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Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Otaki Beach, Wellington
  • Popular LocationWorser Bay6 min walk
  • Popular LocationOtaki Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationWaikanae Beach21 min drive
  • AirportWellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)75 min drive

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About the area

Otaki

A family-friendly stay in Otaki awaits you at this holiday home. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Worser Bay and Otaki Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 1.5 bathrooms, a fireplace and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a dining area and a fenced private garden are also available. Change of towels is available on request .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden, barbecues and childcare. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Otaki Beach holiday home include Otaki River Walks and Otane Market.

What's nearby

  • Worser Bay - 6 min walk
  • Otaki Beach - 6 min walk
  • Otaki River Walks - 2 min drive
  • Waikanae Beach - 21 min drive
  • Paraparaumu Beach - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Nga Purapura - 2 min drive
  • Cafe Sixty SIX - 2 min drive
  • River Cottage Cafe - 5 min drive
  • River Stone Cafe - 5 min drive
  • Subway - 4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly!

The original Health camp road farm house is warm and cosy and just a short walk to Otaki beach.
The house features a fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 toilets and two living areas.
The kitchen is well equipped with all your basic appliances including an electric jug/kettle, toaster, rice cooker and stick wizz. It also has a freestanding oven, a dishwasher and large fridge freezer. We also have a children's high chair available. There is a seperate laundry which you are welcome to use.

The house has 2x queen beds, a bunk bed and a cot, plus an additional portacot and fold out sofa bed in the conservatory.
Accommodating up to 6 people plus 2 infants.
Please note the bathroom in this house is small so keep this in mind when booking for a large group. However there are two toilets.

Relax in the sunny lounge / conservatory with a book, while the children enjoy our selection of games and toys. Or soak up the sun out on the lawn where we have an outdoor table and chairs ready for you to relax. The outdoor area is family and pet friendly and is fully fenced. There is also a playground a couple of hundred metres away around the corner and Otaki beach store where you can pick up some fish and chips or enjoy an ice cream on your walk home from the beach.
With our full office set up you can work from home (but at the beach). Making this the perfect work life balance getaway

Pets Policy:
The property is fully fenced.
We are happy to accept pets with prior approval. There is a pet fee of $30.
Please let us know when you book if you plan on bringing a pet or you maybe refused at check in.
There are spare dog bowls, pet towels, one medium dog bed and a bucket in the laundry for your pets use. Please do not use the kitchen crockery for your pets.
Please keep pets off the beds and furniture. Thank you

Smoking Policy:
Smoking is allowed OUTSIDE only, please dispose of your butts sensibly in the Paua shells. Please do not smoke in the house. If it is found that you have been smoking an extra cleaning fee will be added to your booking.

We are sustainability focused and offer a 4 way waste system. Including a compost bin, Recycling, soft plastics and rubbish. Plus sort your rubbish as best you can as we don't pay for wheelie bin pick up due to not always being able to put it out every fortnight. The bins are located behind the white gate beside the garage.

Property manager

Vicky Mitchell

Languages

Dutch, English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Pets stay free
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Cycling on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Unit size: 1184 sq ft (110 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available.

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
This property uses wind energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses wind energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly!?

Yep, Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly! is a short 6-minute walk from Otaki Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding, fishing and swimming.

How much does it cost to stay at Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly!?

As of 15 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly! on 19 May 2024 start from AU$296.95, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly! have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like a playground and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly!?

No, Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Work from home at the beach! Pet and Family Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Shayna W.

Affordable stay in Otaki
We had planned a memorial for my grandmother who passed away during lockdown and we only just got the family together recently to have a "funeral". The house was clean enough altough some more attention to this, specifically the shower is needed. On the day of the memorial, the owner messaged me saying the property manager drove past the "other day" and noticed a camper van had been there for a few days. This shocked us as the campervan had only arrived that nirning and was only here as some of my family had to travel from a long way and bought their camper to break up the trip on the way here and on the way home. Other then the above, we had a really nice time and were lucky to find such an affordable place to stay and it was big enough for everyone that was staying. Thank you :-)
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan F., Otumoetai

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for a wedding down the road.
We stayed here for a wedding across the state Highway at The Milk Station. It was amazing. Fire wood was provided and fully stocked which heated the main areas so well. There was extra bedding, 3 bedrooms, heaps of space in-doors and out-doors, and toys for my 6 month old and my nephew and nieces to visit. Traveling with a little one can be stressful but staying here took away some of that pressure as they had a portacot, cutlery, toys, a washing machine and all the essentials. It was a home away from home. Thank you so much Vicky for having us and making our trip from Tauranga a little easier. 💕
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve & wendy l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely weekend away
Great communication. Hope to come and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantanstic Weekend
The weather was beautiful, lovely spacious home, loved being able to have our fur babies with us. Great location to the beach. Would easier visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Otaki Beach Bach
Everything was as expected, the instructions were clear and accurate. We would absolutely return for a repeat visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing ! So happy
Lovely property Fully fenced Has everything you need Didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel H.

Nice place
Nice property in Otaki Beach. Very handy for me as close to my family. Easy access, great fenced section. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family beachside Christmas
A very well equipped home which suited our family gathering. Hosts Vicky and Jeremy provided a decorated Christmas Tree to add to the festive occasion. The beach and children's playground being nearby was great
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael J., Wellington New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Getaway Last Minute
Property was very clean great location. Had everything we needed. Was great to be able to take our dog. There was an issue with the internet but the owners had it fixed within an hour of us advising them which was absolutely fantastic and well above our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Health Camp Farm House
This house was perfect! Fully fenced for our wee dog and big enough for teenagers. Effortless check in. Thanks so much!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023