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A Cut Above - gateway to the Bay of Islands

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Double Bedroom

2 Single Beds

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Cut Above - gateway to the Bay of Islands

A Cut Above is a trendy chic, almost that little bit special kinda place. A comfortable three bedroom house with modern furnishings giving you that home away from home.

Situated in the country yet only 2 minutes from the Airport and 8 minutes into the township of Kerikeri where the local shopping and ‘must see’ attractions are there for you to enjoy. A Cut Above is a totally separate stand alone house away from crowds and is perfect for self isolation.

An ideal location to enjoy peace and quiet for those wishing to rest and relax or a fantastic base for those that want to explore the north. We are only 2.9km from the Bay of Islands airport for corporate travellers and can offer pickup and meals as part of your stay.

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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9267976
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

About the area

Kerikeri

Located in Kerikeri, this holiday home is in a rural area. Te Waimate Mission House and Kerikeri Mission House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Marsden Estate and Cottle Hill Winery. Makana Confections and The Kauri Workshop are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Kerikeri, Northland

What's nearby

  • Marsden Estate - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Makana Confections - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • The Old Packhouse Market - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • The Kauri Workshop - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Cottle Hill Winery - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phat House Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Honey House Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pipsqueak Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Cut Above - gateway to the Bay of Islands pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Cut Above - gateway to the Bay of Islands?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Cut Above - gateway to the Bay of Islands on 14 May 2026 start from NZ$290, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A Cut Above - gateway to the Bay of Islands?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Cut Above - gateway to the Bay of Islands?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Cut Above - gateway to the Bay of Islands?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Cut Above - gateway to the Bay of Islands located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Marsden Estate and within 6 miles (10 km) of Makana Confections and The Old Packhouse Market. The Kauri Workshop and Cottle Hill Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nasir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was very clean and freshly upgraded . The host had thought about everything to make our stay comfortable satisfying. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil T.

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

Lovely private base for exploring Bay of Islands

Lovely property just out of Kerikeri. Self contained with all amenities required. Great hosts, comfy beds and a lovely private setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

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

Great location for travellers

We needed a place for the last night of our stay. This place was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID G.

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

All the comforts of home

We had an amazing 4 night stay. The home is well stocked, private, and super comfortable. Great location let us hit all the sights we wanted to see. Beautiful property with private back patio. Hosts were very friendly and made us feel welcome. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maarten D.

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

Great spot, neat place

As advertised, this great place is conveniently located just outside of town. That makes it nice and quiet, and we slept well. All the amenities are covered and we're happy during our stay. Would recommend :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

A wonderful retreat

We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

The perfect home for our overnight stay

Thank you so much for letting us stay in your lovely home! It had everything we needed and appreciated the beautiful and quiet surroundings. Highly recommend this place and hope to visit again 😊
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

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

Rural setting lovely and quiet

This was a well appointed house (great kitchen) with everything we needed and new appliances. Clean, comfy beds and a nice outdoor area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Fred L.

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

Will go again

a super place to relax
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Great place for family visit

We really enjoyed our stay near Kerikeri. It is a really nice peaceful country setting with plenty of space and amenities. A real bonus for us was that it was close to historic sites and very easy to get to Waitangi, Russell and other places. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

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

Great spot!

Nicely set out with everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dale d.

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

Great jump off for exploring

Pleasant, efficient and helpful despite our late arrival
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lou L.

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

A little gem!

Wow absolutely fabulous place, so quiet, clean and had everything. Owner answered me straight away. Nothing but everything great. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Anna E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not for us

So I will start with saying positives . Clean house . Spotless . Good yard and overall childproof . Now our story was rather negative. we had a booking for 6 people . 3 adults and 3 kids. Last minute, care for our 2 yo triplets was cancelled ( grandparents were tested potive for COVID ) . So we had to grab them and go on the day . Being a mum to 6 I never realised that 2 yo can cause 120 extra and lots of drama . I completely zoomed out that max is 6 people but I do understand why max is 6 ( bedding is actually only for 6) but when babies use bed of their own I cannot see how it’s possible to charge 40 a child. She refers to council rules but to be human should be important . I was already stressed out on the day as we had all planned only for 3 kids and we had charge our holiday quite a bit . Also , Be aware that there is a camera outside so host is watching you like an eagle . They try to accuse of lots of things and then charge you 40 per night for infants . Let’s just think for a minute . Infants . In their own beds . Not used anything . No damage . Nothing . A lot of money for one night ( ouch ) and the start of the holiday was almost ruined. Also oven doesn’t work or works for people who know how to get it on without instructions but for us it wasn’t going so we had to go and get food out .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely peaceful setting but close enough to main highways for exploring the Bay of Islands. The property is exactly as in the photos. The kitchen is well equipped (pots, pans, utensils cleaning products etc) & instructions for using appliances was supplied & appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property, lovely environment
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josie G.

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

Peaceful

Very clean, beautiful outdoor areas too!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Murray R.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Has everything

Great place, highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Lovely property

The property is lovely, clean, nice quiet location. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dulcie T.

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

Awesome spot!

Perfect spot for a family catch up in the Far North. Neat setting away from the crowds, modern and clean accommodation with all the necessities for a comfortable stay away and a few extras.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fia S.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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