Waiotemarama Falls Lodge
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9.7Outstanding
(109 Ratings)
"the serenity you could be forgiven for thinking your in a lost world"
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4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, full-day security, and organizing tours for guests.
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Heating
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Laundry services
Accessible Parking
Ironing facilities
Smoking allowed
Contactless check-in/out
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
9.7Outstanding
(109 Ratings)
"the serenity you could be forgiven for thinking your in a lost world"
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
the serenity you could be forgiven for thinking your in a lost world
10.0 / 10.0
Large house set into the hillside. No light or noise pollution and just 10 mins from Opononi. Hosts gave us some lovely fresh produce from their garden and showed us where to see gloworms. I could write a whole essay - it was so good. Could easily have spent a week here rather than one night. Lots of provisions supplied. Highly recommend
Nothing at all
10.0 / 10.0
Stunning location and an unforgettable experience.
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Warmth and hospitality of the Host, the scenic setting of the Lodge, pantry was adequately stocked.
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10.0 / 10.0
Every thing was better than I have ever had before the property was big the area beautiful so quiet and peaceful. The only thing we missed was seeing a Kiwi that occasionally appears
We everything I think I have covered it above
10.0 / 10.0
If you visit Northland you simply cannot miss this place.
The lodge is huge and totally private on top of a hill overlooking the valley and the waterfalls.
The hosts Candy & Rawiri went out of their way to show us around the property, including a creek nearby where you can spot the glowworms at night.
It’s a gravel road driving to property from Opononi but it’s well maintained and suitable for 2WD.
Spend at least a couple of nights there, you won’t be disappointed!
Nothing, it surpassed our expectations.
10.0 / 10.0
Spacious clean house with outstanding bush and waterfall views, excellent hosts who went out of their way to ensure we were comfortable and had all we needed. Excellent facilities, fully equiped large kitchen, comfortable bed, large hot shower and efficient gas heating. Pity we only had one night.
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10.0 / 10.0
The serenity of the place and the hospitality of the hosts Candy and Rawini. It was a perfect weekend away from the city.
The wild kiwis could have kept their noise down at night 😆
10.0 / 10.0
The location is peaceful and serene, surrounded by beautiful mountains with stunning sunrise views. The wooden house is tastefully decorated and full of character. The host was incredibly friendly and welcoming, even sharing about their homegrown vegetables and the local surroundings. We truly enjoyed our stay — highly recommended and would definitely love to come back!
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10.0 / 10.0
I have stayed in 100’s of b&b’s. This was special. The welcome was perfect. Fascinating couple not ‘going through the motions’.
The guide around the property was thorough.
I will return with my partner (this trip was business).
Nothing!
10.0 / 10.0
The hosts were wonderful, very friendly. They met us with playing music. Location is extraordinary, yes, you have to get there using a gravel road but it was worth the effort. Fantastic sky with no light pollution, glow worms, kiwis making sounds from the bush. The view from the deck is fantastic. We were farewelled with a Maori song.
A couple of times we wanted to switch off the lights somewhere and internet also turned off. It looks like it is not powered independently from other lights.
10.0 / 10.0
Superb isolation
No light pollution for star gazing
Silence and tranquility
The wide open verandah was impressive and the perfect place to reflect.
Glow worms and possums were a treat.
10.0 / 10.0
Superb location
Super helpful host
Picking fresh vegetables from the garden
Total privacy
Bountiful supplies for breakfast
Flowers from the gorgeous garden
The kiwis could have been more cooperative and the glow worms more numerous
10.0 / 10.0
Everything about this property is outstandingly good. Candy and Rawiri are welcoming and knowledgeable hosts who are there if needed but leave you to enjoy this comfortable and well equipped Lodge in total privacy. There is a wealth of information about what to do in the area too.
Nothing whatsoever.
10.0 / 10.0
Candy, our hostess, met us at her own house set out of view of the rental property which was totally private and secluded in an idyllic hillside valley setting, richly surrounded by unspoiled nature.
We were treated to a guided tour of the vegetable garden from which we were able to take anything we required.
Breakfast provisions were delicious, plentiful and kindly supplied by our hostess together with other basic provisions in the cupboard. We couldn’t believe the size of the lodge which was light and airy with marvellous views all around and very comfortable, especially the bed.
Candy showed us where to walk into the forest behind the house at night to see glow worms, we heard kiwis at night and enjoyed a wonderful dawn chorus of native birds. I rescued a little kingfisher which crashed into the window in the early morning- she was stunned and on her back but I gently tipped her the right way up and after a few seconds flew away.
Candy is a fascinating lady with an interesting, adventurous life story. We admire your strength Candy, you have achieved what others dream of.
Having only booked one night’s stay!
10.0 / 10.0
The drive in is captivating - an unsealed winding road through a valley, definitely off the beaten track. The road up to the property is steep but the reward is spectacular views. Candy was thorough in explaining the house and our every need was catered for, including milk, bread, their own honey & pantry staples should we have needed to cook our own dinner. Candy shared knowledge of Māori & related to the sky & landscape. We snuck out and saw the glow worms & sitting on the verandah as the sun went down listening to the wildlife is an experience we won’t forget!
We were sorry to leave and our only regret was that we were only there for one night!
10.0 / 10.0
It was in a spectacular location with beautiful view - all by itself . Very spacious and comfortable . Amazing sunrise views and those of the full moon . Need to come back when it is Matariki .
10.0 / 10.0
Candi and Rawiti were there to welcome us on our arrival and were on hand if needed. We were given a flying lesson on the house and its facilities, and introduced to the glow worm dell up the hill. Our visit was in the Autumn, so the large gas fire in the living room was very welcome in the evenings. The kitchen was well equipped, and the fridge and larder were stocked with goodies and ingredients to cook with. It was good to eat porridge and drink coffee whilst watching the sun rise over the hill from the veranda. Were the kauri forests and beaches not beckoning, we'd have sat there all day just watching the sun and rain on the woodland below the house. At night, I took a chair out back to watch the Milky Way (good dark sky!) and listen to the moreporks and the kiwis calling. Being away from any main road the surroundings are very quiet. It's a place I'd love to go back to.
8.0 / 10.0
Location beautiful, remote but easy to get to. Owner clearly very proud of self-built home. very generous supply of breakfast food and snacks. Clean and well-equipped.
Too much explanation at the start yet omitted to explain about possibility of gas running out for heating, So first evening a little chilly!
9.0 / 10.0
Nice property, built by owners in a spectacular location. nice beds and well outfitted
Property was good value and worthwhile. shower pressure was quite low
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely stunning location, awesome views all around thanks to huge windows in every direction plus a 270° wrap-aroung-porch. This "humble abode" is luxuriously spacious and the whole place got very good vibes. The infos prepared by Candace, our hostess included not only things to do and the weather but also tide-times, stars visible during our stay and sunrise / sunset. I would definitely stay there again, but would try to stay longer, which I recommend to everyone. Three days is the minimum... The pantry and fridge were so well stocked that we didn't need to go grocery shopping. Did I mention the washing machine (lots of washing powder provided too) and the dryer?
Nothing to whine about
8.0 / 10.0
awesome location and superb backdrop. our hosts were passionate about their place and we appreciated the detailed introduction
single beds were very small and appeared to be for children not adults
10.0 / 10.0
This is an exceptional property - its location; the peacefulness; the night sky; the cicadas on the verandah supports in the morning sun. Inside it's well equipped and comfortable and our hosts were exceptionally warm and welcoming and willing to share their knowledge of the area and its culture without being intrusive.
Nothing. It is a little nitpicking to mention the low pressure in the main bedroom en-suite shower. We had read about this in earlier reviews and our host mentioned it when showing us around. So take is as part of a characterful, unique property that excels in so many other respects.
10.0 / 10.0
The owners are wonderful. Candace showed us around the home and provided a ton of information on the area. We used her travel guide for the area to visit nearby sites. Had we known there was so much to do in the area we would have booked for a much longer time. We absolutely loved the property. The glow worms were so cool to see, the gardens are beautiful and everyone we met were lovely. If we ever make it back to New Zealand we’ll be coming back here. We loved it!
8.0 / 10.0
The place was AMAZING! It's the perfect getaway place away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Candy was also very accommodating and lovely, taking time in orienting us with the place and things to do. The place was complete with everything that we needed. Will definitely go back here next time.
Not really a biggie but the single beds were too soft (I'm a firm mattress type of person). Other than this, it's a place I would go back to or recommend to friends and family.
9.0 / 10.0
Our hosts were welcoming and had a lot of information of the surrounding area on hand. They even picked some veggies out of their garden with which we made a salad. The lodge is in fine shape, very clean, large and with stunning views. While there, we had a big, windy rain storm, which knocked out the power to the entire area. Our hosts immediately responded with a generator and enough power cords to keep our electronics running and with the ability to run the gas heater. Given many rainy days, we really appreciated having access to a washer AND dryer. Thank you!!
The booking.com website states that the breakfast is "exceptional". What is provided is basically a continental breakfast with bread, juice, fruit and condiments provided. There was a lot of canned food in the pantry, but we generally do not have soup or canned pasta for breakfast. We were glad that we had brought our own yogurt, granola, eggs, etc., with us.
9.0 / 10.0
Awesome location. Beautiful spots. Great host.
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10.0 / 10.0
Truly magnificent. Large premise with everything, fantastic views. Peaceful.
You would not want for anything, included a stocked pantry!
Will definitely return.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location, Candy and Dave made us most welcome, great hosts. It had more than we expected, best place we have stayed in, very good value for money, and that includes many motels, holiday homes etc in Australia, NZ and Fiji etc. PS you don't need a key, its that safe.
Nothing, even the rain was nice.
10.0 / 10.0
The place is one of the most spectacular ones we've ever stayed at. The view and the house are breathtakingly beautiful. Thank you so much!
10.0 / 10.0
Such a beautiful spot and gorgeous building with a fantastic knowledgeable and inspirational host
9.0 / 10.0
Loved it yous had everything we needed we will be back :)
I wish I spent more time there just to relax but spent most of my time with my mum and dad , but my partner his mum, aunty, uncle and my kids made the most of it and injoyed it so much they loved it
9.0 / 10.0
lovely place to stay. v relaxing candy does a great job. only minor comment is lighting in lounge/kitchen cld be better. thanks for a great night.
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9.0 / 10.0
house is lovely and the setting amazing. House was well supplied and fresh salad from the garden.
9.0 / 10.0
Spacious, nice kitchen to cook our meal, secluded with a fabulous bush outlook.
It was. bit tricky to find as it is out of cell range up in the hills.
FAQs
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this house has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Waiotemarama Falls Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Waiotemarama Falls Lodge pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Waiotemarama Falls Lodge?
We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, heating, and balcony/terrace.
