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Lovely heritage accommodation

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The old homestead
Lounge and enjoy the view
Best coffee spot in the Bay
Bay View 1929
Master bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Opua, Opua
  • Bay of Islands Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Paihia Wharf
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Paihia Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Lovely heritage accommodation

This is lovely, comfortable, beachfront accommodation, fully furnished, and traditionally redecorated in sympathy with its age. Feel as though you have stepped back in time. It is nice and cool in the summer, and cosy and warm in the winter. The flat is located right on the beachfront at Opua. Wake up to the sound of sea gulls and stunning views over the Bay. Opua is very quiet, but there is always something happening and something to watch, whether it is the car ferry chugging back and forward across the bay, or yachts and motorboats making their way in and out of the harbour. Sometimes you can be lucky enough to see dolphins or orca. The homestead is only 100 metres to the car ferry and general store and another 100 metres to the marina and cafe. By road, it is 5 kilometres to Paihia or Russell. It is right at the beginning of the coastal walkway from Opua to Paihia. Other lovely walks are only a short distance away. There is also a cycleway from Opua to Taumarere Station. It is simply the best place for a relaxing, rejuvenating holiday or weekend and a perfect location from which to explore the stunning Bay of islands and the Far North. Please note - there is another apartment upstairs in the building that sleeps 6 people. Please see the separate listing.
Special conditions:
As it is a historic building there is NO SMOKING anywhere on the property, inside or out. There is also a ban on any naked flame (i.e. lighted candles). As you may appreciate this is really important to us.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$80.00 per stay); Linen (included); Pair of sea kayaks (included);

Property manager

Delwyn Barnett
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Very important because wooden historic building

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Opua

Located in Opua, this apartment is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point Historic Reserve, while Russell Museum and Pompallier Mission are cultural highlights. Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Opua, Opua

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Paihia Beach - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Russell Beach - 19 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte’s Kitchen - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely heritage accommodation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely heritage accommodation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely heritage accommodation?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely heritage accommodation located?

Nestled on the beach, this Opua apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Islands and Bay of Islands Marina. Makana Chocolate Boutique is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 306 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 306 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Opua March 2025
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Beautiful heritage house, lots of room, spotlessly clean. A fabulous location only a few steps from beach. We loved sitting in the veranda just looking over at the boats/ferry and what was happening. Nice quiet location but a few shops and marina very close by. Lovely coastal walking trail to Paihia beside house (we took nearly 2 hrs as in our 70s).
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elizabeth and Neil
Was a great flat with everything we needed including kitchen appliances. Location was perfect for out stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picture-perfect
Very comfortable accommodation in a wonderful location and the friendliest of hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay
We were pleasantly surprised at how beautiful the property was. It was nicely renovated and styled perfectly. The location was lovely with great views and only a short drive into town. We will stay again if we find ourselves back in this beautiful part of the world
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful waterfront historical character home
It was amazing to stay in this piece of history in the Bay of Islands. The stay was awesome, thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Thanks for this fantastic house - beautifully restored with many period features but with all mod cons to make your stay easy and enjoyable. The pictures don’t do the view justice - highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream stay
What more could you ask for! - beautiful heritage property, delightfully furnished, fully functioning kitchen and laundry, fantastic location, tranquil views, friendly and accomodating caretaker. We felt privileged to stay here. Thank you Delwyn and Debbie.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heritage lovelyness
Wanted to stay longer
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation in a great location.
The flat was very comfortable and in a great spot on the edge of the bay - walking distance to the local shop and the sailing club for a bite to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
What a gem and a find! Very friendly, clean, and beautifully appointed without loosing that old world charm.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Clean and fantastic location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hello from heaven
This property is exceptional. Great location, very welcoming manager. Well appointed , comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

KERRY D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WONDERFUL PROPERTY
Bayview is a glorious old home, maintained in excellent condition. The setting right on the waterfront is exquisite, and hours can be spent gazing across the bay. The unit is well set up, and staying there is a delight.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katohua

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Debra Repia
Beautiful quiet location with a wonderful ever changing view from dusk till dawn. I loved my stay. This was my second time here, we will return. Absolutely spotless on arrival. Thankyou Delwyn, Chris & Ciello for your wonderful hospitality 🙃😊
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kato B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
awesome place, would book again
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 18 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious, clean, every facility you could want in an apartment. Helpful hosts comfortable beds and lovely outlook adjacent to Opua Harbour and and only 10 minutes away from hustle and bustle of Paihia. Close to the Russell car ferry too.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane H., Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming accommodation in paradise
My husband and I loved our 4 night stay. The property has such a lovely ambience and the location is superb, overlooking the little bay. Comfortable and spotless with everything you need. It exceeded expectations. Loved sitting on the verandah watching all the boats coming and going. Very helpful managers. Great coastal path, small shop and fish and chips nearby. Ferry to Russell at the end of the street. Easy drive into Paihia. Would highly recommend this accommodation and hope to return one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marina A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning Location
It's a wonderfully restored historic building located on a quiet cul-de-sac with excellent views immediately adjacent to the water. It is a 2 minute walk to the local shop and Opua car ferry. The property was immaculately clean and has everything you could possibly need. The caretakers Ciello and Chris were extremely helpful and friendly and were available at all times. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erina S., Perth, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise in Opua
We absolutely loved our stay in this beautiful heritage home located perfectly with breathe taking views of Opua bay. We contacted the Property Managers with an estimated time of arrival which was late. Clear instructions were provided and we self checked-in. On arrival the home was absolutely spotless. Kudos to the onsite Property Managers Ciello and Chris for maintaining the upkeep of this property. My husband, daughter and I indulged in everything the owner, Delwyn, suggested - places to visit, food to try and local flair. We are so grateful for every day we spent here. Just magical! We will be back. Erina and Ira (Perth, WA) 23/12/22
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay in Opua
Delightful apartment in a beautiful heritage waterfront building. This property has been lovingly restored and beautifully decorated in keeping with the era. We absolutely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul & Shannon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
6 stars from us!
We just loved staying here. As the photos show, position of the property is in a serene and picturesque spot right on the waters edge. Conveniently, the ferry to Russell - which is beautiful place to visit in its own right but also a pick up point for many of the Bay of Islands cruises / tours etc - is 50m away but doesn’t create any noise to distract from the peaceful environment. There is a very scenic walk that you can take all the way to Pahia too. We were travelling with my elderly father and the owner of the property was very prompt and helpful in answering some questions I had regarding steps. Ciella and Chris, the on-site carers of the property were fabulous hosts. They provided a warm welcome, were happy to answer questions and they keep the accomodation in spotless condition. Not a spot of dirt or dust anywhere!!!! The beds were extremely comfortable. Provision of beach towels meant there was no excuse not to go for a swim. Would love to come back - next time for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic Opua
What an absolute privilege to have the opportunity to stay in this gorgeous heritage home. Everything was perfect - could not fault it, the caretakers and hosts. Very sad to have to leave to continue our NZ sojourn. Will endeavour to stay again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful unique heritage property in an amazing location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheree I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and property
An amazing property! Looking out accross Opua bay was just stunning!!There was nothing to fault with this property. Beautiful location, handy to ferry, Russell and Paihia. Quiet, lovely furnishings, comfortable beds and a well equipped kitchen. Our host was excellent, with good communication. Highly recommend!*****

About the host

Hosted by Delwyn Barnett

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I am a mother to five grown children and also a grandmother. I live in Taranaki, New Zealand. Interests are family, travel, gardening, pets and photography.

Why they chose this property

Although I put the year purchased as 1885, this obviously is not when I purchased the property, but when my great grandparents moved the building to its current location at Opua. It was run by my great-grandmother, then my grandmother after that as a boarding house. In 1967 my uncles divided the property into five separate apartments, three of which I now own. My hope is that my children too will keep this property, maintain and value it as I do.

What makes this property unique

I love the history, especially the family history attached to this old homestead and the Opua area.

Languages:

English

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