Title: Balcony river views and great value Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Balcony river views and great value Experience a tranquil retreat amidst nature’s splendor where you can indulge in organic delights from home-baked treats to fine New Zealand wines. ## Photo gallery for Balcony river views and great value ![TV, DVD player, stereo - Balcony river views and great value (Haruru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80730000/80726400/80726355/51c97d9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets - Balcony river views and great value (Haruru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80730000/80726400/80726355/58c595ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Food and drink - Balcony river views and great value (Haruru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80730000/80726400/80726355/96891b7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Balcony river views and great value (Haruru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80730000/80726400/80726355/e79bb235.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Golf - Balcony river views and great value (Haruru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80730000/80726400/80726355/w1920h1439x0y1-16bf2afa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Escape to Riverside Homestead, a serene riverfront lodge surrounded by 1.5 private hectares of native bush and pastoral views. Enjoy organic-focused cuisine with home-baked breads and croissants delivered to your room's own balcony or served at the kauri dining suite, take an easy walk through the estate's native bush, interact with resident alpacas, plan gourmet dinners in advance for four or six guests and savor pre-ordered platters by the Waitangi River. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Air-conditioning - Parking available ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 31 - Feb 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=80726355&PinnedHotelID=80726355&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=80726355&PinnedHotelID=80726355&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Feb 1 - Feb 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=80726355&PinnedHotelID=80726355&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=80726355&PinnedHotelID=80726355&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Feb 6 - Feb 8](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=80726355&PinnedHotelID=80726355&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=80726355&PinnedHotelID=80726355&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=80726355&PinnedHotelID=80726355&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=80726355&PinnedHotelID=80726355&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Haruru travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Haruru.dx6135281) [View more B&B in Haruru](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Haruru-Bed-And-Breakfasts.d6135281-aaBedAndBreakfasts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.288475,174.00243&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:zkjvEez_e%60%40%3FQ%3FS%3FS%40O%40S%3FS%40S%40Q%40QBU%40QBQBQ%40QBSBQDSBSBMDQDSDQDQDQDQDOFQFMDSFMFQFOHQFOFMHOFOHMHOHOHMHKJOHOJKHOJIHMLKJKHKLKJKJKLKJILKJILGLKLILIJGLELINGLELILENELENELELENENCLENANCLANCNANCNALCN%3FN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FLBN%40NBN%40NBL%40NBN%40LDNBLDNDLDNDLDLDNDLHLDLFNHLDJFLHLHLJJFLHLJJHLJJJJJLJHJJJJJJLJHHNJJHNJJHNHLHNHNFLHNHNFLFNHPFNFPFLDRFLDPFNDPDPDPDPDRBLDPBRDRBP%40RBPBPBP%40P%40TBP%40P%40R%3FR%40R%3FN%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAP%3FRAP%3FRARAPCPATAPCPCPCPARCNETCPEPCNEPEPEREPEPGLERGLEPGNGPGNIPGNGLININGLINILININKJILKJINKJKJKJKLIJMHKLKJMJKHMJMFKHMJMHMFKHMDOFMHMDMHODMDMDOBMFODMDO%40MDOBOBM%40O%40OBOBO%40MBO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FO%3FMCOAOCOCOAMAOCOCMEOAOEMEMGOCMEOEMEMIMEOIMGMEKIMGMIMKMIKGMKKIMKKKKMMIIKKMMKIKKKIOKKIMKOIKIOIMIOIMGOIOGMGOIQGOGQGOEQGMGSEMEQEQESEQEQEQCOCQEUCOCSAQCQCQAQCUAQAQAS%3FSAQAS%3FQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ovjMcz_sZqXX2N8f92p7v3DCTTc=) Haruru, NI ### What's nearby - ![Haruru Falls showing a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6272438/4ec5da2d-2307-4374-be6d-176a2a616855.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Haruru Falls 5 min drive \- 4.3 miles - ![Waitangi Treaty Grounds featuring a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111724/7c44a0aa-cdf8-4358-8693-ef909b4625f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Waitangi Treaty Grounds 10 min drive \- 7.9 miles - ![Paihia Wharf featuring a bay or harbour and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6291934/0e8b7e76-5fa3-458f-abdf-13940bf16d6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Paihia Wharf 10 min drive \- 7.9 miles - ![Paihia Beach which includes a pebble beach and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111722/7f8d51b5-9d88-4e9c-ac88-946201003358.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Paihia Beach 10 min drive \- 7.9 miles - Waitangi Golf Club 9 min drive \- 7.2 miles ### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) 11 min drive ### Restaurants - Phat House Brewing 11 min drive - Orange Frog 10 min drive - Charlotte's Kitchen 9 min drive - Mako Beach Bar 10 min drive - Bad Habits 10 min drive ## About this property ### Balcony river views and great value Bed & breakfast near Bay of Islands Located close to Paihia Beach, Balcony river views and great value has plenty to offer. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses a grey water recycling system Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 632311|8054363 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Balcony river views and great value pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Balcony river views and great value? ### What time is check-in at Balcony river views and great value? ### What time is check-out at Balcony river views and great value? ### Where is Balcony river views and great value located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Balcony river views and great value Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacey S. 13 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little hideaway Great little place, hosts very welcoming and had lots of advise,beautiful scenery ##### Stacey S. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis C. 8 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful slice of paradise close to everything but quite. Michael and Chris were the consummate hosts, warm, welcoming and gracious. We loved this place, it is beautiful and comfortable. Thank you so much for opening your beautiful property to us. ##### Dennis C. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### craig R. 8 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peace and tranquility Great hosts, there if needed otherwise you feel like your'e the only ones there. Great location, wonderful setting and so close to Paihia. Excellent wines/whiskey selection too ;) Highly recommend. ##### craig R. 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