The self-contained apartment is positioned on the ground floor of our home. It is private and spacious enough for a family of 4.
Our Apartment has been called, cosy, comfortable, and well-equipped by previous guests. We named it 'The Perfect Base' after a lot of comments called it the 'perfect base to explore the local area' it seemed only sensible to let others know that's what to expect.
We pride ourselves on making our guests comfortable and welcome.
Your accommodation comprises one bedroom with a king bed (can be split into two singles if required), a lounge with comfortable couches, a heat pump/A/C unit, Freeview, Streaming services and Apple TV, bluetooth speaker, toys, jigsaws, books, and games. There are bunk beds at the rear behind a privacy curtain. You have a bathroom with a toilet, washbasin, and shower. The fully equipped kitchen has a dining table to seat everyone, plus everything you are likely to need to create delicious meals or just heat up takeaways. There is an outside area with a table and chairs as well as a grassy area with a swingball set.
The accommodation is all in a separate, self-contained area located on the ground floor of our house. We are available onsite most of the time to check you in and handy for any questions or help during your stay.
Please advise arrival time at the time of booking if possible.
We are 2 minute's drive by road or a 10-minute walk or cycle via the track at the end of our road to Opua village which comprises;
The Opua Cruising Club for a relaxing social experience including reasonably priced good sized, delicious portions of food and drink, Bingo or Quiz night, or sailboat racing.
Opua General Store for a variety of off-license, fresh produce, grocery items, legendary ice-creams. and Pizzas.
Old Store Takeaways is open from 12.30-7 pm daily next to the ferry ramp.
Marina Cafe for amazing breakfasts, lunches, and Sunday afternoon live music (check directly with the venue).
Bay of Islands Marina, and Ashby's boatyard.
Boat brokers, 2 Chandlers, and many marine service industries.
and of course the car ferry to Okiato (Russell)
We are just an 8 minute drive from the bright lights of Paihia, a popular tourist resort in the Bay of Islands, the base for many boat trips, dolphin explorer trips, and parasailing. There you will find golden sand beaches right in town and plenty of bars and restaurants.
Historic Russell is just over the water via a car ferry from Opua or a passenger ferry from Paihia.
10-minute drive from Kawakawa and the famous Bay of Islands Vintage Railway (regular vintage train trips throughout the year). Also in Kawakawa the renowned Hundertwasser Centre and Toilets
The cycleway now connects the east and west coasts of New Zealand, from Opua to the Hokianga. Connect via the Kawakawa Vintage railway to get through from Taumarere to Kawakawa.
Our location provides a peaceful, relaxing base from which you can explore Northland. From the 2000+ year old Kauri trees of the Waipoua forest to the stunning scenery and sand dunes of 90-mile beach and Cape Reinga, all accessible as day trips.
Special conditions:
Activities listed are available locally, not on the property itself.
Smoking and vaping are allowed outside only.
A CCTV security camera is positioned outside to cover the driveway and parking spaces. It cannot see into the property or access private spaces.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$80.00 per stay); Linen (included);