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Island Time Cottage - Waterfront with Sea Views in the Winterless North

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Smart TV, offices
Smart TV, offices
Marina
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Opua, Bay of islands
  • Place, Bay of Islands Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Opua

When you stay at this cottage in Opua, you'll be on the beach, a 1-minute drive from Bay of Islands and 7 minutes from Paihia Beach. .This beach cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Bay of Islands Marina and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Makana Chocolate Boutique.
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What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bay of Islands Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Paihia Beach - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Russell Beach - 18 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Orange Frog - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mako Beach Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬8 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.

Island Time Cottage - Waterfront with Sea Views in the Winterless North

An absolute water front cottage in a quiet ,peaceful location with wonderful sea views, make this the perfect ‘get away from it all’ accommodation for up to 4 persons. Yet is only 5 minutes drive to all Paihia holiday activities and main shopping.
Located on the Opua waterfront in the Bay of Islands, it is just a short walk to the wharf, general store (for food provisions), Opua Yacht Club and Marina. Virtually straight across the beachfront road is the start of the Opua/Paihia coastal walking track – an early morning ‘must’ during your Bay of Islands holiday.

Fully equipped for self catering with 1 King and 1 Twin Bedrooms (separated by an up market bathroom), this fully refurbished cottage provides excellent accommodation for the short or long stay visitor wishing to explore the Bay of Islands and Far North region.
A large full Kitchen and open plan Living/Dining with glass doors opening onto the sea facing sunny deck make for a relaxed lifestyle in comfortably furnished surroundings and with everything at your fingertips.

Linen and a clean on departure are included.
The extra facilities of Heat Pump etc make this cottage as pleasant in winter as it is in summer.
Special conditions:
• This accommodation sleeps a maximum of 4 and is not suitable for small children.
• In consideration of future guests, smoking outside only please.
• Sorry, no pets or tents.
• The driveway from beachfront road to the cottage is quite steep, but there is street parking available if preferred.

Linen and a clean on departure is included.
Please note: We ask that you do all general housekeeping, wash & dry dishes and remove rubbish to the bins provided, as required, during your stay and you leave the house in the same tidy condition in which you found it.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
This smoke-free cottage features hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby. Recreational activities include parasailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 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

Island Time Cottage Waterfront With sea Views

Island Time Cottage - Waterfront with Sea Views in the Winterless North Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R., Clover, South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous location

I would rent this place again in a heartbeat
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful View

We very much enjoyed staying in Opua. It was close enough to Paihia but not touristy. The unit had everything we needed with a fantastic view. Should we return this would be our unit of choice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and gorgeous

Fabulous views. Very clean. Had everything we needed. Has had a makeover since photos were taken and is much nicer than in photos. Loved having the swimming at the end of the drive and being in such a quiet space. Watching the boats all day was so relaxing and fun. Would love to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Very well set up place for a relaxing stay - just prepare yourself to be continually distracted by the amazing views over the harbour. Choose this one if you enjoy the quiet life.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald Munroe E., Buffalo, NY, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Magnificent place to enjoy the Bay of Islands

This is one of the nicest short term rental spots we have uncovered in 30 years of our experience. The home is beautifully equipped and the deck is the perfect spot to enjoy the bustling harbour action. We highly recommend this lovely property and are .grateful to have stayed there
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

The cottage was spectacular!!

We don’t want to over recommend the property because we want to come back! It’s already difficult to get! We had a splendid time - visited Paihia, Kerikeri, Waitangi, Russell, Long Beach, boat tour of the Bay of Islands (out to the hole in the rock). Amazing! Wished we could stay longer. Didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serenity

Really enjoyed staying at this very peaceful bach and watching the sun rise over the marina. Great walk around the coast to Paihia and taking the ferry across to Russell. Note, there is no spa (as shown on listing in bookabach).
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff N.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING VIEWS! Great location!!

Truly amazing views!! Outstanding location! Near Opua Ferry Terminal, great views of harbor. Less than 10” to Paihia, 20” to Russell. GREAT coffee at general store, a short walk away. Comfortable home, with amazing deck! Well equipped kitchen, washer/dryer Outstanding in every way!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison T., Te Aroha NZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Opua

Excellent property, clean+ well equipped. Perfectly situated for bay of islands as we like to be just a little out of Paihia. Lovely shore walks+ swim spots. Stunning views. Have to access 2nd bedroom through bathroom. When we were there the dishwasher was not working + there were wasp nests under the adirondacks on the front deck. But this did not detract from a lovely couple of nights there
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great situation above Opua Port

Lovely sunny property with all you need for relaxing stay. Handy to everything in Paihia / Russell locality
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Driveway is not suitable for larger vehicles or wet weather conditions

Well equipped property for any period of stay with linen and kitchen needs to suit family or couple for entertaining and perfect location with wonderful views
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olwyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Opua

Great place to stay. Mindful of very steep drive and path up to house but superb view when there. Second bathroom is downstairs accessed outside. House is well stocked with all you need. Car ferry just down road. Cruising club for dinner is good. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Property with Amazing Views

The property was great, Katrina has everything you need for a wonderful stay, very comfortable. The location is very handy in Opua to the car ferry to Russell, local boat club (nice meals), fish & chip shop & great local store (best coffees). Fishing off the wharf was great, a couple of nice snapper were caught. The view from the cottage is amazing & so lovely to sit on the deck any time of the day for a meal or a drink. We loved it.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Almo R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Slice of Paradise

Beautiful view, very clean and tidy. Really enjoyed our stay, would definitely stay again. Thanks for having us :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This home away from home had everything you could imagine. Perfect location for us that was quiet and close to walking track, supplies and eating establishments. The view was fantastic. This is the best house we have ever stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

RELAXING GETAWAY

This bach exceeding our expectations. It has been fully refurbished and modernised with excellent kitchen facilities. Great views and location. Enjoyed a long weekend winter getaway - even though the weather was not great, this place was cosy and warm. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful location!

This was a perfect location for our short stay in The Bay of Islands. The view from the house was spectacular and always something to watch as the boats and ferry went past. Very peaceful and tranquil. The house was tastefully decorated with a superb and well equipped kitchen. We would certainly recommend this to anyone looking for accomodation in the beautiful Bay of Islands.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is soaked in sun most of the day and has incredible elevated views of the Opua Harbour. It is very modern inside with a large kitchen which is well supplied. The beds are really comfy in both rooms. The house is perfectly located for the Russell ferry, Marina, local supermarket/cafe with Allpress coffee and a fish and chip shop (all 3 mins walk) This home exceeded our expectations. We could easily park 2 cars in the driveway (which is steep) and there is more parking at the bottom if you're not comfortable with the driveway. Great stay - highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021