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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Paihia, Paihia
  • Bay of Islands
    1 min walk
  • Makana Chocolate Boutique
    7 min walk
  • Nikau Restaurant
    14 min walk
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    26 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Just a short stroll to the water or into town

For the weekend getaway you can't beat this little bach which has just been renovated and comes with all you might need for just a couple of nights, or a week long stay!

Our bach is privately owned and the comforts of your own home have been replicated here.

On your arrival just be prepared to just relaxing as everything will be taken care of for you. This bach is all inclusive with linen, towels and extra bedding if you wanted a couple of extras on futons in the living area.

A short stroll to the closest beach of only 150 meters and a walk over the hill to the town of Paihia and ferry crossing to Russell.

The bach has an outdoor area (decking) and grassed area (that over time will be landscaped). There is also car parking.

No need to pack ample of clothing for the extra long stays as there is a washing machine within the bach. For those rainy days, indulge in a wide range of dvds available for your use.
Special conditions:
Some pets accepted. Message for further details and information.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$65.00 per stay); Linen (included);
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Bay of Islands. A kitchen and a patio are available in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio
  • Steps from Bay of Islands and 7 minutes on foot from Makana Chocolate Boutique
Just a short stroll to the water or into town offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

twowhitelines

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Just a Short Stroll to the Water or Into Town Paihia

Just a short stroll to the water or into town Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 161 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corinne a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Perfect space for two! Very comfortable with good kitchen setup. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

david a.

Liked: Cleanliness
getaway
bach as everything you need and short drive to town, currently no wifi but have been told it's coming soon .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Murray P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Bach
Nice little place, a bit to cluttered , not alot of room for your bags etc, but still good.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toka M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage
Home away from home. Lovely cozy cottage just a stones throw away from the beach. Perfect location. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maeve W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Cottage getaway
A cozy little home base in the bay of islands! I will say to be aware if you don’t have a car, it’s quite a hike over a big hill to get into Paihia if you need food, internet, or to go on a tour. House was clean and well stocked!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Beautiful relaxing time in this gorgeous bach with so many personal touches, I felt privileged to be able to spend time there, Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Judith W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful
A lovely little cottage where all our needs were catered for except for wifi…we could not receive or send any communication with family as our phones only work overseas if we have wifi. Unfortunately the house had a very musty smell every time we came home after being out. Overall we enjoyed our stay…loved being close to the water.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very nice place
A lovely stay if you’re traveling with a plus-one. A quirky yet comfortable environment that naturally encourages you to relax. Definitely most appropriate for short stays, with a nice location close to local food places + activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic weekend
It was such a cool place to stay, nice and close to the gateway to the bay of islands. We both loved all the very cool personal touches which were cleverly placed all over the house. The property was very clean and tidy and well looked after. And everything was well laid out and communicated to us by the property owner well in advance of our stay. Thanks for an awesome stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fleur M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little cottage
Perfect for a couple. Clean & good amenities. Good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annalise B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday getaway
Hubby and I had an amazing 10 night stay in the Bach. Was a great Centre point to drive and explore other areas. We were warm and had all the comforts of home. Peaceful quiet area Thank you for sharing your wee place
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bay of Islands
Pros: Cute place. Very comfortable bed. Very close to town Cons: Communicating with the owner was a little difficult. Place was very cold. The heat did not work right away, but was plenty warm when we returned the following afternoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Inexpensive, clean
Inexpensive & clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenys P., Gold Coast, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
4 nights in Paihia
Very quiet location, well equipped Bach
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lorraine F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay
Nice and cozy place for a solo or a couple. A car would be recommended as it is not walkable to many of the places you may wish to go, although taxis are easy to get and affordable. Very clean and I enjoyed the back deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A short stay
Exactly as described we enhoyed our short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stop over
It was a lovely place to relax and close to town😊 The beach was lovely too swim in
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for 2 people
We enjoyed 5 days here and we were very comfortable. It was a short walk to Paihia along the beach if the tide was low enough. The bach was well equipped and we cooked meals on a couple of occasions.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iain S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Bach
Enjoyed our stay at this lovely Bach -close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
The batch is lovely, easy to find and to access. Nice walk up and down the hill to Paihia center. The place has all the commodities needed and a very nice interior design touch. The only downside was the proximity with neighbours who like to play loud music in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grelyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Got Everything You Need
It's got everything you need: good bed, full kitchen with all the utensils you need, bathroom with everything, heaps of towels, and outdoor area to chill. It's not central Paihia, so it's more peaceful, but so close as well, plus close to Opua, where you can take car ferries. It's very near a beach where you can collect so many Pipis. It's very quirky inside and there's some games and many movies to watch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Bernard T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage
Enjoyed our stay. The second bed was a little uncomfortable. Overall had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
My husband and I loved staying at this wee cottage. It had everything we needed, is a short drive from main Paihia and a relatively quiet location. The ferry to Russell is a short 5 min drive too. The cottage was immaculate on arrival, everything fresh and clean, has a real homely feel to it with kitsch artwork and super comfy bed. Just one small thing, the TV in the main room may need replacing as the screen was hard to view. However, overall we really enjoyed our time here!! Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Thank you for a lovely stay in your cute and comfortable bach. It was perfect for us, and spotlessly clean. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Yasmin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic bach. everything was nearby and the house is lovely. I would def stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023