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Just a short stroll to the water or into town

Holiday home with kitchen, steps from Bay of Islands

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Beach access - 150m from property
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Paihia, Paihia
  • Place, Makana Chocolate Boutique
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Just a short stroll to the water or into town

For the weekend getaway you can't beat this little bach which has just been renovated and comes with all you might need for just a couple of nights, or a week long stay!

Our bach is privately owned and the comforts of your own home have been replicated here.

On your arrival just be prepared to just relaxing as everything will be taken care of for you. This bach is all inclusive with linen, towels and extra bedding if you wanted a couple of extras on futons in the living area.

A short stroll to the closest beach of only 150 meters and a walk over the hill to the town of Paihia and ferry crossing to Russell.

The bach has an outdoor area (decking) and grassed area (that over time will be landscaped). There is also car parking.

No need to pack ample of clothing for the extra long stays as there is a washing machine within the bach. For those rainy days, indulge in a wide range of dvds available for your use.
Special conditions:
Some pets accepted. Message for further details and information.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$65.00 per stay); Linen (included);

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Paihia

Located in Paihia, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Islands and Paihia Beach. Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Paihia, Paihia

What's nearby

  • Makana Chocolate Boutique - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Paihia Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • St Paul’s Church - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Te Ti Bay - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mako Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ti Bay Takeaways - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Just a short stroll to the water or into town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Just a short stroll to the water or into town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Just a short stroll to the water or into town?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Just a short stroll to the water or into town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Just a short stroll to the water or into town located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Makana Chocolate Boutique, Bay of Islands and Paihia Beach. St Paul’s Church and Paihia Wharf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 188 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cameron H.

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

Cozy cottage

Was a very enjoyable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Short stay

The beautiful Bach had everything we needed and more for our short stay. I highly recommend and will use again when my partner and I are visiting family and friends in Paihia.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian G.

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

A short stay

Exactly as described we enhoyed our short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

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

Great stay in a little bay

A cute cottage,It is packed alongside similar cottages, so while you have a standard high fence it does leave some privacy to be desired. House was spotless with everything we needed. Great place would go again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karene C.

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

Quaint bach - fully equiped.

Quaint bach - very clean and tidy, loved the decor - made us smile. Great having a fully functioning kitchen as well as linen supplied, washing machine to use and effective wall heater that kept us cosy on cool winter days. Lovely outside area. Enjoyed the short walk to the local bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina G.

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

A very nice place

A lovely stay if you’re traveling with a plus-one. A quirky yet comfortable environment that naturally encourages you to relax. Definitely most appropriate for short stays, with a nice location close to local food places + activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fleur M.

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

Nice little cottage

Perfect for a couple. Clean & good amenities. Good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne S.

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

Peaceful Paihia

Had an absolutely wonderful stay, this lovely little cottage has everything you may need. Excellent amenities, quiet location, very warm and cosy. A nice pleasant walk into Paihia.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Paihia

A very clean tidy delightful little cottage perfect for two.Cottage had everything you need.Good instructions for arrival & departure.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven r.

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

Great little bach

Really well set up Bach, great kitchen stuff, comfy and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michal C.

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

Excellent location and a really nice place

Great little bach for a small group of friends or a family. Short walking distance to the beach and to Paihia. We really enjoyed the sunset bbq on the back deck. Cheers

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

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

Relaxing

Beautiful relaxing time in this gorgeous bach with so many personal touches, I felt privileged to be able to spend time there, Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

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

Lovely Paihia Bach

Our stay here was very comfortable. Very funky and cute place near to town by car. Quiet and super clean. Had every thing we needed and Niki was very approachable. Totally recommend this lovely Paihia.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Fantastic weekend

It was such a cool place to stay, nice and close to the gateway to the bay of islands. We both loved all the very cool personal touches which were cleverly placed all over the house. The property was very clean and tidy and well looked after. And everything was well laid out and communicated to us by the property owner well in advance of our stay. Thanks for an awesome stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

Great Bach, thanks Nic!

Great property with everything needed for our short stay. Paihia is a great base to explore the Bay of Islands - we found the car ferry at Opua very convenient and easy to use when travelling across to Russell and beyond. Would recommend a trip to Oke Bay to anyone who visits, it's about an hours drive away and requires a bit of agility to access but it's paradise!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Bay of Islands

Pros: Cute place. Very comfortable bed. Very close to town Cons: Communicating with the owner was a little difficult. Place was very cold. The heat did not work right away, but was plenty warm when we returned the following afternoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I enjoyed our stay. The decor is cute and funky, the property was clean and well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarike V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing little bach, thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The place is exactly as in the photos, clean, full of personality and has all amenities we could’ve hoped for such as a toaster and oven (although we didn’t get to use the latter). Fantastic outdoor area and the beach is only 1-2 minutes away. Town centre is a 20-25 minute walk. Thank you for the lovely stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The holiday house was in a great spot for exploring the Bay of Islands. It was quiet, well set up and clean. I loved the deck at the back. I'd definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

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

Thank you

A lovely holiday
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vianna W.

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

Fun quirky cottage

We enjoyed our stay... listing was as described.. the cottage was super clean and comfy.. we loved all the quirky little touches to the home decor... Just wish there was a little more privacy out the back..There was a security camera on the deck and when you open the curtains the neighbours can see right in... other than that it was perfect for what we needed.. thank you for having us...
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane P.

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

Cosy Cottage

Excellent accomodation will use again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie D.

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

Great stay

Very helpful and accomodating hosts, everything was perfect, the only feedback would be that the shower pressure is low. Otherwise no complaints
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn T.

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

Perfect accommodation with everything you need

The bach was perfect, well equipped with everything you needed. Cosy & comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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Hosted by twowhitelines

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Newly renovated

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