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River Palms Retreat - Paihia Holiday Home

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A coastal house with a dining area featuring a white table and chairs, a kitchen with a grill, and a fish-shaped sign on the exterior.
A white building with a green roof, a covered outdoor seating area, and a tree with orange leaves.
A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV. There is a balcony with a view of the garden.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of a garden.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a large window offering a view of a residential area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bay of Islands

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Haruru, Northland
  • Place, Bay of Islands
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Haruru Falls
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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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 attractions include Action World and Makana Confections. The Kauri Workshop and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway are also worth visiting.
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Haruru, Northland

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Haruru Falls - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Paihia Beach - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 16 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaside - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Palms Retreat - Paihia Holiday Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at River Palms Retreat - Paihia Holiday Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Palms Retreat - Paihia Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Palms Retreat - Paihia Holiday Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Palms Retreat - Paihia Holiday Home located?

Situated in Haruru, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bay of Islands and Haruru Falls. Action World is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, host was responsive when we needed a few things. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. It is great to hear you enjoyed the location and that the host was able to assist when needed. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and would be glad to welcome you back again. Reputation and Resolutions Coordinators.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Great stay awesome property !
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan, 2026
Sat, 27 – Mon, 29 Dec 2025 River Palms Retreat - Paihia Holiday Home Vrbo 10/10 Posted Dec 29, 2025 Very nice house
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Immaculate escape

We thoroughly enjoyed this luxurious accommodation, would not hesitate to rebook!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and it would be a pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
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