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Paihia Sea views, 3 minutes drive to Paihia, 3 bed home

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A coastal landscape with a view of the sea, a beach, and a forested area.
A room with a black leather sofa, a wooden table, and a view of a garden through large windows.
A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with a vase, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.
A modern kitchen with a large window, a sink, and a stove.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a black leather sofa, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a countertop.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand

    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.

  • 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.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Haruru, Northland
  • Place, Haruru Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Paihia Sea views, 3 minutes drive to Paihia, 3 bed home

Clean and bright 3 bedroom home with 2 bathrooms and stunning view. Close to Paihia, Haruru Falls, Waitangi Mountain Bike Park, ferry ride to Russell and 15 minutes to Kerikeri. Watch the native birds play in the bush below as you sit on the large deck or relax in the peaceful setting of the lounge with your feet up. Dogs allowed

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 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 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Dogs allowed but please not on the beds

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9900037
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Haruru

Located in Haruru, this holiday home is on a river. Action World and Makana Confections are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit The Old Packhouse Market and Bay of Islands Farmers Market. The Kauri Workshop and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Map
Haruru, Northland

What's nearby

  • Haruru Falls - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Paihia Beach - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 12 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Russell Beach - 35 min drive - 23.3 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaside - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪El Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paihia Sea views, 3 minutes drive to Paihia, 3 bed home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Paihia Sea views, 3 minutes drive to Paihia, 3 bed home ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Paihia Sea views, 3 minutes drive to Paihia, 3 bed home ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paihia Sea views, 3 minutes drive to Paihia, 3 bed home ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Paihia Sea views, 3 minutes drive to Paihia, 3 bed home located?

Situated by the sea, 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. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great location, fantastic views and very kind hosts

We enjoyed our stay very much, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice layout of house. Plenty of spaces for us to read books, relax, spread out, etc. Good communication from owner.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house and super comfortable with beautiful views! Will definitely be back. Amazingly welcoming and helpful hosts- much appreciated!! Stephanie VZ
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place to stay

We really enjoyed hanging on the deck, looking at the view and enjoying the native birds
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great views and excellent location

We enjoyed the gorgeous views and native birdsong in Haruru.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay,

The property was as described and was comfortable to stay in and the outdoor area is amazing. The location is convenient to go back and forth between Paihia central. Carol and Roger went above and beyond to make the stay comfortable for us. Would highly recommend this place and would stay here again our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views

Great home, with everything you need. Beautiful views. Amazing to be able to take our dog. Would recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paihia Stay

We loved the gardwn atmosphere and fantastic view of the bay. And a wonderful touch of a bottle of wine and cookies. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant stay with easy access to an incredible location on the bays of islands

Long weekend visiting bay of islands. Short drive to Paihia. Quiet and clean facility with responsive hosts. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic views

Our team stayed for 2 nights and absolutely loved it! The views are incredible, lovely family home, well looked after, clean and spacious. Communication from the hosts was amazing. Definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb, 2024
Wow thank you Melissa for your awesome review we would love to have you come back and stay one day xx
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday

Enjoyed our stay got some much needed r & r. Great views of bay and sorrounding area. Batch fulfilled everthing we needed and great location thanks roger and carol.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful relaxing stay

The house was spacious, well appointed, peaceful and had fabulous views. The hosts were respnsive and provided thoughtful touches like fresh flowers, milk, wine and chocolate on arrival. It's a quick drive into town and Waitangi - we could have happily stayed longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb, 2024
Thank you Linda for your kind words
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic spot

Great spot. Boat parking was a fantastic bonus. Easy to communicate with the property owners
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2024
Would love to have you come back one day Olan, thank you for your kind words
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good location, easy drive to Paihia.

Property is older, but well equipped and comfortable. Probably the spa should not be listed as a feature, as I don't think it's been used in sometime. Easy drive into Paihia, brewery and falls within an easy walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Roadtrip

Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

April School holidays

Great, spacious place for 5 People. Even on a rainy day there where plenty of options for us 3 generations to get around and not drive each other crazy. Great view, privacy and close to all we needed. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Brilliant views and homely atmosphere. Good sized bedrooms and bathrooms. Clean kitchen, spacious lounge area, Netflix, dining area and outdoor balcony with table and chairs. The sunroom was a great area to sit and watch the amazing view. This holiday home suited us and our 18 and 20 year old children. We highly recommend this holiday retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan, 2024
Thank you so much Belinda, hope you had a safe travel home 😊
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Thank you, Roger and Carol, for the bottle of wine and chocolates. The property is very spacious and conveniently located close to amenities such as a dairy and supermarket. It's a short distance from Waitangi and Paihia. The house is self-sufficient and big enough for a family of six.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and spacious

Thank you Carol and Roger, not only for the bottle of wine but also for your lovely holiday house which is very spacious and clean and comfortable. Although we spent a lot of time site seeing, when we came back we always enjoyed sitting down on the huge deck overlooking the river and the sea beyond. It is a fantastic place to stay!! We will recommend to our friends!!! Thank You!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to relax and wind down.

The house is just a little way off the main road and we found it very central to all our needs. The owners were very responsive. The only negative we have is the cellular signal, very bad at the house, but it was compensated for by a decent internet connection for data calls. We look forward to the next time we stay there. Thanks for the great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Everything is okay

Towel is too old and not enough,
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr, 2025
Thank you Sun, sorry you thought our new towels were old. Apologies
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views

We stayed here for nights over kings birthday weekend with our 2 teenage kids. The location was great for Paihia and Kerikeri and a evening walk to Haruru Falls. The house is in a great location in a quiet street with superb views out over towards the Waitangi treaty grounds and Bay Of Islands. The house was nice and clean, a little dated perhaps but had everything we needed for the weekend. There is room for a couple of cars and a boat on the drive. The owners were great with comms and check in was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun, 2024
Thank you Dean for your kind words and the advice on the EV port.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely lovely!

We stayed in several places during our NZ vacation and this was our favorite. Location was outstanding. Breathless view of the Te Ti Bay and Waitangi Treaty grounds just across the way. Walkable access to Haruru Falls and fun hike to the treaty grounds. Quick drive to Paihia to go on water tours of all kinds. (I HIGHLY recommend the "Bay of Islands Snorkeling, LTD" for the most amazing and unique experience). The home is well stocked and super comfortable, with nice beds and a well-appointed kitchen. Communication with our hosts was easy and they were quick to respond. I will miss having morning coffee on the deck, watching the sun rise over the bay and listening to the unique NZ songbirds. Thank you hosts for a perfect end to our Kiwi vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

It is a good property with an excellent, central location. A nice bottle of wine and bag of cookies greeted us when we arrived. Lovely view over the river, with the Pacific behind. We stayed a week and found it not as well equipped as our other two VRBOs. We were left single towels, no facecloths and no condiments in the kitchen. There was a problem with tiny ants. The owner dealt with them promptly for us, but they did persist and we kept all foodstuffs in the fridge. No dryer on premises meant hanging clothes around the house to dry.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!

We had an amazing week in this lovely house just outside the town of Paihia. The welcoming bottle of wine was enjoyed by the adults, and the cookies by everyone! Thank you Carol and Roger! The house had everything we wanted with a lot of the kitchen equipment seemingly new. The washing machine worked wonders for us, with an 18 month old in tow, and frequent trips to the nearby beaches. The deck gave us amazing views over the sea towards Whaitangi and we were enchanted by huge cruise ships which seemed completely out of context, anchoring in the sounds. We all enjoyed watching the tenders ferrying passengers to the shore, and experienced a small part of the Waka tour undertaken by some passengers, right under our noses! The sounds of the chanting as they rowed rose up to us on the deck. This in itself is worth a mention, it was a huge deck with plenty of room for eating and playing. All in all, it was a very pleasant stay and our grateful thanks go to Carol who forwarded recipe books we'd accidentally left behind. The only slight downside was that although we had the washing machine, there was nowhere to hang clothes to dry, but we overcame this by getting our son-in-law to bring one from home when he came up on Saturday. We'd certainly consider renting this property on another occasion.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

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