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The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home

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A wooden deck with a picnic table overlooking a lake with boats and houses in the background. - The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home (Okiato)
A modern kitchen with a bar area, seating for dining, and a view of the outdoors. - The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home (Okiato)
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, two sofas, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of a body of water and hills. - The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home (Okiato)
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances. - The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home (Okiato)
A modern kitchen with a large island, built-in appliances, and a dining area with a table and chairs. - The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home (Okiato)
The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

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Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home

  • Idyllic views out over the water as you sip your morning coffee out on the sundeck - Does that sounds like something you need this trip? Look no further than The Tide Watcher!

    The indoor open-plan flow of this holiday home blends seamlessly into its scenic backdrop through the large windows and doors on both storeys.

    Sleeping up to 5 guests, The Tide Watcher is a spacious and modern place to settle into with the whole family or group. At the end of a busy day exploring the Bay of Islands, sit back and enjoy a glass of wine on the sundeck and watch the turn of the tide.

    With direct access to the ferry, right on your doorstep - you'll be perfectly set-up to take the ferry to Opua. From here you can make your way up to Paihia, further on to Cape Reinga, 90 Mile Beach, or cruise the Hole in the Rock.

    Summer or winter, relaxation or exploration - The Tide Watcher has you covered!
    Adults should closely supervise young children to ensure that they do not climb the bench seat at the top of the stairs due to risk of falling.

    All guests should take care when using the internal stairs as they are steep and do not have a handrail.



    Please note that the property is accessible by the Opua to Okiato vehicle ferry, which is located just down the road from the property

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,130 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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 fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Okiato, this cottage is near the beach. Russell Museum and Pompallier Mission are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Old Packhouse Market and Bay of Islands Farmers Market. Action World and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Okiato travel guide
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Okiato, Far North

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, dense green foliage, and rolling hills in the background.
    Bay of Islands
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A calm beach with pebbles, a small island, and a boat in the distance.
    Paihia Beach
    17 min drive - 8.2 km
  • A waterfront pier with buildings and a boat docked.
    Paihia Wharf
    17 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Okiato Historic Site
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bay of Islands Marina
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Seaside
    8 min drive
  • CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen
    18 min drive
  • Breeze Cafe
    19 min drive
  • Duke of Marlborough Hotel
    8 min drive
  • El Cafe
    17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Islands and Okiato Historic Site. Bay of Islands Marina is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

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The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home Reviews

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9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

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Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Waka ama

Great stay for LDNs at Waitangi. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning!

The room, equipments, and the views were exceptionally more than what we have expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
wonderful location, ( apart from the noisy ferry lol) perfect amount of space, wonderful stay. Just in regards to checking in if improvements could be made by stating the lockbox is in the far left corner up high it was a little bit hard to find. Also I didn’t get an email with the check in details. Otherwise other than the dryer plug not working and having to pull it out from the wall and plug it into another plug everything was great. Just those minor improvements needed. Lastly really appreciated the complementary late checkout. Would definitely recommend to others
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Sisters get away

Lovely house, well situated, beautiful views. Comfy beds, great showers. Provided everything we needed. However, lower bedroom still has damp musty smell and we had no wifi and no Netflix as modem had failed and needed replacing. Property manager responded immediately to internet problem and replacement arranged. Read comments about noise from ferry wharf but we did not find this intrusive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023