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Evi the school bus at Oromahoe Downs Farm

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Kerikeri, Northland
  • Place, Haruru Falls
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

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

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Needs approval.Must clean up,control,bring blanket
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

About the area

Oromahoe

Located in Oromahoe, Evi the school bus at Oromahoe Downs Farm is in a rural area. Cottle Hill Winery and Marsden Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Makana Confections and The Kauri Workshop. Action World and The Parrot Place are also worth visiting.
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Kerikeri, Northland

What's nearby

  • Haruru Falls - 11 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 17 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Paihia Beach - 17 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 17 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Russell Beach - 43 min drive - 33.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Phat House Brewing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Istanbul Kebab - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Barrow Boys Coffee Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Jerusalem - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Evi the school bus at Oromahoe Downs Farm pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Evi the school bus at Oromahoe Downs Farm?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Evi the school bus at Oromahoe Downs Farm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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. 32 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Georg B.

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

Nice stay at Evi the school bus with all the amenities

I had a wonderful stay at the farm. The bus had all the comfort you need. The area was so peaceful and idyllic. Perfect location if you arrive at kerikeri airport. The host was super friendly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

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

Easy

It was a great and peaceful stay. Very nice hosts. We really liked that we could walk to the river at the back of the property to take the dog for a swim. Close enough to shops and beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian T.

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

What a gem

Really nice accomodation in a converted school bus from the sixties! Well equipped - nice view and very friendly and helpful hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

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

Space

My granddaughter and I loved our stay in this cute schoolbus. The settings is just pure escapism. Andrea is an excellent host, very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

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

Relax and unwind on a farmlet

We had a fabulous stay with our medium size dog accompanying us. A short drive to either Paihia , Kerikeri or other towns made it a great central location. The owners were awesome to communicate with and very helpful. We enjoyed the walk around the farmlet and paddled in the stream. Evie was well set up and a great space for us to live in Highly recommend this great getaway
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

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

Best stay.

Beautiful bed and linen cosy bedroom. Love the colours of the bedding and cushions. Great shower instant hot water great shower head. Everything i needed they had in the bus. Spotlessly clean the whole bus. Quiet and peaceful just what i wanted and needed. Lovely being able to have my dog with me. Bruno popped in every morning. Great friendly hosts. Thanku.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

Sonya M.

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

Down on the farm

What a gorgeous spot. We loved the location and spent days exploring kerikeri, paihia, kororareka and surrounds. The highlight was the farm though. The sheep, ducks and cattle are the first thing you see in the morning and Bruno the dog is a delight. We loved meeting Andrea and John. They've built a little slice of paradise. We were warm comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Danalja R.

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

Something different

Staying in Evi was something different & quite enjoyable. Convenient location to Merikeri & Pahia.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla v.

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

Lovely stay with lovely hosts

Andrea and John were wonderful hosts, friendly, and kind. We felt very welcome in their corner of Paradise. Evi had both comfort and character, and the setting was beautiful, quiet and private, while being close to all the Bay of Islands has to offer. The kids loved the river and Bruno the friendly sheep dog.Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn a.

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

absolutley awesome

excellent hosts excellent location nice river excellent facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn H.

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

Amazing location

Absolutely love this place it was super cute Andrea and her husband were so lovely and sweet! My group adored Bruno there dog along with seeing all the other farm animals. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David G.

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

Evi

The farm is awesome, our 8 year old granddaughter Isla became the “ farm girl” for the week and helping Andrea and John feed the pigs, sheep and ducks was the absolute highlight for her. Andrea and John were so patient with her. The environment is so quiet and the bus is centrally located to Paihia and Kerikeri
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

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

Comfy and cute.

What a delight to spend 2 nights in Evi the school bus. Great location (only 10 minutes drive from KeriKeri), peaceful surroundings, friendly hosts. We really enjoyed the experience. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
It is quiet and host's are friendly. Wifi cuts in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa K.

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

Great stay

Thank you so much for being lovely hosts. We really enjoyed our stay in evi, surrounded by beautiful scenery and sheep. Stunning sunsets and clear stary skies at night, plus close to great areas to explore. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

A perfect getaway

We loved everything about our stay in Evi. It was so quaint and yet fully functional and totally comfortable. It was very convenient to Paihia, Waitangi and Kerikeri, so was an excellent base to do all we wanted and yet felt separate and peaceful away from the busy centres. Thank you Andrea for helping us make great memories on our holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay M.

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

Loved our stay in Evi

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Evi. Lovely location and friendly hosts who went out of their way to make sure our stay was a great experience. The wee Christmas tree and decorations were a lovely touch as was the chocolates left for us on arrival.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth d.

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

Charming converted School bus

Lovely farm just outside of Kerikeri- it was so cozy and fun staying on this beautiful little farm. Andrea was welcoming and made sure were well taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn D.

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

great little blue bus

Evi was just perfect for our overnight stay - close to the event venue that we were competing at. The hosts were really lovely and Bruno the dog was a real sweetheart. Lovely views across the farm and everything we needed for our stay. Thanks - this stay will be a special memory for a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

stephanie J.

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

insolite et bien aménagé

Nous avons passé un bon séjour dans ce lieu insolite. Le seul problème est la régulation de la température ( chaud la journée et frais la nuit). L'agencement est bien fait et l'équipement adéquat pour cuisiner et se laver dans de bonnes conditions
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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