Located in Paihia, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. The Old Packhouse Market and Bay of Islands Farmers Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point Historic Reserve. Action World and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway are also worth visiting.
Is Big holiday Home for the entire family pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Big holiday Home for the entire family?
As of 29 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big holiday Home for the entire family on 5 Nov, 2026 start from S$767, 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 at Big holiday Home for the entire family?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Big holiday Home for the entire family?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Big holiday Home for the entire family?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Big holiday Home for the entire family located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Bay of Islands, Paihia Beach and St Paul’s Church. Paihia Wharf and Bay of Islands Kayaking are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Perfect place for our stay in Paihia with a large group of 12 family members. Had everything we needed and plenty of space for everyone to spread out. Lovely native bush surrounding the house with nice views. Would definitely recommend.
We had a fantastic time, the bach was beautiful and well maintained had everything we needed. The kids were entertained even when we were rained in for the first 3 days! Thank you so much would definitely stay here again! :)
This holiday home is a lovely little spot! The location gives the impression that you are surrounded by bush, but town is just a 5 minute drive away! The home was beautiful and easy to navigate!
Thank you!
Our group of 8 guys on a long weekend had a blast in this place, very comfortable and well located. Cheers
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Carlene S.
23 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Our stay
Our stay was fine. As the driveway is steep and the main rooms are in a loft I wouldn't recommend for the aging or anyone with disabilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2023
Thank you for the feedback. Really disappointed in our very first low review since we had the property in more than two years. Main bedroom is on the ground floor and we don’t recommend this property for disabled guest. Unfortunately the layout of the house can’t accommodate wheelchairs although we have had a guest in wheelchair before who did enjoy their stay. Paihia is also very hilly so we can’t help for the driveway. Haven’t had any complaints before. Hope you enjoyed the time in the beautiful Bay of Islands.
Perfect for our family(including a baby) to stay for a long weekend. Plenty of room for us all to have our own space. Parking a little difficult but doable.
Lovely beachy feeling cottage, teens loved the loft sleeping area. Sunny and fireplace made it super cosy. Driveway was pretty steep, but otherwise perfect. Beautiful bush outlook.
The host was welcoming and good communication. One issue was the beds have no top sheets and this is quite unusual - and the duvets were too heavy for summer. For a summer booking it is necessary to have top and bottom sheets for a comfortable sleep. Secondly, one of the downstairs bedrooms has no curtains - and while very private there is no way to block out the early morning light.
We had a lovely time with our family over from Australia. The weather was rainy so couldn't fully enjoy the views from the property but the house was decorated very homely. Very clean (bar a few spider webs) and easy with the bedding and linen provided (no face clothes though). Only thing we would suggest for change is that the property number is made more visible on the street or in the instructions sent after booking as we drove past the driveway a couple of times in the dark before we found it. Definitely recommend though. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review
6/10 Okay
An
14 Nov, 2024
Toilet upstairs has no ventilation and very stuffy
Perfect place for bigger families. Great location to Piahia. Peacefull and tranquil
Beds comfy, good powerful shower. Clean and good size for a family of 10. Location is great for doing the sights in the Bay Of Islands.
Host is amazing in communication and a lovely touch with the Christmas tree.
Although aging the property is still comfortable and nice to stay at. My only comment is that it is not really suited to a stay for Senior Citizens or for those who have difficulty climbing up and down stairs as the place has a few areas with stairs. We were also unable to log on to the WiFi which was a bit of a nuisance.