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Waterviews and relaxation

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Outdoor dining
Miscellaneous
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Paihia, Paihia
  • Bay of Islands
    1 min walk
  • Action World
    3 min drive
  • Haruru Falls
    3 min drive
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    16 min drive

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About the area

Haruru

With a stay at this vacation home in Haruru, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Bay of Islands and 5 minutes from Paihia Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Haruru Falls and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Action World.
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What's nearby

  • Haruru Falls - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Paihia Beach - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Opua Forest - 9 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Waterviews and relaxation

Welcome to Palmlodge where the ripple of the river below, and the
bird song is your morning wake up call, You can now choose how
your day will go, perhaps just relaxing with a cup of coffee, and the latest
paperback. as you take in the vista from the front deck.
Or visit the many attractions in Paihia, Boat trips to the outer Islands
scenic flights over the Bay. fishing off the sandy beaches swimming
and sun bathing. Visit the next town and take a Steam train ride
through the town of Kawakawa. or take a waka trip up the river
and learn some local history.
After all these exciting things that you may have done there are
cafes and restaurants for you to enjoy lunch or Dinner.
We hope you have a wonderful time what ever you do.
Special conditions:
Late checkout available on half day price charged on availability only

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a microwave and a dishwasher. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
This smoke-free vacation home features surfing/body boarding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and scuba diving nearby. Recreational activities include mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Margaret_Webster

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (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)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has indicated 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 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

Property is also known as

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Waterviews and relaxation Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very enjoyable short stay
The host, Margaret, was very friendly and helpful, the property was very good and the location was delightful. Overall, a great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely view
Nice view, comfy house. Easy check in and lovely host. We were unaware how close the host and her dogs live. But it wasn’t an issue. Great stay. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The place was a lot better and bigger than we expected! For our stay, everything was clean. The only note about cleanliness is that while the bedding/towel was clean, it did seem dusty… maybe suggest bringing your own towel / pillows for comfort. Another point was that I struggled to get into contact with the host and didn’t receive any confirmation/check-in details in the days before the booking. The morning of the booking, I only just managed to get into contact with her, in which she didn’t know that we were coming (although everything was ready for us). However! She is really welcoming and pleasant… I believe there is just miscommunication on Vrbo’s part. Her phone number wasn’t available directly on the booking however I asked the help chat for it (although note that this is her personal mobile which she doesn’t have with her all the time & also you MUST CALL). Other than these points e.g. uneasiness with communication in the beginning & somewhat dusty bedding, this spot is well-worth your money. Views are incredible and location is superb - it has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional lovely host
Terrace with stunning view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Desmond C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great winter break
Lovely home with a caring, helpful host. Enjoyed the expansive views across the river valley. Not far from Paihia by car and Mr Google easily found the way. All day sun with a great deck. We were looking for a restful place to stay for a few days and it ticked all our boxes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Tharsha A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view but very disappointed
We had a great time visiting the Paihia area and the house was beautiful with the most breathtaking views. However, we had some major concern about cleanliness and how often the house actually gets cleaned. It was difficult to get hold of the property manager prior to checking in. I have since reached out to make her aware of my concerns with the house and have yet to receive any acknowledgement or apology. The property manager / assumed owner also stays on the property with you effectively sharing a house. She stays on the one side that is accessed via a door in the house. She was very quiet and it didn't bother us at all, but it would have been great to know that at the time of booking. Overall we enjoyed our stay and made the best of it, but they seriously need to consider regular cleaners.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Missy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peacefull Getaway
Thankyou so much for a beatiful stay. Would definately recommend and would definitely return. Thanks so much
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Amy R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing stay
We used the stayz app to write to the host to check on the floods from the cyclone before our stay but got no response until I phoned. Host greeted us on arrival & showed us around as she lives next door. After returning from dinner, noticed house full of spiders & cobwebs with crickets & cockroach on the floor. Towels in bathroom were also stained. Very unfortunate. Had to depart after 1 night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best getaway ever. Awesome place to wait for a storm.
Our arrival time was right in the middle of a serious storm warning. Our host contacted us several times to ensure our safety before arrival and upon arrival. This lodge is way better than the photos provided. I will be promoting this to my best friends and would definitely like to return. The sewing kit was an awesome touch, even though it wasn't needed. I can't rate this high enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Joanne H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely location
Great location, beautiful views from the balcony and could be an awesome property to stay but it was let down by the cleanliness unfortunately and needed some maintenance on some bits too. We had to wash plates and cutlery etc before we could use them. Only half of the lights worked in our bedroom, one of the hobs on the oven didn't work and the coffee machine was a bit blocked. Also the water at the property tasted dirty (unsure if that was due to the area), so we had to buy water from the supermarket and was a little dubious to wash clothes
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Haruru Stay
We had a wonderful stay! Amazing views and our host was welcoming. We enjoyed our stay. I would highly recommend this Bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reg C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family home
We have a great time staying here. The view was amazing and house is kid safe. My 3 year old was running around and jumping and i didnt have to really worry about him. Margret is an amazing host and just 1 call away. She was acctually right next door which made it handy and easy if we needed to ask anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks
Great property with awesome view
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Trudy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Lovely, private and peaceful location close to activities but far enough away to escape the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay there. The place was peaceful and the view was amazing. It was a perfect getaway for our little family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Maia B., Kerikeri, Northland

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay
Would definitely recommend and go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place & location
Very comfortable house with Lovely views and only a short drive to Paihia Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarelle V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning place to stay!
I would highly recommend this peaceful unique beautiful home. We really loved our stay here. Thank you Margaret

8/10 Good

Satwinder S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mint condition bach
It was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay!
Modern, clean and spacious. Lovely and quiet and fantastic estuary views. Sky TV was a bonus. Nice neighbourhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Karin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location and house
We enjoyed our visit but felt it should be stated more clearly in the description that the owner lives right next door. Due to both flats being connected via a door noise traveled both ways and it didn't really feel private. Prior to check in I had some questions but couldn't contact the owner via phone as this wasn't part of the contact details via bookabach. My messages were not answered which created some unease about the booking. Bookabach Helpline via chat was useless.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend away
We had an amazing wedding anniversary stay at this property, the house is beautiful, and the view from the deck is stunning, you won't regret it, so much better than a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mathew J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely time
Beautiful quite and relaxing would highly recommend

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic getaway just 5 minutes drive from Paihia
We loved our stay. A beautiful deck with a view over to Waitangi in the east, and great all-day sun. A comfortable, clean and relaxing place to stay. There's lots to do nearby with Russell, Paihia, and Kerikeri all in short driving distance.

10/10 Excellent

Scott N., Pakenham, Victoria, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Scott & Julie Australia
Great property, much bigger than the photo's look. Clean, tidy, fully equipped with great views and nice quiet location. Very much enjoyed our three nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020