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The Bach on Dorset 🌊

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Beach
Private kitchen
Dining
Room
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Opunake, Taranaki
  • Place, Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Everybody's Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Opunake Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Double Room

1 Double Bed

Lounge

1 Double Futon

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

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. 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.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9615963
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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Opunake

Located in Opunake, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway and Opunake Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hollard Gardens and Pukeiti Garden. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Opunake, Taranaki

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Opunake Surf Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sugar Juice Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Māwhero Studio - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Headlands - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mi&Jin Sushi - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bach on Dorset 🌊 pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Bach on Dorset 🌊?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bach on Dorset 🌊 on 31 May 2026 start from NZ$200, 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.

How much is parking at The Bach on Dorset 🌊?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 🌊?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bach on Dorset 🌊 located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday 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 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, tidy and comfortable. Would happily stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything worked out well for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, host was also wonderful, quick to respond. Beautiful beaches and perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ngairina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house,Tidy,Clean and will be booking again to visit family in Opunake
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Very relaxing stay, nice clean batch with great views of the mountain
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shirl c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to be summer or winter very cosy

Thank u so much your house is beautiful & perfect for 2 or a family great stay much appreciated
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday home

Thanks we enjoyed our holiday. Great location to beach and cafes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Leanne c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to stay for a family get away , lots of space, awesome outside area with a large lawn.

Great location, hop skip and jump away from the main beach, look out, walk ways and fishing spots. Thank-you for letting us stay we all had a great family holiday ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was a great place to stay and highly recommended for family, spacious and clean 🙂

The property is not really close to our planned place to visit but we enjoyed the view traveling
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2022
We really do pride ourselves on the cleanliness of the property and guests appreciate this very much. Thank you for your review.
Verified

8/10 Good

louise c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and clean. Walk to cafe and beach.

Nice simple relaxing area
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2022
Thank you the property is in a great location. Thanks for the review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaila S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good spot for local wedding

Overall good spot to rest the head after a couple big days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great dog-friendly bach. Fully fenced back yard and a few minutes from the dog-friendly beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and simple

We enjoyed our stay at the bach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good spot for a break

The property suited our needs nicely. Good wood burner was useful for the cooler weather, plenty of dry firewood on hand. Nice modern kitchen and lounge area with plenty of space. Enjoyed stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2025
Thanks Matt great you enjoyed your break. Can’t bet a fire!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy days

We enjoyed our stay and the secure yard was great for the dog
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Chelsea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Miss

Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

sue m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway

Enjoyed a weekend here in Opunake. Lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2022
We are pleased you found the home lovely. Thank you for the review
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laetitia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location Location

Lovely house with everything you need. Close to beach and cafes. Fully fenced section great for children
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2022
We also love the fenced section for our own children. Thank you for the review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is perfect for a family or group of friends holiday. It was great to arrive after a long drive to find everything so clean and tidy. It would be great in the winter too with the wood burner.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect get-away

My dog and I were looking for a break, and it was lovely to find this spacious, secure property in an attractive township with the two beaches nearby - the house, the section and the location meant that I could fully relax without worrying about the dog - who enjoyed the break as much as I did!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Thanks for a great stay in Opunake: the constantly changing sight of Mt Taranaki out the window; beautifully mown, big back lawn for ball-chasing dog; best frying pan I've encountered in a bach. Appreciated being given the option of parking inside the perimeter fence, especially on arrival in pouring rain! Craig was an excellent host communicating promptly. Also enjoyed bath, log burner and bbq (though we needed to clean off previous occupants' grease and empty ashes before starting the fire. Also one couch had lost a few springs/inner padding) These were anomalies though in an otherwise very clean, tidy, well presented place.
Morning rainbow over Dorset St, Opunake
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tessa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mostly clean and tidy. Bed was comfortable. Furniture was suitable for a student flat

House was spacious . Minimal supplies compared with other houses that we have stayed in .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Opunake getaway

The property managers are great communicators. It was a good spot for a friend and I with a couple of dogs. Always nice to find a good place that allows for you to bring the dogs! I’d stay again - clean and tidy, fire to keep warm and not far from the beach and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2023
Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Opunaki Stay.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay the house is open and has a relaxing to stay in. We may come back sometime in the future. The weather didn't play ball only got a glimpes of the mountain on Monday coming back from Whanganui. It was a great stay myself and my wife enjoyed the atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome spot for a beach getaway

Great bach, spacious and clean with an awesome backyard and walking distance to the beach. Only improvement would be a few more utensils in the kitchen - we were a group of 8 and there weren't enough forks or bowls for us all to eat at the same time. Apart from that we loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2023
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay! Thank you we will get more utensils in there today.

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Hosted by Craig and Letitia

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