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Private and pet friendly lockwood house

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Okiato, Northland
  • Place, Russell Christ Church
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Russell Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Long Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the area

Okiato

With a stay at this vacation home in Okiato, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Bay of Islands and Russell Museum. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Bay of Islands Marina and 3.9 mi (6.4 km) from Russell Christ Church.
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What's nearby

  • Russell Christ Church - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Russell Museum - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Russell Beach - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Long Beach - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Flagstaff Hill - 7 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Orange Frog - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Seaside - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Private and pet friendly lockwood house

Yfanwen (pronounced "if-an'-when") is a comfortable, very private and pet-friendly, fully equipped and serviced standard Lockwood family home of 100 square metres (1000 square feet). It is complete with Wi-Fi, heat pump and MY SKY PLUS TV, including the movie and sports channels. It sleeps 6 comfortably and can accommodate 2 more on a bed-settee. It is the alternative home of Margaret and Tim, the owners .

We are in the community of Okiato just across the water by car ferry from Opua, close to the Far North town of Russell in New Zealand's picturesque Bay of Islands. Opua is off State Highway 1 about 220 kilometres north of Auckland. The Russell Peninsula is part of a 'Land Island' nature reserve - listen to the kiwis calling at night, and pukakos and tuis around you in the surrounding bush when you are staying in Yfanwen.

Yfanwen is built back from a low cliff and adjacent to tranquil Pipiroa Bay. The house overlooks the Veronica Channel with views to the west and north as far as Paihia and Waitangi. The property is beachfront with 4.5 hectares (over 18 acres) of low hills and pasture, footpaths and two adjacent shallow, safe swimming beaches. The home is in its own bush environment, is private and is safe for small children under supervision and is in general ideal for a family holiday. Pets are welcome at Yfanwen.

Our walk-out (an alternative to using the car) is a bush pathway under the tree canopy leading for nearly 2 kilometres to Aucks Road, the main road between the Opua car ferry ramp and Russell.

The photo gallery tells you all about the house, the views and how to find us.
Special conditions:
Smoking only outside please

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total pets

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

Private and pet Friendly Lockwood House Okiato

Private and pet Friendly Lockwood House Private vacation home

Private and pet friendly lockwood house Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely traditional bach with lots of modern facilities and a great position and view. The host is welcoming, everything is clean and its very near a winery!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host and wonderful location right next to the beach
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monika S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely host and great privacy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Remote, Relaxing, Retreat

This is a great spot. It's about 5 minutes from the Opua Ferry and less than 10 from Russell. It's super remote and quiet. Taking our suburban kids (9 and 4) was fantastic. There is a little boat shed at the bottom of the hill and access to a beach which my older kid loved exploring. The beach itself is quite rocky and full of oyster shells so not recommended for swimming but Long Beach near Russell is amazing and only a short drive away. The house itself is clean, tidy and well loved. Just enough amenities to be convenient without taking you out of holiday mode. It feels like a proper bach with some books on the shelf if you need a read and a view of the water. 100% would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia E., Henderson, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic wildernesses

This was a fantastic stay. We booked 6 days, however we should have booked a little longer. The peace and quiet is so wonderful. The birds were amazing. The walks and beaches were fantastic too. We all really enjoyed everything about our stay. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Amazing place, definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kiwis etc

Our adult family of 6 had a lovely stay. Bush walks, swimming best at Russell but took the kayak out from the little bay. Heard kiwis at night and very comfortable beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Gina W.

Slice of Paradise

A lovely bach type property close to the vehicle ferry in a rural setting close to a private bay on the property. Caught a schnapper off the shore in the bay. A perfect place to unwind and relax. Had everything you needed but since it was July it was very cold and damp. Heat pump warmed up the house sufficiently. Enjoyed sky sports in the evenings. Look forward to returning in the summer months.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Beautiful location and very helpful host. Gorgeous sunsets, lots of birdlife, our own private wee bay to swim in, and bush walks on the property. The neighbours were all very friendly and welcoming also. Margaret was wonderful, she left us to it but was easily contacted for questions. The night before check out, she contacted us to make sure we were able to get home as there was a weather bomb, flooding in Auckland and closed roads. We were very thankful to be looked after so well and to be offered an extra night to allow a safer trip home. Thanks again Margaret, we really appreciate
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and beauty

My sister, daughter and I stayed at Yfanwen in Janaray for three magical nights. The view from the deck and incredible birdlife was nothing short of spectacular. The house is extremely comfortable with everything we needed, and whilst the location had the splendid privacy and isolation we were wanting, the short drive to Russell and the gorgeous Long Beach made it also perfect for cafes and swimming. Thoroughly recommend and hope to return soon. Excellent communication from host Margaret :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy happy joy joy

Nice and relaxing, great for bird watching. So peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday of my childhood

The location is sublime and even with the rain we instantly felt like we were on holiday. Short stroll to an excellent beach to paddle board from. Love the Lazy boys for watching movies on the raining nights. The house is well-equipped and the beds are super comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynley P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden sanctuary

We were blown away by this hidden sanctuary, birdlife incredible, quiet, great communication with manager! Would definately love to return. Remember insect repellant!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carmen A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birds!

Even though we went through a brutal rain storm on the first day, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Yfanwen was everything that we needed. The birdsong at sunset was amazing, as well as the views across the bay and the stars at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot

Gorgeous stay - thank you so much
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Belinda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Peaceful Private

Loved it the perfect quiet place for us and the dogs Thankyou Belinda and Steve
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rural idyll

We had the most incredible time staying at Yfanwen. Pipiroa Bay is so close to the property and even though it was a winter stay we were able to enjoy the beach just as much; searching for shells and exploring along the rocks. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get away place

Suited us well, the beach, the bush walks, the kiwis calling at night, so many boxes ticked. Far enough away from any one else to feel like you had the place to your self, close enough to Russel to get anything you forgot to bring with you. Would we go again ... Yes we would.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Retreat

Yfanwen is a wee hidden gem in a secluded gully overlooking the sleepy bay. The birdsong in the evening is incredible and hearing the kiwi calling at night from the deck was really special. Having Sky movies was a huge help for keeping the teenage boys from complaining about being bored in the evenings too. Was very sad to close the door behind us at the end of our stay. Fabulous communication from Margaret, we felt well cared for so welcomed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome location, very peaceful.

We heard a lot of kiwis which the kids loved.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Classic kiwi bach, amazing location

What an awesome place to stay. Everything we needed, with a private beach, amazing views and hearing the kiwis calling just topped it off. Such a peaceful place and a fantastic host with great communication. Thank you so much. Merry Christmas!

8/10 Good

Andrew N.

Isolated from the hustle and bustle, yet close enough if you needed to step the past up

True kiwi Bach, with all amenities needed to have a quiet relaxed break. Great to be able to have the dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

angie s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super place to stay

The photos do not do this Bach justice. We loved our stay and hope to return to this place where people have cared about conservation of this wonderful environment. I will never forget going to sleep to the sound of Kiwi song.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend getaway

A lovely spot on the water with great access to walking paths, bay and beach. And the dog got to come along too.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021