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Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation

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The verandah
From the beach
Lounge
Lounge
View from the lounge

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Opua, Bay of Islands
  • Bay of Islands Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Paihia Wharf
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Paihia Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Queen guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin #2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation

This historic (B rating) homestead has been in the family since it was moved to its current site in 1885. It was run as an accommodation house by my great grandmother Jane Morris, then after her by her daughter-in-law (my grandmother) Kathleen Morris. This apartment was completely renovated in 2016. Feel as though you have stepped back in time as it is beautifully and comfortably decorated in traditional style. It certainly has the WOW factor. Nice and cool in the summer, and cosy and warm in the winter. It is located on the beach front at Opua. Wake up to the sound of sea gulls and stunning views over the Bay. Opua is a very quiet small township, but there is always something happening. Sit on the verandah and watch the activity. Only 100 metres to the car ferry and general store, another 100 metres to the marina and cafe. By road, it is only 5 kilometres to Paihia or Russell. A fantastic walk between Opua and Paihia following the coastal walkway, with other lovely walks only a short distance away. It is also a great starting point for the Opua to Horeke bike trail. Simply the best place for a relaxing, rejuvenating holiday and a perfect location from which to explore the stunning Bay of Islands and the Far North. Please note there is another apartment downstairs that sleeps 4 people. Please see the separate listing.
Special conditions:
NO SMOKING anywhere on the property either inside or on the grounds - this is due to the historic rating and age of the building. No naked flame allowed (i.e. lighted candles). As it may be appreciated, this is very important to us.

No pets. Only one vehicle per apartment in carpark. On-road parking available just up the road.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$100.00 per stay); Linen (included);

Property manager

Delwyn Barnett
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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

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

About the area

Opua

Located in Opua, this apartment is on the beach. Russell Museum and Pompallier Mission are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World. Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway and Makana Confections are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
Map
Opua, Bay of Islands

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands Marina - 6 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 - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 33 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 Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation located?

Situated on the beach, this 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

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 264 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Classic luxury in Opua

This property is amazing, classic old building in a beautiful location. We keep coming back as it is such a relaxing place to unwind in the bay of islands. Very well equipped kitchen/laundry, and comfortable rooms, modern bathrooms. Beach right in front, walking trails to the north and south, and a convenient store and a takeaway just a hundred metres up the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fabulous weekend in the BOI

We were super-impressed with this property. Very tastefully renovated to a high standard and furnished with period pieces in keeping with the age of the building. Everything you could possibly need was supplied, including beach towels and coffee machine. I for one will be returning sometime! Debbie is a gem and very friendly and helpful. I left a paid or sandals under the dining table and she very kindly sent them to be by courier - thanks so much Debbie!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific

Unobstructed view of the bay from very large wraparound veranda. Very spacious upper level apartment. Really like a house. Private staircase and backyard. Owner and caretaker could not have been nicer..
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erwann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

very nice accommodation

Very clean well renovated historical accommodation, with a great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls’ weekend

We loved our stay so much 2 years ago that we had to come back again. So glad we did.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming spot

Beautifully appointed, wonderful character and a fabulous location - this place is lovely. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location and beautiful house

House was a historic homestead in pristine condition yet had all the modern appliances eg dishwasher washing machine and drier
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Must Book!

This place is outstanding. Very peaceful. Conveniently located with a 11/10 view. All the amenities. If you’re going to the Bay of Islands sera, book this accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views and super comfy and clean

We had a great time enjoying the wider area - Opua is a great spot to explore Bay of Islands from, The house is very comfortable and clean, with awesome water views. Great comms and service. Enjoyed using the kayaks. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALAN D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alan D & Family

2 night stay - Fantastic property, Location, facilities. Helpful cleaner, excellent communication. Will visit again for a longer stay. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fraser J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great property and location. Could not ask for anything better!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Catherine

This was an excellent place to stay for our family. Very restful and relaxing and everything as expected from reviews online. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning historic building, beautifully renovated in keeping with the character of the place

Beautiful building that has been tastefully modernised to be warm & comfortable, amazing views. Everything you need and convenient location. Loved it and would happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kazia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow indeed! 5 fabulous days relaxing in paradise

This is my first time using Bookabach. I started with a list of "I wants" - water view, full kitchen, wifi etc. - without any specific destination in mind and found this gem in Opua. Right from the start Delwyn, the owner, was a pleasure to communicate with; she was always quick with answers to my numerous questions, offered great info and suggestions about the area and was extremely accommodating when I swopped one apartment for another. This classic 1885 building, with two-storied verandahs, was originally an inn owned by an ancestor of the current owner. I believe that the apartments were completely refurbished a few years ago; the result is just beautiful - all the modern facilities you might expect whilst keeping the style true to the buildings original era. The house is situated right on the waterfront with only a small no-exit street in front, there is a ground-floor apartment and a larger one upstairs. We chose to stay in the upstairs one and I thoroughly recommend it as the view from the verandah looks straight out over the harbour. There is a general store about 100 metres up the road, as well as a cafe and a fish 'n' chip shop. There are walkways and cycle tracks nearby and around the waterfront really worth exploring, you can even walk all the way to Paihia. The property manager, Chris, lives onsite and was such a warm and helpful host, he even made us chocolate muffins! We went to do some serious relaxing and this place turned out to be perfect! 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay

Excellent place to stay. Nice outlook and handy to the ferry.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riandi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best stay ever

Lovely place to stay. Everything was clean and spacious. The host was also very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

A fantastic experience from start to finish. Excellent communication from both the property owner and manager.....we were late arriving and the manager was ultra accommodating. He was there to greet us late in the evening and had even turned the heaters on for us - so thoughtful! The accommodation itself was just stunning. Really well laid out and appointed, nice and clean and very well equipped. It is a lovely calm space, and the views are just magic. Will stay again - hopefully next time not for a work trip as this was, but for pleasure.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Opua

This was a fantastic place to stay. The property has had some top quality restortions done to it and the results were incredibly well done. It was wonderfully warm and felt like a home. The check in/check out was seemless and the property manager, Chris, was incredibly approachable and helpful. We really hope to be able to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful spot

A stunning property, very comfortable with everything you need. The space was a lot larger than it looked in the photos. A beautiful space to rest the soul.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

KARREN H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay in the Bay

Beautiful period property with all the home comforts. Spotlessly clean. Beautiful ocean views. Peaceful and relaxing. Chris (on-site manager) very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Bach!

A wonderful location and a classy building with clear instructions and a welcoming host- always a pleasurable stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Icon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Opua sanctuary

Immaculate apartment on the water's edge. Everything you need and impeccably presented. A great escape from Waitangi celebrations, and day trips. Easy access to Russell car ferry and Pahia. Lovely couple - mihi to you for your manaaki x
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fourth stay at a favourite spot

This was our fourth visit in as may years to this accomodation. We have stayed in the upstairs apartment twice and the downstairs apartment twice, depending on group size. On this occasion we had both as came away with another family. The accomodation is so beautifully dressed, and everything is always in full working order and absolutely spotless. We love the location as it is nice and quiet and a perfect spot to explore the Bay of Islands from.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Stay

Another great stay, thank you! Always immaculately cleaned and tidily presented. Love waking up to the view and being able to enjoy a good walk around local bays. We'll be back again. 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Delwyn Barnett

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I am a married mother of five grown children. I am also now a grandmother which gives me a great deal of pleasure. My interests are family, pets, travel, gardening, properties and photography.

Why they chose this property

This property has been in the family since it was first shifted to this site in 1885. Because of the historic connections it is very special to me and I want to keep it well maintained for future generations.

What makes this property unique

Historic 1885 homestead decorated in keeping with age, but supremely comfortable. This apartment has a lovely balcony from where guests can sit and watch all the activities in the harbour. A nice active yet relaxing view.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests