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Funky 50's beach house

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Otaki Beach

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Property grounds
Dining
Beach nearby, sun loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 511 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Otaki Beach, Kapiti Coast
  • Place, Otaki Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Worser Bay
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Waikanae Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Paraparaumu (PPQ)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Otaki

Otaki Beach stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Otaki Beach vacation home, you'll find Otaki Beach and Worser Bay. Otaki River Walks and Otane Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Otaki Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Worser Bay - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Waikanae Beach - 20 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Raumati Beach - 25 min drive - 20.1 miles
  • Paraparaumu Beach - 25 min drive - 18.5 miles

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River Cottage Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mum's Sushi - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Streetwise - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sixty Six - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Casa Romana - ‬7 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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please take all your recycling and rubbish with you
Place used tea towels in the washing machine
Fire pit must only be used on the concrete tiles away from the deck. Clean BBQ and Fire pit and move back up to the deck Ensure it is cold then place cover over it. Thank you
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Front door curtains do not close over the entry as they will tear. Close curtains up to the door not over it when you depart.
Guests are asked to bring their own linen or leave $20 for the cleaner thank you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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. Onsite 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 each 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

How close is Funky 50's beach house to the airport?

This vacation home is 17 mi (26-min drive) away from the Paraparaumu (PPQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Funky 50's beach house have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Funky 50's beach house to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Otaki Beach and 12.1 mi (24-min drive) from Peka Peka Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Funky 50's beach house offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Funky 50's beach house?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Funky 50's beach house?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Funky 50's beach house?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Funky 50's beach house have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Funky 50's beach house have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Funky 50's beach house to downtown Otaki?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi away from Otaki.

Funky 50's beach house Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 180 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We have stayed a number of times at this property and find it really cosy and Chitra is good to communicate with
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Helen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shona R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had fun looking at all the quirky memorabilia, much of it sparking memories of our childhood and grandparents' homes, even if it was a bit of sensory overload! House was generally clean, and beach a short walk away.Check-in and out was simple; owner was easily contactable when we initially had a bit of difficulty connecting to the WiFi.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host, superb cottage, nice setting
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun H., Upper Hutt

Liked: Cleanliness

Funky Town

Sure is a funky trip back in time, refreshed some memoreies with passed grandparents, an awesome spot & location, loved the big deck space. Highley recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

gaye b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quirky and Cute

A great stay at the beach. The batch is exactly as photos depict. Host was super helpful. we had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

Verified traveler

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