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The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
TV
TV
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51130 sq ft

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 Marina
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Okiato

This cottage places you next to Bay of Islands and within a mile (2 km) of Bay of Islands Marina. The cottage includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands Marina - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Russell Beach - 12 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Long Beach - 12 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Paihia Beach - 17 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Paihia Wharf - 17 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Orange Frog - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Seaside - ‬8 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
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and an ironing board.

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  • Air conditioning
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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

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

What's there to do within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage is located in Okiato, just steps from Bay of Islands. You'll also find Bay of Islands Marina and Paihia Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home good for couples?

Couples staying at this cottage will value amenities like a kitchen, a kitchen in some cottage, as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.

Where is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands), which is 18.6 mi away (41 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home?

No, there aren't any cottage with balconies at The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home.

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

8/10 Good

Mel R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rahema H.

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

8/10 Good

Gaynor W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miho T.

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