Entire apartment

Lovely heritage accommodation

Beachfront apartment for sun and fun

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Property grounds
Marina
TV, DVD player
Exterior
TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Opua, Opua
  • 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

This apartment places you steps from Bay of Islands and within a 10-minute stroll of Bay of Islands Marina. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and apartment features a washing machine, a patio and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room and an iron/ironing board are also available. Limited housekeeping is available.

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) - 26 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 apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lovely heritage accommodation

This is lovely, comfortable, beachfront accommodation, fully furnished, and traditionally redecorated in sympathy with its age. Feel as though you have stepped back in time. It is nice and cool in the summer, and cosy and warm in the winter. The flat is located right on the beachfront at Opua. Wake up to the sound of sea gulls and stunning views over the Bay. Opua is very quiet, but there is always something happening and something to watch, whether it is the car ferry chugging back and forward across the bay, or yachts and motorboats making their way in and out of the harbour. Sometimes you can be lucky enough to see dolphins or orca. The homestead is only 100 metres to the car ferry and general store and another 100 metres to the marina and cafe. By road, it is 5 kilometres to Paihia or Russell. It is right at the beginning of the coastal walkway from Opua to Paihia. Other lovely walks are only a short distance away. There is also a cycleway from Opua to Taumarere Station. It is simply the best place for a relaxing, rejuvenating holiday or weekend and a perfect location from which to explore the stunning Bay of islands and the Far North. Please note - there is another apartment upstairs in the building that sleeps 6 people. Please see the separate listing.
Special conditions:
As it is a historic building there is NO SMOKING anywhere on the property, inside or out. There is also a ban on any naked flame (i.e. lighted candles). As you may appreciate this is really important to us.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$80.00 per stay); Linen (included); Pair of sea kayaks (included);

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Very important because wooden historic building

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Very important because wooden historic building

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Lovely heritage accommodation?

The closest beach to Lovely heritage accommodation is Paihia Beach (3.7 km).

Does Lovely heritage accommodation have a pool?

No, this apartment doesn't have a pool.

Is Lovely heritage accommodation family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and highchairs, it's no surprise that Lovely heritage accommodation is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lovely heritage accommodation?

No, Lovely heritage accommodation does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lovely heritage accommodation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lovely heritage accommodation?

No, pets are not allowed.

Lovely heritage accommodation Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 325 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 325 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 325 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 325 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 325 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darrell H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Debbie host was great, there when we arrived and there to help when the water went off for a day. (Northland had very heavy rain in Jan 2026). Heritage accommodation was spacious and had all the tings needed for a great stay. Location couldn't be better, 20 seconds from the beach, really nice view of the harbour and 3 mins walk from a takeaway, a well-stocked general store - that does pizza some evenings - and a restaurant at the yacht club. Have a look on Google maps. We had a geat time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely well upgraded and maintained property. It was very clean and the perfect place to relax. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fabulous host that welcomed us and made sure we had all the information required to have a great stay at this place. Simply fabulous with the nearly walks around the coast, the close shop/club amenities, ferry to Russel. I aim to be back one day for a much longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very well appointed, beautiful heritage cottage in a stunning location. 1 minute walk to shops, bistro and marina and handy to Paihia and Russell. Easy communication and lovely caretaker. We loved our time here.
View from the cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Haq N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Its was excellent and really appreciate your services. I forget to write in diary, kindly write our names, staying dates and some valuable comments on my behalf, please.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santhosh G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm and friendly host, tastefully appointed apartment with lots of character, incredible views, all the mod-cons e.g. Miele dishwasher. Setting off on a kayak virtually from our front door was magical.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

pippa s., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and clean, great location, hospitable hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our host Debbie was so welcoming and helpful. The flat is beautiful the view is stunning and the interior of the flat has been done with a lot of flare. Our favourite thing was sitting having a glass of wine on the little patio looking out at the bay.
View from the living room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, really clean and comfortable. Very well set up, definitely a special place and we had a wonderful stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasantly surprised how warm, roomy, comfortable this property was. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

C F., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful appartments

Great
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett E.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place to stay in the Bay of islands

Really nice location right by the water, fantastic heritage building. Great hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Perfect

We had the most perfect stay the house was so beautiful and beautifully decorated, with the perfect mix of historic features and furniture and modern facilities. It had everything you needed and more. The location was just magical, you could sit for hours watching the happenings of the bay. Perfect way to start the day looking out at the sea. Will definitely be back
View of Opua Bay at dusk
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KARREN H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful property in a superb location.

I can highly recommend this property. We have stayed here numerous times and it never disappoints.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great base to explore Northland

Had a lovely break with a mix of exploring and relaxing. The flat was perfect, great views & peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in a great location

Apartment was spotless and very well appointed. There was everything we needed four our four night stay. Debbie, the property manager, was great. She’s very friendly and was extremely helpful. She provided us with a lot of local information to help us enjoy our stay. We enjoyed the coastal trail up to Paihai and back, very scenic.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Opua March 2025

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Beautiful heritage house, lots of room, spotlessly clean. A fabulous location only a few steps from beach. We loved sitting in the veranda just looking over at the boats/ferry and what was happening. Nice quiet location but a few shops and marina very close by. Lovely coastal walking trail to Paihia beside house (we took nearly 2 hrs as in our 70s).
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edie's W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

Lovely stay in a historical building. Decorated with period antiquesand well appointed. Very clean! Loved sitting on the porch!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Elizabeth and Neil

Was a great flat with everything we needed including kitchen appliances. Location was perfect for out stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful accomodation

This heritage accomodation is perfect! Opua is a great spot to explore the Bay of Islands! I would return here in a heartbeat. The place is exactly like the photos and is well set-up with all you need. Caretaker, Debbie, is on-site and so helpful and welcoming. I can’t recommend highly enough! You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Picture-perfect

Very comfortable accommodation in a wonderful location and the friendliest of hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025