[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Blue Peter - Opua Holiday Home Cottage with kitchen, near Bay of Islands ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37907500/37907418/7082b65b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37907500/37907418/5dfabca9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37907500/37907418/42d9ca58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37907500/37907418/12231980.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37907500/37907418/7b3e5409.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the Bay of Islands and unwind at Blue Peter, a modern and sunny 4 bedroom holiday home in Opua. Enjoy easy outdoor living with Wi-Fi, Chromecast, gorgeous views from the private deck or front patio for alfresco dining. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Blue Peter - Opua Holiday Home Blue Peter is a 4 bedroom 2 bathroom Opua holiday home in The Bay of Islands. This modern and sunny holiday home is spacious and relaxed, with easy outdoor living, Wi-Fi, Chromecast and gorgeous views! This 3 level Opua holiday home includes well appointed open plan living on the middle level. The kitchen and dining area lead onto a private deck, or set yourself up on the front patio for dining alfresco with sea views! Bedroom 1 at this Opua accommodation is located upstairs, and enjoys plenty of space and privacy. Fitted with a king bed, this bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom, a cosy living area, a kitchenette, plus its own deck access for soaking up the sun and views. Bedrooms 2 and 3 each have a queen bed, and are situated on the middle level, along with the family bathroom. Bedroom 4 is situated on the lower level and is fitted with 2 single beds, plus has its own toilet and washing basin. This is a fantastic set up for a family or 3 couples to escape to The Bay of Islands... explore everything on offer in the region or simply put your feet up, unwind, and take in the view! You are only 15 minutes by ferry to Russell and 7 minutes to Paihia. Make your way to Opua and relax at Blue Peter! Please note guest's will not have vehicle access into the garage.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Deck - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby ### 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 - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Blue Peter Opua Home Opua Blue Peter - Opua Holiday Home Opua Blue Peter - Opua Holiday Home Private vacation home Blue Peter - Opua Holiday Home Private vacation home Opua 595985 ## About the area Located in Opua, this cottage is near the beach. Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Treaty House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World. Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway and Makana Confections are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. 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Makana Chocolate Boutique and Paihia Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Blue Peter - Opua Holiday Home Reviews 9.8 ### 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keran O. Apr 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great holiday We based ourselves there and found it was a good place to stay and go to the places we wanted to visit. ##### Keran O. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica F. Jan 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing view!! Great three level property that provided plenty of space for the kids and adults to spread out. The view is absolutely amazing and we enjoyed plenty of time and meals on the deck soaking it all up. ##### Jessica F. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### TR H., Rotorua Dec 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Friendly Excellent location in Opua. Family friendly, spacious and a homely feel. Second time staying here for business trip. ##### TR H. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny S. Dec 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Ticks all the boxes for grandparents, parents and kids. Beautiful views, great amenities and plenty of space for all. Great deal of thought has gone into decor. Ticks all the boxes. ##### Jenny S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glen O. Apr 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for three generations AOK ##### Glen O. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Asanka A. Feb 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was awesome Very good ##### Asanka A. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Dave A. Nov 17, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### good stay thanks Small road noise when traffic starts, overall great stay, thanks ##### Dave A. Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria B. Jan 22, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home in a gorgeous location We loved staying here. The house had everything we needed and was a very pleasant house to be in. Beautiful views and lovely spaces. Very much enjoyed exploring the neighborhood too and the different walks down and around the water. Would hughley recommend. ##### Maria B. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Biljana S. Nov 11, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect View love the batch, location, the view. ##### Biljana S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher E. Nov 25, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding Weekend The house suited our needs perfectly, thanks for the use of this beautiful property. ##### Christopher E. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerard G. Jul 20, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### From Ohope and Perth Absolutely amazing position lovely and comfortable spotless a home away from home thank you ##### Gerard G. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Tharanga C. Jul 14, 2019 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good place to relax The place was great and the view from the house is magnificent. ##### Tharanga C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirsten C. Jun 19, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay for two families We had a wonderful weekend away at Blue Peter. The house suited our two families with young children very well. The house was very well equipped and had amazing views to the water. Great location close to the awesome activites available in the area. ##### Kirsten C. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jan 16, 2017 #### Beautiful property, spacious and comfortable, ideal for a large family, or several couples. Beautiful property, spacious and comfortable, ideal for a large family, or several couples. Lovely decor, modern appliances. A beautiful outlook and convenient location. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Jan 13, 2017 #### A wonderful property, but no info on heat pump use A wonderful property, but no info on heat pump use This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Nov 18, 2016 #### Beautifully presented, ideal location, lovely house with everything we could possibly need, plus the Beautifully presented, ideal location, lovely house with everything we could possibly need, plus the Property Manager was so lovely and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.