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A Cut Above - gateway to the Bay of Islands

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$285
includes taxes & fees
18 June - 19 June

Explore the area

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Kerikeri, Northland
  • Place, Marsden Estate
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Makana Confections
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, The Old Packhouse Market
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the area

Kerikeri

At this holiday home, you'll be 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Marsden Estate and 5.9 km (3.7 mi) from Makana Confections. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features a fireplace, a patio and a fenced private garden. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and a hairdryer are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .In proximity to this Kerikeri holiday home you'll find Bay of Islands.
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What's nearby

  • Marsden Estate - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Makana Confections - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • The Old Packhouse Market - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • The Kauri Workshop - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Cottle Hill Winery - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phat House Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Honey House Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sushi Gallery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Plough & Feather - ‬12 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.

A Cut Above - gateway to the Bay of Islands

A Cut Above is a trendy chic, almost that little bit special kinda place. A comfortable three bedroom house with modern furnishings giving you that home away from home.

Situated in the country yet only 2 minutes from the Airport and 8 minutes into the township of Kerikeri where the local shopping and ‘must see’ attractions are there for you to enjoy. A Cut Above is a totally separate stand alone house away from crowds and is perfect for self isolation.

An ideal location to enjoy peace and quiet for those wishing to rest and relax or a fantastic base for those that want to explore the north. We are only 2.9km from the Bay of Islands airport for corporate travellers and can offer pickup and meals as part of your stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
A Cut Above - Gateway to the Bay of Islands Kerikeri

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to A Cut Above - gateway to the Bay of Islands?

The closest beach to A Cut Above - gateway to the Bay of Islands is Paihia Beach (17.7 km).

How much does it cost to stay at A Cut Above - gateway to the Bay of Islands?

As of 10 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Cut Above - gateway to the Bay of Islands on 18 Jun 2026 start from NZ$285, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does A Cut Above - gateway to the Bay of Islands have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is A Cut Above - gateway to the Bay of Islands family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and children's books, it's no surprise that A Cut Above - gateway to the Bay of Islands is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at A Cut Above - gateway to the Bay of Islands?

No, A Cut Above - gateway to the Bay of Islands does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at A Cut Above - gateway to the Bay of Islands?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at A Cut Above - gateway to the Bay of Islands?

No, pets are not allowed.

A Cut Above - gateway to the Bay of Islands Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property, lovely environment
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nasir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was very clean and freshly upgraded . The host had thought about everything to make our stay comfortable satisfying. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil T.

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

Lovely private base for exploring Bay of Islands

Lovely property just out of Kerikeri. Self contained with all amenities required. Great hosts, comfy beds and a lovely private setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

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

Great location for travellers

We needed a place for the last night of our stay. This place was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

A wonderful retreat

We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

The perfect home for our overnight stay

Thank you so much for letting us stay in your lovely home! It had everything we needed and appreciated the beautiful and quiet surroundings. Highly recommend this place and hope to visit again 😊
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID G.

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

All the comforts of home

We had an amazing 4 night stay. The home is well stocked, private, and super comfortable. Great location let us hit all the sights we wanted to see. Beautiful property with private back patio. Hosts were very friendly and made us feel welcome. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maarten D.

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

Great spot, neat place

As advertised, this great place is conveniently located just outside of town. That makes it nice and quiet, and we slept well. All the amenities are covered and we're happy during our stay. Would recommend :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Fred L.

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

Will go again

a super place to relax
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Great place for family visit

We really enjoyed our stay near Kerikeri. It is a really nice peaceful country setting with plenty of space and amenities. A real bonus for us was that it was close to historic sites and very easy to get to Waitangi, Russell and other places. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

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

Rural setting lovely and quiet

This was a well appointed house (great kitchen) with everything we needed and new appliances. Clean, comfy beds and a nice outdoor area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

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

Great spot!

Nicely set out with everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dale d.

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

Great jump off for exploring

Pleasant, efficient and helpful despite our late arrival
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lou L.

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

A little gem!

Wow absolutely fabulous place, so quiet, clean and had everything. Owner answered me straight away. Nothing but everything great. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Anna E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not for us

So I will start with saying positives . Clean house . Spotless . Good yard and overall childproof . Now our story was rather negative. we had a booking for 6 people . 3 adults and 3 kids. Last minute, care for our 2 yo triplets was cancelled ( grandparents were tested potive for COVID ) . So we had to grab them and go on the day . Being a mum to 6 I never realised that 2 yo can cause 120 extra and lots of drama . I completely zoomed out that max is 6 people but I do understand why max is 6 ( bedding is actually only for 6) but when babies use bed of their own I cannot see how it’s possible to charge 40 a child. She refers to council rules but to be human should be important . I was already stressed out on the day as we had all planned only for 3 kids and we had charge our holiday quite a bit . Also , Be aware that there is a camera outside so host is watching you like an eagle . They try to accuse of lots of things and then charge you 40 per night for infants . Let’s just think for a minute . Infants . In their own beds . Not used anything . No damage . Nothing . A lot of money for one night ( ouch ) and the start of the holiday was almost ruined. Also oven doesn’t work or works for people who know how to get it on without instructions but for us it wasn’t going so we had to go and get food out .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josie G.

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

Peaceful

Very clean, beautiful outdoor areas too!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Murray R.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Has everything

Great place, highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Lovely property

The property is lovely, clean, nice quiet location. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dulcie T.

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

Awesome spot!

Perfect spot for a family catch up in the Far North. Neat setting away from the crowds, modern and clean accommodation with all the necessities for a comfortable stay away and a few extras.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fia S.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024