We enjoyed our stay here. The self contained area has everything you need. The place is spacious and clean. Murray and his wife are very friendly. I would stay again.

Murray has thought of all the little things Lovely place with lovely people. Recommend staying

Murray and Erma were brilliant hosts for our bay of islands trip! The place was immaculate and we'll equipped. We arrived later than planned due to traffic, but the check in at Muzzas place was still easy. A lovely couple in a beautiful spot just minutes from the action. We found them friendly and charming hosts. Would stay again!

Our stay at Murray's place was amazing. Great value for the place - the apartment is cozy and equipped to cook dinner if you want or to just come back and relax after checking out the surrounding area. Highly recommended!!

Murray's place is wonderfully located on a hill above Opua. The fridge was full of breakfast items. Friendly and helpful hosts. Highly recommended.

Great place to stay would stay again

Lovely, clean accommodation and well equipped. Very friendly host.

Excellent place and in a great location. Quiet and peaceful with bush views yet handy to everything. A very clean apartment with a well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, a lovely large bathroom and great water pressure in the shower. Murray and his family were very friendly, helpful and accommodating. Communication was excellent. Everything you needed was provided and the hosts had gone that extra mile. Will definitely go back next time we are heading north.

Robyn's place was darling. The finishing, the decor and the linens are lovely. We very much appreciated her hospitality and our shared conversations. Robyn left some fruit and other provisions for breakfast, which were also appreciated. She gave us a great tip for an amazing hike that starts steps from her door. While not far as the crow flies from Paihia, you will need a car but her place provides a welcome refuge in a quiet, lush garden. We recommend Robyn's place.

A beautiful house, well located halfway between Paihia and Opua. beautiful light in this little haven where children (such as large) are warmly welcomed. We can only recommend this address. Marie and Philippe

A truly wonderful stay! Lovely and peaceful, perfect stay for a couple who needed to get away from the city. The view from the driveway is breath taking. Robyn has taken great care to make her guests feel welcome From having a jug of fresh milk in the fridge, tea and coffee and a fruit bowl. We will be back ! Thank you.

Beautiful view, very quiet. Breakfast items were included which was terrific

This is one of the best places we´ve been in New Zealand. Every single thing was perfect. The cabin has everything one needs to have a wonderful and relaxing time visiting the Bay of Islands. Couldn't be better!

If you have a car a great place for 2 to stay in the Bay of Islands.

We really enjoyed our stay at Tea Tree.

Place has a great view and everything needed for a comfortable stay is available. Short drive to Paihia. Would definetly visit again !!!!

Relaxing, quiet location in bush area, bell birds singing. Great base to explore Northland for day trips.

We had a lovely 3 day stay with Brian and Joan and would have liked to have stayed much longer. The apartment is well appointed, comfortable and peaceful with a lush tropical outlook. Two kinder, friendlier hosts you will not meet. As Airbnb stays go this is a cracker and highly recommended. Even better is any time spent with Brian and Joan will leave you with a smile on your face.

We had a very warm welcome to Joan and Brian's lovely, spacious flat. It was very well appointed with all the amenities you would want and more. The private deck looked on to a beautiful tropical garden. Being in Opua meant it was a convenient, non crowded place to return to after Paihia. Highly recommend this to others.

Thank you Joan and Brian for sharing your piece of paradise with us and being such wonderful and friendly hosts. Was a great place to base ourselves to see the sights of the Bay of Islands. The apartment was very comfortable and clean with everything we needed, also lovely and quiet. Looking forward to coming back again. Thanks Sharyn and Jeff

We had a great time in Joan and Brians beautiful apartment, highly recommended!

We loved our stay! After traveling for three weeks in nz, Opua was the perfect place to relax. The cottage is beautiful and well equipped. The hosts are outstanding. Opua is a perfect location for exploring the east and west coast or just taking a bike ride along the new cycle trail or doing the hike from Opua to Russell and back. Thank you Brian! We will be back.

Joan and Brian were great and their place was awesome. They are sweet people and I actually ended up running into them one night at dinner and we shared a laugh. If you're in the area it's a great place to stay!

We had a great Stay, our best in New Zealand. The flat was incredibile with the views , comfort and hospitality.

Jan was amazing and so accommodating. I loved the little house with kitchen. The view is amazing too. You can sit out on the porch and relax immediately. She took me to the kerikeri market and the supermarket. And took me around town to see sights. There was some incidentals in the frig. The house was clean, the bed comfortable. I wish anyone who stays there a great time. She also made great recommendations. Cheers, Virginia

My stay here was fabulous. The self contained studio apartment, was just as described and kindly stocked by Jan with tea, coffee, milk and porridge. And beer! The views over the water were incredible and the sunny private deck was the perfect spot to enjoy the views from. Jan went out of her way to make my stay memorable, cooking me a delicious meal of just-caught fish on my first night and driving me the 5 mins into Paihia and collecting me from the bus stop. Plus lots of interesting conversations and tips on making the most of my time in this magical place. Thank you Jan for a wonderful Bay of Islands holiday.

Jan could not have been more helpful or accommodating. She was very busy writing at the time I stayed with her but she always made the time to see if there was anything I needed. The view is priceless!

Amazing place with great view in the quiet part of the town. Jan is a great host and very helpful with her time and information. I would definitely love to come back.

Jan's place is lovely. It sits in a garden filled with flowers and it is very quiet. The view ia great, you can see the ocean. The place is immaculate and the wifi works perfectly ( and it is high speed!). Jan is an excellent host, very thoughtful and ready to help. I would gladly recommend Jan's place to anybody going to Paihia. It is perfect to relax and enjoy nature and the beauty of that area.

If Airbnb had Crown Jewels, Jan and this listing would be one of them. It all came together to create an experience that was peaceful, enjoyable, and memorable. Jan's place is truly beautiful with a stunning view of the bay and nearby hillsides. The surrounding garden is well tended and generously planted with vegetables, herbs, and a few fruit trees which I was encouraged to make use of. The interior is done in a soothing style that is fresh and immaculate. I found the kitchen well supplied with all the equipment that you need to prepare simple meals. She also provided a highly informative and useful information package and she herself is a repository of local knowledge and sage advice for travelers to her part of the world. Best of all in Jan is a vastly good hearted and interesting person. I truly treasured the opportunity to get to know her and am grateful to her for having taken me to the Ex Servicemen's Organisation for a few beers and a good feed. Enjoying a glass or two of wine with her on the deck was a real treat as well. I truly look forward to going back to her place on a return trip to NZ.

Quiet and secluded. Lovely deck and kitchen to totally relax. Views are fab!

Jan was an excellent host picking me up from the bus stop in town and always offering rides into Paihia. Her cottage has everything you need for a relaxing stay. Her garden is taken care of with lots of love and adds to the ambience of the place. Sitting outside and taking in the view of the distant ocean is an experience that cannot be replicated. Wonderful place to stay!

We phoned the contact number upon arrival and found that Cecilia was away but she told us to go into the house as it was unlocked. We found the beds were not made and Paul was not home either. Cecilia struggled to find Paul straight away so we agreed to come back an hour later. When we met Paul he honestly told us he had forgotten about our booking and went to another town. We appreciate the honesty but found the hosts disorganised and disappointing. When we ran out of toilet paper we also couldn't get a hold of Paul. Overall we felt organisational and communication skills were lacking. Would be great to see these improve in the future. The place was clean and central. A short walk along the beach is doable during low tides.

Peaceful house, lovely owners!

Paul and Cecelia are great hosts. Their place is newly renovated. Bed was very comfortable and bathroom spacious. Location is a bit out of the way from bus stop, but Cecelia was gracious in giving me a ride to the bus stop. I had a great time in Paihia. Many thanks!

Cecilia is a bubbly and welcoming host. She's pleasant and was there when necessary. As the price was low I was suspecting something would be wrong, in reality it turned out to be even better than what I had imagined! Paul and Cecilia are renovating so there were some works under way, but everything was ideal....Have them explain the oven switches work!

Cecilia is very friendly and helpful. The place is quiet and clean. We had a nice stay.

The house is in a great location, easily accessible and looks good from the outside. We reached late and the host was considerate enough to accommodate. However, the place was dirty, stuffy and unclean. We were the only people staying there that night but the place had not been cleaned for our stay. The rooms smelled and had not been freshened up. We were given bunk beds after we had agreed on having double beds with the host earlier. The washing machine already had a bunch of clothes in. There were used toiletries in the bathroom.

It was very nice to stay in Paul & Cecilia 's house. They are very friendly !It's big and cosy we love there.

Cecilia and Paul were very friendly

We really enjoyed our stay. The view from the deck was fabulous and Grant was very helpful. Loved the open plan spacious feel of the house.

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It's a beatiful house with an wonderful view!!! We enjoyed so much!!!

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The photos don't do this place justice! Absolutely stunning setting, very secluded, and great amenities.

Very friendly and instructions were very clear and helpful.

Excellent secluded place to stay if you want a relaxing time to chill out.

A lovely secluded place to stay very close to Paihia, Opua & Russell in the middle of native bush. Well kitted out kitchen, lovely new bathroom and great host. The two bedrooms are on the mezzanine so no real privacy if two couples are staying, but great for families.

Arriving at this delightful spot was a real treat. The view was amazing, the room spacious and tastefully decorated. The bathroom and mini kitchenette were great with all that we needed for our 4 day stay. Vida was a charming and generous host and made us feel very welcome. There is a large private patio with a laundry room available for your use. Vida's recommendation for "Greens" restaurant with both Thai and Indian food was really helpful - we ate there twice and loved it. Perfect mini vacation for us. Thank you Vida and Brian.

Room was great, had everything we could've needed along with an incredible view. Thanks for a nice stay!

Very warm welcome. Very clean and comfortable accommodation with fantastic views across the bay of islands

Lovely, spacious and clean studio flat, amazing view, easy 10min walk to the beachfront. Very helpful to have a toaster, kettle, cutlery and fridge for breakfast. We would recommend it to anyone visiting Paihia.

Fabulous place to stay . Great views over the Bay Of Islands . Excellent self contained unit with lots of privacy . Would certainly recommend .

The room has a beautiful, it's very near from town center and the wharf. It's very confortable and clean. Brian & Vida are very friendly... I recommend it!

Its a pretty ideal place to stay and good value for money which always feels great

Brian and Vida were very warm and accommodating. Their home is beautiful and offers great views.

Gary and Paula's warm and welcoming manner perfectly complemented their home's beauty. This place is a gem. Their glorious garden frames the picture-perfect view. Really. It's a serene beauty.

Gary was very nice, friendly and helpful. The place has a wonderful view and very bush garden. Highly recommended.

It was great place. Breath taking views.

Great location for beaches and varied walks. Gary and Paula were friendly hosts. Definitely worth staying more than 1 night (luckily we stayed 2, but could have stayed longer).

Comfortable self contained flat under the main house. It has lots of character and a terrace with amazing views over the bay and beyond. Paula and Gary couldn't be more helpful or hospitable. The house is only an 8k easy drive from the very pretty harbour village of Russell with its busy cafes and restaurants but because of the views and the lovely garden that goes all the way down to the water, the house feels very secluded- really quiet and peaceful with nature all around. We went on a boat trip and saw lots of dolphins, enjoyed the all day circular walk and relaxed watching some fabulous sunsets with good food and wine( Paula also makes great breakfasts!) If you are going to Bay of Islands, stay here!

Great views and very close to ferry. Place is small but nice. Bunk beds in living room and only one bedroom, but besides from that a nice and homely place.

Excellent. The location is beautiful and the apartment serene, spacious, and lovely. Gary and Paula were helpful, knowledgeable, and gracious hosts. Our only regret is not staying longer.

This was an amazing place! It's relaxing if you want to relax, close to town if you want to venture out, and beyond beautiful. I can only imagine how it looks in the summer. The gardens are incredible and Gary and Paula were so nice. I would recommend this to anyone! Thank you so much for a great stay - it was the perfect beginning to our trip!

Sandy was such an excellent host and we had a wonderful vibe from her right off that we hugged her right away! Her place is not only wonderful to stay in with a split floor plan, but also has a spectacular view! I highly recommend her, you won't be disappointed! We only wish we could have stayed longer! :-)

All perfect! They were very kind!

The house is absolutely amazing. The views of the scenic grasslands were not in short supply, and the area was extremely relaxing. Sandy and Rob were extremely accommodating and very helpful when it came to helping us plan the specifics of our trip. You will not regret staying here, and I only wish I would've stayed longer!

Stop searching for somewhere to stay....this is it. Awesome views and an amazing house. So comfortable and relaxing. The only sound is from the cicadas and the birds. The house is spotless, large and enough room for everyone to have their own space. Everything is catered for and Sandy made sure we were ok from the minute we arrived (actually before) until the minute we left. The level of communication is just right. I have only have one bad comment....I wish we could have stayed longer.

The place is grandious!!! Beautifull view from every single room. A lot of space to have a good relaks

What a fantastic place. A grand view of the forested hills awaits in this peaceful abode a little off the beaten path. The house is roomy and very well equipped for a stay with family or just to get away from it all. There is a beautiful wrap-around deck and big windows that allow you to enjoy the view, full kitchen and a BBQ allow you to cook at home, and there is plenty of lounge space to chill and relax. But the best part was Sandy and Robert being wonderful, warm and helpful hosts. Nothing was too small or large for them to help with. Seriously recommend this place if you're looking to enjoy the Bay of Islands area.

Beautiful, nice and comfy cottage. Really quiet place and fully equipped. Russel is an awesome person and host, he really made us feel at home :)

My Mom and I had an absolutely fantastic stay at the rustic bush cottage! Russell and Mitch were fantastic hosts (and Poppy!!) and we were so appreciative of their hospitality!! Highly recommend to stay here for a relaxing, authentic stay!

Russell's place is secluded in a bush setting, but it's also a really handy location. There are great DOC walks nearby, it's extremely close to the Opua ferry and a short drive to Paihia and Waitangi. We had a great time at the Kerikeri Farmers Market, and don't miss Makana Chocolates across the road. Russell (and Poppy the dog) could not have been more friendly and welcoming, and even though we were there in torrential weather, he took lots of trouble to make sure we were comfortable. We had a great stay.

This was our first Airbnb experience, Russell and Mitch made us so welcome and invited us to their BBQ on our first evening (New Years Eve). The rustic cottage was in itself quirky and authentic. Russell was well travelled and we enjoyed listening to his experiences throughout the world. Russell was so clever and told us about his boat, plane and house building. The house was isolated and feel having a car was a real benefit. Would we recommend Russell's Rustic Cottage? Most definitely and we will most certainly stay in contact. Thanks for a wonderful stay Russell and Mitch. Linda & Graham

Russell made us feel very welcome. The cottage is set on the property and if fully self contained. Beautiful grapevines running along the side of the cottage. Russell's pooch Poppy also did her very best to make us feel welcome. A well set out range of breakfast foods was also great. Its set back in the bush which is lovely and quiet but is so close to all the sites of Russell and Paihia.

The stay with Russell in Paihia was exactly what my wife and I needed at the end of a month in New Zealand. Russell himself was very friendly and welcoming and made us feel very comfortable right away, as did his dog Poppy. Even with a late night arrival he was kind from the start and got us squared away with food for breakfast the next morning. Although the weather didn't cooperate with us to explore Paihia much and enjoy the Tucker like Russell had recommended, we greatly enjoyed the little quiet cabin that we had to relax at the end of our journey. Even though we didn't get to see much of the Bay of Islands, the stay in Russell's cottage was one of the highlights of a long trip in New Zealand. Thanks Russell!

Staying at Russells lovely place was our first experience with Airbnb. As soon aus we arrived we felt warmly welcomed and very comfortable with our home for the next four days. We enjoyed very much the good company of Russell and of course sharing some of our lifes and stories. We had many good laughs and Russell gave us good informations and tipps to explore the bay of islands. Thank you so much, we'll looking forward to our next experiences with Airbnb. Lynn and Alfred

What a fabulous place to stay!!! Russell is very interesting, helpful and friendly. He made sure we were comfortable, invited us in for tea and provided us with some salad from his garden for our supper. Everything was exactly what we could have asked for. Thank you Russell

We have a feeling of home, Sharon and yarn are very friendly! Highly recommended!

Sharon and Yarn were the best hosts one can imagine. Sharon had a portacot for our five months old daughter, which was very nice and at no cost. She is amazing, did our laundry and invited us for dinner, when Yarn came home with fresh fish. Best fish we ever had! Saw our coffee in the room and the next day a Frenchpress was standing in our room. Wow! Everything was very clean and tidy and whenever we had a question, we could just knock at their door. It was a pleasure to meet them. If we ever come back to Nz, we will definitely stay there again!

Easily one of the best Airbnb's that I've had the pleasure to stay at. Regretfully only stayed the one night and this was long enough to make me feel I had a new favourite uncle and aunt. What terrific people. My room was large and private. I had my own ensuite and a great shower in it. The bed was extremely comfortable and I had a great nights sleep. The added bonus of the fridge in the room was a blessing with such muggy weather. There was also a fan that kept things cool. It was honestly better than many of the hotels I've stayed at. They went over and above anything a host is expected to offer, I was even invited to share their meal and had waging put through. Wonderful, kind and thoughtful people. Many thanks

Comfortable accommodation in peaceful surroundings with nice and helpful people.

That was a really nice place to go on our way my mum and I to Russell. The place is clean and comfortable. There is no kitchen but Sharon offered us to use her kitchen and that went really well.

Highly recommended place to stay.

Our room was lovely and the stay was made even better because Sharon went out of her way to help us with some problems. Highly recommended.

The place is beautiful and the room has a wonderful view. Everything is very clean and there's a fridge and a kettle in the room. Sharon ans Yarn are wonderful hosts!

beautiful views there is always something to look at but away from the hustle and noise from Pihia which is still close by.

Fabulous views, quiet private location. If you love nature with the benefits of being close to everything this place is amazing. The rooms are very separate giving privacy for two couples if needed with great outdoor spaces and a social internal space. Will stay again!

Clean modern home with absolutely spectacular views of the harbor from every room. Floor to ceiling windows and 2 patios - felt like the outside was inside. No A/C but with the windows open, it is lovely. Would definitely come back. FYI, there are about 20 steps down to the villa, and long narrow driveway. Worth it.

Great place with great views. 10 min drive from central paihia. Great for a silent and relaxed get away

Wonderful place to stay if you want peace, quiet, fabulous views and relaxing setting.

Highly impressed with the accommodation and the stay. Very high quality and extremely relaxing. Well worth the trip!

An awesome apartment away from the hustle and bustle of Paihia but only 10 mins drive. Stunning views from the deck over Opua, you can spend all day watching the various boats come and go and the Russell car ferry

Exceptional in every way and highly recommended.

Bach 108 was perfect for our small family and we had such an accommodating host, full of knowledge and advice but also gave us complete privacy. Super professional, beautifully appointed, cosy and flawlessly clean.

Better than we expected!!!!

All you need close to Paihia.

The bedrooms and the living areas are small sized. Kitchen is also small and with bare essentials. Jerry however is a great host and went out of his way to make us comfortable.

The place was very nice and clean. We enjoyed our stay very much! :)

Hi Jerry. We will be back. We really appreciated the "little extra touches". Fruit on the table, beer in the fridge and the shampoo etc in the bathroom. Much appreciated. Mark

This is a great place to stay. Lovely view and conveniently located up the hill from town - a very short drive or an athletic walk for those who would like the exercise. Everything was very clean and well appointed. Kitchenette had both a hot plate and electric skillet so suited well to making simple meals. Jerry was very accommodating and helpful. Only recommendation would be to bring your bug spray as you will want to sit on the deck and take in the stars and the sandflies/mosquitos will get you.

Great place to stay. Well equipped and lovely treats and warm welcome from a great host. Gorgeous back deck with wonderful view. Would stay again for sure.

The studio was spotlessly clean and having a washing machine available was a great plus. If you don't have a car the walk to town center is a bit steep but manageable. Great value, especially for Paihia. I enjoyed my stay.

Overall great stay in a very spacious accommodation with a great view. Thank you!

Great location and view, lot's of room in the unit, wonderful family, 10 minute walk to the down town area. Wish we could have stayed longer. Allow yourself more than 2 days to explore the area.

Great place with all the amenities. Comfortable bed and walking distance to the town center. All the things were taken care off and felt really relaxed.

This is a lovely place to stay and the hosts are both friendly and welcoming. It is a very spacisous place to stay and would suit any small groups or couples seeking to get away to a coastal part of NZ. my partner and I will definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

Everything was as we hoped

Lots of space and would recommend for family accommodations. Quiet location, but close to the activity.

We enjoyed a very comfortable 4 nights at Damian & Rachel's studio apartment. The apartment was very spacious with an open floor plan, two large beds, dining area and ample sofas and comfortable chairs. There was only two of us but we appreciated the option of sleeping in separate beds as I was feeling ill from a lingering cold. Expect a bit of sound from upstairs as the family lives above the apartment. It was not noisy in any way. The driveway is quite steep and we decided to park above on the street. The neighborhood is very quiet, safe and a short 15 minute walk to town. The kitchen is well equipped with plates, cups, utensils and pots, but we did not cook more than breakfast as the stove is a two burner hot plate. There are many lovely restaurants for all budgets in Paihia. On Friday nights there is a weekly food fair at the wharf restaurant. It was great local fun. We really enjoyed our stay and loved the amazing view of the beach below. We would definitely stay again and would recommend to anyone looking for a safe, clean, spacious rental that feels really private in a very touristy area. The washing machine was very much appreciated too. This was one of our favorite airbnbs.

The studio apartment suited our needs perfectly! A nice small kitchen space with plenty of functional elements shows the care and attention Leah has put into her rental. Information about the area was ready for us and we had a very comfortable stay. The proximity to the vehicle ferry to Russell was perfect, and only a 10 minute drive from Paihia made the location ideal. Thanks Leah!

We enjoyed our time with Leah. She is a great hostess with a very nice location. Everything is clean and well maintained. She cares about the guests and want only the best for them. We could do the laundry and could even borrow bikes. You like gives valuable tips and help you.

Wonderful host - great local knowledge. Apartment had everything you could possibly need.

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We had a great stay and a great time in bay of islands. it was great house for us for the 3 days we were there. We had everything we needed and the breakfast was really lovely so that a added extra. Definitely would recommend!! Location was great too!!

A great place to stay very convenient for exploring the area. Lovely hosts.

Nice clean property, short walk to Opua. Lovely hosts. Thanks for a great stay.

We can't speak too highly of Kerry and Phil and the apartment they shared with us. They are friendly and down to earth. Spotlessly clean accommodation with lots of attention to practical detail. Loads of space. Excellently located for touring the Bay of Islands We enjoyed the walk to Opua on the walkway/rail trail, walking parts of the Opua to Paihia walk with the great views of the bay and the zillions of boats. We came as guests and left as friends. We highly recommend this place and its hosts.

We really enjoyed our stay at Kerry's Air BnB. We would definitely go back !!

Very spacious and comfortable! Well equipped, quiet, handy location - and a pleasure to stay in! Highly recommended.

Great place, great location, great hosts. The space is roomy, airy and well equipped. The location is just out of Opua & Paihia, so away from the hustle and bustle, but close enough to enjoy the beaches and facilities of these two Bay of Islands towns. Your hosts are very friendly and well informed about the area offering good advice and suggestions. Thanks Kerry.