Title: A beautiful home away from home. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=106160173&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A beautiful home away from home. Holiday home in Paparoa with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for A beautiful home away from home. ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - A beautiful home away from home. (Paparoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106170000/106160200/106160173/00d62684.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - A beautiful home away from home. (Paparoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106170000/106160200/106160173/3941e6b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - A beautiful home away from home. (Paparoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106170000/106160200/106160173/f72d67fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - A beautiful home away from home. (Paparoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106170000/106160200/106160173/69db84e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - A beautiful home away from home. (Paparoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106170000/106160200/106160173/c0bd13d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill £114 includes taxes & fees 4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026 ## 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111010000/111003400/111003315/8e1ea97c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront retreat of Kaipara Harbour. 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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 ![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 \- 4 min drive \- 2.7 miles - The Landing \- 4 min drive \- 3.4 miles - Ruakaka Beach \- 37 min drive \- 38.7 miles - Waipu Cove Beach \- 43 min drive \- 36.9 miles - Mangawhai Heads Beach \- 44 min drive \- 39.3 miles #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 68 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Gumdiggers Cafe - ‬6 min drive - ‪Moist Valley Farms - ‬4 min drive - ‪Paparoa Dairy - ‬5 min drive - ‪Empire Art & Espresso - ‬5 min drive - ‪Paparoa Hotel - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A beautiful home away from home. pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at A beautiful home away from home.? ### How much is parking at A beautiful home away from home.? ### What time is check-in at A beautiful home away from home.? ### What time is check-out at A beautiful home away from home.? ### Where is A beautiful home away from home. located? ## 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 ## 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 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 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 #### 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. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 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 #### 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. 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