Entire home

Onaero Bay Bach11, coastal cottage and traditional kiwi Bach holiday retreat

Photo gallery for Onaero Bay Bach11, coastal cottage and traditional kiwi Bach holiday retreat

A residential area with houses and a grassy field.
A covered outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and chairs.
A living room with two dark blue sofas, a white furry rug, a wooden coffee table, and a floor lamp.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and a small island with stools.
A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, and a dresser.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

View in a map
Urenui, Onaero
  • Place, Yandle Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mike's Brewery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Urenui Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Room

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bunk Bed, 1 Child Bed and 1 Crib

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

Add dates for prices

Similar properties

Welcome to Te Awa
Farm stay-Tranquil & quiet, relaxation country style
Sentry Hill
  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (117 reviews)
Farm stay-Tranquil & quiet, relaxation country style

About the area

Onaero

Located in Onaero, this cottage is on a river. Urenui Golf Club and Mike's Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit New Plymouth Observatory and Brooklands Zoo. Travelling with kids? Consider Fun Ho! National Toy Museum and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve. 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 hiking nearby.
View more Cottages in OnaeroOpens in a new window
Map
Urenui, Onaero

What's nearby

  • Yandle Park - 2 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mike's Brewery - 5 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Urenui Golf Club - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Manukorihi Park - 7 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Waitara West Quay - 11 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urenui Takeaways - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mud Bay Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Big Apple - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brunchroom Urenui - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Waiau Estate - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Onaero Bay Bach11, coastal cottage and traditional kiwi Bach holiday retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Onaero Bay Bach11, coastal cottage and traditional kiwi Bach holiday retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Onaero Bay Bach11, coastal cottage and traditional kiwi Bach holiday retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Onaero Bay Bach11, coastal cottage and traditional kiwi Bach holiday retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Onaero Bay Bach11, coastal cottage and traditional kiwi Bach holiday retreat located?

This family-friendly Onaero cottage is located on a river, 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Yandle Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Urenui Golf Club and Mike's Brewery. Manukorihi Park and Waitara West Quay are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Fun Family Get Away

Love this bach for our family get away. It is the second time we have stayed here and we are already planning our next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

The kids loved kayaking up and down the river and fishing for eels! Lovely quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2024
Thanks for your review and thanks so much for leaving the bach clean and tidy. Welcome back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely kiwi bach

The property is as advertised. Great location, plenty of room and everything you need for a beach holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome spot

Great find. Perfect spot to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots out door activities , nice fire to come back too and plenty heaters , urenui community 5 mins up road for all supplies
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bach 11 Onaero Domain

Second stay here and loved it just as much as the first time. Superb!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location
Beautiful spot, lovely bach. Shame about the road noise, very loud. The river looks unwell with no current running through it and no water from river mouth pushing up, the water looks dirty , still and stagnant. No whitebait. The native bush and bird life is amazing and brings a sense of wonder, awe and tranquility that was the highlight of my stay plus the warmth and cosyness the fire provided. Lovely warm days.You may want to hire a new cleaner as there was mould on one of the smaller lounge windows. Cobwebs all over the back of couch, microwave hadn't been cleaned, outdoor table was covered in mould and dust. It would be a good idea to note down to push the blue button in electrical box when fuse is blown. If the person that gets the bach ready went in the morning to check everything is in good working order this problem may have been avoided.Very comfy bed in back room. Thank you for letting your bach to me - Tania.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Loved our time away. Special memories made. Will return again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Spring in Onaero

Lovely spring weather. Grandchildren enjoyed the beach and kayaking up the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

River views

Lovely quiet spot. Well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Bach11 had everything we needed for a relaxing family holiday with the kids. Plenty of room indoors and out, we most enjoyed the fishing from the wharf, relaxing with books and games on the rainy days and our visit to the Three Sisters.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely bach which is in the most beautiful setting, on a domain with other wee baches, set right back from the road so it's utterly peaceful and relaxing. The beds were super cosy and there was an enormous range of bedding to make ourselves at home with. The sofas were incredibly comfy, and the kitchen was super-well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Gem

This was our first weekend off in months and staying here was perfect. What a peaceful and relaxing place to stay. It has everything you need so it makes life so easy to just have to pack your clothes and food etc.Lots of space and the deck is just wonderful. Will definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely bach in a lovely spot

Clean, comfy and spacious. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend break

This is our 2nd time staying here. Great place to say and nice and quiet and beautiful view of the river on your doorstep . yet only a 2 minute drive to urenui to get yummy brunch from the mudbay cafe and yummy fish n chips for dinner from the local fish & chip shop would recommend to those wanting a weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely batch

This is a lovely wee batch, well appointed and set out. Short walk through the motor camp to cute and dramatic bay.... The batch was cosy with wood burner!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter break

Great relaxing place to spen over easter. Would come back again. Had a crack at fishing but i think the fish are fatter thanks to me feeding them.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Garden festival

Access off highway was very difficult.There are no warning sign to indicate domain and camping ground.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful spot

Great property. Clean and orderly. Great location. My only criticism would be that linen was supplied, for us to make our own beds. On the day of departure we had to wash all our linen - quite an undertaking when there were 5 of us staying there, and we had to be out be 11.00am. It was raining so we used the dryer and felt bad leaving the bach full of condensation, but there was no other option.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2020
Thanks for your response, we will take your comments on board.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

why ask for review six months later

Beautiful spot. arrival marred by having to clean and wash all dishes which had been put away dirty. Ant problem in bathroom and spider webs throughout, resulting in a nasty bite to leg of a guest which meant a trip to Waitara for medical advice. Layout of batch was great with pretty views.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great venue for family.

Clean, neat, fresh and well thought-out. Comfortable & pleasant allowing a relaxing and stress-free experience. We inadvertantly left a large glass fluted bowl with fitted plastic lid, which I am keen to have returned. I am willing to pay the postage. Please advise. Cheers, Kathie
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec 2022
Thank you for your review. We will respond to your question through the message service.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Overall very comfortable

The owners are friendly and quick to respond. The house is cosy, and our whole family enjoyed our stay. We really liked the comforts of home, including the TV, and also really appreciated using the kayaks and fishing rods. My sons were fishing most of the time! Just a couple of little things we have for suggestion: the beds were not made, however, we had access to linen to make them up ourselves. It was useful having the washing machine and dryer, however maybe the dryer needs to be moved outside, or a vent put in so it doesn't make the house feel damp. Overall, I recommend this bach - great spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely peaceful stay

This is my 3rd time renting this property with my friend for a break and we always go home refreshed. The beds are very comfortable... the place is clean and pleasant with plenty of room and there's good cooking equipment in the kitchen. Also the deck is great for meals and relaxing. A great Bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Whānau Time Visiting Urenui

IF your looking for a comfortable “summer batch” feeling to your stay then you will definitely get this from the house. The large private deck @ the back has beautiful Aotearoa bush & water views. The singing birds, ducks & splashing fish make it that extra bit welcoming. The handy BBQ & Outdoor Furniture while the kids kayaked became a daily brunch ritual. There is plenty of parking, seating & sleeping space the beds were cosy and everything in the house functioned as it should. We had local Urenui family over for dinner and there was plenty of cutlery & plates to cater without having to race out and buy plastic. The place was easy to keep clean & tidy - We appreciated the simplicity it gave us the opportunity to relax and enjoy our holiday. The neighbouring homes in the park area were friendly and quiet. Will definitely visit again - I have a mokopuna on the way so am grateful to have had somewhere lovely to spend time with them in Urenui. Thank You Kereama, Joy & Tawhara
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Onaero Delight

A wonderful property - clean, well equipped and suits all occasions and weather. The only downside is the rowdy traffic, especially large trucks, climbing up the hills. I fully recommend this property and the managers are amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback