Apartment in Northland
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this apartment rental
This beautifully restored historic homestead (B‑rating) has been in our family since it was moved to its current site in 1885. It was once run as an accommodation house by my great‑grandmother, Jane Morris, and later by my grandmother, Kathleen Morris. Flat 5 at Bay View carries that heritage with pride, while offering the comfort and style of a full renovation completed in 2016.
Step inside and feel as though you’ve travelled back in time. The apartment is decorated in a traditional, elegant style that creates an immediate sense of charm and calm. It has real WOW factor — cool and breezy in summer, cosy and welcoming in winter.
Flat 5 at Bay View is fully equipped for a relaxed, independent stay, including a modern, fully functioning kitchen, washing machine and dryer, and two bathrooms for added convenience.
Set right on the Opua beachfront, you’ll wake to the sound of gulls and sweeping views across the Bay. A wrap‑around deck provides the perfect vantage point for watching boats drift in and out, the ferry crossing, the ever‑changing colours of the water and the gentle rhythm of coastal life.
Everything is close by:
• 100 metres to the car ferry and general store
• Another 100 metres to the marina and café
• Only 5 km by road to Paihia or Russell
The coastal walkway between Opua and Paihia is a stunning adventure, and several other beautiful tracks are just minutes away. This is also the perfect starting point for the Twin Coast Cycle Trail.
Flat 5 is simply an exceptional base for a relaxing, rejuvenating holiday and an ideal launchpad for exploring the Bay of Islands and the Far North.
Please note: A separate downstairs apartment sleeping up to 4 guests is also available.
Special Conditions:
• No smoking anywhere on the property — indoors or outdoors — due to the historic nature of the building
• No naked flames (including candles)
• No pets
• One vehicle per apartment in the carpark; additional parking available on the roadside nearby
Extras
Linen – included
Pair of sea kayaks – included
Step inside and feel as though you’ve travelled back in time. The apartment is decorated in a traditional, elegant style that creates an immediate sense of charm and calm. It has real WOW factor — cool and breezy in summer, cosy and welcoming in winter.
Flat 5 at Bay View is fully equipped for a relaxed, independent stay, including a modern, fully functioning kitchen, washing machine and dryer, and two bathrooms for added convenience.
Set right on the Opua beachfront, you’ll wake to the sound of gulls and sweeping views across the Bay. A wrap‑around deck provides the perfect vantage point for watching boats drift in and out, the ferry crossing, the ever‑changing colours of the water and the gentle rhythm of coastal life.
Everything is close by:
• 100 metres to the car ferry and general store
• Another 100 metres to the marina and café
• Only 5 km by road to Paihia or Russell
The coastal walkway between Opua and Paihia is a stunning adventure, and several other beautiful tracks are just minutes away. This is also the perfect starting point for the Twin Coast Cycle Trail.
Flat 5 is simply an exceptional base for a relaxing, rejuvenating holiday and an ideal launchpad for exploring the Bay of Islands and the Far North.
Please note: A separate downstairs apartment sleeping up to 4 guests is also available.
Special Conditions:
• No smoking anywhere on the property — indoors or outdoors — due to the historic nature of the building
• No naked flames (including candles)
• No pets
• One vehicle per apartment in the carpark; additional parking available on the roadside nearby
Extras
Linen – included
Pair of sea kayaks – included
Amenities at Historic Beachfront Haven – Restful, Charming, Unbeatable Views (Flat 5)
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Northland
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsStunning heritage building with modern facilities, breathtaking views, and welcoming hosts. A perfect retreat for relaxation and exploration.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
The home was really beautiful and even better than the photos. The view was lovely and it is a sweet town and amazing to be right at the coastal walk.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Stunning old building right on the water. Very clean and had everything we needed including use of Kayaks.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Amazing place. Love to stay again. Thank you. Mike & Kay
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
Absolutely stunning property and location. It was so hard to leave we even booked our next stay less than a week later. The host and caretaker make the stay super easy and friendly. Would highly recommend this property.
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9.8Outstanding
(299 Ratings)
Stunning heritage building with modern facilities, breathtaking views, and welcoming hosts. A perfect retreat for relaxation and exploration.
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