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Absolute Waterfront Retreat

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Property grounds
Outdoor spa tub
Interior
Marina
Aerial view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Absolute Waterfront Retreat

Fab waterfront house with fantastic uninterrupted views across the water, 6 person hot tub, huge deck and garden with direct access to amazing coast to coast cycle track at the end of the garden. Dry cosy house great for family and friends. 200 metres to nearest coffee shop and 6 min walk, 1 min drive to the Opua store for all your essentials
Bicycles available. Surfing nearby Elliot's Bay and Matauri Bay, Own Mooring (please ask). Kayaks available on request.

The space
It's a great day for being on the Bay, Stroll across your front lawn and down to the cycle track, and on to the marina for a quick bite. Or launch your boat at the boat ramp ready for a day of fishing or sailing in the bay. There is a mooring available on request.. Memories are made of this.
A charming and picturesque two storey four bedroom house on a large 1514 m2 site in popular Opua. The home is a picture perfect cottage on a sought after waterfront site.

Guest access
Parking for three cars and a boat. Marina ramp two minute drive. Easy access to the Bay of Islands for sightseeing. Superb deck and barbecue area. Wonderful lawned area for football or touch rugby.

Other things to note
Coast to Coast Cycle Trail at bottom of garden with private access, 2 Adult bikes and 2 kids bikes with helmets available. Two surf boards with wetsuits. Darts Board. Ping Pong Table. Cricket Bat and Baseball Gloves and Ball. Training Gloves and Pads. X Box 360 and Wii. Mooring on request. Small inflatable dingy also available but please ask. Amazing Waitangi Mountain Bike Park is a must for all you enthusiastic cyclists. Marvellous fishing and vineyards to visit

Property manager

Serena Kelsey

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: outside house

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2153 sq ft (200 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Small but not on beds or couches

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Over the age of 4 recommended

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Music to be shut down outside after 10pm
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Absolute Waterfront Retreat Opua
Absolute Waterfront Retreat Private vacation home
Absolute Waterfront Retreat Private vacation home Opua

About the neighborhood

Map
Opua, Northland

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands Marina - 11 min walk
  • Paihia Beach - 6 min drive
  • Paihia Wharf - 7 min drive
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 11 min drive
  • Russell Beach - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Absolute Waterfront Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Absolute Waterfront Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Absolute Waterfront Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Absolute Waterfront Retreat located?

This family-friendly Opua vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bay of Islands Marina and Bay of Islands. Makana Chocolate Boutique is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Absolute Waterfront Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Naomi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Weekend Away!
We had a great stay at this beautiful bach. Close to amenities, with a lovely view from the spa. We even saw wild kiwi in Opaua Forest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and location
We had a wonderful holiday. The house was perfect! The host was great to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private and great location
Plenty of room for two families of three. The deck with covered and uncovered seating was a great extension of the house. Getting a big boat down the drive would be difficult. We put the boat in the marina which made it super easy for heading out on the water. Having the bikes and kayaks available was a real bonus.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ursula C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family-friendly Getaway
We loved the setting of this house with an outlook over the water and surrounded by bush full of very vocal birds. The house is very well set-up, and we appreciated that it's comfortable rather than super flash - which means dogs and children are welcome. It's great having walking access to the coastal trail and marina - we wandered down to the waterfront every day. The driveway is steep but you could get a small boat down there as the listing says. We chose to hire a marina berth which was very convenient. I would definitely recommend this place for a great holiday - my only reservation is for those with asthma as the bedrooms are a little musty.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alathea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous place & location - perfect for action & relaxing
This house is very spacious with lots of areas to relax and perfect for our big family group, from my 12 yr old nephew to my 79 yr old mum. The deck is huge and the views are amazing, its so peaceful looking out across the bush and water. Serena was just lovely to communicate with and very accommodating and helpful. We used the kayaks and had a wonderful explore on the water from the nearby little beach. Also used the bikes to cycle into Kawakawa - the nearby bike trail is fantastic. So much to do in the area .This is a really good base for adventures. House had everything we needed, kitchen, BBQ etc and we all loved it. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sanctuary
We loved our New Years getaway at the Opua bach, this place was a beautiful sanctuary. Surrounded by trees and the deafening sound of the cicadas we never wanted to leave. The house worked well for the 8 of us that stayed for 4 nights, including celebrating New Years on the deck. Great indoor outdoor flow with loads of seating. The spa was a little neglected and needed new water, unfortunately stopped us from using it much. Overall we had a fantastic time with relaxing days here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Jeanine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ladies weekend away
We had a lovely weekend at (insert name of property) for our biannual Girl's Weekend Away. The Pros: • Gorgeous views of the water • 2 lounge areas with lots of options to watch movies or snuggle up to the fire. • Ample outdoor entertaining areas, and a lovely deck that extends the living area • Spacious spa pool (rain water, so mentally prepare for water that isn't crystal clear, which is normal for rain water) • Well appointed kitchen • Reasonably secluded (important when you have a pack of women laughing and dancing well into the night to not disturb the neighbours) • Great basecamp for wine tasting and exploring the local areas. The Cons: • You are a 10-15 minute drive from anything, so if you need anything, it isn’t a quick grab down the street. Something to keep in mind if you are drinking and run out of toilet paper or wine. • Given that we had 8 women for 2 days drinking wine, and not doing much more than that and gabbing, we went through a fair bit of toilet paper. The 5 rolls that were provided (2 bathrooms) when we arrived were gone by the following morning. We called and 2 more rolls were dropped off for the remaining day and a half. It was easily fixed when we contacted the owners a second time, but not before we had to find tissue packets from our purses to use the loo. • No shampoo/conditioner provided. This was a first for us, as most places generally offer small samples to use. • The “hand & body soap” in the showers at the sinks, are not the actual products on the bottle. This is important to know if you try to wash your colour treated hair, as some products such as dishsoap/some handsoaps will strip colour from your hair. So please bring suitable hair shampoo, and do not assume that the bottles match the product. • Even though the listing says that the property can sleep 10, be aware that there is really only 6 beds (2 queens x 4 bunk beds). The rumpus room “bedroom” is not enclosed, and really just a 2nd lounge with a futon-type bed. This was a surprise to us when we arrived as we were expecting an enclosed room, but the photo online doesn’t show that it is open to the entry and not an enclosed room. We had a great weekend and an amazing time. Amazing memories were made and we would be happy to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Morgan K., Kerikeri NZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic weekend away!
We had an amazing weekend away, it was perfect for our group of mums and had everything you could possibly need! We loved relaxing in the spa and the view was incredible. The host was lovely and accommodating and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shamal P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host is amazing
Had an amazing time at the Bach. Host is amazing, easy and clear communication. Thanks Serena!

10/10 Excellent

J C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little slice of heaven
This property is everything it promises to be: perfect location, great facilities, easy and relaxed host to communicate with, and a phenomenal view from the hot tub. Couldn't recommend higher.

10/10 Excellent

Darragh M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house with amazing views
This is a lovely house with an amazing view. Only 10 minutes from pahia is has all you need to enjoy the bay of islands and relax in style.