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A Charming Beachfront Retreat at Bayview – Step Back in Time by the Sea (Flat 2)

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Step back in time at this beachfront accommodation, traditionally redecorated to maintain its historic charm. Located right on Opua's beachfront, wake up to sea gulls and views of the Bay while enjoying a relaxing stay with amenities like a pair of sea kayaks.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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About this property

A Charming Beachfront Retreat at Bayview – Step Back in Time by the Sea (Flat 2)

  • A Charming Beachfront Retreat at Bayview – Step Back in Time by the Sea

    This delightful two‑bedroom flat sits right on the Opua waterfront, blending old‑world character with modern comfort. The building itself was moved to this site in 1885 and is now a Heritage New Zealand–protected property, lovingly redecorated to honour its historic charm. Inside, you’ll find a fully equipped kitchen, a cosy living space and an inviting outdoor seating area. Cool and breezy in summer, warm and snug in winter.

    Wake to the sound of seagulls and sweeping views across the Bay. Opua is peaceful yet full of life—watch the ferry crossing, yachts moving through the harbour, and occasionally dolphins or orca passing by.

    The flat sits directly across from the beach—step off the porch for a swim or join the Opua–Paihia coastal walkway. Bayview is just 100 metres from the car ferry and general store, with the marina and café a short stroll away. Paihia and Russell are only 5 km by road, and the Twin Coast Cycle Trail begins nearby.

    Whether you’re after a relaxing escape or a base for exploring the Bay of Islands and the Far North, this is an ideal spot to unwind and enjoy the water’s edge.

    Please note: A separate upstairs apartment (Flat 5) sleeping up to 6 guests is also available.

    Special Conditions
    NO SMOKING anywhere on the property.
    NO NAKED FLAMES (including candles) due to the building’s historic nature.

    Extras
    Linen – included
    Pair of sea kayaks – included

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Very important because wooden historic building

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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

Very important because wooden historic building

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 and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is A Charming Beachfront Retreat at Bayview – Step Back in Time by the Sea (Flat 2) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Charming Beachfront Retreat at Bayview – Step Back in Time by the Sea (Flat 2)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Charming Beachfront Retreat at Bayview – Step Back in Time by the Sea (Flat 2)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Charming Beachfront Retreat at Bayview – Step Back in Time by the Sea (Flat 2)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Charming Beachfront Retreat at Bayview – Step Back in Time by the Sea (Flat 2) located?

Nestled on the beach, this Opua apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Islands and Bay of Islands Marina. Makana Chocolate Boutique is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 334 reviews

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the view from the sitting room and bedroom.Great communication and a lovely welcome from Debbie.Very peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well appointed, beautiful heritage cottage in a stunning location. 1 minute walk to shops, bistro and marina and handy to Paihia and Russell. Easy communication and lovely caretaker. We loved our time here.
View from the cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous host that welcomed us and made sure we had all the information required to have a great stay at this place. Simply fabulous with the nearly walks around the coast, the close shop/club amenities, ferry to Russel. I aim to be back one day for a much longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan Y.

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

Great accommodation in a great location.

The flat was very comfortable and in a great spot on the edge of the bay - walking distance to the local shop and the sailing club for a bite to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Beautiful waterfront historical character home

It was amazing to stay in this piece of history in the Bay of Islands. The stay was awesome, thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra Lisa R.

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

Wonderful Bay of Islands visit

Wonderful place to stay, so much to do in the area. Wonderful restaurant to walk to Great Pizza take away, at General Store
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Santhosh G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and friendly host, tastefully appointed apartment with lots of character, incredible views, all the mod-cons e.g. Miele dishwasher. Setting off on a kayak virtually from our front door was magical.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn L.

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

Great base to explore Northland

Had a lovely break with a mix of exploring and relaxing. The flat was perfect, great views & peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Lovely Northland escape

We had a lovely family holiday and the listing was very accurate and views from the porch stunning
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Picture-perfect

Very comfortable accommodation in a wonderful location and the friendliest of hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sisila J.

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

One of the best place in NZ

We had a nice holiday in the property. Place was well organized and cleaned.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

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

Lovely stay, great location

We had a great 3 nights here, the location is perfect and the accommodation full of character and history, while still being comfortable. The overseas visitors I brought with me were really delighted when we pulled up outside, and couldn't stop saying how lucky we were to be staying there. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah K.

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

Perfect stay!

We had such a nice time here. The space was much larger than we expected and felt like a home rather than a hotel room. We loved it so much we extended our stay by a few days ☺️ highly recommend
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arjen K.

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

Great place to stay

Newly renovated, well equipped house. Nice near the beach. Great walk lto Paihia.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Beautiful place to stay

We were pleasantly surprised at how beautiful the property was. It was nicely renovated and styled perfectly. The location was lovely with great views and only a short drive into town. We will stay again if we find ourselves back in this beautiful part of the world
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania J.

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

Great place to stay!!

Great property. Quality all round. Excellent location. Really good property manager
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edie's W.

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

Lovely stay

Lovely stay in a historical building. Decorated with period antiquesand well appointed. Very clean! Loved sitting on the porch!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrell H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Debbie host was great, there when we arrived and there to help when the water went off for a day. (Northland had very heavy rain in Jan 2026). Heritage accommodation was spacious and had all the tings needed for a great stay. Location couldn't be better, 20 seconds from the beach, really nice view of the harbour and 3 mins walk from a takeaway, a well-stocked general store - that does pizza some evenings - and a restaurant at the yacht club. Have a look on Google maps. We had a geat time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

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

Lovely stay

Thanks for this fantastic house - beautifully restored with many period features but with all mod cons to make your stay easy and enjoyable. The pictures don’t do the view justice - highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil W.

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

Elizabeth and Neil

Was a great flat with everything we needed including kitchen appliances. Location was perfect for out stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra S.

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

Beautiful place to stay for a relaxing holiday

We had an amazing family time at Opua. The property was super clean and spacious, with everything we needed for a wonderful vacation. Chris and Ciello were very helpful as well, we were able to borrow kayaks and enjoy the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

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

Beautiful historic location

Very comfortable place to stay, in a beautiful location. Love just sitting on the porch watching the bay. Walking or cycling trails to explore to the north and south, good food options nearby, and the ferry at the end of the street makes this a perfect spot to relax for the week.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

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

Amazing accommodation and hosts

We loved our stay, the accommodation was everything we expected and more! Breathtaking views of the marina, easy walk to the yacht cruising club and general store, plus so close to the car ferry to Russell. Paihia was a short drive away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

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

Location

We had a wonderful stay in Opua. The location is beautiful, the caretakers, Celia and Chris, were helpful and gracious and the area is close to fun activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

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

First class holiday.

Excellent,great property and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024