Entire home

Vacation home in Sunny Bay of Islands

Photo gallery for Vacation home in Sunny Bay of Islands

Road frontage
Outdoor living
Bedroom 1 King
Bedroom 2 Queen
Kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Paihia, Paihia
  • Paihia Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Paihia Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

One Double

1 Queen Bed

One master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

1

Shower only

Bathroom 2 bath + vanity

Bathtub

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Vacation home in Sunny Bay of Islands

Three bedroom home in Te Haumi, Paihia with well maintained cottage garden. Cute Lockwood, super sunny, and fully furnished. Many happy hours can be spent in this home with large deck and a peep of the sea. A short walk up the hill to get a panoramic view of the beautiful Bay of Islands. Just the right place for an easy holiday.

Surrounded by native bush with the awesome songs of the tui's in early morning, and the native Moreporks and even kiwi at night.

You're only minutes away from all the bay has to offer.

This is a great place to stay, loads of books and indoor games to enjoy,
Fully fenced section so OK for Pets.
Special conditions:
Please bring own sleeping bags, sheets & pillow cases, bath mat & towels, tea towels or contact owners to arrange onsite provision
Rubbish day is Tuesday. Prepaid rubbish bags available at the Countdown or Four Square in Paihia. Please ensure you remove all of your own rubbish and recyclables unless prior arrangements made.
Shoes off at door, Please

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Cleaning supplies provided including sanitising products. Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

Marg & Des Civil
Premier Host

Languages

English
Lock

Protect your payment — always book on Vrbo

If someone asks you to book through them or pay them directly before you book on Vrbo, report it.

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please keep off beds, couch indoor chairs.
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
OK outside only

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Paihia

Located in Paihia, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point Historic Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World. Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway and Makana Confections are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Paihia, Paihia

What's nearby

  • Makana Chocolate Boutique - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Paihia Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Russell Beach - 26 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte’s Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation home in Sunny Bay of Islands pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Vacation home in Sunny Bay of Islands?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation home in Sunny Bay of Islands?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vacation home in Sunny Bay of Islands located?

Situated in Paihia, this golf holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Islands and Makana Chocolate Boutique. Paihia Beach and St Paul’s Church are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 182 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glenda O.

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

Great Accommodation

Beautiful accommodation and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica t.

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

Lovely home

A lovely cosy stay close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

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

Amazing stay

This was a perfect home away from home. Had everything you need to make the stay comfortable. My family and I had a great stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jen O.

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

Jen

Such a cozy, welcoming home away from home. We loved it. Really well equipped and beautiful setting. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preeti S.

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

Fantastic stay

Our family enjoyed our stay at Marg and Des place. House was clean, warm and surrounding was fantastic. We has small concern related to noise and they solved it immediately. I will recommend their place to everyone. Thank you for making
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Denise D.

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

Holiday short stay

Plenty to see and do in surrounding area…short easy drive to Paihia central, ferry , Treaty. Grounds and Waitangi golf course.Comfortable stay, very hot while we were there. Quiet street.Didn’t realise it would be someone’s home while they were away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arun C.

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

Amazing!

Very tidy and clean. Thank you for letting us stay there. All the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catriona G.

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

Little bit of paradise

Only wish we had longer there! Beautiful peaceful spot, but so close to explore Paihia/Russell/Waitangi.Nature on your doorstep!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane T.

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

Gem in Paradise

We really loved our stay in this gem of a house in Bay of Islands. Great part of New Zealand to make wonderful memories with the extended family. The owners were so helpful and went out of their way to help us.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Medadane K.

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

Excellent value for money

What a lovely place and such awesome hosts! Aside from the house ventilation being a bit noisy and firm (but still comfortable enough) beds, these were quite minor considering the price range for such a lovely space. We are very grateful, and we are looking forward to our next visit - thank you so much Marg and Des!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice D.

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

Amazing home

We had a lovely stay here. Its an incredible location, being a short walk to the beach and so close to Paihia.The owners were accomodating of our dogs and the last minute request for friends to join.Thank you for letting us use your home
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Fabulous Te Haumi

Fabulous property with more than everything you could need! Very accommodating hosts with lovely personal touches. Not having to bring linen was fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely home.much
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

Great homely place

Amazing time, perfect house for what we needed and a great homely feel
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

aqeel a.

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

Awesome place to stay

Was very refreshing to stay here ...a very good spot in heart of bay of islands ....!! Great location with a very beautiful place to stay ...we really enjoyed ..!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly J.

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

Excellent as always

Not the first time we've stayed here and hopefully not the last. Cosy idyllic holiday home that provides more than you could need.Only a 2 minute drive to the main beach and Paihia town/shops.Hosts are lovely. We usually stay in very nice hotels and this place was booked last time by us out of urgency & it totally changed my perception of booking a bach. We would gladly return here over and over.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon C.

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

Paihia stay

Nice bungalow type stay in beautiful area!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

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

family stay

lovely home for a family and great hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh L.

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

Stay in Bay of Islands

Margaret was lovely. Place was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shruti D.

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

Beautiful house

Wonderful and comfortable house. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm B.

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

Great stay in the Bay of Islands.

Well maintained, every facility, warm and welcoming. Ideal location, easy to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances N., Reading UK

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

Spacious and interesting

Enjoyed our stay here. Well equipped kitchen, lots of places to sit outside too
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie T.

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

Great place

Very cosy comfortable place with everything you need, very comfy beds. Can't wait to book into this place again Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

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

Great location

Very homey and a great part of the country
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelley E.

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

Perfect Getaway

Beautifully presented & provided everything we needed to have a home away from home. Our wee dog was welcome which made our break away so much easier. Thankyou to our hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy o.

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

Everything and more than you could want.

Mixed family of 4 adults stayed. One with major health issues and special requirements. Everyone was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Marg & Des Civil

Host profile image
We love showcasing and sharing this beautiful spot to our guests.
Many fond memories of growing up here with extended family.
We are retired and enjoy exploring our own backyard in our wee caravan.

What makes this property unique

Great place to base yourself to enjoy all that Northland has to offer.
Relax in this quiet neighbourhood or entertain friends with a BBQ or a meal on the deck.
Safe for children and pets.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests