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The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home

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A wooden deck with a picnic table overlooking a lake with boats and houses in the background.
A modern kitchen with a large island, built-in appliances, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, two sofas, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of a body of water and hills.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances.
A modern kitchen with a bar area, seating for dining, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bay of Islands Marina
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Okiato, Far North
  • Place, Bay of Islands Marina
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home

Idyllic views out over the water as you sip your morning coffee out on the sundeck - Does that sounds like something you need this trip? Look no further than The Tide Watcher!

The indoor open-plan flow of this holiday home blends seamlessly into its scenic backdrop through the large windows and doors on both storeys.

Sleeping up to 5 guests, The Tide Watcher is a spacious and modern place to settle into with the whole family or group. At the end of a busy day exploring the Bay of Islands, sit back and enjoy a glass of wine on the sundeck and watch the turn of the tide.

With direct access to the ferry, right on your doorstep - you'll be perfectly set-up to take the ferry to Opua. From here you can make your way up to Paihia, further on to Cape Reinga, 90 Mile Beach, or cruise the Hole in the Rock.

Summer or winter, relaxation or exploration - The Tide Watcher has you covered!
Adults should closely supervise young children to ensure that they do not climb the bench seat at the top of the stairs due to risk of falling.

All guests should take care when using the internal stairs as they are steep and do not have a handrail.



Please note that the property is accessible by the Opua to Okiato vehicle ferry, which is located just down the road from the property

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Property # 9343626
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 fire extinguisher

About the area

Okiato

Located in Okiato, this cottage is near the beach. Bay of Islands Marina and Paihia Wharf 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 Tapeka Point Historic Reserve. Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Map
Okiato, Far North

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands Marina - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Russell Beach - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Paihia Beach - 17 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 17 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Haruru Falls - 25 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Seaside - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Cafe - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home?

As of 6 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home on 16 Aug 2026 start from AU$758, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bay of Islands and Bay of Islands Marina. Makana Chocolate Boutique and Paihia Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Mel R.

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

Waka ama

Great stay for LDNs at Waitangi. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rahema H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
wonderful location, ( apart from the noisy ferry lol) perfect amount of space, wonderful stay. Just in regards to checking in if improvements could be made by stating the lockbox is in the far left corner up high it was a little bit hard to find. Also I didn’t get an email with the check in details. Otherwise other than the dryer plug not working and having to pull it out from the wall and plug it into another plug everything was great. Just those minor improvements needed. Lastly really appreciated the complementary late checkout. Would definitely recommend to others
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2026
Hi there, Thank you for your lovely review. We’re really glad you enjoyed the location, the space, and your overall stay, and it’s great to hear the late checkout was appreciated. We’re sorry the lockbox was a bit tricky to find, and we’ll look into updating the instructions to make its location clearer. I’ve also passed your comments about the dryer plug on to the property manager so it can be properly checked. Regarding the check‑in details, we did send the email twice in the days leading up to your arrival, so it may have gone to spam or been missed along the way. We’re sorry it didn’t come through on your end, and we’ll double‑check everything on our side to make the process smoother. Thanks again for the helpful feedback and for recommending the place. We’d be happy to host you again. Kind regards, Ricky Bachcare Support Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gaynor W.

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

Sisters get away

Lovely house, well situated, beautiful views. Comfy beds, great showers. Provided everything we needed. However, lower bedroom still has damp musty smell and we had no wifi and no Netflix as modem had failed and needed replacing. Property manager responded immediately to internet problem and replacement arranged. Read comments about noise from ferry wharf but we did not find this intrusive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miho T.

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

Stunning!

The room, equipments, and the views were exceptionally more than what we have expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

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Hosted by Bachcare Holiday Homes

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