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Absolute beachfront "Waimiro" Paihia

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Sunbed on deck
Deck
Outdoor dining
Room
Lounge area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Beach view

Explore the area

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Paihia, Northland
  • Place, Makana Chocolate Boutique
    ā€Ŗ8 min walkā€¬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ā€Ŗ13 min walkā€¬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ā€Ŗ2 min driveā€¬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ā€Ŗ23 min driveā€¬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap Ā· Towels provided Ā· Toilet Ā· Shower only Ā· Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchenette

About this property

Absolute beachfront "Waimiro" Paihia

Studio apartment In Paihia facing the Russell peninsular. Sleep to the sound of gentle waves lapping the shore below. Footsteps to the beach for safe swimming at high tide. Queen bed, microwave, toaster, kettle, BBQ, fridge. Note: there is no hob or conventional oven. Daybed, outdoor shower. Private parking next to studio for small/medium cars. (utes/boats park on public road) 15 min walk along beach to Paihia centre at low tide. 2 min drive Paihia centre/Russell passenger ferry, 5 minute drive Russell car ferry, 7 mins drive Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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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

No smoking or vaping allowed, both inside the unit, on the deck or within the boundaries of the property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9882181
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

Paihia

Located in Paihia, this apartment is on the beach. Russell Museum and Pompallier Mission are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Treaty House. Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World are also worth visiting.
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Paihia, Northland

What's nearby

  • Makana Chocolate Boutique - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Paihia Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St Paulā€™s Church - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Te Ti Bay - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖCBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ā€¬3 min drive
  • ā€ŖCharlotte's Kitchen - ā€¬3 min drive
  • ā€ŖOrange Frog - ā€¬3 min drive
  • ā€ŖBreeze Cafe - ā€¬4 min drive
  • ā€ŖSeaside - ā€¬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Absolute beachfront "Waimiro" Paihia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Absolute beachfront "Waimiro" Paihia?

As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Absolute beachfront "Waimiro" Paihia on 20 June 2026 start from NZ$252, 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.

What time is check-in at Absolute beachfront "Waimiro" Paihia?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Absolute beachfront "Waimiro" Paihia?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Absolute beachfront "Waimiro" Paihia located?

Nestled on the beach, this Paihia apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Islands and Makana Chocolate Boutique. Paihia Beach and Paihia Wharf are also within 1 mile (2 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. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stefanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great hosts, beautiful view and easy access to beach and trail into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely spot to relax but close enough to pop to town.Beautiful place to pop down and stroll along the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation for our weekend stay in Paihia. Jane and John are great hosts and the property has a lovely sea view and access to the beach below. Highly recommend. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of our favorite places to stay, ever! The view is gorgeous, and the apartment is perfect...very comfortable. Jane was so nice and helpful, and gave us lots of good advice. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 January 2026
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at the start of your big adventure across NZ and Australia. You are welcome back anytime!
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

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

Amazing Easter getaway - unfortunate stormy weather

Was a great place to stay with the best view and had everything we needed. Hosts were super nice and helpful. Looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Beautiful stay

Beautiful clean property with stunning views. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

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

Paihia

Great place, lovely hosts, we had an excellent time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

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

Beautiful view

We enjoyed the beautiful view of the bay & being close enough to walk to the main beach & restaurants. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona K.

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

Amazing View- Peaceful

Great helpful hosts. Central location. Very clean & tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin b.

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

Fantastic place to stay

Very nice accommodation, all very new and pristine. Fantastic water views, beach access, can walk 2 mins and have a swim or walk along the beach. Nice quiet location. Excellent hosts, so helpful and friendly. Lots to do in the area. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 January 2025
It was our pleasure to host Kevin and Judith. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope you will visit us again. Jane
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10/10 Excellent

DANNY W.

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

Our Paihia Stay

A beautiful spot and a great way to spend the last three days of our NZ holiday. Thank you very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathy t.

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

Paihai stay

Spotlessly clean studio apartment in a quiet suburb with great views across the bay. Easy walk or 2 minute drive to restaurants, shops etc. Friendly welcoming hosts .
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Paihia 3 night stay

We had a great time here. The place was extremely clean. The view from the day bed was unparalleled and access to the private beach was a huge plus at it cut the walking time to town in half versus walking down the road. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

Fantastic Accomodation

Fantastic accommodation, location and owners. Everything we could need and such a helpful property manager. Janeā€™s husband David even offered to drive us into Paihia for the early morning foot ferry to Russell. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2024
It was our pleasure to host you and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay here in Paihia šŸ˜Š
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10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

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

A special place

We loved staying at Waimiro. Itā€™s far from the busy street yet close enough to walk. The view is a constant at delight - across the sea to other islands. Very comfortable and the hosts were most helpful. But the unit is small - with a kitchenette ā€¦ in winter if itā€™s raining be aware that you will have limited space..- the setting makes up for much!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

michelle

The owners were amazing! There was a power cut in town so I couldnā€™t get any food. All businesses were shut. Jane cooked some pasta for me and made sure I had a camping stove, torches and candles and anything I needed. I was so grateful. The property is amazing! Clean, tidy and all the amenities you could want. So much attention to detail down to phone charging points and lights that switch on when you walk in the door. The view was amazing and easy access to the beach too. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Henri B.

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

Paihia Gem

Jane is a fantastic host! The unit was clean and comfortable with a stunning view and just around the corner from Paihia town centre and all the activities available.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

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

Idyllic

A delightful place to stay. Very clean and restful with lovely views and short easy walk to the beach. The large deck provides great outdoor living space. Even though it is a unit attached to the main house, it is private and quiet. Owners are friendly and helpful if anything is needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

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

Great property with stunning view

Could not have been easier to deal with. Very helpful hosts. Incredibly comfortable bed, great view with walkway to the water in a very cute town with everything you could need. Very impressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Excellent Experience

My husband and I had an excellent time at this property. The unit had everything we needed. It was clean and comfortable, with a lovely deck, a beautiful view of the ocean and access to the beach. The hosts are friendly and generous people, doing whatever they could to make our stay enjoyable. Would highly recommend. lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel s.

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

House hunting

All good. Parking ok .Thx
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

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

Amazing

Everything was perfect. I wouldnt even bother with a motel next time i go up north. Hosts were amazing and super accomodating. Apartment was clean. Bed was comfy, outdoor setting and view of the harbour were šŸ’ÆšŸ’Æ. We will be back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 November 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay Adam. It was our pleasure to host you and you are welcome back anytime ā˜ŗļø Jane
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

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

Gorgeous beachfront property!

This was my first stop on a whirlwind tour of New Zealand in celebration of my 60th birthday and it could not have been more perfect. The property is absolutely beautiful with an unbelievable view of both the ocean and the night sky. It is very well maintained, sparklingly clean, and Jane was a very thoughtful and available host who made the extra effort to inquire as to what type of milk we preferred so she could leave a bottle in the fridge. She also left a lovely bottle of champagne for us to celebrate with! The front porch is even more beautiful in person than it shows in the pics online, with a double day bed to lounge in while looking at the ocean or the night sky. Absolutely perfect all the way around!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cassie A.

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

A great little gem in Paihia

Jane and Dave were wonderful hosts and did everything possible to go out of their way to make our stay great - and a bonus they have a gorgeous little dog! Itā€™s really close to town,has everything you need and has a wonderful view. We really loved the quality of the bed linen, great touch :). The only minor negatives- 1. The deck catches the afternoon wind, which meant we werenā€™t able to sit out there like weā€™d have liked too. 2. Itā€™s well furnished but it does make the room a little cramped - but moving bits out of the way helped with that :) Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 February 2024
Thanks Cassie, it was lovely to host you. You are welcome back anytime :)
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10/10 Excellent

Louise A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

About the host

Hosted by Jane Stearns

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We have had the privilege of calling Aotearoa New Zealand our home for over 20 years. Originally from the UK we love meeting international travelers and ensuring they have the best possible time during their stay in Paihia.

Why they chose this property

No matter what photo we take - we cannot do justice to the stunning view across the water to Russell as many who stay with us attest to. The Bay of Islands is very laid back - life moves at a slower pace here and there is a community feeling and friendliness that we love.

What makes this property unique

We have a truly beachfront unit with no road, no property, between us and the beach. A small footpath leads onto the beach with safe swimming. Relaxing on the daybed and watching the yachts and boats go by as well as occasional dolphins is a true joy.

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