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The Bach on Dorset 🌊

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Beach nearby, sun loungers - The Bach on Dorset 🌊 (Opunake)
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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - The Bach on Dorset 🌊 (Opunake)
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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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

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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 transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Snorkeling 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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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated 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 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 neighborhood

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Opunake, Taranaki

What's nearby

  • Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Everybody's Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Opunake Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cape Egmont Lighthouse - 23 min drive - 19.3 miles
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 54 min drive - 45.6 miles

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arty Tarts Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Opunake Surf Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Māwhero Studio - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fish Chips & More - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Opunake Pie Cart - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bach on Dorset 🌊 pet-friendly?

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

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 🌊?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bach on Dorset 🌊 located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation 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 mi (32 km).

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