Title: Skipper's Haven - Opua 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 # Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home Cottage with kitchen, near Bay of Islands ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37930000/37920700/37920671/w5200h3753x0y0-2baa73c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37930000/37920700/37920671/c06b9165.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37930000/37920700/37920671/97fdb0c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37930000/37920700/37920671/4726d9c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37930000/37920700/37920671/c70d0b08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Minutes from Opua township, Skipper's Haven is a haven of natural light and tranquility. Imagine relaxing on the spacious deck surrounded by bush with ocean views, or unwinding in one of four modern bedrooms. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - 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. ### Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home Positioned just a few minutes from Opua township, this light, well equipped holiday home has views to die for, but are far better experienced in person. The 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom open plan holiday home is the perfect setup for families or friends alike. Natural light floods all areas of the house and the overhanging deck is perfect for any occasion. Picture yourself sitting on the gorgeous deck enjoying a cold drink, surrounded by bush, looking out towards the ocean. With the beach just minutes away you're never far away from a spot to cool off and relax. Each of the four bedrooms are modern, spacious and light. You're also only a 10 minute drive from Paihia and the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds. As well as being just minutes from the Opua car ferry and a 10 minute drive into the famed Russell township. Views, location and space. You can't get better than that. Make your holiday one to remember at Skipper's Haven. Please note that the driveway is not suitable for boats or large vans unless four-wheel drive.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 - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Golf - 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78740000/78739400/78739338/21d598f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### FABOULOUSE SEA VIEW 4 BED ROOM HOUSE Paihia - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 7.4 Good 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=78739338&PinnedHotelID=78739338&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37907500/37907418/7082b65b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Peter - Opua Holiday Home Opua - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=37907418&PinnedHotelID=37907418&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108720000/108719700/108719654/6febb490.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunrise Lookout - Paihia Holiday Home Haruru - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=108719654&PinnedHotelID=108719654&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105090000/105081300/105081271/ac1e34e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kings Summer House - Paihia Holiday Home Paihia - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=105081271&PinnedHotelID=105081271&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111540000/111530200/111530191/8eb8fcbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Te Tiriti Beach House - Paihia Holiday Home Paihia - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=111530191&PinnedHotelID=111530191&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97070000/97064000/97063994/ace0186e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Knight’s Retreat - Paihia Holiday Home Paihia - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=97063994&PinnedHotelID=97063994&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75250000/75248800/75248747/8edd6661.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Breezy on Broadview - Opua Holiday Home Opua - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=75248747&PinnedHotelID=75248747&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110980000/110976300/110976260/e8356b3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rehutai Beach House - Paihia Holiday Home Paihia - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=110976260&PinnedHotelID=110976260&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4420000/4417500/4417457/f6628e16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bay of Islands Lodge Paihia - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry - Microwave 8.8 Excellent 56 reviews £47 includes taxes & fees 14 Nov - 15 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=4417457&PinnedHotelID=4417457&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37990000/37988400/37988305/d39898f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Central Spacious Family House - Paihia House Paihia - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=37988305&PinnedHotelID=37988305&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### 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 professional host. 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 Skipper's Haven Opua Home Opua Skipperens Haven Opua Feriehus Skipper's Haven Opua Holiday Home Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home Opua Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home Private vacation home Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home Private vacation home Opua 596120 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.305027,174.1027&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hsmvE%7Blse%60%40%3FS%3FS%40S%3FQ%40Q%40U%3FQ%40QBQ%40U%40QBQBQBQBS%40QDSBSDOBODSDQDQDQDQFODQFODQFMFSHMFQFOHOFMHOFOHMHOJMFOJKHOJKHMJMJKJKJMJMJGJKJKLKJILKLIJGLKLILGLIJENILGLELINELELENELENELENCNELCNALANEN%3FNCNALCN%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%3FNBN%40LBN%3FN%40LDN%40NBLDNBNDLDNDLDLDNDLDLHLDNFLHLDLHJFLHLJLFLHJJLHJJJJJJLFHLLLHJJJJLHLJJHNJJHNHLHNHLHNFNHLFNHNFPFLFNFPDPFNFPDNDPFPDPBPDRDNBNDRBPBRBRBP%40PBP%40PBT%40P%40P%40P%3FT%40P%40P%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FN%3FT%3FPAPAR%3FRAPARAPCRARCPAPCPCPCTCPEPCRELEPCPEPGREPELGRGLEPGPGNGLGRINGLINGLININILININKJILKJINKJKJIJMNIJMHKJKJKJMHKJMFMHMJMFKHMFMFMFOHMDMFMFODMDMDODMDODO%40MDOBOBMDO%40O%3FMBO%40OBO%3FO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FMCOAOCO%3FOEMAOCMCOEOAMEOEMEOEMEMEOGMGMEMIOGKGMGMIMGMKKIMGMKKIMKKKKKKIKKKOKKKKKKIOKKIMKKGOKOIMIOGOIMGOIMGOGSIMGQGOEQGMESGMEQESEQEQEQCMESCQEUAQCQCQCQCQASASCQAS%3FQASAS%3FQAQ%3FU%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-43M2gIJnYQh2bLulQGfn7sAENs=) Opua, Far North #### What's nearby - Bay of Islands Marina - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles - Paihia Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles - Paihia Wharf - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles - Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles - Russell Beach - 21 min drive - 6.9 miles #### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪El Cafe - ‬6 min drive - ‪Bad Habits - ‬8 min drive - ‪Mako Beach Bar - ‬7 min drive - ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive - ‪Ti Bay Takeaways - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Skipper's Haven - Opua Holiday Home located? > Situated near the beach, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Bay of Islands and within 3 miles (5 km) of Bay of Islands Marina and Makana Chocolate Boutique. Paihia Beach and St Paul’s Church are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Rydges-Sydney-Airport-Hotel.h5932305.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Carryduff](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carryduff-Belfast-Hotels.0-n3000443616-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Molina Lario Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Malaga-Hotels-Molina-Lario-Hotel.h1400064.Hotel-Information) > > [OYO Times Square](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-York-Hotels-OYO-Times-Square.h6697.Hotel-Information) > > [All-Inclusive Hotels in Paphos](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paphos-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d6051505-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Dunoon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunoon-Hotels.d5587.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hanover House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Hanover-House.h39218236.Hotel-Information) > > [Clementine's Guest House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Clementines-Town-House-Hotel.h1501378.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in Temple Bar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Temple-Bar-Dublin-Hotels-Budget-Hotels.0-n6131954-0-tBudgetHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotel Rainers21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brunn-Am-Gebirge-Hotels-Hotel-Rainers21.h29292717.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Manchester (MAN) to Dar es Salaam (DAR)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/man/dar/manchester-to-dar-es-salaam) > > [Vietjet Air](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vietjet-Air-Flights.cVJ.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Providenciales (PLS) to Miami (MIA)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/pls/mia/providenciales-to-miami) > > [Flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Brussels (BRU)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/bhx/bru/birmingham-to-brussels) > > [Flights from Copenhagen (CPH) to Manchester (MAN)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/cph/man/copenhagen-to-manchester) ### Activities > [Things to do in Medulin](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Medulin.d6035315.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Melbourne.d178283.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Puerto de Santiago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Puerto-De-Santiago.d6084386.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Ypres Market Square](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ypres-Market-Square-Ypres.d6071075.Attraction) > > [Chennai Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chennai.d181449.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Blakes Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blakes.d3000355023.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Wadi Rum Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wadi-Rum.d6126616.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### Holiday Rentals > [Antwerp Holiday Rentals](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Antwerp-Holiday-Rentals.d6179462.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals) > > [Uxbridge Holiday Rentals](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Uxbridge-Holiday-Rentals.d182681.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals) ### General > [Visit Sivas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sivas.dx3680) > > [Visit Lanarkshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lanarkshire.dx6051151)