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TUIS NEST- Private, yet central by river & Historical sites .8 nights stay min

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A house surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel driveway.
A wooden deck with white chairs and a table, surrounded by lush greenery and a small garden area.
A living room with a green sofa, a wooden dining table with chairs, and a large mirror on the wall.
A small, single-room accommodation with two single beds, a window with curtains, and a white desk.
A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, and a window. There are several jars on the counter, and a toaster is visible.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bay of Islands

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Kerikeri, Bay of Islands
  • Place, Bay of Islands
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Stone Store
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Kerikeri Mission House
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kerikeri

Located in Kerikeri, this holiday home is by the sea. The Parrot Place and The Kauri Workshop are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Bay of Islands Farmers Market and The Old Packhouse Market. Makana Confections and Action World are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
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Kerikeri, Bay of Islands

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rewa’s Village - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stone Store - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kerikeri Mission House - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Parrot Place - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Istanbul Kebab - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sushi Gallery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Loaded Dock - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Jerusalem - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is TUIS NEST- Private, yet central by river & Historical sites .8 nights stay min pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at TUIS NEST- Private, yet central by river & Historical sites .8 nights stay min ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at TUIS NEST- Private, yet central by river & Historical sites .8 nights stay min ?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM.

What time is check-out at TUIS NEST- Private, yet central by river & Historical sites .8 nights stay min ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is TUIS NEST- Private, yet central by river & Historical sites .8 nights stay min located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Islands and Rewa’s Village. Kerikeri Mission House and St James Anglican Church are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

7.6

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Lovely & quiet

Very helpful owner, quiet spot
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bookabach residence is well located with respect to the Kerikeri township. The house is well stocked with all necessary facilities and easily sleeps 5-6 people. Large trees with singing tuis and bellbirds makes a very relaxing atmosphere. Neighbours are very friendly!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get away

Comfortable and spacious with gorgeous garden to sit in sun or shade. Easy walk to the Stone Store and fabulous Plough & Feather for dinner or drinks.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2022
We enjoyed having Kate and her family stay with us . They are the perfect guests. Who are clean , tidy and very trustworthy . Thank you Kate .
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Comfortable, clean and welcoming

Our host was lovely and it was so peaceful and tranquil. Comfortable and homely with a great deck outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

The most horrifying and traumatic stay we have had in the 14 years we've been using Book A Bach

The Host threatened us and put my wife in a life threatening situation. Our two young children have been left traumatised. We had to call the Police for advice and assistance. The Police assured us that the law is on our side. We had to do an emergency evacuation from the premises on 30 December 2022 after only 22 hours staying at the bach. We had to find alternative accommodation. Our booking was for 10 days and we had travelled from Wellington to Kerikeri for our annual family holiday. If you value your life, do not stay at this Bach. The Host has no regard for human life. This has been a horrific experience but we are very pleased to have made it out safe. We have made Book A Bach fully aware of the situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2023
BEWARE OF AMANDA COSGROVE , house and batch owners . She is a compulsive liar and a problematic person who constantly harassed us by text messages while they stayed here.. My other reviews of my house say it all, with 4 and 5 stars. I would not recommend Amanda to stay with anyone . Everything she says is very dramatic and over exaggerated. . I never encounter someone with book batch like this stay here that is as nasty as Amanda. I knew straight away there was going to be problems with Amanda as she didn't come out of the car to meet me on arrival. Instead, I showed her husband around the house prior to them staying here. Who seem very happy and he commented on the lovely garden and tidy house . Best of luck house owners if you take her on. .
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lovely Holiday Home

A lovely comfortable and relaxing place to stay so handy too to a lot of places to go and things to see. If you're wanting to relax with a laid back holiday ambience and take in the beautiful sights then you won't be disappointed staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thankyou Christina , I am glad you and your family enjoyed your stay .:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ho

Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
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