[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Unique Estuary & Bird Apartment in Te Haumi Paihia Riverfront apartment with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57670000/57665000/57664974/404b182d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57670000/57665000/57664974/2fa584f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57670000/57665000/57664974/a28220f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57670000/57665000/57664974/w2760h2761x60y60-afd40d77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57670000/57665000/57664974/7120aeaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Unique Estuary & Bird Apartment in Te Haumi Paihia provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101507 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Unique Estuary & Bird Apartment in Te Haumi Paihia PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION COMPLETELY Enjoy your stay in Paihia in our super comfy semi-rural family home. We live at the end of a cul-de-sac street, with a stunning view over the native bush and you can see the Te Haumi river meandering through the mangroves. Far away from the big city noise but so close to town for excursions, restaurants, adventures, history and even if it's just for drinks. Ferries just 5 min away, boat ramp just 2 min away! Perfect family home! We got already 70 plus excellent reviews from other booking websites - don't hesitate to book now. Our house sleeps easily 10 adults (2 in each room plus living room), and we have one small rollaway available, the couch can be used as a sleeping spot and we have a cot on request. If you book for 12 adults, be aware this is just a 4 bedroom house. We had many groups staying that were active outdoors all day and only retired for the night - so this comes then as a bargain. Otherwise, you can easily sleep 8 adults and 4 children (the bunk bed is a regular single mattress on top, double mattress and move-out trundler) plus rollaway bed in wardrobe and cot in wardrobe. Please note, that the amount of bathrooms stays the same: 1 toilet, one bathroom and one shower with toilet. Both rollaway and cot free of charge but please let us know you require them to be set up and we happily assist with this. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Car recommended - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - Area rugs in public areas - Front entrance ramp - No elevator (single-level property) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Outside only ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - 100% renewable energy - At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Biodegradable coffee stirrers available - Biodegradable drinking straws available - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Composting - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Electric car charging station - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Housekeeping (on request) - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Solar energy - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 1,507 square feet - Water dispenser usage encouraged - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78740000/78739400/78739338/21d598f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### FABOULOUSE SEA VIEW 4 BED ROOM HOUSE Paihia - 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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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Unique Estuary Bird Sanctuary Apartment Paihia Unique Estuary | Bird Sanctuary Apartment | Paihia Unique Estuary & Bird Apartment in Te Haumi Paihia Paihia Unique Estuary & Bird Apartment in Te Haumi Paihia Apartment ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-35.30138%2C174.09573&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BtiIB5SqigV6ngKwDptYLo0bHgE=) Paihia, Northland #### What's nearby - Paihia Beach - 6 min drive - 2.1 km - Paihia Wharf - 6 min drive - 2.4 km - Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 11 min drive - 5.3 km - Haruru Falls - 13 min drive - 8.2 km - Russell Beach - 26 min drive - 12.7 km #### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪El Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪Paihia Sports Bar - ‬5 min drive - ‪Bad Habits - ‬5 min drive - ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬4 min drive - ‪Ti Bay Takeaways - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Unique Estuary & Bird Apartment in Te Haumi Paihia pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Unique Estuary & Bird Apartment in Te Haumi Paihia? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Unique Estuary & Bird Apartment in Te Haumi Paihia? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Unique Estuary & Bird Apartment in Te Haumi Paihia located? > This family-friendly Paihia apartment building is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Bay of Islands and Makana Chocolate Boutique. Action World and St Paul’s Church 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 ## Unique Estuary & Bird Apartment in Te Haumi Paihia Reviews 10 ### 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 12 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carsten N. Jul 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lots of space nicely decorated Very nice location close to Paihia and very quiet at night. Everything we needed was available and the host was friendly. Would love to come back one time! ##### Carsten N. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alaina G. Jun 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paihia comfor We had a great stay. The apartment is equipped with everything you can think of or would need. Definitely highly recommend ##### Alaina G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave M., Hamilton, New Zealand Oct 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bike ride far north Perfect location and a car port to store the bikes, nice quite tranquil spot. ##### Dave M. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig G. Feb 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sailing teams Fitted our requirements perfectly for BOIs Sailing Week. ##### Craig G. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam S., Auckland, New Zealand Sep 14, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great. Exactly as advertised. Recommended. ##### Adam S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grant and Justine A. Nov 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful peaceful location Very clean and with lovely ascetics. Beautiful views from the deck. Truly lovely. Very Helpful friendly hosts who let us use their hair dryer and straightener. Much appreciated. Comfortable beds. Only a minor issue for me on one of the single beds with the sheets. I wondered if the sheets were synthetic as they felt very hot. ##### Grant and Justine A. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miloni T. Feb 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property Lovely property great location, just be mindful of the steep driveway especially if it's raining. ##### Miloni T. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Irshad A. Jan 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### First time experience but was okay No comments ##### Irshad A. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie E. Jan 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous place very close to Paihia Very comfortable house with air con, all necessities, good beds, friendly host and very accommodating ##### Natalie E. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma C. Mar 3, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend away with friends Amazing time! Very comfortable, clean and luxurious house, beautiful surroundings. We felt very relaxed. Would stay again. ##### Emma C. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marissa O. Jan 23, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Bach A really lovely Bach with everything you need and helpful hosts. There's a big, rambling garden below and there's also a walking track at the end of the driveway. Paihia and the car ferry to Russell are both just a short drive away. ##### Marissa O. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire R., Auckland Dec 7, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Great place to stay if you have pets or not, I find allot of places that allow dogs are dirty and old, this is not the case at all here! very clean you would not know they allow dogs and modern. Also lots of not expected extras provided which is great :) Thank you ##### Claire R. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Catherine J. Oct 14, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Peaceful Paihia We enjoyed staying at this property about 5mins drive from Paihia. It was a tidy, modern property that was well stocked with towels, toiletries and kitchen basics. We were expecting a 4 bedroom standalone house but it was 3 bedroom with the owners staying underneath. Garden was lovely with deck to sit on to hear the tuis. Host was very friendly and helpful and provided fresh eggs and milk. ##### Catherine J. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020