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Fabulous comfortable 5 Bedroom home away from home

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Relax on the deck
Interior
Master bedroom
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Opua Marina

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Travel with ease
    Guests love the location for easy access to top-rated transportation.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bay of Islands Marina
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Internet
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Opua, Opua
  • Place, Bay of Islands Marina
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Master

2 King Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Fabulous comfortable 5 Bedroom home away from home

Opua Digs is for you, whether you're into Boating, Sailing, Cycling, or Walking or just want to relax and enjoy your holiday away from the hustle and bustle.
There's plenty to do, no chance of the kids getting bored, you might want try out the new mountain bike park in Waitangi, note some parts are not for the faint hearted. For those keen boaties bring your toys with you or book a Boat/ Dive Charter or Dolphin Cruise, or maybe just cruise out to see the famous 'hole in the rock' in our picturesque Bay of Islands. If you want to see more of the North take a Dune rider experience/or bus cruise up to Cape Reinga. Wow it's endless, see the first capital of NZ, yes Russell, it's where you'll hear a lot of our history, with Paihia and Waitangi close by, you'll find supermarkets, souvenirs and of course ample places to dine. Come stay at our home away from home all year around.
Special conditions:
Cleaning fee can be negotiated if necessary. Minimum $200.00.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$200.00 per stay); Linen (Required, NZ$80.00 per stay);
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Split level hom
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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 # 20032281ha
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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Opua

Opua is home to this vacation home. Bay of Islands Marina and Paihia Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World. Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway and Makana Confections are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Opua, Opua

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands Marina - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Paihia Beach - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Haruru Falls - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Russell Beach - 24 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seaside - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪El Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous comfortable 5 Bedroom home away from home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Opua Digs: home away from home?

As of Jul 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Opua Digs: home away from home on Oct 14, 2026 start from $441, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous comfortable 5 Bedroom home away from home?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous comfortable 5 Bedroom home away from home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous comfortable 5 Bedroom home away from home located?

Situated in Opua, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bay of Islands Marina and Bay of Islands. Makana Chocolate Boutique is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amrita K.

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

Perfect holiday destination

Very spacious and private location. Wendy was a perfect host.Highly Recommend the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 7, 2021
Fabulous guests, our home was left neat and tidy. Would welcome back anytime!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home. Tons of space. Well equipped. Great view. Close to Opua ferry and to Paihia. Great hosts - very responsive. It was like visiting a friends home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ane F.

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

Beautiful spacious home with amazing views

From the second we walked in we were blown away with the sheer size of the house. House was very clean and tidy. Loved the amazing views from the decks especially when cooking outside on the bbq. Within very short driving distance to paihia and even closer places to keep kids entertained close by. Fished off rocks at english bay with the old man one morning, took the young ones out fishing off the Opua wharf on another. Our Family really enjoyed the hole in rock cruise in Paihia This home serves a perfect home to accommodate a large family or two families as a hub to explore the bay of islands. Our family loved and thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas holiday here in the BOI and definitely enjoyed staying at this beautiful home. Thankyou so much Wendy, such a pleasure to deal with!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alyssa c.

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

Perfect opua palace

Wendy's place is a beautiful family home, spacious with all the amenities. It has great access to Opua Marina and beach. Wendy was awesome to deal with, and left us to it. My sister-in-law and kids thoroughly enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Awesome!

We had a fab stay at Wendy and Graham’s beautiful spacious house. Great location as a base to explore the bay of islands. They gave us some great tips and recommendations for things to do which were spot on! The house was sparkly clean, newly carpeted had a gorgeous refurbished family bathroom and equipped with everything we could have possibly needed in the kitchen and more. Very comfy beds too! Would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Christmas 2020

We enjoyed our stay here. Well equipped home away from home.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Comfortable and spacious property with beautiful views, a convenient location to explore the Bay of

Comfortable and spacious property with beautiful views, a convenient location to explore the Bay of Islands.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances O.

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

Fantastic overall

Photo’s do not do it justice. One bad point traffic noise !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie I.

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

Wonderful house, great location

Just up the road from the car ferry and the yacht club, this house has the most incredible views over the bay. There are Comfortable beds and the kitchen is provided with everything you could need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo B.

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

Fabulous Bay of Islands holiday

This is a fabulous home away from home. From the ease of arrangements with the owner, the comforts of the home, and the lovely surrounds, this made for a wonderful holiday with the extended family. It is a short walk from the Opua store and marina/boat ramp and there is plenty of room for boat parking if needed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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

Great stay for Xmas

Lovely home away from home, amazing view from the balcony, short drive to shops, brilliant stay 😀
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Perfect spot to stay

Was an awesome and lovely home to stay. Wendy is a lovely homely person and makes you feel so welcome. The property is so close to Opua Marina and car ferry to Russell. Also a short drive to Paihia. Beautiful views looking towards Opua harbour. Lovely and relaxing. Would highly recommend. Thanks Wendy for everything.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette A.

Well planned , spacious,with lots of bedrooms and privacy

Well planned , spacious,with lots of bedrooms and privacy. Ideal for relaxing with family. Plenty of room for car parking.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette A.

Well planned , spacious,with lots of bedrooms and privacy

Well planned , spacious,with lots of bedrooms and privacy. Ideal for relaxing with family. Plenty of room for car parking.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah D.

Lovely home, in a great location, with views to die for!

Located just a 5 minute drive from Paihia and a 1 minute drive to Opua wharf, this property boasts 5 well sized bedrooms with a lovely front garden for the evening sun and a deck at the rear for a morning coffee in the sun, overlooking the bays with amazing views. We would 100% stay here again and highly recommend.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Emma T.

Clean, tidy & very large property suitable for two families

Clean, tidy & very large property suitable for two families. Lovely views with a fantastic master suite. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring Russell (via the vehicle ferry just down the road), Paihia & Kerikeri over the week.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lynne B.

Location is wonderful with panoramic views across the bay.

Location is wonderful with panoramic views across the bay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Great outlook and plenty of room.

Great outlook and plenty of room. Excellent place to stay
Archival

10/10 Excellent

SUZANNE V.

Fantastic house for a large family or 2 families.

Fantastic house for a large family or 2 families. Large spacious, generous sized bedrooms. This house was better than expected and would definitely stay again. A bit further from Paihia than I expected, but I should have realised this myself from google maps. Beautiful 2 hour walk around the bays from opua to paihia.
Archival

8/10 Good

Ursula C.

This is a spacious, comfortable, and fully set-up family home.

This is a spacious, comfortable, and fully set-up family home. The sun and views are excellent. The location is pretty perfect - very handy to main roads/car ferry/coastal track/cycle trail etc for exploring all the sites of the region but also private, great bush outlook, lots of birdsong, and outdoor spaces.
Archival

8/10 Good

Great spot.

Great spot. Lovely house.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect spot for 2 families to stay together.

Perfect spot for 2 families to stay together. House very clean and had everything needed for a relaxing, comfortable stay. We loved being close enough to all the local tourist attractions but just outside the main area of hustle and bustle. Stunning views.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location in the BOI.

Perfect location in the BOI. Easy access to everything. Loved the front deck
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great home with amazing views - better than website shows - would highly recommend

Great home with amazing views - better than website shows - would highly recommend
Archival

8/10 Good

Was a fabulous house and suited our family holiday perfectly, just a little noisy at times with the

Was a fabulous house and suited our family holiday perfectly, just a little noisy at times with the road being so close

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Hosted by wender424

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What makes this property unique

Plenty of room for families or a large group
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