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Evi the school bus at Oromahoe Downs Farm

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Property grounds
Living area
Room
Property grounds
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Kerikeri, Northland
  • AirportKerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)7 min drive
  • Popular LocationHaruru Falls7 min drive
  • Popular LocationPaihia Wharf11 min drive
  • Popular LocationPaihia Beach13 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Evi the school bus at Oromahoe Downs Farm

Enjoy the sounds of nature when you stay in this unique place. Evi started her days as a school bus in 1963 but now she is a one bedroom house bus on a lovely lifestyle block in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Be in the heart of the countryside with 25 acres to roam, sheep, pigs, and ducks to watch, lots of birdlife, and a river to enjoy and take a dip. Then drive just 10 mins to Kerikeri or 14 mins to Paihia to explore the sights, shops, cafes and restaurants.

Property manager

Andrea
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Children's area
Waitotara Drive riverside garden retreat.
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
9.6 out of 10, (18 reviews)
Waitotara Drive riverside garden retreat.

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 22 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Needs approval.Must clean up,control,bring blanket

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Oromahoe

Located in Oromahoe, this vacation home is in a rural area. Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point Historic Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Makana Confections and The Kauri Workshop. Action World and The Parrot Place are also worth visiting.
Map
Kerikeri, Northland

What's nearby

  • Haruru Falls - 7 min drive
  • Paihia Wharf - 11 min drive
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 12 min drive
  • Paihia Beach - 13 min drive
  • Russell Beach - 43 min drive

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Istanbul Kebab - 9 min drive
  • The Black Olive Pizzeria Takeaway and Restaurant - 8 min drive
  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • Kerikeri Homestead Motel - 9 min drive
  • Burger Fiasko - 8 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Andrea and John provided us with a very unique experience of staying at their farm in a comfortable, clean and very functional accommodation. We enjoyed the quiet evenings, clear night sky, and host's hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dassidy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay
Absolute loved everything about the experience perfect place to relax and unwind host were lovely definitely would book again and recommend to others
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our little school bus was perfect. And the hosts were communicative and very helpful. Recommended highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
An old school bus in a paddock.
We arrived late due to airline delays. The host greeted us on arrival. It was bitterly cold and we were looking forward to a hot shower to warm us up, bbut the shower kept going from too hot to too cold. It was not nice at all We got into bed but still shivered all night. In the morning I informed the host that we couldn't do that any mo,as we are both in our 70s. We were told that we could have asked for a heater to be brought in, but it was already after 10PM when we got into bed. We w
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
bucolic
Great place to stay if you appreciate some peace and quite in a lovely farm setting close to both kerikeri and Pihia. Friendly hosts and funky accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Andrea

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Languages:

English

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