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# Waiotemarama Falls Lodge - private holiday home

## Photo gallery for Waiotemarama Falls Lodge - private holiday home

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Nestled in a native forest, The Lodge offers complete privacy and tranquility. Your hosts, long-time local residents with extensive knowledge of the area, are ready to welcome you to this quintessential slice of Kiwi paradise.

## Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

### Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41292 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Breakfast included
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
- Gym

£149

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

## Add dates for prices

Check-in

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Waiotemarama Falls Lodge - private holiday home

Kia ora and welcome: You are the only guests at The Lodge. Nestled in the native forest among birds, waterfalls, kiwis and glowworms, complete privacy and tranquility await at this quintessential slice of Kiwi paradise.  
Your hosts are long-time residents with extensive local knowledge. We look forward to welcoming you to The Lodge.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster

### Dining

- Free breakfast available

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Fireplace
- Living room

### Entertainment

- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- TV with cable/satellite channels
- Video library

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Desk
- Desk chair
- Printer

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Accessible parking space
- No lift (single-level property)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Limited housekeeping

### Location highlights

- In a rural location
- In the mountains
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital

### Things to do

- Gym
- Birdwatching nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Theme park nearby
- Windsurfing nearby

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Garden
- Unit size: 1,292 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM 

Contactless check-in and check-out are available 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Contactless check-out 

### 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 

### Rules

Every guest receives a personal and written orientation to the Lodge. House rules and expectations are included. 

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 

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

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 

## About the area

Located in Opononi, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Motuti Marae, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Opononi Beach and Omapere Beach. Windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain climbing nearby. [Visit our Opononi travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Opononi.dx602368)

[View more Holiday homes in Opononi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Opononi-Private-Holiday-Homes.d602368-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation)

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Opononi, Northland

### What's nearby

- ![Famous for big sand dunes, nearby huge kauri trees & fabulous views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602368/0ad3ebed-7339-49ca-aeb2-25fbe9373761.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Opononi Beach  
10 min drive \- 4.3 miles
- ![Omapere featuring a coastal town, general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635200619917/03de92ae-b2ac-4a53-ad5d-0898b2717b4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Pakia Hill Lookout  
15 min drive \- 7.2 miles
- ![Drive up to the viewpoint in Omapere and be treated with amazing views of the sand dunes and the ocean.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181328/9b5a6843-c7df-44f8-beba-7ba18aa39774.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Hokianga Harbour  
17 min drive \- 11.3 miles
- Omapere Beach  
15 min drive \- 7.0 miles
- Rawene Domain  
23 min drive \- 15.3 miles

### Getting around

- Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)  
119 min drive

### Restaurants

- Opo Takeaways  
10 min drive
- Opononi Tavern  
10 min drive
- Opononi Hotel  
10 min drive
- Boar & Marlin  
10 min drive
- Tane Cafe  
12 min drive

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## Waiotemarama Falls Lodge - private holiday home Reviews

## Reviews

### Wonderful

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.

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4

8 - Good

3

6 - Okay

0

4 - Poor

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2 - Terrible

0

### 10

Cleanliness

### 10

Location

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Roy and Dawn F.

22 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The hosts were very engaging and helpful even when there was a local black-out. The views and peacefulness were terrific as well as the fresh veggies from their garden.

##### Roy and Dawn F.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

### 8/10 Good

#### Richard W.

3 Jun 2018

#### Really neat property in a unique area surrounded by bush.

Really neat property in a unique area surrounded by bush. House is very comfortable and open - older style but very good. Saw a morepork at night and heard kiwi's. Kids really enjoyed exploring around the area. Candy also goes out of her way to make you welcome. A really good place.

##### Richard W.

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

### 8/10 Good

#### Chris G.

13 Jan 2018

#### The lodge is set on a hillside next to bush with wonderful views of the valley - a very quiet and re

The lodge is set on a hillside next to bush with wonderful views of the valley - a very quiet and relaxing getaway!

##### Chris G.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

### 10/10 Excellent

4 Dec 2016

#### A wonderful house in a beautiful and quiet location, with fantastic hosts.

A wonderful house in a beautiful and quiet location, with fantastic hosts. Rawiri cooked an excellent dinner for us on the first night with more than enough left over for the next day or two.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

### 8/10 Good

27 Mar 2016

#### Great location and tanquil place.

Great location and tanquil place.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

### 10/10 Excellent

22 Dec 2012

#### Very quiet and private location.

Very quiet and private location. Fantastic surroundings. Very well cared for property, all clean and tidy. We enjoyed our stay very much

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

### 10/10 Excellent

25 May 2012

#### We went for a get-away-from-it-all weekend and found a fantastic private bush retreat with warm, hel

We went for a get-away-from-it-all weekend and found a fantastic private bush retreat with warm, helpful and knowledgeable hosts.

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