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Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home

Opua accommodation with kitchen

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Living area
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8145 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Opua, Far North
  • Place, Bay of Islands Marina
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

Opua

Close to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Opua cottage, you'll find Bay of Islands and Bay of Islands Marina. Makana Chocolate Boutique and Paihia Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands Marina - 2 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Paihia Beach - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 13 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Russell Beach - 25 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Orange Frog - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Seaside - ‬22 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.

Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home

Positioned just a few minutes from Opua township, this light, well equipped holiday home has views to die for, but are far better experienced in person.

The 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom open plan holiday home is the perfect setup for families or friends alike. Natural light floods all areas of the house and the overhanging deck is perfect for any occasion.

Picture yourself sitting on the gorgeous deck enjoying a cold drink, surrounded by bush, looking out towards the ocean. With the beach just minutes away you're never far away from a spot to cool off and relax.

Each of the four bedrooms are modern, spacious and light. You're also only a 10 minute drive from Paihia and the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds. As well as being just minutes from the Opua car ferry and a 10 minute drive into the famed Russell township.

Views, location and space. You can't get better than that. Make your holiday one to remember at Skipper's Haven.
Please note that the driveway is not suitable for boats or large vans unless four-wheel drive.

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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

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Golf
  • 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: 1,561 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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

Skipper's Haven Opua Home Opua
Skipperens Haven Opua Feriehus
Skipper's Haven Opua Holiday Home
Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home Opua
Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home Private vacation home
Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home Private vacation home Opua
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home to the airport?

This cottage is 17.8 mi (30-min drive) away from the Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home to the beach?

This cottage is 3.3 mi (6-min drive) from Paihia Beach and 7.1 mi (25-min drive) from Russell Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home to downtown Opua?

This cottage is 0.6 mi away from Opua.

Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne E.

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

Break Away

This was a wonderful place to be based while exploring Paihia, Russell and surrounds. Very comfortable and well set up.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Comfortable, Clean and Spacious House

Beautiful house with all amenities, quiet, and views of the forest and the ocean in the distance. Great bathrooms and an excellent shower, very relaxing. We were able to catch up on sleep from our long travel day to New Zealand with the quiet atmosphere and lots of bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Hamid

Smelly house , humid unhealthy environment
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shiraaz

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

Great place

Beautiful stay.. we loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Izabela & Ninan G.

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

Close to Paihia and yet quiet secluded oasis

Lovely stay, enjoyed a relaxing break at this lovely property. The morning birdsong was the highlight along the balcony/ desk with a view that is great. Debbie made the check in/ out process very easy. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Polly S.

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

Spring getaway in the Bay of Islands

We found the location perfect for visiting all the places we wanted to see. The house was cosy at night when it was cooler and easily aired during the day when it was very warm. The children enjoyed the space and the littler ones were safe on the balcony as it was well fenced.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rahul B.

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

Happy Stay!

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

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

Opua welcoming

The property made it easy for us as we were picking up crew off a yacht that had arrived in Opua. It is well stocked and Debbie is very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher E.

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

Wedding Weekend

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Skippers, the property was perfect for our needs, the beds were super comfortable and the house was very well equipped, plenty of parking which allowed for ease of turning our vehicles without having to reverse up the drive. It was also very handy having the double garage so that the cars were "indoors" over night. We had the most spectacular weather so got to enjoy the wonderful deck too. Thank you for helping to make the wedding weekend extra special. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger R.

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

Nicely Presented Property

Spacious, clean and comfortable. Only a few minutes from Piaha main centre. Great place for a large family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Immaculate and Private

Better than we expected! The home is beautiful, great for our big family group, lovely views and nice and private. Comfy beds, good linen and well stocked kitchen. The outside area was a safe, fun place for the kids to play, would happily come back again A+++
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sandi B.

Well maintained, clean and appropriate

Well maintained, clean and appropriate. Few suggestions we like to give: * Heat pump would be an appropriate heating option rather than a heaters throughout the bach. * Toilet extractor fans in the toilets would be beneficial. * During warmer months, the spotlight especially above the kitchen benchtop was penetrating and heavy to be under, either shift the individuals spotlights in different directions or any other appropriate remedy would be better. Other than these, lovely bach to stay in.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sayo N.

This was a lovely property and perfect for us, especially since we have a young toddler.

This was a lovely property and perfect for us, especially since we have a young toddler. The deck is big and completely secured so it gave us a lot of piece of mind. The master closet was big enough that she had her own room in there. The views were beautiful and calming. It's a very cosy property. The road immediately before the property is tough to get up as the gravel needs to be graded.