The Beach Bach - Water's Edge, Bay of Islands

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A large, multi-story house with a balcony, situated by a lake.
A wooden deck with a view of a lake and mountains. There are colorful bean bags on the deck.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a large window.
A living room with a sectional sofa, matching ottoman, and a painting of flowers on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a bookshelf, and a mirror.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bay of Islands

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Opua, Opua
  • Place, Bay of Islands
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay of Islands Marina
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Large Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Opua

Located in Opua, this holiday home is on the beach. Okiato Historic Site and Treaty House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Action World and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway. Travelling with kids? Consider Makana Confections and The Kauri Workshop. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Opua, Opua

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bay of Islands Marina - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Paihia Beach - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Russell Beach - 26 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Beach Bach - Water's Edge, Bay of Islands pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Beach Bach - Water's Edge, Bay of Islands?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Beach Bach - Water's Edge, Bay of Islands?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Beach Bach - Water's Edge, Bay of Islands?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Beach Bach - Water's Edge, Bay of Islands located?

Nestled on the beach, this Opua holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bay of Islands and Bay of Islands Marina. Paihia Beach and Okiato Historic Site are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, family all enjoyed the location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2025
Lovely to see a family spend so much time at our beach, enjoying some swimming and lots of fishing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

Beautiful house and beautiful location. Would gladly stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec 2023
Great guests. Welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this place we'll be back

Amazing hosts were fantastic helped us pack up and super friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun 2023
Lovely family, welcome to come back and enjoy the the water activities any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Great location, house was very well equiped, deck fabulous. Had an amazing stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2023
So pleased you enjoyed you stay and lovely you made such great use of the beach swimming and kayaking.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

Such a wonderful stay. Super Hosts, very accomodating and friendly. Kids loved kayaking and freedom to run around. Adults loved the privacy and spaciousness of home. Would highly reccomend!
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2024
Fantastic family . Joann and her group were lovely and it was nice getting to meet them all. Respectful of our house and would love to have them back again. Accidentally incompletely reviewed Joanns review . So sorry about that. 5 star guests
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Northlands long weekend

Beautiful location and property with amazing views. Well equipped, directly on the beach with a charming shoreline walking trail. Hosts were extremely gracious and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2023
Lovely guests, nice to see people travelling again from so far away. Left our home lovely and clean when they left. Would be happy to host again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Holiday Stay on the Bay

The home was beautiful and very well maintained, with everything we needed for our 4-week stay. Jane and Tony were incredibly helpful, providing us with restaurant and outing suggestions, and we enjoyed the lovely greeting of freshly baked goodies! We can’t recommend this property highly enough, and look forward to returning in the future!!!
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2023
What great guests. A lovely couple who left our home so very clean and tidy. Happy to have you back to stay again any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great retreat for a family group

The beach house exceeded our expectations. The house which has a great outlook over a little bay. It is well equipped with a huge deck and plenty of space. We enjoyed wallowing in the spa after swimming to the pontoon and taking a kayak out for a paddle is an extra bonus. The hosts were friendly and helpful during our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2025
Was lovely to meet Wilf and family. So pleased you all enjoyed your stay. Left our holiday house very clean and tidy. Respectful guests would recommend to other hosts. Hope they choose to come back and stay again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

The attention to detail at this property was incredible. Could not rate it higher.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location and fantastic hosts

We were visiting with family and had 8 people staying from children to grandparents. The place was perfect - just enough space for us all and incredible views. Tony and Jane were super friendly and accommodating, ensuring we had everything we needed and providing tips on local things to do and restaurants. Even though it was the middle of winter, it was warm enough to walk around in T-shirts, and while there was some rain given the time of year, there were plenty of sunny times so we can get out and explore. Highlight was our trip to Cape Reinga and the Te Paki sand dunes. A long day but worth it. Thank you again Tony and Jane for your hospitality!!
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet location. Within 10 min. drive to multiple restaurants and tourist activities. 2 min. drive to vehicle ferry for more Bay of Islands adventure and restaurants. Steps from shoreline walking path. Kayaks were a favorite activity. Kitchen has nice dishes and accessories. Some coffee pods and tea and sugar provided. Jane and Tony were wonderful hosts and Jane even shared some of her delicious sourdough bread and marmalade. It was the perfect place to retreat from the busy world. We also recommend Salt Air sightseeing tours.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2026
Was wonderful to hear that Jennifer and her family enjoyed their stay at Waters edge. We like to make everyone feel welcome on arrival and love to hear that they have enjoyed the amenities that we provide
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An amazing place with an amazing host , we will be back

A beautiful family experience , with post card scenery, we especially enjoy the tranquility of waters edge .a must see to appreciate.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Really nice personal touches by the host and fantastic location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Awesome view

Beautiful property with everything you need. Hosts left beautiful plate of baking which was awesome. A little small for a big group when it’s raining but would be fine in the summer with the outdoor area. Tricky driveway not easy to navigate. Views are stunning. Some of the group walked into Paihia and said it was a great walk. Well worth a visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding holiday home

Beautifully set up with everything you need for a fantastic family or group holiday. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful relaxing piece of paradise

Wonderful hosts and top spot. Hope to be back soon
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2021
Thanks for your feedback Shona. Look forward to your return at the end of 2021.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Special Spot!!

We can't thank you enough Sue for helping us to create so many special memories for our family, you went above and beyond to help us with our every need. Thanks Sue :)
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2020
It was our pleasure Hayley.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace with heavenly views

Private witth everything we needed. The spa was a really blessing which was utilised every night - the views and ambience of the property was amazing.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2020
Hi Deb - thank you so much for your feedback. It was a pleasure to have you and the young ladies stay at Water's Edge. The girls are a credit to your mentorship - polite, respectful, personable and engaging.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waterfront Bliss

Fantastic property, suitable for a large group, with a pontoon, heaps of kayaks & lovely walks. Not to mention the spa! Incredibly well set up by great owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2020
Thank you for your comments Rachel. It was our pleasure to meet you and the girls and have you stay at Water's Edge.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing ocean side accommodation

We had 3 couples stay here and put our boat in the Opua Marina which was a few minutes away. This place is a hidden gem, the location is fantastic and the owners amazing, we are definitely coming back in 2021!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2020
Thanks so much for your lovely words. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical waterfront holiday home!

Greeted by lovely host on flower lined front walkway! There are not enough adjectives to describe the experience here! Waterfront magic..from every window incredible sunrises, boats at anchor, waves lapping on the shore, friendly people strolling past (but still so private!) kayaks and all gear for use, bush walking track to marina and stores, cafes. Huge deck for entertaining, Outdoor lounge seating for several guests, FULLY stocked kitchen, more than enough glassware, open new kitchen! Deck big enough for yoga or grassy area below for the same. Beach bench for people watching and star gazing, big tv and great selection of books and DVDs. Well kept grounds. Streep driveway but still very accessible even with our huge van. A nice touch was the fresh bread and ginger slices upon arrival. We would stay here every time we are in Opua! 5 star everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Becky, thank you so very much for your very generous comments. We are just delighted that you got to experience Water's Edge for a second time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Bach Bliss

We had a fantastic time. This is an amazing property with everything you need provided. The views are stunning and there is plenty to do and see in the area. We'll definitely be back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great water view

It was lovely to have 2 houses on one site, and so close.to the water
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waterfront Bliss

We loved everything about our stay here. The location was unbeatable and we particularly enjoyed kayaking off the front lawn and the spa pool.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne was a great host

Suzanne was a great host. The bach was well presented with lots of extra's that you don't always get in a holiday home including home baking! An absolutely beautiful spot - can't wait to go back, the kids agree!!
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