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Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation

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TV, fireplace, stereo
Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

10 out of 10
Guests loved the amenities.
  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Wow Idyllic Restful Beach Front Accommodation Apartment Opua
Wow Idyllic Restful Beach Front Accommodation Apartment
Wow Idyllic Restful Beach Front Accommodation Opua
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Wow Idyllic Restful Beach Front Accommodation Opua
Wow Idyllic Restful Beach Front Accommodation Apartment
Wow Idyllic Restful Beach Front Accommodation Apartment Opua

About the neighborhood

Map
Bay of Islands, Opua

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands Marina - 6 min walk
  • Paihia Wharf - 7 min drive
  • Paihia Beach - 7 min drive
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 11 min drive
  • Russell Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬19 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?

Check-out 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.

Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 240 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fraser J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

renae b.

Liked: Cleanliness
A piece of paradise
Words can't describe this place that will accurately say what it was like. It was amazing beautiful peaceful central clean tidy the view was outstanding facilities were great the caretaker was lovely and very helpful and the owner was a delight to communicate with. Definitely would recommend this place it looks just as the photos show. Simply Devine
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location and facilities
Family of four stayed three nights. The location was brilliant. Close to everything. Highly recommend tour of the islands, we went on 4.5hr boat ride that returned to Pahia at sunset, was beautiful, very informative plus great chance to swim and walk on uteri island. The house was well appointed with quality bedding and facilities, very comfortable and the view of the harbour from the front of the house was brilliant, close enough to immerse yourself in boating village. Chris was very helpful, photos don’t do it justice. Just a wonderful experience for all, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property nicely furnished to siit the era of the building.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Virginia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
None Better
Wonderful accommodations with everything you need. Chris and Ceillo are very delightful and accommodating. The view from the property is breath-taking. Delwyn is prompt in her replies and gives helpful information about the area. I HIGHLY recommend this location. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

KARREN H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view and location
We loved our stay in Opua. The view was incredible. The apartment had everything and more than expected. Chris was super helpful. Great fun using kayaks provided. So relaxing drinking beer enjoying the view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really nice location and spotless property. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic
The most beautiful spot and the most beautiful bach space.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay here and will definitely be back. Great location and stunning views of the beach. Chris and Cielo were so kind and always on hand if we needed anything. The house is really lovely and stocked with everything you need. Our kids loved the kayaks and the coastal walk is beautiful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bay of islands
The property manager chris was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manfred L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem in Opua
Very well refurbished and well maintained bach. Having been built in 1885, it's been refurbished not too long ago. The refurbishment was an excellent job. The inside design just like the outside design breathe the warming and welcoming charm of a New Zealand villa despite it being "just" an appartment. The images can't do just to the actual view from the balcony: The view is stunning and you've got to see it yourself. It has all the amenities that we were looking for, including dishwasher, washing machine, dryer and many more. It's a home away from home. Internet connection is quite good and you also pretty good mobile phone coverage. We really enjoyed the stay. It's located in a cul-de-sac, so there is very little traffic. Neighbors are quiet as well. Nearby is the Opua General Store which carries the essentials. If you need more, then there is a Countdown (aka Woolworth) about 15 minutes drive away. Kerikeri can be reached within about 35 minutes if you need even more. There is the car ferry between Opua and the Russell side. While you hear it initially, you won't notice anymore after a while. They don't run at night so then it's even quieter. The caretakers are very friendly and happy to help and provide advice. Thank you, Ciello and Chris! You're putting a lot of effort in to make guests feel at home quickly! Thank you for making this such an enjoyable stay! I hope I have covered everything here. I am happy to recommend this bach wholeheartedly!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unforgettable accomodation in the heart of the Bay of Islands
My family and I stayed here for two nights this past weekend and it was absolutely stunning - the attention to detail, cleanliness, friendliness of the property managers, amenities and location were second to none. Will absolutely be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023