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Lovely heritage accommodation

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Property grounds
Exterior
Marina
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Step back in time at this beachfront accommodation, traditionally redecorated to maintain its historic charm. Located right on Opua's beachfront, wake up to sea gulls and views of the Bay while enjoying a relaxing stay with amenities like a pair of sea kayaks.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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);

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

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

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

Pets

Pets not 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

Property is also known as

Lovely Heritage Accommodation Apartment Opua
Lovely Heritage Accommodation Apartment
Lovely Heritage Accommodation Opua
Lovely Heritage Accommodation
Lovely Heritage Accommodation Opua
Lovely Heritage Accommodation Apartment
Lovely Heritage Accommodation Apartment Opua

About the area

Map
Opua, Opua

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Paihia Beach - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Russell Beach - 19 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Sports Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Alfresco's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely heritage accommodation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely heritage accommodation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely heritage accommodation?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely heritage accommodation located?

Nestled on the beach, this Opua apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Islands and Bay of Islands Marina. Makana Chocolate Boutique is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Lovely heritage accommodation Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 314 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brett E.

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

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

Chris B.

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

Picture-perfect

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Opua March 2025

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KARREN H.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Mark W.

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

Beautiful waterfront historical character home

It was amazing to stay in this piece of history in the Bay of Islands. The stay was awesome, thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne E.

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

Ms

A lovely property and a stunning location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Lovely Northland escape

We had a lovely family holiday and the listing was very accurate and views from the porch stunning
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil W.

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

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

Nicholas E.

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

By the sea

Great period property, very well equipped. A joy to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra Lisa R.

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

Wonderful Bay of Islands visit

Wonderful place to stay, so much to do in the area. Wonderful restaurant to walk to Great Pizza take away, at General Store
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

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

Kenneth B.

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

First class holiday.

Excellent,great property and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edie's W.

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

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

Christopher R., Wrexham

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

Holiday stop for 5 nights

Loved the whole place
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryn M.

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

Langridge family Western Australia

Most enjoyable stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sisila J.

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

One of the best place in NZ

We had a nice holiday in the property. Place was well organized and cleaned.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Beautiful place to stay

We were pleasantly surprised at how beautiful the property was. It was nicely renovated and styled perfectly. The location was lovely with great views and only a short drive into town. We will stay again if we find ourselves back in this beautiful part of the world
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessi Z.

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

Great place to stay!

Excellent place to stay. Thanks for the hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip A.

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

Bay View Bliss

Great location and a well run property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

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

Fabulous

Clean and fantastic location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten S.

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

Amazing Destination

We loved in Opua!! What an amazing place to stay. Beautiful property with postcard views!! Debbie was fantastic and we made everything easy for us. Definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann I.

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

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

Michele M.

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

Beautiful decor.

The accommodation was fantastic. Location great. Care taker was excellent. Very helpful. Went above and beyond to assist usgreat
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

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

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