Title: The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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) Entire home # The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home Cottage with kitchen, steps from Bay of Islands ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45870000/45860200/45860185/20a0f384.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45870000/45860200/45860185/4179a3c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45870000/45860200/45860185/95af21a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45870000/45860200/45860185/d9d99669.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45870000/45860200/45860185/59696a22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Overlooking the water, The Tide Watcher offers a serene escape with an open-plan living area and spacious bedrooms. Enjoy your morning coffee on the sundeck, watch the sunset with a glass of wine, and take advantage of direct access to the ferry for easy exploration. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Air conditioning - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage 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 a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - 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 - Smoke-free property ### 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) - 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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 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 that 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 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 The Tide Watcher Okiato Okiato The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home Okiato The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home Private vacation home 596830 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.302174,174.11891&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:namvEerve%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40S%3FO%40U%40Q%40Q%40SBS%40Q%40SBQBQBQBQBUDQBQDODQBQDQDQFSDMFQFODQFOFQFOFQHOFMHOFMHOHOHMHOHMHMJMJKHOJKHKJKLOHKJILIJMJKLGJMLGLILKJGLILILELGNILELGLENELELGNELCNGNALENCLANCNEN%3FLANCNAN%3FN%3FNCL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%3FL%40NBN%40N%3FNDLBN%40LBNDN%40LFNBLDNFLDLDNDLFLDLHNFJDLHLHLFLJJHLFLLJFLJJLJHJHJJJNJJJJJJHNJJHLHLHLJNHLHNFNHLFNHLFNFPHNFPFNDPFNDPFLDRDPDPDPDPBNDPBPDP%40TBPBPBPBR%40P%40R%40RBP%3FP%40T%40N%3FR%40P%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FTAP%3FPAPAT%3FPCPAPATAPCPCPCRCNATEPCREPCNEPEPEPEPEPGNEPGNEPGLGRILGRGLINGLINGNILINKLINIJINKJINKJKJKJKLKLKFKJKJMJKHMJMHKFMJMHMHMFKDOHMFMDMHODMDMDODMDODMDOBODM%40OBM%40OFO%3FO%40OBM%40O%3FO%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOCO%3FO%3FOAOCMAO%3FOGOAMCOAMEOCOEMEOEMEMEOEMEMIMEOGMIMEMGMIKIMKMGMIKKMIKKKKMKKGIMMMKKIKKKIOKKKOIKIOIMIOIMIOGOIMGOIMGSGMGSGMEQGOGQEOGQEQEQCQEQEOCQESCSCSCOCSCQAQAQCUAQAQAQAU%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qUSHp86-JKwjt1WPFNCXBOSNqlk=) Okiato, Far North #### What's nearby - Russell Beach - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles - Makana Chocolate Boutique - 15 min drive - 3.1 miles - Paihia Beach - 17 min drive - 4.0 miles - Paihia Wharf - 18 min drive - 4.2 miles - Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 22 min drive - 6.0 miles #### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 41 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪El Cafe - ‬17 min drive - ‪Bad Habits - ‬18 min drive - ‪Mako Beach Bar - ‬17 min drive - ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬18 min drive - ‪Ti Bay Takeaways - ‬19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Tide Watcher - Okiato Holiday Home located? > Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bay of Islands and Bay of Islands Marina. Makana Chocolate Boutique and Paihia Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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