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Funky 50's beach house

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Otaki Beach, Kapiti Coast
  • Otaki Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Worser Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Otaki River Walks
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the area

Otaki

At this holiday home you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Otaki Beach and within 15 minutes of Worser Bay. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .Home features a patio, WiFi and a DVD player. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .With a stay at this Otaki Beach holiday home, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Otaki River Walks and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Otane Market.
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What's nearby

  • Otaki Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Worser Bay - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Otaki River Walks - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Otane Market - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Waikanae Beach - 20 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Nga Purapura - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Te Horo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sixty SIX - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪River Stone Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 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.

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 manager

Chitra

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre

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

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Funky 50's beach house?

Yep, Funky 50's beach house is a short 4-minute walk from Otaki Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding, fishing and swimming.

Does Funky 50's beach house have a pool?

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

Is Funky 50's beach house family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that Funky 50's beach house is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Funky 50's beach house?

No, Funky 50's beach house does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Funky 50's beach house?

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

Are pets allowed at Funky 50's beach house?

No, pets are not allowed.

Funky 50's beach house Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 173 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Win M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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., Northern Gold Coast, Qld Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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., Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

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
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
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy
We enjoyed our stay; The house was clean and tidy. Having a fireplace with plenty of firewood for the cold nights was great. Check in and out details easy to follow. Chitra was great to deal with. Will book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ema B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A rockabilly beach-house dream
We really enjoyed our stay here in Otaki, close to the beach, great communication from the host and what a treat if you're into 50s - 60s vibe. Truly a lot of love has gone into this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Very clean, very cool batch. Bus stop outside was great as we didn't have a vehicle - bus to the train station. Great outdoor area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Otaki Beach
We enjoyed our short stay at Otaki Beach and found plenty of interest there and in the surrounding areas. Chitra's house had everything we needed. The video collection is a treasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place. No problems with anything.
The property has real character and has great indoor/outdoor areas. We have been there twice and on both occasions we have very much enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Shelley T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect summer break at the beach!
Peaceful, relaxing bach close to the beach. The back covered deck area is a perfect spot to read and even in the rain provided some nice shelter. Great record collection, books and magazines. Friendly host who made the whole experience an enjoyable one.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

camilla c.

Disliked: Cleanliness
A NIGHTMARE!!!
This home was very dirty, with cobwebs in many rooms. There were cockroaches and a horrific ant infestation. The owner, the day before our trip, said not to leave food out in the kitchen, as that attracts ants. We did that. I asked her to hire professional cleaners, but clearly no one cleaned it before we arrived. She said she left ant traps in the garden, but that was a lie. My leather purse in the bedroom was swarming with ants inside and outside of it, ruining numerous items. I have been trying to communicate with the owner about this, as I want a refund, but she is rudely ignoring me. We highly recommend NOT staying in this unhygienic, very dirty home filled with cockroaches and ants!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Eclectic and restful
Loved the short break - the back deck was cool and where we ate and read - loved the peacefulness and also close walk to beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise B., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness
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

matt p., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness
Oldstyle batch
A two night stay with lots of beach time, this was a great base for a fun weekend holiday. Would use again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lewin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We have a fabulous couple days, we enjoyed out at the back deck with weather was awesome, five minutes walk to the beach, will definitely going back there very soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Sally P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot
The house was interesting and beds comfortable. We loved being so close to the beach. Also enjoyed exploring Otaki and the Te Horo area. A bit chilly mid winter but we made use of the ample heaters :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely relaxing weekend
We had a great time, the fire place and outdoor area just made it perfect ! Totally recommend, and if you enjoy retro style, this place is made for you :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic beach bach
The bach is older but clean and warm with so many interesting features, my favourite being the record player and collection. Comfortable beds with plenty of spare blankets. The location is 2 minutes walk to the beach and it’s on a quiet street. It would be a great place to stay in summer. But we still enjoyed our May stay. There’s plenty of heaters and a fireplace to use, we only needed the heater on for an hour to heat the house and it stayed warm too. To be honest, I didn’t want to leave a review because I know that this place is going to get more difficult to book when more people know about it and how nice it is.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023