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Lovely heritage accommodation

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The old homestead
Lounge and enjoy the view
Best coffee spot in the Bay
Bay View 1929
Master bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Opua, Opua
  • Bay of Islands Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Paihia Wharf
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Paihia Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪26 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);

Property manager

Delwyn Barnett
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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
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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
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 Tapeka Point Historic Reserve, while Russell Museum and Pompallier Mission are cultural highlights. Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Opua, Opua

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands Marina - 5 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 - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 26 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 Lovely heritage accommodation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely heritage accommodation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely heritage accommodation?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely heritage accommodation located?

Nestled on the beach, this Opua 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

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 306 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picture-perfect
Very comfortable accommodation in a wonderful location and the friendliest of hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful waterfront historical character home
It was amazing to stay in this piece of history in the Bay of Islands. The stay was awesome, thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edie's W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Lovely stay in a historical building. Decorated with period antiquesand well appointed. Very clean! Loved sitting on the porch!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Opua March 2025
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Northland escape
We had a lovely family holiday and the listing was very accurate and views from the porch stunning
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay
We were pleasantly surprised at how beautiful the property was. It was nicely renovated and styled perfectly. The location was lovely with great views and only a short drive into town. We will stay again if we find ourselves back in this beautiful part of the world
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elizabeth and Neil
Was a great flat with everything we needed including kitchen appliances. Location was perfect for out stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
By the sea
Great period property, very well equipped. A joy to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in a great location
Apartment was spotless and very well appointed. There was everything we needed four our four night stay. Debbie, the property manager, was great. She’s very friendly and was extremely helpful. She provided us with a lot of local information to help us enjoy our stay. We enjoyed the coastal trail up to Paihai and back, very scenic.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Bay of Islands visit
Wonderful place to stay, so much to do in the area. Wonderful restaurant to walk to Great Pizza take away, at General Store
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Beautiful heritage house, lots of room, spotlessly clean. A fabulous location only a few steps from beach. We loved sitting in the veranda just looking over at the boats/ferry and what was happening. Nice quiet location but a few shops and marina very close by. Lovely coastal walking trail to Paihia beside house (we took nearly 2 hrs as in our 70s).
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation in a great location.
The flat was very comfortable and in a great spot on the edge of the bay - walking distance to the local shop and the sailing club for a bite to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Destination
We loved in Opua!! What an amazing place to stay. Beautiful property with postcard views!! Debbie was fantastic and we made everything easy for us. Definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sisila J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best place in NZ
We had a nice holiday in the property. Place was well organized and cleaned.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful decor.
The accommodation was fantastic. Location great. Care taker was excellent. Very helpful. Went above and beyond to assist usgreat
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Thanks for this fantastic house - beautifully restored with many period features but with all mod cons to make your stay easy and enjoyable. The pictures don’t do the view justice - highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful accomodation
This heritage accomodation is perfect! Opua is a great spot to explore the Bay of Islands! I would return here in a heartbeat. The place is exactly like the photos and is well set-up with all you need. Caretaker, Debbie, is on-site and so helpful and welcoming. I can’t recommend highly enough! You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessi Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Excellent place to stay. Thanks for the hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway
We based ourselves in the idyllic calm of Opua for 5 days. The property is very comfortable, well maintained and equipped with all we needed. An initial hiccup with communication was because we booked 12 mths ahead and caretaker changed!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning location and house
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this heritage house. The patio is a beautiful spot to sit and overlook the bay. We used the kayaks every day, which was a huge bonus to the rental. It's a 2 minute walk from the general store and fish and chips shop and a few more to the marina. We would absolutely recommend this stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arjen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Newly renovated, well equipped house. Nice near the beach. Great walk lto Paihia.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ms
A lovely property and a stunning location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay!
We had such a nice time here. The space was much larger than we expected and felt like a home rather than a hotel room. We loved it so much we extended our stay by a few days ☺️ highly recommend
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heritage lovelyness
Wanted to stay longer
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bay of Islands Bliss
Our family had a wonderful time here. Serene views and beautiful accommodation. Enjoyed having walkways, car ferry and store close by. Easy check in and communication with host. We will recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Delwyn Barnett

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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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