amazing property by the beach! Definitely will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2022
Thank you for your nice review. I am so pleased you enjoyed the house.

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent beach location
Ideal for our family break. Beautifully appointed holiday home. Ideal location opposite the beach. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness
So close to the beach!
This house was perfectly clean and loved staying in a new home. The games cupboard was awesome. We were literally across the road from the beach, it was no problem walking across with all our gear. Kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. Dairy just around the corner. Fave time was sitting outside under the shade sail in the arvo with a WI WI and my book xx Will definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2022
Thank you for your nice review. I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay..

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
Beautiful house and immaculately kept . Great location and really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely break away
Very pleasant stay. House had all mod cons. Enjoyed beach walks and Otaki amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a family holiday
A lovely, clean and modern holiday house. Great location to beach and playground. The owner was very friendly and efficient with her communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family experience
We had a lovely time staying at Brenda's property. Was a great place to have children (we have a 5 month old and 11 year old). Such a tidy and comfortable house to stay in that even on a not so good weather day we didn't care as could enjoy the board games and family time. Thanks Brenda for such a lovely stay, we will definitely be back in the summer time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachfront Getaway
Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

sophie t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and spacious for group of 6
We enjoyed the house very much, the fireplace and tv made for a nice cosy night in
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew O., Menlo Park, California, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house
A great beach getaway - across the street from an awesome beach - clean, modern and great amenities - fantastic deck to sit out in the afternoon/evening sun - will definitely book again when in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful bach. Brenda was lovely.
Beautifully presented, well organized and a lovely beachside bach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal
Great location, just a few metres from the beach. Quality property - we took the kids and grandparents and it was well set up for that. Owner was efficient and very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheryn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely clean and comfortable
Supplied everything you’d need and was extremely comfortable beds etc will stay again
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2021
Just a big thank you for all the extra things you did at the house. It was very much appreciated. Would love to see you back again. Brenda

10/10 Excellent

Jayne F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Otaki Beach Getaway
Lovely clean property, everything we needed including games, books, beach towels, boogie board and wifi. Thanks Brenda

10/10 Excellent

Elspeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean & modern
New and spotless and equipped with everything you could possibly need (fantastic kitchen in particular), plus just up the drive and over the road is the ocean, so you can fall asleep to the sound of the waves. A very rejuvenating getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maarten L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay at this amazing batch, so close to the beach and great place to enjoy a holiday
The place is great, clean and New, and has everything you need. Brenda was very helpful and there is great cafe just behind for coffee or food. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2020
Pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for really looking after the house and leaving it so tidy. I would recommend you to any other host. A pleasure to have stay. Brenda

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we wanted.
Beautiful house, great location, handy to dairy, cafe and takeaways. Good beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A+
A lovely modern home, very clean and tidy. Great location and friendly communication. Would highly recommend and hope to return again soon. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Loved the property and stay. Very well appointed and extremely clean. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Libby I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely accommodating host and amazing views
Met Brenda to check in and she was so helpful, showing us around the house and making sure we had everything we needed. View from the house was beautiful and such an amazing location- 30second walk to the beach! House was so clean and we loved the fire!! Thanks again for having us
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2020
Thank you for your review. And thank you for really looking after the house, leaving it spotless. I think you would be every hosts dream. Welcome back any time.

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks for a lovely stay
My teenagers and I loved this house, which is right across the road from the stunning wild beach. We were there in the winter holidays and loved the cosy fire. We really felt like we had got away and had a break from city life. Will definitely be returning!

10/10 Excellent

Meredith H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely beachfront bach
What a lovely place to stay. The house had everything that we needed for a few days away. It was clean, comfortable and warm. Even though the weather was cold and wintry, our children got out and spent time in the sea. They also enjoyed the lawns around the property for playing in and the park around the corner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2020
Thank you for your review. Pleased you enjoyed your time at the house. Impressed that the kids were in the sea & it’s nearly August. Would love you to come back and try in summer. Brenda

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house perfect family getaway
Such an amazing host . Beautiful home which made our family holiday perfect
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for leaving the house spotless. The towels had all been washed and were all on the line. You couldn’t ask for nicer guests. Any hosts would be lucky to have you stay.

10/10 Excellent

Ursula K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant Holiday Home
We loved our stay. It was so close to the beautiful beach and sea. We found the property clean, well laid out and everything we needed was provided. Thank you Brenda for making us so welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shuxuan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Everything is as advertised. Clean and comfy new house. Water pressure in shower is uhh-ma-zing!! Definitely recommend to everyone. Brenda is also a great host :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alice W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Beach Getaway
Brenda the owner is a superstar, ensuring that everything down to the smallest detail was taken care of, for example there were even a set of extra batteries for the TV remote control. The beds were comfortable with down pillows and down duvet inners. Both bathrooms were equipped with a hairdryer which is very convenient. The water pressure in the showers was great. The house was immaculate and had a peaceful atmosphere. We stayed during winter, but the house is well insulated and we were cosy.

10/10 Excellent

KAREN W.

Liked: Cleanliness
weekend break
The house was immaculate, location good, could not fault anything. Beach was good for walks as were the streets nearby and the weather played the game and was great for mid winter. Highly recommend for a break away.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review. You were very nice guests to have stay. Really looking after the house and leaving it so tidy. I would recommend you to any other Hosts. I would love to have you back to stay another day. Brenda

10/10 Excellent

Ram G.

Great place, great host. Very comfortable stay.
Well mail trained new home. We all had a very good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Ram & guests where just a delight to have as guests. They really looked after the house and left it so tidy. They communicated well. I would recommend them to any other hosts. Thank you so much for the plant & thank you card. It was very much appreciated. It just made my day that you all enjoyed the house so much.

10/10 Excellent

Tania A.

Lovely place to stay
Lovely clean well equipped new home just across road from the beach , would highly recommend place to stay .owner very nice meet us on arrival with key and milk Regards Tania
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Tania & Family were a delight to have come and stay. They really looked after my house and left it spotless. They would be welcome back anytime. And I would definitely recommend them to any other host.

10/10 Excellent

Stacey G.

Lovely modern bach
Lovely clean house with everything we needed. Plenty of space and nice big deck outside. Beach just over the road and a 2min walk to the dairy. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind review. Thank you for really looking after my house and leaving it so tidy. I would recommend you to any other host and you would be welcomed back anytime.