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Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home

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A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a TV. There is a balcony with a view of greenery.
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of a balcony with greenery.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a chair, a bedside table, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A single-story building with a metal roof, a front door, and a small porch area.
A hallway with a carpeted floor, white walls, and a wooden door on the right.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bay of Islands

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Opua, Far North
  • Place, Bay of Islands
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Opua

Located in Opua, this cottage is near the beach. Okiato Historic Site and Waitangi Treaty Grounds are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point Historic Reserve. Action World and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Map
Opua, Far North

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Paihia Beach - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 13 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Russell Beach - 25 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaside - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cellini's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sage At Paroabay - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Gables - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Bay of Islands and within 3 miles (5 km) of Bay of Islands Marina and Okiato Historic Site. Paihia Beach and St Paul’s Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to Paihia, Waitangi and ferry to Russell and also nice a secluded with lovely views of the bush
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2026
Thank you for your review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the balance of being close to local attractions while still enjoying the peaceful setting and beautiful bush views. Thank you for choosing Bachcare. If there is anything we can do to make future stays even better, we'd love to hear from you. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy Stay!

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Bachcare for your holiday. Guest feedback is always valued, and if there is anything we can do to make future stays even better, we'd love to hear from you. Thank you again for staying with us. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway in the future. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Beautiful stay.. we loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2026
Thank you for staying with Bachcare and for sharing your feedback. We're pleased to know you had a great stay and enjoyed your time away. It's always wonderful to hear when guests have a positive experience. If there's anything we can do to make your next visit even better, please don't hesitate to let us know. We hope to welcome you back for another stay in the future. Bachcare Reputation & Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to Paihia and yet quiet secluded oasis

Lovely stay, enjoyed a relaxing break at this lovely property. The morning birdsong was the highlight along the balcony/ desk with a view that is great. Debbie made the check in/ out process very easy. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2026
Thank you for staying with Bachcare and for sharing your feedback. We're pleased to know you had a great stay and enjoyed your time away. It's always wonderful to hear when guests have a positive experience. If there's anything we can do to make your next visit even better, please don't hesitate to let us know. We hope to welcome you back for another stay in the future. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Break Away

This was a wonderful place to be based while exploring Paihia, Russell and surrounds. Very comfortable and well set up.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable, Clean and Spacious House

Beautiful house with all amenities, quiet, and views of the forest and the ocean in the distance. Great bathrooms and an excellent shower, very relaxing. We were able to catch up on sleep from our long travel day to New Zealand with the quiet atmosphere and lots of bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Bachcare for your holiday. Guest feedback is always valued, and if there is anything we can do to make future stays even better, we'd love to hear from you. Thank you again for staying with us. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway in the future. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spring getaway in the Bay of Islands

We found the location perfect for visiting all the places we wanted to see. The house was cosy at night when it was cooler and easily aired during the day when it was very warm. The children enjoyed the space and the littler ones were safe on the balcony as it was well fenced.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2026
Thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and are pleased you chose Bachcare for your stay. Guest feedback plays an important role in helping us improve the experience we provide, and we always welcome suggestions on how we can make future stays even better. Thank you again for staying with us. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Smelly house , humid unhealthy environment
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Opua welcoming

The property made it easy for us as we were picking up crew off a yacht that had arrived in Opua. It is well stocked and Debbie is very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thanks so much for your review, Jo. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and hope to see you back again soon! - Shubhashri
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Weekend

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Skippers, the property was perfect for our needs, the beds were super comfortable and the house was very well equipped, plenty of parking which allowed for ease of turning our vehicles without having to reverse up the drive. It was also very handy having the double garage so that the cars were "indoors" over night. We had the most spectacular weather so got to enjoy the wonderful deck too. Thank you for helping to make the wedding weekend extra special. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, Christopher. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review, and we hope to see you back again soon! - Shubhashri
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nicely Presented Property

Spacious, clean and comfortable. Only a few minutes from Piaha main centre. Great place for a large family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thanks so much for your review, Roger! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and hope to see you back again soon! - Simone
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Immaculate and Private

Better than we expected! The home is beautiful, great for our big family group, lovely views and nice and private. Comfy beds, good linen and well stocked kitchen. The outside area was a safe, fun place for the kids to play, would happily come back again A+++
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thanks for your review! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and hope to see you back again soon! - Scotty
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Well maintained, clean and appropriate

Well maintained, clean and appropriate. Few suggestions we like to give: * Heat pump would be an appropriate heating option rather than a heaters throughout the bach. * Toilet extractor fans in the toilets would be beneficial. * During warmer months, the spotlight especially above the kitchen benchtop was penetrating and heavy to be under, either shift the individuals spotlights in different directions or any other appropriate remedy would be better. Other than these, lovely bach to stay in.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review Sandi! Sounds like you all had an amazing time away and we can’t wait to host you again sometime in the near future! Thanks again, Scotty
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This was a lovely property and perfect for us, especially since we have a young toddler.

This was a lovely property and perfect for us, especially since we have a young toddler. The deck is big and completely secured so it gave us a lot of piece of mind. The master closet was big enough that she had her own room in there. The views were beautiful and calming. It's a very cosy property. The road immediately before the property is tough to get up as the gravel needs to be graded.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thanks for leaving us a review Sayo! Great to hear you enjoyed your stay in the property and the beautiful views! Thanks for your feedback about the road leading onto the property. I'll be sure to pass it on to our team here. Thanks! Jessie
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