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Waterviews and relaxation

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view from verandah
Dinning room
Main bedroom
Double bedroom
Single bedroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Paihia, Paihia
  • Haruru Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Paihia Wharf
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Paihia Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

1 Double Bed

Third bedroom

1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony

About this property

Waterviews and relaxation

Welcome to Palmlodge where the ripple of the river below, and the
bird song is your morning wake up call, You can now choose how
your day will go, perhaps just relaxing with a cup of coffee, and the latest
paperback. as you take in the vista from the front deck.
Or visit the many attractions in Paihia, Boat trips to the outer Islands
scenic flights over the Bay. fishing off the sandy beaches swimming
and sun bathing. Visit the next town and take a Steam train ride
through the town of Kawakawa. or take a waka trip up the river
and learn some local history.
After all these exciting things that you may have done there are
cafes and restaurants for you to enjoy lunch or Dinner.
We hope you have a wonderful time what ever you do.
Special conditions:
Late checkout available on half day price charged on availability only

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Property manager

Margaret_Webster
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
Outside only

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 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

Haruru

Haruru is home to this holiday home. Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Treaty House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Action World and Paihia Wharf. Travelling with kids? Consider Makana Chocolate Boutique and Makana Confections. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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Paihia, Paihia

What's nearby

  • Haruru Falls - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Paihia Beach - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Russell Beach - 37 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte’s Kitchen - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterviews and relaxation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterviews and relaxation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterviews and relaxation?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterviews and relaxation located?

This family-friendly Haruru holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bay of Islands and Haruru Falls. Action World and Te Ti Bay are also within 3 miles (5 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. 88 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Minshu C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and Quiet
We really enjoyed staying in this nice and quiet house. It has almost everything we needed and handy to Paihia and Kerikeri.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, loved our stay.
Had a lovely time, close to Piahia and so peaceful sitting outside in the afternoon. Very clean and tidy house. Would totally recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing accommodation
Margaret was fantastic to deal with and super helpful. The house was beautiful with a lovely outlook. Spacious and clean. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sybil G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious, clean and comfortable house with riverside views.
A very relaxing, peaceful place. The house is immaculately clean and comfortable, and the host helpful and welcoming. The location was excellent for us, close to Paihia but quiet and restful with lovely views of the tidal river. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theunsina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular deck and view
Comfortable house. Great deck and view. Easy access to Paihia and Bay of Islands.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Loïc L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Very nice viewLot of space
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning views and awesome place
Thank you for a fantastic stay, great communication and very relaxing start to our vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very enjoyable short stay
The host, Margaret, was very friendly and helpful, the property was very good and the location was delightful. Overall, a great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marneth-Rust M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday break
We were looking for a quiet spacious place for a break.Margaret's place ticked all the boxes and we would recommend this little haven to all.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with lovely host
Beautiful, clean property with a lovely host. 5 minute drive to Paihia wharf and shops. Plenty of space indoors and out. Quiet spot with an awesome view of the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very private and quite with a calming view of the river
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing spacious venue
Beds were super comfy, rooms were spacious and clean, carparking is shared driveway, large big deck with view of water and tress, large lounge and kitchen area. No laundry. Noting that there is a connected door from the owners house to the lounge area, that was always locked and closed. It did not impact on our stay. Highly enjoyed our stay here. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rankin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Convenient
Great access to Paihia/Waitangi or Kerikeri and the north. Peaceful and quiet with a great out look over the river. Clean, tidy and well appointed. Margret is a super host.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional lovely host
Terrace with stunning view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely view
Nice view, comfy house. Easy check in and lovely host. We were unaware how close the host and her dogs live. But it wasn’t an issue. Great stay. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peacefull Getaway
Thankyou so much for a beatiful stay. Would definately recommend and would definitely return. Thanks so much
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Desmond C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great winter break
Lovely home with a caring, helpful host. Enjoyed the expansive views across the river valley. Not far from Paihia by car and Mr Google easily found the way. All day sun with a great deck. We were looking for a restful place to stay for a few days and it ticked all our boxes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan G., Pender Island

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
A special place
We loved being a little Away from It, but also close to so much. As others have noted, the views are lovely, the deck and barbi inviting, it's quiet, the house is spacious and very well laid out, and after some early communication glitches Margaret was a most gracious and generous host and neighbour. You are guaranteed privacy, and we could happily have stayed on a lot longer. We highly recommend this good-value rental as your home away from home.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best getaway ever. Awesome place to wait for a storm.
Our arrival time was right in the middle of a serious storm warning. Our host contacted us several times to ensure our safety before arrival and upon arrival. This lodge is way better than the photos provided. I will be promoting this to my best friends and would definitely like to return. The sewing kit was an awesome touch, even though it wasn't needed. I can't rate this high enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Amy R.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disappointing stay
We used the stayz app to write to the host to check on the floods from the cyclone before our stay but got no response until I phoned. Host greeted us on arrival & showed us around as she lives next door. After returning from dinner, noticed house full of spiders & cobwebs with crickets & cockroach on the floor. Towels in bathroom were also stained. Very unfortunate. Had to depart after 1 night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Joanne H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely location
Great location, beautiful views from the balcony and could be an awesome property to stay but it was let down by the cleanliness unfortunately and needed some maintenance on some bits too. We had to wash plates and cutlery etc before we could use them. Only half of the lights worked in our bedroom, one of the hobs on the oven didn't work and the coffee machine was a bit blocked. Also the water at the property tasted dirty (unsure if that was due to the area), so we had to buy water from the supermarket and was a little dubious to wash clothes
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Tharsha A.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Beautiful view but very disappointed
We had a great time visiting the Paihia area and the house was beautiful with the most breathtaking views. However, we had some major concern about cleanliness and how often the house actually gets cleaned. It was difficult to get hold of the property manager prior to checking in. I have since reached out to make her aware of my concerns with the house and have yet to receive any acknowledgement or apology. The property manager / assumed owner also stays on the property with you effectively sharing a house. She stays on the one side that is accessed via a door in the house. She was very quiet and it didn't bother us at all, but it would have been great to know that at the time of booking. Overall we enjoyed our stay and made the best of it, but they seriously need to consider regular cleaners.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The place was a lot better and bigger than we expected! For our stay, everything was clean. The only note about cleanliness is that while the bedding/towel was clean, it did seem dusty… maybe suggest bringing your own towel / pillows for comfort. Another point was that I struggled to get into contact with the host and didn’t receive any confirmation/check-in details in the days before the booking. The morning of the booking, I only just managed to get into contact with her, in which she didn’t know that we were coming (although everything was ready for us). However! She is really welcoming and pleasant… I believe there is just miscommunication on Vrbo’s part. Her phone number wasn’t available directly on the booking however I asked the help chat for it (although note that this is her personal mobile which she doesn’t have with her all the time & also you MUST CALL). Other than these points e.g. uneasiness with communication in the beginning & somewhat dusty bedding, this spot is well-worth your money. Views are incredible and location is superb - it has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Haruru Stay
We had a wonderful stay! Amazing views and our host was welcoming. We enjoyed our stay. I would highly recommend this Bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

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Hosted by Margaret_Webster

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