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Stunning river views with convenient mini-kitchenette

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A cozy living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf. Large windows offer a view of greenery outside.
A lush garden with a variety of plants and trees, a well-maintained lawn, and a bench in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf, and a comfortable chair.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Haruru, NI
  • Place, Haruru Falls
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Action World
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Haruru

At this bed & breakfast, you'll be 5.2 km (3.3 mi) from Bay of Islands and 5.3 km (3.3 mi) from Haruru Falls. Highlights at this B&B include a kitchen, a fireplace and a balcony. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Haruru B&B include Action World and Cottle Hill Winery.
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What's nearby

  • Haruru Falls - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Action World - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Cottle Hill Winery - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Paihia Beach - 13 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Stunning river views with convenient mini-kitchenette

Sequestered in 1.5 private hectares, just five minutes drive from Waitangi Treaty Grounds, this riverfront lodge offers restorative peace and calm, organic-focused cuisine, and accommodation in two ensuite rooms with pastoral and river views.

Food and travel writer Michael Hooper and partner Rev. Chris Wharehinga Swannell (of Maori ancestry) prepare a "bake-house breakfast" delivered to your room's own balcony or served at the kauri native timber dining suite, with home-baked breads and croissants, home-made conserves from the organic gardens and orchard, and eggs from free-range hens. Room-only rates do not include breakfast.

Easy walks through the estate's native bush under soaring trees, skirt and overlook the Waitangi River with its ducks and other birdlife. Resident alpacas may eat from your hand and a pre-ordered platter by the river with a fine New Zealand wine is a soothing, casual alternative to the restaurant options of Paihia.

Gourmet dinners may be planned in advance for four or six resident guests.

Close to all the activities on the waters of the Bay, to local wineries, and across the beaches of the bay of 144 islands, Riverside Homestead is without pretention but generously provisioned with modern comforts, respect for the privacy of guests and attention to detail.

At least four hours notice is required to prepare your room. Higher Covid Alert levels may affect the services offered.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Stereo

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

632311|8054361

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Stunning river views with convenient mini-kitchenette?

The closest beach to Stunning river views with convenient mini-kitchenette is Paihia Beach (8.8 km).

Does Stunning river views with convenient mini-kitchenette have a pool?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Stunning river views with convenient mini-kitchenette?

No, Stunning river views with convenient mini-kitchenette does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Stunning river views with convenient mini-kitchenette?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Stunning river views with convenient mini-kitchenette?

No, pets are not allowed.

Stunning river views with convenient mini-kitchenette Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aalia V.

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

Peaceful retreat

It was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annie B.

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

Perfect Stay

Michael and Chris (and all of their animals) are expert hosts with a beautiful property and everything that you could ask for. We really enjoyed spending a bit of time with them and genuinely think that their bnb was the best accommodation we stayed in on our entire 3 week long honeymoon. They're incredibly knowledge about the area, with impeccable recommendations, and the house is well situated for plenty of activities. We also thoroughly enjoyed breakfast and wish that our plans had lined up for dinner! If we come back, we will stay again and we'll recommend to any friends coming through the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023