Kid-friendly vacation rentals in Bay Of Islands

If you want to relax in a warm home with amazing views, quiet and peaceful, this is the place. Literally a 2minute drive to Russell waterfront with the Duke of Marlborough and other restaurants to choose from. We loved it.

We enjoyed our stay. The house is very well equipped, the heat pumps were great for the couple of cold night we had. The place is very quiet and with a really good view.

very friendly host with lots of advice on sights to visit. accommodation was private, clean and peaceful. I would highly recommend staying here.

We absolutely loved our weekend. Beautiful house, stunning views, and everything you need for a comfortable stay. Shona is great and even gave us a late checkout which was a real treat. We will be back and would highly recommend!

We had an awesome stay and would recommend this airbnb to anyone especially if you are looking for a peaceful setting where you can see and hear the sea, which are close by. We were so relaxed and enjoyed the area, just a lovely place to stay and unwind.

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home. The space was clean and cozy. It was a peaceful spot to relax and enjoy some time away, and the setting made it feel like a real retreat. Communication with the hosts was smooth and easy!

Excellent communication and a comfortable stay, would stay again! 🙂

Whilst it is a modest home, it has everything needed for an affordable, relaxing and enjoyable time away. Couple minutes walk to a lovely beach, kiwi and other native birds literally across the road, host guided us on the first night and was full of knowledge. A real treat that the kids (and parents) really enjoyed. House has all the amenities you would expect. We self catered and had all we needed. Good shower, washer & dryer, good deck with sea views, comfortable living area and comfy beds. Really was great value for money and would happily stay again. If you want 5 star there’s plenty in the area at 5 star prices, but this place offers fantastic bang for buck (save dollars and use for a tour or activity). Thanks guys, we enjoyed your hospitality 👍

We hit the jackpot with Michaela and Dans place, a great place to stay for a bit while visiting bay of islands. We loved our stay here. Good location. Amazing appartement and views and great communication all around. Would recommend!

Was a lovely stay with a lovely view! Peter and Jacqueline were great hosts and very responsive 😊

Tapeka view is a wonderful spot. We had G&Ts on the patio overlooking the bay and watching the sky turn colour (not a full frontal sunset but the effect is equally as beautiful). The bed is really comfy and the bathroom and kitchen work well. The driveway is a little challenging at first, but completely doable if you follow Christine’s instructions. In fact it’s easier than other steep ones we’ve encountered because there IS room to turn around. Had a lovely three day stay here. Hope to come back again for a longer stay so we can do more walking and exploring.

This was the most lovely accommodation! It was clean, well-appointed, and had the most beautiful view of the Bay. Wendy communicated well, and provided easy instructions for entry into the car park, and from there, into the apartment. Our two night stay was extremely quiet, which we expected, given it's not the high season, yet there was still enough going on about town that we never wanted for something to do! The location was absolutely ideal, as all businesses were within very easy, close-in walking distance. Our only wish is that we could have stayed longer, and we'll definitely look to return!

Beautiful and cozy space with the most stunning view. Great location being walking distance to restaurants and the pier. Helen was lovely and greeted us when we arrived. Wished we could’ve enjoyed the space longer!

Our stay at Margaret & Lou’s property amazing. As myself and my partner are visiting my parents who live in another part of Northland and we wanted them to see Paihia which they did as we had the most amazing views. Thank you ☺️

Roy’s place was absolutely lovely - perfect for two couples during the long weekend! We enjoyed the spacious home and found it to be extremely clean. Roy sent us lots of information and while we were there Jas was extremely responsive. The view was also incredible! It was also close to all the things we wanted to do. Would highly recommend staying here.

Don and Stephanie's place is as beautiful as the hosts themselves. They are kind and very generous. We had a flat tyre at the morning of our checkout and they generous helped us with getting it fixed. The place is gorgeous with a small waterfall in the backyard which is just a cherry on the cake! We enjoyed every minute of our stay there and we can't thank them enough for their help. They even handed us a bag of limes during our departure! 10/10 recommend!

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!

Very friendly, very tidy well looked after property

The most serene beautiful location. Felt like a million miles from anywhere but best brekkie and coffee just steps from the door and a general store a couple of minutes away with everything you could need. Bed to die for, luxury linens and towels. Possibly the cleanest place EVER. thank you gavin, a perfect stay in a beautiful location.

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

Fabulous hosts, lovely accommodation. We stayed for three nights, and all loved it including our puppy. If we didn't have to be back home for things, we would've extended our stay by a couple more nights. I'm sure we will be back again though. Thanks for the lovely stay

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.

We had a very pleasant stay here in Paihia with stunning water views. It was peaceful to come home to after touring all day. Easy check-in and good communication from the host. Would stay again!