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Lovely heritage accommodation
Beachfront apartment with kitchen and patio
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9.8 out of 10
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
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Explore the area

Opua, Opua
- Place, Bay of Islands Marina5 min walk
- Place, Paihia Beach5 min drive
- Place, Paihia Wharf5 min drive
- Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)30 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom #2
2 Single Beds
Master bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Lovely heritage accommodation
This is lovely, comfortable, beachfront accommodation, fully furnished, and traditionally redecorated in sympathy with its age. Feel as though you have stepped back in time. It is nice and cool in the summer, and cosy and warm in the winter. The flat is located right on the beachfront at Opua. Wake up to the sound of sea gulls and stunning views over the Bay. Opua is very quiet, but there is always something happening and something to watch, whether it is the car ferry chugging back and forward across the bay, or yachts and motorboats making their way in and out of the harbour. Sometimes you can be lucky enough to see dolphins or orca. The homestead is only 100 metres to the car ferry and general store and another 100 metres to the marina and cafe. By road, it is 5 kilometres to Paihia or Russell. It is right at the beginning of the coastal walkway from Opua to Paihia. Other lovely walks are only a short distance away. There is also a cycleway from Opua to Taumarere Station. It is simply the best place for a relaxing, rejuvenating holiday or weekend and a perfect location from which to explore the stunning Bay of islands and the Far North. Please note - there is another apartment upstairs in the building that sleeps 6 people. Please see the separate listing.
Special conditions:
As it is a historic building there is NO SMOKING anywhere on the property, inside or out. There is also a ban on any naked flame (i.e. lighted candles). As you may appreciate this is really important to us.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$80.00 per stay); Linen (included); Pair of sea kayaks (included);
Special conditions:
As it is a historic building there is NO SMOKING anywhere on the property, inside or out. There is also a ban on any naked flame (i.e. lighted candles). As you may appreciate this is really important to us.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$80.00 per stay); Linen (included); Pair of sea kayaks (included);
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Very important because wooden historic building
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Opua
Located in Opua, this apartment is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Islands and Paihia Beach. Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World 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 mountain biking.

Opua, Opua
What's nearby
- Bay of Islands Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Makana Chocolate Boutique - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
- Paihia Beach - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
- Paihia Wharf - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
- Russell Beach - 18 min drive - 9.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- El Cafe - 6 min drive
- Bad Habits - 8 min drive
- Mako Beach Bar - 7 min drive
- Charlotte's Kitchen - 7 min drive
- Ti Bay Takeaways - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Delwyn Barnett
I am a mother to five grown children and also a grandmother. I live in Taranaki, New Zealand. Interests are family, travel, gardening, pets and photography.
Why they chose this property
Although I put the year purchased as 1885, this obviously is not when I purchased the property, but when my great grandparents moved the building to its current location at Opua. It was run by my great-grandmother, then my grandmother after that as a boarding house. In 1967 my uncles divided the property into five separate apartments, three of which I now own. My hope is that my children too will keep this property, maintain and value it as I do.
What makes this property unique
I love the history, especially the family history attached to this old homestead and the Opua area.
Languages:
English
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