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Opua holiday apartment letting with internet access, balcony/terrace, air con and TV

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  • Apartment
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 5 km
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed

From the owner

Your base for exploring NZ's beautiful Bay of Islands.

Less than 10 mins drive to Paihia, 2 mins to the Russell car ferry and 25 mins to Kerikeri, 10 mins to Kawakawa & only a short stroll to the cycleway and coastal path.

All within 20 minutes easy walking distance are Opua Marina & Boatyard, Opua General Store & Opua Cruising Club (a great Bar & Bistro).

Our Apartment is spacious, clean & comfortable, with large rooms, suitable for individuals, couples, small families or groups of friends.

Our apartment is private (we live in the house above and can help you with anything but we are happy to let you get on with your holiday) spacious, warm, clean, tidy and comfortable. After a tough day out on the water dolphin watching or touring around our gorgeous part of Northland, come home to a comfortable well equipped apartment that has everything you'll need to relax and enjoy your time in Opua There is one bedroom configured with either twin beds or one king size. There is a single bed in the rear of the large lounge. We also have a double air bed and a single if needed for extra guests/children etc. (extra charges will apply). There is free wifi and freeview tv provided as well as jigsaws, books and board games. The full kitchen/diner has all the equipment you'll need to cater for yourselves. There are restaurants in Paihia and the nearby Opua Cruising Club has a welcoming bar and bistro. Guest Membership at no extra charge can be arranged at the Opua Cruising Club for the duration of your stay if required.

There is a CCTV security camera installed outside which monitors the driveway and parking spaces in front of the house. It cannot see inside the property or any private spaces.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King Bed 2 Single Beds
  • Beds in other rooms: Bunk Bed Single Bed
  • 1 Shower room

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioning
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Safe
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • TV
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

We live onsite, above the flat so we are available if you have have any questions or queries about the area etc. we are happy to leave you to get on with your holiday however.
Perfect Base in Opua to Explore the Bay of Islands & Northland – Home 9180789

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    Cancellation policy

    Full refund

    100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

    Partial refund

    50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

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    No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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    Things to know

    Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00
    If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

    Payment

    This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
    Damage deposit: (£105.43) $200.00

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    Smoking

    Yes, smoking allowed

    House rules

    Smoking/Vaping outside only. Not inside the property
    No parties

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    Manager restrictions

    Minimum stay: 2 night

    About the owner

    Kerry P.
    Calendar updated:
    07 May 2024

    Years listed:
    6

    Based in:
    New Zealand
    Languages spoken: English
    This Apartment has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and sleeps 5. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 06 Dec 2017. Located in Bay of Islands, it has 12 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate is £499.
    The property’s calendar was last updated on 07 May 2024.
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    Reviews

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    GLORIA M

    Perfect Base was the Perfect Place for us!
    Jan 2024

    The Perfect Base was the perfect place for us to stay while we were in Opua. The apartment is immaculate and well stocked with everything we needed. Kerry provided a wonderful breakfast, including h… More 

    Reviewed 10 Feb 2024

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    VikiM
    Christchurch

    Perfect Base - Perfect Place
    May 2023

    A wonderful place, so peaceful and quiet. Kerry goes out of her way to include some extra special things like fresh eggs and home baked bread for your breakfast. Comfy beds, plenty of space to spread … More 

    Reviewed 8 May 2023

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    NanaManzo

    Perfect Base Opua NZ
    Dec 2022

    This holiday let is aptly named. It really was perfect. From the hosts Kerry & Phil Payne, to the facilities within the property. We arrived to a warm greeting from Kerry who showed us where every… More 

    Reviewed 5 Dec 2022

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Owner's reply:
    Thank you for your kind words Janice, It was a pleasure to host you while you caught up with family here. We really appreciate how clean and tidy you left the place as well! I hope you had a safe trip home. We'd welcome you back anytime :) ^Kerry

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    362alicek
    Noumea, New Caledonia

    Beautiful surroundings
    Jul 2021

    We stayed here while our yacht was finishing up in the boatyard & a few extra days to get her cleaned up to move back aboard. Wish we could have had more time to enjoy the beautiful yard & pe… More 

    Reviewed 16 Jul 2021

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    Owner's reply:
    Hi Alice, thank you so much for your kind words. It was lovely to host you and I’m glad you found it convenient (10 mins walk) to the boatyard/marina. We wish you all the best with your adventures and hope to see you both again.

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Simbaatje
    Motueka, New Zealand

    Top location
    May 2021

    This place and location is top and close to the Bay of Island Marina. Kerry & Phil are great hosts and the airBnB has everything you need and more. A lovely place to stay and explore more of the a… More 

    Reviewed 31 May 2021

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Owner's reply:
    It was a pleasure to meet you both. We’re glad you enjoyed the stay and the handy location. Thank you so much for the lovely review. :)

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Review 1-5 of 12

    FAQs

    How do I find more info about the property?

    You can get in touch with Kerry (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

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    What if I have questions before I book?

    Send Kerry (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

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    Or send Kerry (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

    What is a booking request?

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    You can also request a quote from Kerry (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

    How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

    You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

    How do I pay for my holiday?

    Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Kerry (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

    If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

    Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

    Why can't I call Kerry (the owner) before booking?

    You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

    If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

    How do damage deposits work?

    In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

    Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

    How can I view and manage my booking?

    Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

    How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

    You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

    We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

    How can I retract my booking request?

    You’ll need to contact Kerry (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

    How do I cancel my booking?

    Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

    How do I edit my booking?

    You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Kerry (the owner) a message.

    If Kerry (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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