We loved staying at Esmeralda's. From the warm welcome from Shelley when we arrived, the little touches such as the message on the board, the small treats and chocolate fish in the fridge. We loved the decor of the apartment and all the little touches, it made us feel at home. Shelley was extremely helpful, from precise directions on how to find the accommodation, the best place for coffee and the best local attractions and restaurants. We loved every minute we spent there and were very sad to be leaving. Thank you Shelley for being such a wonderful host.

Thanks Dan and Michaela, we enjoy your home. Great location.

Loved our stay with Jenny. She was super friendly and helpful, but didn’t encroach on our privacy. The unit was right in Paihia -perfectly located for accessing shops, ferry terminals and tourist attractions (between 2-5 minutes walk away). Upon arrival we found access very easy, the unit clean and comfortable with all facilities provided. Very cosy beds!!! The views from the unit were absolutely beautiful!

One of my staff stayed at this accommodation. Her feedback is "Graham and Lea were very welcoming and attentive hosts. Their Airbnb is cosy with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The fresh bread and home made guava jam was a bonus! Would highly recommend staying here"

We thoroughly enjoyed the stay and highly recommend this place. Hosts provided lots of valuable information on things to do in the Bay of Islands area. Comfortable bed and we appreciated the owners actually have mosquito/fly screens on the windows allowing them to be left open to let the fresh air in, without any worry about insect bites. Great views per the photos from the bedrooms. Breakfast on the deck overlooking the bay. Two full bathrooms with washer and dryer. Kitchen well stocked. Within walking distance from Paihia restaurants and the passenger ferry to Russell. Great location.

Lovely stay, highly recommend Lil's place. The location is awesome, so relaxing, comfortable bed, everything you need for a great stay is provided, love there is a full size fridge, BBQ, washing machine and dryer amongst other essentials. Lil is very helpful and there is plenty of information about walks, where to go and what to see. Being able to walk across the road to the water each day was a bonus and the views from the unit are forever changing as the tides come and go and the sun rises and sets. Some days there are cattle next door at the fence. I highly recommend staying and will return in the near future.

The house was perfect for the five of us. It has lots of space, the hosts were very generous with the condiments and the space was light, comfortable and really clean and tidy. The wi fi was also brilliant!. While the house is nice and peaceful it is a short drive to the shops and about 10 minutes from the beach. We didn’t find this a problem and Leone and Mark were awesome to deal with.

Great price. Quiet and private area to stay. Provided with everything you need when staying away from home. Tidy and clean.

What an amazing place this is. The views are incredible and the house itself is beautiful. Felt very lucky to stay here. Thank you Peter!

Coopers Beach is another "gem of the north " The house is clean, quiet and comfy, and provides easy access to both local and regional amenities. We have had a really pleasant time. many thanks

absolutely loved the place. perfect for the bigger group we had. back yard more than enough area for the kids to play. Will definitely be back in the future. David was awesome to communicate with

Amazing home away from home, thanks Leah amazing communication for our teams trip away.

This place was absolutely incredible! The location was perfect, with breathtaking cliffside ocean views that made every moment special. It was very private and had plenty of space to relax and unwind. The house was well-equipped with everything we needed, making our stay comfortable and stress-free. On top of that, the owner was incredibly kind and even allowed us a late check-out, which we truly appreciated. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a peaceful and scenic getaway!

Great location right down from the boat ramp and lovely area. House was tidy and got great morning sun. Thank you for having us!

We had a lovely peaceful few days here to start our family adventure in New Zealand. We arrived very jet lagged but were easily able settle into the comfortable apartment and all slept well. Breakfasts were enjoyed on the deck looking at the Point and down to the water. Birds sang all day. It’s a quick drive to Russell (decent coffee and friendly at Hellhole). We stayed very local, walking a couple of easy tracks and swimming in the calm sandy bay at the bottom of the road. The highlight of the trip was heading out in the evening with Douglas to kiwi spot. Our daughters really wanted to see a kiwi in the wild and this was the reason we booked to stay here. Douglas was very generous with his time and knowledge. When kiwi eluded us we went out another time. We did, when we had just about given up hope, find a kiwi and it will be a life long memory for us all. Douglas, and his brother William who lives below were kind and responsive hosts. We thoroughly recommend!

We enjoyed the spaciousness of this practically brand new house. It was very well equipped and provided great comfort during our stay. The house is located close to the Basin area and CBD, providing a short walk to the main attractions. With this location there is some traffic noise, primarily during rush hour.

A lovely home with everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Come for the home stay for the view! A spectacular vista, from the Whiria Pa, across the harbour to the golden sand dunes. Also, a great selection of books to while away the hours 🙂 We had the generous bonus of using the down stairs spa as there were no guests. perfect!

Unique location above the marina. It was great to spend time on the deck watching the comings and goings of all the boats. The place was spotless and the bed was very comfortable. The Marina Cafe across the carpark had great meals that we ate there two nights in a row. Thoroughly enjoyed our time here.

For a winter break it really was perfect. Best spot ever. The best part....The people! Friendly, helpful. Kind. Every eatery was great. Op shop for fishing clothes too! Had great fishing with " Buckos" Dont miss it! Will return. Thankyou. BnM

It was a lovely relaxing spot to spend a week in a rural setting with sea views out to the Poor Knights islands. A large property, accessed off a private road so very secluded and peaceful. Handy location half way between Matapouri Bay and Tutukaka, although you do need a car to go anywhere. Kitchen was very well equipped including basic supplies. Access to an indoor swimming pool, ability to charge the EV, and use of the laundry was a bonus. The hosts were very welcoming on arrival and explained the facilities and beach access path. Special touches were a bottle of wine and locally made nut brittle on arrival, and acknowledgement of our wedding anniversary which was during our stay. Annette and Bianca were super helpful and responded promptly to any questions.