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120 yr old, 5 bedroom Lodge Oozing Character with Beach Back and Front

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This is Oke Bay Lodge. Historic and absolutely beautiful in every way!
Large flat front lawn. Perfect for tents / entertainment/ wedding receptions!
The entrance to the Bay of Islands. The colour of the water changes by the hour!
Perfect for wedding photos and ceremonies!
Dolphins playing at Oke Bay. They often come so great ready to swim with them!

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20280 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Rawhiti, Bay of Islands
  • Bay of Islands
    2 min walk
  • Cape Brett Lighthouse
    176 min walk
  • Elliot Bay's Beach
    10 min drive
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    89 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1upstairs with stunning water view

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 upstairs with stunning water views

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 upstairs with bush views

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 upstairs

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5 downstairs

1 Single Bed

The Lounge

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

120 yr old, 5 bedroom Lodge Oozing Character with Beach Back and Front

Please start by visiting this website: www.okebaylodge.co.nz

Situated in the heart of the Bay of Islands on 3.5 acres of private land, we are proud to present the rare and beautiful Oke Bay Lodge, just 35 minutes from NZ’s first capital, Russell.
A 120 year old, two storey kauri historic villa in the perfect spot for your family re-union, boutique wedding, or time away with friends.
Being absolute water front, and situated on a narrow strip of land between two beaches, you’ll enjoy expansive views of the entrance to the Bay of Islands, Cape Brett Peninsula, and the Pacific Ocean. Tucked in a sun soaked pocket of native bush, you’ll love the privacy and peace that this property offers.
There’s all you need to relax here, including a brand new well equipped kitchen, and three new bathrooms. You’ll relish the slipper bath! The whole places oozes character and charm.
With beds inside for 12 people, and lots of room on the front lawn for the kids in their tents, it’s the perfect holiday location.
With huge decks back and front, there’s oodles of space for entertaining, plus a large lawn area for summer games. Kayaks, snorkelling gear, and fishing rods are also available.
Oke Bay Lodge is paradise if you are into walking and biking. It’s located right at the beginning of the Cape Brett walking track, rated one of the best 100 in the world – plus there are many other walks and trails nearby. Oke Bay is right here - a world class beach with incredible diving, snorkelling, kayaking, child safe swimming and fishing. Swim with dolphins if you are lucky!
Have a boat? Great! Anchor it right in front of the Lodge on the Lodge’s private mooring.
Is fishing your thing? The fishing in this area is known to be the best in NZ!
With off street parking for up to 8 cars the whole package is totally unique and absolutely amazing.
Only 1 hour from Whangarei and 3 hours from Auckland.
Find out more and check availability for Oke Bay Lodge just Google ‘Oke Bay Lodge, New Zealand’. We can’t wait to have you come and stay. We truly believe that when you stay here, you'll never be the same and you'll be booking to come again.

MORE INFORMATION IF YOU WANT IT :)
Oke is pronounced "oh-key"

When you stay, you'll have the whole Lodge all to yourselves :)

With a beach on both sides (one is Oke Bay which is arguably the best in NZ) its truly an incredible place to stay!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/zcqakd137j2ct8s/Oke%20Bay%20Lodge%20sliding%20scale%2031%20version%20without%20sliding%20scale.pdf?dl=0

We have found from experience that what usually happens when guests stay is that extras end up coming and some expected guests do not turn up. In other words, final numbers don't always match the numbers estimated in the original booking.

So we ask people to keep a record when they are actually staying at the Lodge of the number of people who stay each night and then do a tally at the very end to work out the final cost. This works well.

Hope that makes sense.

If you have any questions or just want to talk about anything, please email me: julian@esisite.com

Or phone or text me on 027 47 64 430

Cheers

Julian
P.S
Have you seen these videos about the Villa and Cape Brett walking track?
http://youtu.be/4xEYyyGPHVk
https://youtu.be/OzvNMwurpPs
https://youtu.be/SiUKX3miK6M
https://youtu.be/ak5NO9y-QnQ

The NZ Herald recently did a video about the Russian Billionaires mansion which is not far down the coast from us. The guy on the video mentions that the coastline where Oke Bay Lodge is situated is rated by National Geographic Travel Magazine as the 2nd equal most beautiful coastline in the world. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11565728

Another useful web site to see what you can do when you are at the Lodge is www.capebrett.co.nz

Property manager

Julian

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rawhiti

Located in Rawhiti, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Islands and Paihia Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hunting nearby.
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Rawhiti, Bay of Islands

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands - 2 min walk
  • Elliot Bay's Beach - 10 min drive
  • Russell Beach - 38 min drive
  • Flagstaff Hill - 39 min drive
  • Paihia Beach - 53 min drive

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sage at Paroabay - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 120 yr old, 5 bedroom Lodge Oozing Character with Beach Back and Front pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 120 yr old, 5 bedroom Lodge Oozing Character with Beach Back and Front?

As of 2 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 120 yr old, 5 bedroom Lodge Oozing Character with Beach Back and Front on 4 Nov 2024 start from AU$1,024.50, 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.

What time is check-in at 120 yr old, 5 bedroom Lodge Oozing Character with Beach Back and Front?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 120 yr old, 5 bedroom Lodge Oozing Character with Beach Back and Front?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 120 yr old, 5 bedroom Lodge Oozing Character with Beach Back and Front located?

Nestled on the beach, this Rawhiti holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Bay of Islands and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Elliot Bay's Beach. Taupiri Bay and Whangaruru Harbour are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wonderful place, shame about the Inaccurate listing and with important information not disclosed
The listing claims that you can provide the number of guests at the end of your stay which you will be charged for. This is then contradicted in a pdf dropbox link the manager sends after the booking is confirmed adding that you can only confirm additional guests at the end of the stay which you will be charged for opposed to less guests than the original booking/deposit. The listing claims the house is on a piece of land with a beach at the front. The beach at the front is not accessible as there is no track and its very steep down to it. You have to walk down the Road for approximately half a km to the bay. The image is taken from above so you can not get an accurate understanding of how steep and inaccessible it is. The track down to Oki Bay is very steep and the steps are eroded away. The owner of the lodge has an active petition to get the council/government to update the track as he claims it is dangerous and indeed it is. There is no mobile coverage which would have been nice to know before hand especially prior to accessing the property as there is dropbox pdf download he sent me the night before required to access the property. If you dont download and read this before you get to the property you will have a problem as I encountered. The lodge only has plastic drinking glasses which are nasty. The front pergola tarnished the view and is not in keeping with the style of the house. Julian the owner leaves Christian brochures around the house in attempt to educate/convert guests to his school of religion. The living room is not at the front of the house so it does not get a view. The kitchen smells bad, which is discouraging. The staircase to the 2nd floor are very steep and may not be suitable for some guests. I had to leave two days early than I had booked as I require mobile coverage for work which I informed Julian of at the beginning of the stay. He confirmed by email that it is ok, but did not mention I would still be charged for those days. I incorrectly presumed that meant I would not be charged for those days however I was. The house, property and location is however charming, unique and impressive. It is unfortunate the listing information and management is not clearer.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
We had a fantastic long weekend at Oke Bay Lodge this summer. The lodge and setting is gorgeous, well-suited to a large group of adults and communication with Julian hit the mark beautifully. Highly recommend and we’ll definitely be back! Thanks Julian :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
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8/10 Good

Perfect location for a weekend away for a large family, house is great and will definitely go back a
Perfect location for a weekend away for a large family, house is great and will definitely go back again

10/10 Excellent

Stacy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a piece of hidden paradise!!!
This beautiful property was a great surprise. It was located steps away from the best beach in NZ Oke Bay!!! Wow so magical. Now for the property, Stunning home, with sun and shade around the full property. Feels like home, cozy and relaxing. Great kitchen with everything you would think off. Awesome to have two full fridges.. The front deck with a shaded roof and huge patio round table looking out to the water is beautiful.. With rocking chairs and a bbq and best of all, coming from a spin instructor, this place had a high quality spin bike. This made my trip, waking up every morning with such a view and hitting that bike hard. The town of Russel was a lovely evening in for some lovely music and wine with cute shops. This is a place I will be coming back to, another reason is to hike the Cape Brett Hike which is also right next to the beautiful home. What a great stay we had, it was sad to leave. Stacy and Gord from Canada!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Fabulous
Our extended group stayed for 3 weeks at the Lodge. For many of us it was the first time we'd spent time in the Bay of Islands. The Lodge is wonderful, the views are world class. The property - gardens, verandahs, decks are all very appealing and make for excellent outdoors living. Lots of thoughtful features throughout, and its clear a lot of love and labour has gone into the property. Steep stairs might restrict the less able-bodied - but other than that - close to perfect. Julian and his team a very available and helpful. We'll be back.
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular spot
This is an amazing holiday destination where you can relax and enjoy the spectacular surroundings. The house has amazing character with all the facilities you need for a large group of people. We spent a lot of time on the deck just enjoying the views , birds and peaceful surroundings Looking forward to visiting again
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10/10 Excellent

John M.

Tremendous property for a retreat to a very scenic location with beaches...
Tremendous property for a retreat to a very scenic location with beaches for swimming and many walking trails.

10/10 Excellent

yang z.

Probably the best bach I have ever stayed in the last 20 years.
Although the receptionist accidentally duplicated the booking, the owner has tried his best to accomodate us and fix the problem. Great service and we will definitely come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Paulo B.

The house has everything you have ever dreamed about a bach
The house has everything you have ever dreamed about a bach. The SPOT is perfect. Congratulations on Julien and his team, they have delivered a perfect holiday for me and my family. I am looking forward to my next holidays there.
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

Oke Bay Lodge is one of the best places we've stayed at...
Oke Bay Lodge is one of the best places we've stayed at - lovingly restored gorgeous historic building, extremely well set up with everything you'd need, stunning views, able to cater for large numbers of people easily (we had 15) and easy walking distance to one of NZ's most stunning beaches - kid friendly and great snorkelling. We would love to come back again.
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10/10 Excellent

Harley T.

We absolutely loved staying at the lodge
We absolutely loved staying at the lodge. The glorious views over the bay, the incredible beach at Oke Bay, dolphin visits, superb weather and the peace and tranquility of the place make this place hard to beat. Definitely want to go back in the future and would highly recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Lori S., Cotopaxi USA

An undiscovered oasis that offers a sanctuary of relaxation.
The Oke lodge at Rawhiti welcomes you with its heritage of time woven into its presence, and the caring details that went into the renovation takes you back to a simpler time when there were few visitors to this region. While the boat tours offer a glimpse of this gorgeous area, the lodge lives it; where quiet and serene are the norm. The lodge is well equipment an modernize to meet your every need. We found the beds very comfortable, the kitchen well equipment, minus a few sharper knives for cooking, the front porch ideal to watch the bay and read a book, and the shaded patio perfect for lunch and dreams of staying longer. Easy access to the Oke bay feels like jumping into your own private beach from a travel magazine. It just does not get much better than this. There are two breathtaking walks right off the property, that reveal both sides of the peninsula, and access to Russell and Paihia for shopping make for a great day outing. Julian is super to work with, cares deeply for this beautiful place, and wants to make sure your stay is wonderful. While not all the renovation is 100%, it is apparent every detail is in the works, well thought out and will be well crafted. You can stay at a modern Villa anywhere in the world, but to experience something special, we highly recommend the lodge. We are from Colorado, I do hope we can return to this amazing place someday. Thank you Julian. Short Family, Hillside CO, USA.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Mandy A.

This place is a gem! Location & property are beautiful.
This place is a gem! Location & property are beautiful. Great base for walking the Cape Brett trail
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8/10 Good

Clare R.

great place to stay for Cape Brett Walk - be sure to organise parking for the walk though :)
great place to stay for Cape Brett Walk - be sure to organise parking for the walk though :)
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Lovely spot premo sunset views and sea was great for swimming
Lovely spot premo sunset views and sea was great for swimming
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10/10 Excellent

Lizzy R.

Beautiful house with everything we needed and more.
Beautiful house with everything we needed and more. Whilst it is a bit a windy drive to get to Oke Bay it is 100% worth it, this location is second to none. Waking up to sea views, watching sunrises and sunsets - its just amazing.
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8/10 Good

paul W.

Great location very peaceful
Great location very peaceful
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8/10 Good

paul W.

Great location very peaceful
Great location very peaceful
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10/10 Excellent

Kylee L.

What a great property to stay at, had everything needed for a group of 15, so close to the start of
What a great property to stay at, had everything needed for a group of 15, so close to the start of the Cape Brett track. The views were amazing and facilities great, wished we had stayed longer.
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10/10 Excellent

Liza T.

Location and character make this house a surreal beauty.
Location and character make this house a surreal beauty. Over the hill is Oke Bay, possibly the most beautiful water I ever swam in. Be aware that there is strict water rationing, no toiletries, no kitchen sponges, and maybe too many advice signs posted. Lighting in some of the rooms is minimal. The large-screen TV can only function through your laptop. These aside, it is still a wonderful spot.
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8/10 Good

Terry B.

Fantastic location and fabulous outdoor living areas
Fantastic location and fabulous outdoor living areas
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10/10 Excellent

Claire D.

Great location, the view is stunning! We even saw dolphins playing in the bay the first night.
Great location, the view is stunning! We even saw dolphins playing in the bay the first night. Used the kayaks in the early morning hours was awesome. The Cape Brent trail behind the house is a hidden gem, very challenging, lots of uphill, but worth the trek. We'll be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Hathsala R.

Beautifully restored villa in a stunning location with a world class beach at the back of the villa.
Beautifully restored villa in a stunning location with a world class beach at the back of the villa. We had a wonderful and comfortable stay at Oke bay lodge. There are so many things to do here including kayaking/walking tracks and just relaxing. Oke bay was absolutely stunning. Will definitely be back again.
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

Sensational experience.
Sensational experience. All I could of wished for and more. We will be back..
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Superb location, so scenic and private.
Superb location, so scenic and private. Paradise!

About the host

Hosted by Julian

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I am a Christian who has a great vision for this property. I want to use it for Christian purposes including training people, restoring people, hosting boutique weddings, corporate retreats, and health and fitness retreats.

Why they chose this property

I just adore old character homes. Unlike new modern homes, these historic homes have a personality. They tell a story. They are like a well loved and adored grand parent! Truly, Oke Bay Lode is like that. As soon as you walk in, you'll feel the warmth and the love in the atmosphere. If you read the visitors comments in our visitors book, these are common themes. There is a peace here that absolutely unique. To know what I am talking about you have to come and judge it for yourself.

What makes this property unique

Peaceful. Quiet. Private. Isolated. 3 new bathrooms. Brand new fully equipped kitchen. Clean. Personality plus! Very rare to find a property like this with no neighbours on either side for 200m and a beach on both sides, one of them world class and world famous. I love swimming with dolphins and being out in New Zealand's finest beach and bush location.

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