With simple beach access this property is in the perfect location offering water activities, fantastic D.O.C walking tracks through bush to uninhabited neighbouring beaches with abundant bird life including Tuis, Kereru, Kiwis and Quail, Pheasants and Lorikeets. Night time is punctuated with the nearby activities of the native owls and Kiwis. Two minutes away is the local yacht club with restaurant and bar facilities or fifteen minutes to Kerikeri with its numerous acclaimed eateries. Ideal as a base to visit other well known Bay of Island sights but the kind of place where once you are there you never want to leave.
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
Property manager
ChrisSh12
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About the area
Kerikeri
Located in Kerikeri, this holiday home is near the beach. Pure Day Spa and Skindynamique Waxing & Skin Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bay of Islands and Opito Bay. The Parrot Place and The Kauri Workshop are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
What a wonderful stay!! It was a lovely peaceful place to return back to after a chaotic day at work. On top of that Chris was a lovely host. I would highly recommend this accommodation for rest and relaxation close to the beach for a dip lovely peaceful surroundings. Absolutely loved it.
Chris, thank you for sharing your little slice of paradise. The property was more than we expected, from the beautiful view, from the bird song and successful kiwi spotting in the bush, truly made this a very special trip.
This bach is perfectly located near a beautiful calm bay in an utterly gorgeous part of the Bay of Islands. The bach is well set up and very comfortable. Chris was a wonderful host and couldn't have been more helpful. Highly recommended.
simple bach in a great location, meet the owner Chris who is very knowledgeable of the area.
shane f.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Gary P.
28 Apr 2019
Great spot
Thanks for letting us use your lovely Bach. This spot was fantastic which was close to the boat ramp and very good views of the bay. Made a great base to explore the far north. Would recommend to anyone
Gary P.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019
8/10 Good
John K.
1 Feb 2019
Opito Bay: A beautiful, tranquil place to stay
We enjoyed our stay & met owners Chris & Mary who were friendly & helpful. The bach was comfortable,homely & had a good layout. The big deck in front was a great place to eat in the evening to be cooled with a nice breeze and appreciate the great view of the bay 😊
Anne & John
John K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Brent S.
27 Apr 2018
Great place .
Great place .Close to the boat ramp
Brent S.
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10/10 Excellent
Natasha M.
19 Jan 2018
Lovely, clean, well equipped home with a fantastic big deck.
Lovely, clean, well equipped home with a fantastic big deck. Gorgeous views of the bay and a quick walk to the water. Excellent spot for a family holiday!
Natasha M.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Okay
5 May 2017
Great little bach, convenient location with neat views and all amenities.
Great little bach, convenient location with neat views and all amenities. Older but priced accordingly so great value for money. Thanks for the stay Chris.
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10/10 Excellent
27 Apr 2017
Great traditional bach in a fabulous location.
Great traditional bach in a fabulous location. A good summer retreat.
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10/10 Excellent
20 Mar 2017
Great bach, heaps of room for the boat etc.
Great bach, heaps of room for the boat etc. Comfy beds great outdoor area. Perfect. We will now make this the place to stay on our fishing trips to the BOI's
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
16 Jan 2017
Very relaxing - serene with a picturesque outlook - ideal for a great escape from the rat race - ev
Very relaxing - serene with a picturesque outlook - ideal for a great escape from the rat race - even better with a boat in tow
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
16 Jan 2017
Very relaxing - serene with a picturesque outlook - ideal for a great escape from the rat race - ev
Very relaxing - serene with a picturesque outlook - ideal for a great escape from the rat race - even better with a boat in tow
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
12 Jan 2017
Very relaxing - serene with a picturesque outlook - ideal for a great escape from the rat race - ev
Very relaxing - serene with a picturesque outlook - ideal for a great escape from the rat race - even better with a boat in tow
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
3 Nov 2016
very cool oldschool batch with every thing you need, close to beach and boat ramp will stay again fo
very cool oldschool batch with every thing you need, close to beach and boat ramp will stay again for sure
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8/10 Good
21 Oct 2016
Great little spot in wonderfull location overlooking bay .
Great little spot in wonderfull location overlooking bay .Walk to the kiwi reserves and across the Penninsular .Easy drive into Kerikeri for restaurants and supplies Highly recommended for a stress relieving getaway .Wifi works well and landline if you have mobile trouble We where ok on Spark
About the host
Hosted by ChrisSh12
What makes this property unique
Large concrete driveway with plenty of space for cars and boats plus a level lawn for kids games.