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Living area
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Paihia, Northland
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Opua Forest
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Northbase House


Sunny north-facing holiday home in the Paihia valley just two minutes' walk from town. The upper level of a complete rebuild in 2016, fully insulated and double glazed, North Base House is decorated and furnished to a luxury standard.

Ideal for families and groups, North Base House accommodates ten people in four bedrooms. Three have ensuites and there is a spacious bathroom for general use. There's a fully equipped kitchen and spacious living area with internet TV and fireplace. The living area opens out onto deck with bbq and seating, and presenting views across town and out to the bay. There's a washing machine and shared drier & washing line.

There is off-street parking for up to four cars (stacked) at the top of the driveway, and the school car park directly across the road is available on weekends and holidays.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
One bedroom has four bunk beds.
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Events

No events allowed
Please talk to owner about gatherings.
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Clean up after pets please.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items
Return the keys
The cleaner arrives at 10am. Please have the house available to be cleaned.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Note from host: Please talk to owner about gatherings.
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Paihia

Located in Paihia, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Treaty House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point Historic Reserve. Action World and Makana Chocolate Boutique 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, Northland

What's nearby

  • Paihia Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Paihia Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St Paul’s Church - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Opua Forest - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Makana Chocolate Boutique - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Orange Frog - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mako Beach Bar - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Northbase House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Northbase House?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Northbase House on 31 May 2026 start from AU$399, 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 Northbase House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Northbase House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northbase House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Northbase House located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Paihia Beach and Bay of Islands. Paihia Wharf and St Paul’s Church are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We met the host toward the end of our stay. He was very friendly and most helpful. The house was great for the number in our family group.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fab hosts & location. Clean and drama free.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

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

Great Stay

Nice and close to Paihia, lots of good rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francis L.

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

Perfect place for a big family!

Robert's place is clean, spacious, convenient and got everything we need! Love the ensuite in the three rooms. Whole family enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex V.

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

Perfect Paihia Location

Fantastic accommodation and close to everything you could need during your stay at Paihia. BBQ was well used and perfect for a getaway with friends
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz G.

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

Thanks very much - such a great size property and to have a bathroom for every room is a treat!!

Would totally do it again, great location, great house, and everything so easy. Everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander B.

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

Amazing spot for a large group

We spent around a week here. Was a great little spot! Location lovely deck with views ok the lake and town. Sleeps lots of people! Fully equipped with parking. Host took care of any requests we had. Would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Family Vacation

We had a great time and this house was perfect for our needs, located in a great area, close to everything you could need. The owner was there when needed, but otherwise left us to our own. If you are looking for a house in a great location with the comforts of home this is the spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Monica R.

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

Great house in a fantastic location

We were grateful to have stayed here. We had 4 couples and our 2 sons aged 2 and 4. Double glazed. Large heat pump and fans. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

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

Great location- bathrooms galore!

Loved our stay here, great walkable location! Having FOUR bathrooms was lovely for our group, patio was delightful to enjoy and morning coffee or afternoon glass. Only small issue we found was that the air conditioner didn’t cool the home very well. It’s tucked into a back corner that did not circulate throughout the home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emmy P.

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

Perfect location, beautiful home

Such a lovely home, with a bathroom for every bedroom and a beautiful deck out front with a view of the water. The only note I have is that it’s not super clear which front entrance is which (the home is split in to 2 rentals), so we almost walked in to the wrong home. Otherwise, wonderful stay and lovely hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

Fantastic Labour Weekend Stay in Paihia

Nice house overlooking Paihia. So close to town and has everything you need to relax and enjoy the sun. We filled out the four bedrooms with our group of 9. Perfect for our extended family to stay together. Big common area with longue/dinning/kitchen right by the deck. Three of the bedrooms had their own bathrooms which was great. And when we needed some extra towels, just texted Robert and we got them quick. Perfect base camp for us to go visit friends up in Kerikeri and take the car ferry over to Russel. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Priscilla C.

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

Shocking

Our stay never went ahead, the owner canceled our booking an hour n half before check in time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania M.

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

Perfect place to stay in Paihia

Highly recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emilia P.

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

Perfect spot

Very spacey and close to everything. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre D.

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

A Home from Home

We had a fantastic stay at Robert's spacious property, clean and neat with every thing you need. Couldn't ask for a better located property, all the shops and restaurants was within walking distance. Robert is a friendly and accommodating host and we will definitely stay there again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

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

Awesome place for families or groups

Had a fantastic stay at this property. We were a family group of 6 adults and 3 kids and there was heaps of room for everyone. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tascha C.

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

Everything at your fingertips

Great stay, there were 8 of us and it wasn’t over crowded, but nice that we all had a communal space as well individual space. Town very close and supermarket etc. We didn’t want or need for anything more, everything was at the house. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie J.

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

Fantastic view, heaps of space for our group of 10

Property managers super helpful & friendly, beds were brilliant, super comfy living area with awesome indoor outdoor flow. Everything within walking distance, really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline G.

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

Comfortable BOI Family Getaway

This place was comfortable and perfectly located for our family. Great for intergenerational families given the bedroom/bathroom set up. Good laundry facilities for young families. Extra warm, nice bedding, comfy couches, even lock up outdoor space for a small dog, space for everyone. Look forward to booking again in future
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui D.

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

Great stay

Great property and friendly owners who are very easy to deal with. Will stay again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esme W.

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

Great Host

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippa S.

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

Perfect stay

Great stay! Great location and property was perfect for our family group
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Michal K.

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

Very happy with our stay

Great house in a great location. Everything was in great condition and the artwork was a real treat. Lots of space for the whole family and the deck with quality outdoor furnishings was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

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

Wonderful experience

Everything was perfect. Location and accomodation were faultless would definitely recommend and use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Robert Cross

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After a long-time association with Northland as our preferred holiday destination, we decided it was time to move north in 2016. We reconstructed 30 School Road as North Base, purpose built holiday home accommodation for groups of all sizes, from couples seeking a quiet time away to families and groups visiting the Bay of Islands for weddings and other events.

Why they chose this property

While the structures at 30 School Road were in need of a rebuild when we purchased, the location was perfect for what we had in mind: elevated with a view over town to the Bay and beyond, north facing and sheltered. We recognised potential in the house as holiday accommodation, even though we had to tear most of it down and start again. Today our dreams and visions have been realised and in our first four years of operation we have welcomed visitors from all over New Zealand and internationally. .

What makes this property unique

Views, proximity to town and central to all the Bay of Islands and Northland have to offer, excellent facilities, private setting. north facing and so sheltered from southerly and easterly winds.

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