Koru Cottage - Pristine and newly renovated.

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A white house with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery including palm trees and shrubs.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV on a stand, a lamp, and a picture frame on the wall.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a window with blinds.
A living room with a sofa, two pillows, a fan, and a wooden coffee table.
A well-maintained lawn with young trees and a variety of shrubs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bay of Islands

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Paihia, Paihia
  • Place, Bay of Islands
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Lounge

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Paihia

Located in Paihia, this cottage is near the beach. Action World and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit The Old Packhouse Market and Bay of Islands Farmers Market. Makana Confections and The Kauri Workshop are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Paihia, Paihia

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Paihia Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • St Paul’s Church - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Bay of Islands Kayaking - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaside - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Koru Cottage - Pristine and newly renovated. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Koru Cottage - Pristine and newly renovated.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Koru Cottage - Pristine and newly renovated.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Koru Cottage - Pristine and newly renovated.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Koru Cottage - Pristine and newly renovated. located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bay of Islands, Paihia Beach and St Paul’s Church. Paihia Wharf and Bay of Islands Kayaking are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet little cottage close to Paihia. Marilyn and her cleaner went above and beyond expectations to help us in recovery our lost luggage from our flight to NZ. Their help was top notch
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely clean and tidy rooms great location and prompt communication from host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage had everything needed and was extremely clean, with a handy sofa beds option. Communication was excellent upon booking, with clear instructions for locating and accessing the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage. Very close to all the sites. Very clean and comfortable. Exactly as described and host was very timely in communications.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottacge was as we expected and had all they we needed to make our stay a success. Our Host was easy to contact and very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed having this cottage as our base for the 6 days.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Little Cottage

This is a tidy, cosy cottage, handy to Waitangi, beaches etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay!!

We had a lovely time at Koru Cottage! Everything was great and I would definitely recommend:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location: clean and comfortable

Very well maintained cottage, good facilities, quiet, and close to all amenities. Nice little deck and BBQ for outside eating.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was comfortable and had everything we needed.It was close enough to walk to town and close to the beach.We recommend visiting Waitangi, Treaty grounds. Also, suggest taking a trip to Russel and visiting the beach on the far side of the island. An easy walk.Would return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Stay at Koru Cottage

Very good, would recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Cottage had everything, it was clean, comfortable and had everything for being self contained. Loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
"Koru Cottage" is truly awesome ! So tidy & everything is well thought of - the kitchen, toilet & bath, lounge/HRV, BBQ area, rear lawn. Added bonus is the quiet surroundings. Definitely my family & I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Paihia break away

What a lovely cottage. Very nice for a quick family getaway. Had everything we needed with a private beach just down the road.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage

This was a cozy little cottage in a quiet neighborhood with all the amenities one could want. Books, games, a nice kitchen, and wifi were all there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marilyn was very helpful and fast to respond. House was clean and tidy. We enjoyed our break here. Thanks Marilyn!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Eve

Nice cosy stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing time in Paihia

We had a wonderful time in Paihia and especially at Koru Cottage … the location was ideal; walking distance to all the activities; adorable cottage which was well appointed, with spacious deck and backyard. It had everything we needed !!!Definitely recommend the property …Robert
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay in Paihia and the wee place we booked was perfect. Quiet location, clean and fully kitted with everything we needed. Easy walk into town for a coffee and cheese scone or the beach for a swim. Our host responded to any questions we had prior to arrival, during our stay and after, Marylin was very helpful. Even though we were on holiday I was provided a table and office chair for a Teams Board meeting, thank you much appreciated. We would stay there again, Jonathan & Deb.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bay of Islands Treasure

The location of the unit is ideal for visiting attractions in the Bay of Islands. Its a lovely walk into town and the wharf, the beach is literally at the end of the street. The unit is well equipped and spacious to make your stay enjoyable, things like beach towels and pantry condiments were much appreciated. All the beds were comfortable, the sofa beds were surprisingly good. The communication with the onsite person was excellent and very helpful. We would love to stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little cottage

Great unit, roomie, has everything you could possibly need and more. A great location, just two or three minute drive to town.Our only concern was the loss of Internet connectivity halfway through our stay. It never did come back and eliminated the use of the television for anything other than DVDsof which there is a large selection provided.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb, 2025
Thank you for your feedback it is much appreciated. We also sincerely apologize about the internet issue. It was a wiring problem some distance from the cottage and affected two service providers, ours included. The problem has been fixed and the internet is running beautifully, as usual.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy Bach

We had a lovely stay at Marilyn’s well-equipped and cosy cottage. The location in a small community of baches on the edge of Paihia was convenient and wonderfully quiet (note we were there in the off-season) - though a car is recommended if you’re not big walkers and want to get to the main town. Marilyn was quick to respond to and solve minor queries. We loved our stay in Paihia and our breakfasts on your sunny deck. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2024
Thank you for your kind words Annabel. We are so very pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good & Nice Place for a small family

Good-looking and well-kept cottage with a sizable deck for summer. Excellent and comfortable lodging. Highly Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great escape by the bay

We had a wedding to attend in Paihia, and stayed at this gem for a couple nights. It was a 2min drive to the township, and walking distance to a beach. Great facilities and comfy living space. Marylin was great to deal with and was super accommodating. Can't wait to make another trip up!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb, 2022
Thank you for your review. You were wonderful guests, and amazingly clean and tidy according to our cleaner, we would love to have you both stay again. Safe travels!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Was tidy, fully renovated and clean.

Was tidy, fully renovated and clean. very close to the centre. Lack of free internet was a shame
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Was tidy, fully renovated and clean.

Was tidy, fully renovated and clean. very close to the centre.
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