Title: Swallows Nest - Paihia 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 # Swallows Nest - Paihia Holiday Home Holiday home with kitchen, near Bay of Islands ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90110000/90104600/90104550/b16aea35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90110000/90104600/90104550/6e4d50e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90110000/90104600/90104550/bb8c9230.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90110000/90104600/90104550/c24bc25c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90110000/90104600/90104550/fc97297d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of Bay of Islands, Swallows Nest offers a tranquil retreat with endless views across Paihia. Unwind by the covered swimming pool or enjoy one of three super comfortable living areas with unlimited Wifi and Smart TVs. With outdoor entertaining areas and a fireplace, this holiday home is perfect for all seasons. 6.0 ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Swallows Nest - Paihia Holiday Home Swallows Nest is an elegant holiday home right in the heart of Bay of Islands. Boasting endless views across Paihia, a covered swimming pool and several outdoor areas to enjoy, this upmarket holiday home is waiting to welcome you! Open up the sliding doors to be transported to another world. Watch the boats coming and going all the way out to Russell, and marvel at the birdsong coming from the native bush surrounding you. Get ready to soak up the sun, or settle yourself into one of the three super comfortable living areas to make the most of the unlimited Wifi and Smart TVs. With a heat pump and fire place, this Paihia holiday home has been thoughtfully prepared to ensure an enjoyable stay all year round. Swallows Nest is ideally set up to cater for your group. You can spread out across three large bedrooms upstairs, and a self contained dwelling with king size bed on the first floor. Follow the sun and enjoy the various outdoor entertaining areas or snuggle up next to the fire. Wander into town and take your pick of excellent restaurants along the waterfront. A 10-minute walk or a minute drive will land you in the heart of Paihia. Here you can wander into the info centre to book a day of adventure on the water, enjoy the range of fantastic cafes and restaurants, and swim in the sparkling sea. Another five minutes of driving will take you to the unmissable Waitangi Treaty Grounds and a world-class golf course. When you’re ready, you can amble back to Swallows Nest to pour a wine and marvel at the sunset over the bay. Enjoy the perfect balance of tranquillity and adventure here at Swallows Nest in Paihia! Please be aware that the pool is not currently available for guest use. Although the pool has a full perimeter fence, the pool can be accessed through doors from the house. Access to the pool should be restricted by closing the doors unless a responsible adult is supervising swimmers. 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 ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - 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 ### 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 - 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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 618770 ## About the area Paihia is home to this holiday home. Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Treaty House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point Historic Reserve. Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World are also worth visiting. [Visit our Paihia travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paihia.dx9637) [View more Holiday homes in Paihia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paihia-Private-Holiday-Homes.d9637-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.28612,174.0968&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:d%7DivE_hre%60%40%3FS%3FS%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40U%40Q%40Q%40SBS%40Q%40SBQBQBQBQBUBQDODQBQDQDQDQFSDMFQDOFQFOFQFOFQFMHOHOFMHOHOHMHOHKHOJMHMJMHKJKJKJKJKJMLKJKJKLGJMLGLIJKLGLILILELGLINELGLELENELGLENENELANENCLANCNANCLANCNCN%3FL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%3FNBNBN%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNDL%40NDLDNDNFLDLDLDNFLDLHLFLDLHLHLFLJJHLFJLLFJJLJJJJLJJJJJJJJJJHLJLHLHJHNJNHLFNHNHLFNHNFLFPFNHPDNFPFNDPDLFRDPDPDPBPDNDPBPBTBPBPBPBP%40RBP%40R%40R%40P%40P%40T%40P%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FPAPATAPAPAPATCPAPCPCRCPCPCTCNERENCPEPEPEPGPENEPGNGPELIRGLGPGNINGLININGLINKLINIJINKJINKJKJKJKJKJKJKLMHKJMHKJMHKFMJMHMHMFMDMHMFMDOHMDMDMDODODMFOBMBODM%40OBOBO%40MBO%40OBO%40O%3FM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOCMCOAOEMCOCOGMEMEOEMEMEMIOEMGMIMEMGMIMIKKMGMIKKMIKKKIMMKKKKKKKKKKIKKOIKKOIMIMIMIOIMIOGOIMIOGOGQGMGSGMGQEOGQEOGQEQEQEQCQESEOCOCUCQCQCSCQAQAQCUAQAQAQAUAQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jkmk1zKmmZRwtpAdnlLheq6lupI=) Paihia, Far North ### What's nearby - Paihia Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - St Paul’s Church - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Paihia Wharf - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles - Russell Beach - 25 min drive - 8.7 miles ### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 25 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪El Cafe - ‬12 min walk - ‪Paihia Sports Bar - ‬20 min walk - ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬18 min walk - ‪Bad Habits - ‬19 min walk - ‪Alfresco's - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Swallows Nest - Paihia Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Swallows Nest - Paihia Holiday Home located? > Situated in Paihia, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Paihia Beach and Bay of Islands. 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