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Absolute Waterfront Cottage - Winterless North, Opua

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A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a marina.
A house with a balcony, surrounded by dense greenery.
A marina at night with boats docked, a large cruise ship, and a visible moon.
A parking area with a car, a wooden fence, and a view of a marina with boats.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing natural light.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bay of Islands

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Opua, Northland
  • Place, Bay of Islands
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay of Islands Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Okiato Historic Site
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the area

Opua

Located in Opua, this cottage is on the waterfront. Russell Museum and Pompallier Mission are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Okiato Historic Site and Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Action World and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway are also worth visiting.
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Map
Opua, Northland

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bay of Islands Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Paihia Beach - 5 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Okiato Historic Site - 13 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Seaside - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cellini's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Absolute Waterfront Cottage - Winterless North, Opua pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Absolute Waterfront Cottage - Winterless North, Opua?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Absolute Waterfront Cottage - Winterless North, Opua?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Absolute Waterfront Cottage - Winterless North, Opua?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Absolute Waterfront Cottage - Winterless North, Opua located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Islands and Bay of Islands Marina. Okiato Historic Site is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fantastic accommodation with a great view of the bay.
View from balcony
Rainbow falls
Hole in the rock
View from balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place, spotless, comfortable. Luxurious kitchen and amazing view!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and tidy an ideal location to explore the Bay of Islands from. The marina close by provided a nice place to have evening meals. The steps and ramp up to the property were exhausting for my sister with breathing and walking difficulties.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous location

I would rent this place again in a heartbeat
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magnificent place to enjoy the Bay of Islands

This is one of the nicest short term rental spots we have uncovered in 30 years of our experience. The home is beautifully equipped and the deck is the perfect spot to enjoy the bustling harbour action. We highly recommend this lovely property and are .grateful to have stayed there
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect! Fabulous apartment, with everything we needed. Wonderful views from the balcony, and it was fun watching the ferry move from bay to bay. Would definitely recommend. Worth noting, a steep drive and quite a few steps to reach those incredible views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great situation above Opua Port

Lovely sunny property with all you need for relaxing stay. Handy to everything in Paihia / Russell locality
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Very well set up place for a relaxing stay - just prepare yourself to be continually distracted by the amazing views over the harbour. Choose this one if you enjoy the quiet life.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful View

We very much enjoyed staying in Opua. It was close enough to Paihia but not touristy. The unit had everything we needed with a fantastic view. Should we return this would be our unit of choice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING VIEWS! Great location!!

Truly amazing views!! Outstanding location! Near Opua Ferry Terminal, great views of harbor. Less than 10” to Paihia, 20” to Russell. GREAT coffee at general store, a short walk away. Comfortable home, with amazing deck! Well equipped kitchen, washer/dryer Outstanding in every way!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity

Really enjoyed staying at this very peaceful bach and watching the sun rise over the marina. Great walk around the coast to Paihia and taking the ferry across to Russell. Note, there is no spa (as shown on listing in bookabach).
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a lovely property. Extremely clean and well maintained, with everything you could possibly need. Also, so peaceful. Plus there is the perfect view over the bay. Its a short drive into Paihia and there is the lovely Opua to Paihia walking track too, which is well worth doing . So convenient for getting across to Russell, with the car ferry going from the wharf at the end of the road. There is also the convenience of a general store, takeaway and we also had food and drink at the friendly Opua Cruising Club which is open to non members. We just couldn't find fault with staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and gorgeous

Fabulous views. Very clean. Had everything we needed. Has had a makeover since photos were taken and is much nicer than in photos. Loved having the swimming at the end of the drive and being in such a quiet space. Watching the boats all day was so relaxing and fun. Would love to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The cottage was spectacular!!

We don’t want to over recommend the property because we want to come back! It’s already difficult to get! We had a splendid time - visited Paihia, Kerikeri, Waitangi, Russell, Long Beach, boat tour of the Bay of Islands (out to the hole in the rock). Amazing! Wished we could stay longer. Didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Opua

Excellent property, clean+ well equipped. Perfectly situated for bay of islands as we like to be just a little out of Paihia. Lovely shore walks+ swim spots. Stunning views. Have to access 2nd bedroom through bathroom. When we were there the dishwasher was not working + there were wasp nests under the adirondacks on the front deck. But this did not detract from a lovely couple of nights there
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Driveway is not suitable for larger vehicles or wet weather conditions

Well equipped property for any period of stay with linen and kitchen needs to suit family or couple for entertaining and perfect location with wonderful views
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Opua

Great place to stay. Mindful of very steep drive and path up to house but superb view when there. Second bathroom is downstairs accessed outside. House is well stocked with all you need. Car ferry just down road. Cruising club for dinner is good. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Property with Amazing Views

The property was great, Katrina has everything you need for a wonderful stay, very comfortable. The location is very handy in Opua to the car ferry to Russell, local boat club (nice meals), fish & chip shop & great local store (best coffees). Fishing off the wharf was great, a couple of nice snapper were caught. The view from the cottage is amazing & so lovely to sit on the deck any time of the day for a meal or a drink. We loved it.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slice of Paradise

Beautiful view, very clean and tidy. Really enjoyed our stay, would definitely stay again. Thanks for having us :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This home away from home had everything you could imagine. Perfect location for us that was quiet and close to walking track, supplies and eating establishments. The view was fantastic. This is the best house we have ever stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

RELAXING GETAWAY

This bach exceeding our expectations. It has been fully refurbished and modernised with excellent kitchen facilities. Great views and location. Enjoyed a long weekend winter getaway - even though the weather was not great, this place was cosy and warm. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful location!

This was a perfect location for our short stay in The Bay of Islands. The view from the house was spectacular and always something to watch as the boats and ferry went past. Very peaceful and tranquil. The house was tastefully decorated with a superb and well equipped kitchen. We would certainly recommend this to anyone looking for accomodation in the beautiful Bay of Islands.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is soaked in sun most of the day and has incredible elevated views of the Opua Harbour. It is very modern inside with a large kitchen which is well supplied. The beds are really comfy in both rooms. The house is perfectly located for the Russell ferry, Marina, local supermarket/cafe with Allpress coffee and a fish and chip shop (all 3 mins walk) This home exceeded our expectations. We could easily park 2 cars in the driveway (which is steep) and there is more parking at the bottom if you're not comfortable with the driveway. Great stay - highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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