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The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home

Cottage near Bay of Islands in Okiato

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A wooden deck with a picnic table overlooking a lake with boats and houses in the background.
A modern kitchen with a bar area, seating for dining, and a view of the outdoors.
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.
A modern kitchen with a large island, built-in appliances, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Okiato, Far North
  • Place, Bay of Islands
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Okiato Historic Site
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay of Islands Marina
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the area

Okiato

Close to the beach.Your stay at this Okiato cottage places you within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Islands and Okiato Historic Site. Also, Bay of Islands Marina is within 2 miles (3 km) and Paihia Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Okiato Historic Site - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bay of Islands Marina - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Paihia Beach - 17 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 17 min drive - 8.5 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
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬18 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.

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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

  • No pets 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
Onsite 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Tide Watcher Okiato Okiato
The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home Okiato
The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home Private vacation home
596830

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home to the airport?

This cottage is 18.6 mi (41-min drive) away from the Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home to the beach?

This cottage is 4.1 mi (17-min drive) from Paihia Beach and 5.2 mi (8-min drive) from Russell Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home to downtown Okiato?

This cottage is 0.1 mi away from Okiato.

The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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