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Stunning views in a magnificent waterside location
Paihia, Far Northland

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10/10 Excellent

Toni L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular views - beautiful home
Communications from our hosts were excellent right from the start. I had some issues receiving notifications via the Stayz app once I was in New Zealand (possibly due to my international telco delays and possibly due to me being a little tech un-savvy), but our hosts were very accommodating. The comprehensive welcome pack was provided upon booking, with a copy also at the house which was convenient. The large kitchen was well appointed with appliances/utensils for cooking as well as a great range of herbs. The house is very spacious, providing ample room for us (two couples). The views across the bay are nothing short of spectacular at any time of the day, but especially breath taking with the moon shining down over the sea. We were blessed with lovely sunny days but a stay at this home would still be a special experience even on wintery, wet days. The convenient location is approx 30min walk on a dedicated footpath into the village centre, but also far enough away for privacy. It is a stunning, quality home but we were made to feel at home. The only downside is that we should have allowed in our itinerary for a longer stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie-Jayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning accommodation
Such a beautiful place, fabulous accommodation with a spectacular view. Plenty of living space and private sleeping spaces, especially the ensuite upstairs. Would highly recommend the property and the service.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
The most wonderful property. We were a family of 3 generations and we were all blown away by the view, the location and the facilities. A holiday never to be forgotton.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views and service
The property really lived up to its photos and listing. The views are amazing and the location perfect to enjoy the best of the Bay of Islands. We had a multi-generation family trip and the house worked very well for everyone. The hosts were great and their communication was quick and friendly. We ran out of BBQ gas and Gavin sorted it out very quickly and with no fuss - great service! We highly recommend Veronica Views.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2024
Thank you for your lovely message. We’re glad you enjoyed it.

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a view!
Lovely home with a spectacular outlook. Clean, well equipped, nice and quiet, felt homely and beautiful location just a few mins walk or drive into Paihia town centre. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking Views!
Our stay was perfect. My parents (80), my sons (19 & 21), and my husband and I all had an incredible time. We were able to walk to town to enjoy a few incredible restaurants as well as watch the fireworks on New Year's Eve from the deck. Sitting on the deck was magical!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property!
Great experience and amazing view
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade B., scotland

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Accomodation
Me and my family had a wonderful stay here over christmas. The accomadation is stunning and well equiped. Location is even better no matter rain or sunshine. Owners were easy to contact and on hand if needed. Great Holiday
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine O., Toowoomba, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house, great view!
Lovely house with a spectacular view. We stayed for 2 nights and wished it was longer, we hope to be back again one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger T., Phoenix, arizona

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location and amazing views
Wonderful house to use as a gateway to the attractions of the Bay of Islands. Easy walk in to town, and very close to waitinga. My wife and I stayed in every night so that we could enjoy the deck and just watch the world go by on the inlet below. House was very well stocked with everything we needed and Gavin was very responsive. We really liked the suggestions that were provided on what to check out on the drive up from Aukland. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views, lovely vacation home
We are a family of 3 traveling from California and this was perfect for us. We highly recommendVeronica’s Lodge - great location, beautiful house and gorgeous views. No photos can do justice to the views from Veronica’s Lodge, it’s absolutely gorgeous. The property is immaculately clean and well appointed. The hosts are very welcoming (we really appreciated the small touches like the cheese and crackers - after a looong drive it was a welcome snack!). Communication with hosts is easy and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Dec 2023
Thank you very much for your lovely review. Were so glad you had a great time in the bay.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday
A fabulous home in a great location. Stunning views!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2023
Thank you for the kind words. So glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Helena D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place and awesome hosts
After a full on week leading up to our wedding this place was just what we needed, the view, the atmosphere was outstanding...Gavin and Anita have such a beautiful home and they were Amazing hosts !! Will definitely be back ! Thanks you both for making our holiday a great experience ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graeme E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you for great accommodation
A very enjoyable stay. Even though the weather was wet we still had lovely meals out and the view from the accommodation was beautiful. The facilities in the home, bathroom /laundry and kitchen were great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious home with stunning views
A well equipped home with plenty of space, gorgeous views and a great communicator of a host! Would absolutely recommend as your next Paihia stay if looking for space and serenity.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Val B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach stay
Gorgeous views! The welcome basket of goodies was so appreciated . These hosts care about their guests! Apparently there was a remnant below but you would never have known . The space is amazing with breathtaking views and a fully equipped kitchen : response was immediate from owners making for a lovely relaxing stay ! Would come back in a heart beat!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

don r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful views and a peaceful setting
Veronica view is ideally situated on a hillside close to Paihia with views of marinas and leisure boat traffic in the distance and only a few minutes from the ferry to Russell. Enjoying the sunrise is a must do from the east facing deck and in the evening take time to enjoy the stars. If you enjoy hiking you can even walk to or from Paihia along the shore in low tide. The kitchen is well equipped with all the comforts of home. The beds were comfortable and amenities were good. Spacious and well maintained the home was quite comfortable for two couples. The hosts were very responsive to questions in advance to help our travel planning. We would certainly recommend Veronica view for stays in the Paihia area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie N.

Great location!
As a group of 5 we had a great stay. The location was fabulous and to have a washer/dryer combo to catch up on some laundry after traveling for almost 2 weeks was such a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jud B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The pictures don’t lie.
Just a beautiful house with an outstanding view of the Bay of Islands.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house with views to match
What a brilliant place to stay! Gavin & Anita have created a perfect place to stay in the Bay of Islands. The house is spacious, beautifully renovated and has the most spectacular views. Photos do not do it justice. It is also very private and well-appointed. We stayed 5 nights and wished for more. Our visit coincided with the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle and we were most grateful for regular updates and travel advice from our switched-on hosts. If you have a car, this is definitely the place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2023
Thank you for your lovely review. We're so glad you had a great time, despite what the weather threw at us. Safe travels.

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect holiday location in Paihia
A well-equipped house in a quiet location, with a stunning view of the bay from every room. The large deck added so much extra space for outdoor cooking and dining. Excellent communication from the owner made arriving and departing easy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2023
Thank you so much for your kind comments. We’re glad you enjoyed your visit.

10/10 Excellent

andrew l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous views, beautiful bach
What a stunning property! The weather was terrible, so terrible we didn't even get out on to the amazing deck! But the inside of the property was so beautiful it didn't matter. Loads of space, but still felt cozy. 3 generations of our family stayed and everyone agreed it's one of our favourite places! Thanks for having us :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I'm so sorry the weather was miserable during your stay. Kind regards.

10/10 Excellent

Natasha O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Veronica view
Great location and beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing sea vista
Beautiful property with fantastic views into the bay. Lots of modern amenities, with great decked area, spacious living area and very comfortable bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning
Stunning views, close location and very comfortable just to hang out
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kris W., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous view, lovely property
Great house in Paihia, amazing deck with views over Bay of Islands. Very clean and comfortable, downright luxurious!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniela S., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax and Enjoy the View.
Doing Paihia in style. The view from the lounge room is so stunning, you may not want to do anything else! There were a few minor maintenance faults but nothing that stops you enjoying this lovely property. Beds are comfortable, shower water pressure is good, the kitchen is well-equipped and there is a beautiful gas fireplace if it’s cold. If there’s sunshine, you can soak it up on the large deck. The property is only minutes from restaurants, shops and the ferry to Russell. Gavin and Anita provide you with oodles of information and respond almost immediately to messages. The welcome basket of goodies was also a thoughtful touch. Unfortunately we were at the end of our trip but could have quite happily stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2022
Thank you very much for your kind review. We're so glad you enjoyed your visit to the bay.

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location
Excellent property in excellent location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Emma D.

Amazing views of the bay
Even though the weather was mixed for our stay the views were spectacular no matter if it was sunny or poured.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bay of Islands Bach
We had a wonderful stay at this spacious and well designed home! A wonderful deck, open floor plan and plenty of sleeping room made for a great stay. We probably didn't see as much of the Bay of Islands because we didnt want to leave the house. Thanks to Gav and Anita.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2022
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. Safe travels.

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bay of islands amazing accomodation
Such a “wow” location, thanks for adding to our kitchen reno budget, we now want a smeg gas cook top 🤣 quality place to call home whilst in the bay of islands, thank you for sharing, we will miss that deck and bay view
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2022
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. So glad you enjoyed the home.

10/10 Excellent

landon m., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property with grant view
Super easy to communicate to the host and easy check it. Beautiful property with spectacular view. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely views
Great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz S., St Kilda

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful views from comfortable house
We spent 10 days at this property in May. It is a great location for hiking or sightseeing around the Bay of Islands area. It is a comfortable 10-15 minute walk into the town of Paihia. The house is as shown in the listing and the views are wonderful. Living areas and beds are comfortable and the kitchen is fully equipped for self catering. Communication with Gavin was always quick and easy. The only slight difficulty we had was with the parking. The parking space is perfectly adequate for an average size vehicle, but unfortunately we were upgraded by Hertz to a very large SUV which was a bit of a challenge in terms of getting back out of the space. In the end we parked in the street, which is safe and easy as the house is at the end of a cul-de-sac. We would recommend this property without hesitation.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chang L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking view
Super clean property with all amenities provided. The view is simply amazing and the pictures just don’t do it justice. Recommended to all!
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2021
Thank you for your wonderful comments.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place...amazing deck and view!
Enjoyed our stay a lot. Such a fabulous deck to enjoy that amazing view

10/10 Excellent

Andreas P.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amzing place.
We really enjoyed the time at the property and the owners are so lovely and welcoming. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful outlook
Great position on the hill a bit overpriced

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view!!
The bach is just located at the right place, walkable distance to town but also elevated to get the full view of Paihia and Russell.

10/10 Excellent

Andreea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended, better in real life than photoes
Beautiful immaculate house with an amazing deck and view over the water. House has everything you need. Host was very easy to communicate with. Modern house, air conditioning in each room, beautiful bbq area, lots of space for the family to lounge, 4 min drive from shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2021
Thank you so much for your very kind review.

10/10 Excellent

Sara J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
Property was modern, clean and had awesome views. A bit further from the township but well worth it. Highly recommend this property
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words.

10/10 Excellent

judy m., Waihi Beach, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness
superb holiday location
Apart from the stunning views from all rooms in the home, it was fully equipped, i could not fault the home at all. Thank you so much for sharing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2020
Thank you for your kind review

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views
A lovely accommodation to relax,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2020
Thanks so much for your kind feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Joanna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous views
Great place to stay, beautiful views and very spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2020
Thank you so much for your kind review.

10/10 Excellent

Mel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
Wonderful stay in an incredible location. 5-star all the way. A privilege to enjoy this very special spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2020
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed our home.

10/10 Excellent

Berislav K., Bristol, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view
We stayed for three nights only, but we wish we could stay longer. It is a luxurious property with most amazing views from a large veranda and all the necessary equipment etc. It was easy to contact the owners, who responded very promptly. . Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Di A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good for the soul
A heavenly spot overlooking the bay. Spacious, clean, comfortable. Great deck for outdoor living. If you want nightlife you might prefer to be closer to Paihia, but for quiet and serenity, and sometimes hearing the waves as you go to sleep, this house is wonderful. You do need a car. Highlights included kayaking on the bay (Dan’s is the place to hire them), and a leisurely lunch over the bay at the winery you can see from Veronica Views. Lots to see and do in the region. Would happily return tomorrow.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words, we're thrilled that you enjoyed your time at Veronica View.

10/10 Excellent

jennifer m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house!
We stayed here for 2 nights and absolutely loved it. The time spent on the balcony with the stunning view was particularly special. The house had everything we needed. We would definitely recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay.
Lovely property with fantastic views. Really helpful owners who were quick to respond to any queries. Would 100% recommend for a relaxing break.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mitch R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise with a view
Gorgeous home with a stunning view. We loved our stay. Everything was as pictured and loved the quiet, beautiful beach just below the property. Excellent communication with owners who also gave us several recommendations of restaurants and things to do. We would highly recommend this property. Thank you so much. Melanie and family
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind words. We’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay.