Sunny Paihia Retreat with BBQ, Spa and Pool
Escape to a spacious, serene retreat, perfect for families and groups. Nestled among landscaped gardens, this home boasts elevated views in an ideal setting for alfresco dining, social gatherings or relaxing in nature.
Fire up the BBQ on the large deck, soak in the spa pool under the stars & embrace the tranquility of your surroundings after exploring the stunning Bay of Islands. Just a 4-min drive to Paihia, experience the perfect blend of comfort, relaxation, and coastal adventure!
THE SPACE:
The property is a sunny, spacious house set on expansive grounds just four minutesβ drive from Paihia. Itβs the perfect spot for a peaceful and relaxing holiday, with plenty of space for families or larger groups (1 x King bed, 4 x Queen beds, 1 x portacot). Surrounded by native trees and set back from the street, the house provides peace, quiet and privacy while still being super convenient to Paihia, Waitangi and Haruru Falls.
ποΈ Best of both worlds: Proximity to Paihia + privacy and space in tranquil surroundings.
β¨οΈ Heated spa pool in serene garden setting
π Dark Sky Sanctuary: Amazing star viewing on a clear night!
π¬ Small outdoor (unheated) pool, perfect for the kids.
π² Outdoor games provided β Connect-4, Jenga and more.
βοΈ Spacious, sunny deck area with plenty of seating and charcoal BBQ.
π½οΈ Large, renovated kitchen with 90cm oven, gas cooktop and plenty of appliances (Nespresso machine, blender, microwaveβ¦).
π Peaceful, private garden setting in quiet neighbourhood.
π Two spacious modern bathrooms with high-pressure showers and bathtub plus a separate 3rd toilet.
π Laundry room with large washer and super-efficient heatpump dryer.
ποΈ Comfortable, contemporary living area with 55β Smart TV and Netflix provided
π₯ Wood fire to keep the place cosy in winter
GUEST ACCESS:
Check-in is fast and easy using our smart lock. You will have the entire property to yourself β there are no hosts on-site and no spaces shared with anyone other than the people in your group.
Guest access is the whole property, including private 5-bedroom home and spacious 2,306 sqm section.
There is free off-street parking available with space for two vehicles to park on the sealed driveway area outside the house. If you will be bringing more than 2 cars, please contact us for parking advice. Please do not park on the woodchip area as there is delicate pipework underground here that would be damaged by the weight of a vehicle.
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
Guests are welcome to use the spa, pool and BBQ but please be considerate. There are guidelines for spa and pool use at the house – please follow these to help keep them clean and please clean the BBQ after use. If the spa, pool or BBQ are left dirty, additional cleaning fees may be charged.
The pool is not heated so is unavailable during the winter months (1st June – 1st October) as it’s just too cold. The spa is available all year round and there are beautiful beaches nearby for those brave enough to tackle a midwinter plunge!
We have a motion-activated security camera on each of the entrances and one on the parking area for our guests’ peace of mind. Cameras are not monitored but recordings can be retrieved if needed. There are no cameras inside the house.
Unfortunately, due to host allergies we are unable to accommodate any pets (including assistance animals).
The house is on a private septic system so it is important that nothing is flushed other than toilet paper as anything else (eg. sanitary products, wipes, etc) will cause blockages, which may require emergency plumbers to be called!
Kitchen & Dining
Large renovated kitchen with 90cm oven and gas cooktop. Plenty of bench space and storage, fully equipped with cookware, utensils, cutlery & crockery. Plenty of appliances including microwave, dishwasher, Nespresso machine, blender and sandwich press.
Bedrooms
Master bedroom has King bed and ensuite. The other four bedrooms each have a Queen bed. All bedrooms have fans to help keep you cool in summer.
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms β one ensuite and one main bathroom. Both have high-pressure showers and the ensuite also has a bathtub. There’s also a third separate toilet.
Outdoor Areas
Lovely spacious outdoor area with large deck, outdoor seating and charcoal BBQ. There is a spa pool in a peaceful garden setting as well as a small unheated pool and plenty of privacy with over 2,000 square metres of land.
Nearby
Paihia (4km)
Waitangi (5km)
Haruru Falls (3km)
Kerikeri
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Waitangi Mountain Bike Park
Russell
Everything that the Bay of Islands has to offer!
Safety Features
Smoke alarms throughout the house. Fire extinguisher and first aid kit in the kitchen. Motion-activated camera on each entrance for guests’ peace of mind β these are not actively monitored but footage can be retrieved if needed.
Booking Cancellation Policy
Guests may cancel their booking up to 7 full days before check-in to receive a full refund of the booking amount. Cancellations made less than 7 full days before check-in are non-refundable. The 3% bank payment fee is non-refundable in all cases.
House Rules
1. Please follow the guidelines at the house for use of the pool, spa, fireplace and BBQ.
2. There are no parties or gatherings permitted β the only people on the property should be the guests on your booking.
3. All guests agree that they will not switch off the WiFi, pool or spa.
4. Please do not flush anything apart from toilet paper. Anything else (even flushable wipes) will block the septic system and cause expensive plumber bills!
5. Due to limited space for rubbish disposal, we ask that guests be considerate. Guests are welcome to use our bins for rubbish accumulated during your stay but additional rubbish cannot be brought from elsewhere.
6. Please don’t use the white towels outside β there are blue (spa) towels provided for the pool/spa and beach towels for the beach.
7. There is parking space available for two vehicles on the driveway. Under no conditions can vehicles park on the woodchip area beside the house β there are delicate pipes underground here.
Entertainment
55″ Smart TV with Netflix provided. There is a small collection of books available for guests as well as some large-scale outdoor games (Connect-4, Jenga, etc).
Luxury Amenities
Heated spa pool in peaceful garden setting β on a clear night it’s the perfect spot for star-gazing!
We also have a small (unheated) above-ground swimming pool available during the summer months and an Oklahoma Joe charcoal barbecue.