Title: Lovely heritage accommodation Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6131736&destination=Opua%2C+Northland%2C+New+Zealand&selected=29484720&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Lovely heritage accommodation ## Photo gallery for Lovely heritage accommodation ![Interior - Lovely heritage accommodation (Opua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484800/29484720/ae382cc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player - Lovely heritage accommodation (Opua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484800/29484720/36445e2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player - Lovely heritage accommodation (Opua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484800/29484720/c1b2b269.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Lovely heritage accommodation (Opua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484800/29484720/e50953df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - Lovely heritage accommodation (Opua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484800/29484720/b23ca2a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Step back in time at this beachfront accommodation, traditionally redecorated to maintain its historic charm. Located right on Opua's beachfront, wake up to sea gulls and views of the Bay while enjoying a relaxing stay with amenities like a pair of sea kayaks. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Lovely heritage accommodation This is lovely, comfortable, beachfront accommodation, fully furnished, and traditionally redecorated in sympathy with its age. Feel as though you have stepped back in time. It is nice and cool in the summer, and cosy and warm in the winter. The flat is located right on the beachfront at Opua. Wake up to the sound of sea gulls and stunning views over the Bay. Opua is very quiet, but there is always something happening and something to watch, whether it is the car ferry chugging back and forward across the bay, or yachts and motorboats making their way in and out of the harbour. Sometimes you can be lucky enough to see dolphins or orca. The homestead is only 100 metres to the car ferry and general store and another 100 metres to the marina and cafe. By road, it is 5 kilometres to Paihia or Russell. It is right at the beginning of the coastal walkway from Opua to Paihia. Other lovely walks are only a short distance away. There is also a cycleway from Opua to Taumarere Station. It is simply the best place for a relaxing, rejuvenating holiday or weekend and a perfect location from which to explore the stunning Bay of islands and the Far North. Please note - there is another apartment upstairs in the building that sleeps 6 people. Please see the separate listing. Special conditions: As it is a historic building there is NO SMOKING anywhere on the property, inside or out. There is also a ban on any naked flame (i.e. lighted candles). As you may appreciate this is really important to us. Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$80.00 per stay); Linen (included); Pair of sea kayaks (included); ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shampoo - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Very important because wooden historic building ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Winery tours 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1910000/1903400/1903388/fd47ad90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Pacific Quality Apartments Paihia - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room - Housekeeping 9.4 Exceptional 219 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-12&endDate=2026-04-13&selected=1903388&PinnedHotelID=1903388&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Waterfront Suite Ocean | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6360000/6354100/6354038/2a0fd23d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Breakwater Motel Paihia - 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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 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 Lovely Heritage Accommodation Apartment Opua Lovely Heritage Accommodation Apartment Lovely Heritage Accommodation Opua Lovely Heritage Accommodation Lovely Heritage Accommodation Opua Lovely Heritage Accommodation Apartment Lovely Heritage Accommodation Apartment Opua ## About the area Located in Opua, this apartment is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point Historic Reserve, while Russell Museum and Pompallier Mission are cultural highlights. Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby. [Visit our Opua travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Opua.dx6131736) [View more Apartments in Opua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Opua-Apartments.d6131736-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-35.31343%2C174.11873&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CLbE_aXluI3JEm5hysHy5kPjZkk=) Opua, Opua ### What's nearby - ![Bay of Islands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6024124/27bb6ef8-e4b3-4b52-9a73-efd5eee06810.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bay of Islands 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Paihia Beach](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 5 min drive \- 3.2 miles - ![Paihia Wharf](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 5 min drive \- 3.4 miles - Bay of Islands Marina 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Opua Forest 11 min drive \- 3.9 miles ### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) 26 min drive ### Restaurants - Orange Frog 7 min drive - Charlotte's Kitchen 7 min drive - CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen 7 min drive - Mako Beach Bar 7 min drive - Hone's Garden 19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lovely heritage accommodation pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Lovely heritage accommodation? ### What time is check-in at Lovely heritage accommodation? ### What time is check-out at Lovely heritage accommodation? ### Where is Lovely heritage accommodation located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lovely heritage accommodation Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 301 8 - Good 27 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Santhosh G. 13 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Warm and friendly host, tastefully appointed apartment with lots of character, incredible views, all the mod-cons e.g. Miele dishwasher. Setting off on a kayak virtually from our front door was magical. ##### Santhosh G. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan Y. 18 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great accommodation in a great location. The flat was very comfortable and in a great spot on the edge of the bay - walking distance to the local shop and the sailing club for a bite to eat. ##### Alan Y. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark W. 23 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful waterfront historical character home It was amazing to stay in this piece of history in the Bay of Islands. The stay was awesome, thank you! ##### Mark W. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Sandra Lisa R. 28 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Bay of Islands visit Wonderful place to stay, so much to do in the area. Wonderful restaurant to walk to Great Pizza take away, at General Store ##### Sandra Lisa R. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robyn L. 10 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great base to explore Northland Had a lovely break with a mix of exploring and relaxing. The flat was perfect, great views & peaceful ##### Robyn L. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### James G. 5 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Northland escape We had a lovely family holiday and the listing was very accurate and views from the porch stunning ##### James G. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris B. 28 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Picture-perfect Very comfortable accommodation in a wonderful location and the friendliest of hosts. ##### Chris B. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sisila J. 27 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### One of the best place in NZ We had a nice holiday in the property. Place was well organized and cleaned. ##### Sisila J. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen M. 23 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place to stay We were pleasantly surprised at how beautiful the property was. It was nicely renovated and styled perfectly. The location was lovely with great views and only a short drive into town. We will stay again if we find ourselves back in this beautiful part of the world ##### Karen M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah K. 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay! We had such a nice time here. The space was much larger than we expected and felt like a home rather than a hotel room. We loved it so much we extended our stay by a few days ☺️ highly recommend ##### Hannah K. Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna F. 8 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay, great location We had a great 3 nights here, the location is perfect and the accommodation full of character and history, while still being comfortable. The overseas visitors I brought with me were really delighted when we pulled up outside, and couldn't stop saying how lucky we were to be staying there. Would stay again! ##### Anna F. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arjen K. 13 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Newly renovated, well equipped house. Nice near the beach. Great walk lto Paihia. ##### Arjen K. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edie's W. 17 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay Lovely stay in a historical building. Decorated with period antiquesand well appointed. Very clean! Loved sitting on the porch! ##### Edie's W. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tania J. 28 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay!! Great property. Quality all round. Excellent location. Really good property manager ##### Tania J. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neil W. 9 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Elizabeth and Neil Was a great flat with everything we needed including kitchen appliances. Location was perfect for out stay. ##### Neil W. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen T. 19 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay Thanks for this fantastic house - beautifully restored with many period features but with all mod cons to make your stay easy and enjoyable. The pictures don’t do the view justice - highly recommend. ##### Helen T. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alejandra S. 10 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place to stay for a relaxing holiday We had an amazing family time at Opua. The property was super clean and spacious, with everything we needed for a wonderful vacation. Chris and Ciello were very helpful as well, we were able to borrow kayaks and enjoy the beach! ##### Alejandra S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma C. 5 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful historic location Very comfortable place to stay, in a beautiful location. Love just sitting on the porch watching the bay. Walking or cycling trails to explore to the north and south, good food options nearby, and the ferry at the end of the street makes this a perfect spot to relax for the week. ##### Emma C. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex S. 11 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing accommodation and hosts We loved our stay, the accommodation was everything we expected and more! Breathtaking views of the marina, easy walk to the yacht cruising club and general store, plus so close to the car ferry to Russell. Paihia was a short drive away. ##### Alex S. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul M. 2 Apr 2025 #### Opua March 2025 Great location ##### Paul M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirsten S. 29 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Destination We loved in Opua!! What an amazing place to stay. Beautiful property with postcard views!! Debbie was fantastic and we made everything easy for us. Definitely recommend ##### Kirsten S. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob C. 21 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location We had a wonderful stay in Opua. The location is beautiful, the caretakers, Celia and Chris, were helpful and gracious and the area is close to fun activities. ##### Bob C. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenneth B. 15 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### First class holiday. Excellent,great property and location. ##### Kenneth B. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly N. 14 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Clean and fantastic location ##### Kelly N. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey M. 11 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bay of Islands Bliss Our family had a wonderful time here. Serene views and beautiful accommodation. Enjoyed having walkways, car ferry and store close by. Easy check in and communication with host. We will recommend to others. ##### Tracey M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ---