Title: A beautiful home away from 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 # A beautiful home away from home. ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106170000/106160200/106160173/fc2bb6ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106170000/106160200/106160173/00d62684.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106170000/106160200/106160173/24950c8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106170000/106160200/106160173/fdd6692d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106170000/106160200/106160173/69db84e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a serene haven at this tranquil home. Enjoy restful moments on the garden-view terrace, unwind by the fireplace, or take in views of Kaipara Harbour from your bedroom. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Free WiFi £128 includes taxes & fees 16 Sept - 17 Sept ## 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. ### A beautiful home away from home. A private tranquil home, with restful terrace overlooking gardens. a comfortable home, with fire place, great kitchen, lounge, bedrooms that overlook the magnificent rural setting and the Kaipara harbour. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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. - 4 accessible parking spaces - Front entrance ramp - No lift (single-level property) - Thin carpet in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 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 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 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Paparoa is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at The Landing and Kaipara Harbour, while Kauri Museum and Waipu Museum are cultural highlights. [Visit our Paparoa travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paparoa.dx3000443011) [View more Holiday homes in Paparoa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paparoa-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3000443011-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.124928,174.21289&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:twm%7BEq%7Dhf%60%40%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FQ%40U%40Q%3FQBU%40Q%40Q%40UBQBQBQBQ%40UDQBQDQBSDQDQDQDODQFQDQFODQFOFQHOFQFMHOFOHMFQHOHKJOHMHOHKJOHKJMJMJKJKJKJKJKJKLKJILKLGJMLGLILGLIJINGLELILENELGLENGLENELANENALGNANCNALCNANCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBL%40NFL%40NDN%40LDNDLFLDNBLHLDLHNDLFLHLHLFJHLFLLLFJJLHJJJJJJLJHJLJHJJLJLHJJNJJHNHLHNHJHNHLFPHNFNHLFPFNFPFNDPFNFPDPFPDNDPBPDPDRBPDPBPBTBPBPBP%40P%40TBP%40P%40T%40P%40P%3FT%40P%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPAP%3FTAPAPATAPCPATAPCPCPCPCTCPEPCREPEPCPEPENGPEPGPGNEPGNGPGLGRILGNILGRILINIJINILINKJKNIHKNKJIJMLIJMJKJKJKJMHKJMFMLMFKHMFMHMFMHODMHMDMFODMDMDODMFO%40ODMBODM%40OBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMBO%3FO%3FOCO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCOAMCOAOCOAMEOCOEMAOGMEOEMEMGOEMEMIMEOIKGMIMGMIMGKMMGMKKIMKKKKKKKKKKMKKKKKOIIKOIKIOIMKOIKIOGQIOGMIOGMGSIMGQGOEQGOEQGQEQEOEQEQEQCQESCQEQAUCQCQCQCQAUAQAQCU%3FQAQAU%3FQAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5BmD-dyp7X8ldTv2l_XBP1gmaz8=) Paparoa, Northland ### What's nearby - Kauri Museum - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles - The Landing - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles - Ruakaka Beach - 48 min drive - 38.5 miles - Waipu Cove Beach - 53 min drive - 36.9 miles - Mangawhai Heads Beach - 56 min drive - 39.3 miles ### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 68 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Gumdiggers Cafe Matakohe - ‬7 min drive - ‪Sahara Restaurant, Bar & Lounge - ‬5 min drive - ‪Empire Art & Espresso - ‬5 min drive - ‪Gumdiggers Tearooms - ‬7 min drive - ‪Cruiser Cafe - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A beautiful home away from home. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at A beautiful home away from home.? > As of 15 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A beautiful home away from home. on 16 Sept 2025 start from £128.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paparoa-Hotels-A-Beautiful-Home-Away-From-Home.h106160173.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at A beautiful home away from home.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A beautiful home away from home.? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is A beautiful home away from home. located? > Situated in Paparoa, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from The Landing and within 6 miles (10 km) of Kauri Museum and Kaipara Harbour. Karaka Green is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A beautiful home away from home. Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lua E. 12 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Great host, beautiful home, excellent location ##### Lua E. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lua E. 27 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay Stayed here for work, beautiful friendly host always checked in and supplied firewood, Highly recommended ##### Lua E. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheilagh W. 13 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Country retreat with style Lovely peaceful stay for adults and children in beautiful harbour/view country setting. Immaculate home and definitely one you might return to.... ##### Sheilagh W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martine & John A. 11 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Spot! We had a beautiful stay and was most certainly a home away from home, as described. The place was clean comfortable and cosy, with all the amenities needed for a wonderful stay. The views were stunning and the playhouse & neighboring sheep were a locely feature. Highly recommend!! ##### Martine & John A. 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