Waterviews and relaxation

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A wooden deck with a round table and four chairs, overlooking a lake and hilly landscape.
A room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of a landscape.
A modern house with a stone pillar, a satellite dish, and a red door.
A modern house with a garage, a driveway, and a landscaped garden with rocks and plants.
A kitchen with a large stove, a wine rack, and a coffee maker.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bay of Islands

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Paihia, Paihia
  • Place, Bay of Islands
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Haruru Falls
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

1 Double Bed

Third bedroom

1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony

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About the area

Haruru

Haruru is home to this holiday home. Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Treaty House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Action World and Bay of Islands Kayaking. Makana Confections and The Kauri Workshop are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Map
Paihia, Paihia

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Haruru Falls - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Paihia Beach - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 14 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaside - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cellini's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Gables - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterviews and relaxation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterviews and relaxation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterviews and relaxation?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterviews and relaxation located?

Situated in Haruru, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bay of Islands and Haruru Falls. Action World and Te Tii Marae Waitangi are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 102 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great property in a quiet location. A good base to explore the Paihia Russel and KeriKeri area. The house had everything we needed for our 4 night stay. Margaret was always keen and able to help us. We would happily stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot and very comfortable accomodation. Secure easy parking and had everything needed for our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We appreciated the view, very kind welcome and overall quality of the holiday home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
The host was welcoming and the accommodation was mostly good with great outlook and easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay with my dad
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, beautiful house, great views
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was welcoming, inluding Christmas decorations and gift basket. Quiet location and well located for a family holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A very enjoyable short stay

The host, Margaret, was very friendly and helpful, the property was very good and the location was delightful. Overall, a great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and tidy. Stunning views and very attentive host
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is really lovely to deal with, so welcoming and it is a beautiful home.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views and spacious home. The owner lives in part of the house adjoining the main house so they’re within easy reach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Margaret was very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Kind generous hostess
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning views and awesome place

Thank you for a fantastic stay, great communication and very relaxing start to our vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Haruru neighborhood with river view

Perfectly beautiful, located well for our travels
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and Quiet

We really enjoyed staying in this nice and quiet house. It has almost everything we needed and handy to Paihia and Kerikeri.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, loved our stay.

Had a lovely time, close to Piahia and so peaceful sitting outside in the afternoon. Very clean and tidy house. Would totally recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very private and quite with a calming view of the river
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

pleasant

great location, excellent manager and well furnished property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr, 2025
Thank you for your comments It was our pleasure to have you stay, so glad you enjoyed your Bay of Islands trip. Best Regards Margaret lodge manager
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular deck and view

Comfortable house. Great deck and view. Easy access to Paihia and Bay of Islands.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday break

We were looking for a quiet spacious place for a break.Margaret's place ticked all the boxes and we would recommend this little haven to all.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Some large beer glasses would great. And a cork screw/bottle opener
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property with lovely host

Beautiful, clean property with a lovely host. 5 minute drive to Paihia wharf and shops. Plenty of space indoors and out. Quiet spot with an awesome view of the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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