Title: Real Kiwi home experience right by the sea - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Real Kiwi home experience right by the sea ## Photo gallery for Real Kiwi home experience right by the sea ![Exterior - Real Kiwi home experience right by the sea (Karetu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44790000/44788000/44787926/d8a12c3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Real Kiwi home experience right by the sea (Karetu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44790000/44788000/44787926/6699b94b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Real Kiwi home experience right by the sea (Karetu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44790000/44788000/44787926/0f39c4bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Real Kiwi home experience right by the sea (Karetu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44790000/44788000/44787926/b85ea269.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Real Kiwi home experience right by the sea (Karetu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44790000/44788000/44787926/f6b4d4c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a 30-hectare farm, surrounded by bush and native birds, 513 Waikino Road offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy the large covered deck with sea views, spacious bedrooms with queen beds and bunks for kids. Take advantage of kayaks to explore or launch your boat at high tide from the pontoon. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Real Kiwi home experience right by the sea When shown this property 37 years ago the tide was in and the mullet were feeding at the sea wall.... 513 Waikino Road, Kawakawa. Large covered in deck with sea view. Surrounded by bush, birds and silence. Large open plan kitchen and living rooms all looking out to the view. Tidal so when the tide is out there are oysters a plenty. Large shower and bathroom with bath tub and extra outdoor shower. Spacious bedrooms with 3 queen beds and 1 with a set of bunks and a spare mattress for the floor. Kayaks available for use at users risk. Pontoon and place to launch your boat at high tide. Gravel road for the last 5 km from Waikare Rd turnoff. Looks north to Opua and 3 minutes by boat. Paihia and Russell 15 minutes by boat. Bay of Islands just round the corner - easy access by boat. Half and hour to Paihia by car/ 20 minutes to Kawakawa and shops. BBQ and outdoor pizza oven. Many walks around the 30 hectare farm with bush, native birds and farm animals. \*\*Maximum people including children is 8.\*\* This is because of the fresh water and septic system so please no more than 8 people. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shampoo - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Kayak ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26300/26206/4f8a89af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia Paihia - Pool - Kids pool - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews CA $175 CA $202 total includes taxes & fees Mar 3 - Mar 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=26206&PinnedHotelID=26206&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Ocean View) | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627200/9627192/a8da3fe1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Edgewater Palms Apartments 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 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Real Kiwi Home Experience Right on the Sea Karetu Real Kiwi Home Experience Right on the Sea Private vacation home ## About the area Karetu is home to this vacation home. Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway and Waitangi Treaty Grounds are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point Historic Reserve. Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World are also worth visiting. [Visit our Karetu travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Karetu.dx692486700553142272) [View more Vacation homes in Karetu](https://www.expedia.ca/Karetu-Private-Vacation-Homes.d692486700553142272-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.34051,174.12828&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:bqtvEwlxe%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40U%40Q%40Q%40SBS%40Q%40SBQBQBQBSBSBQDQDQBODQDQDQFSDMFQDQFOFQFOFOFQFMHOHOFMHOHMHOHOHMHKJOHKJOHKJKJOJIJMJKLIJKJKLGJKLILKJILGLILILGLELINELGLELENELELENGNCLCNENCLENANCNAL%3FNCNAN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%40NBN%3FL%40NBN%40NDLBNDLBNBLFNDNDLDLDLDNFLDLHLDLFLHLHLFLHJJLHJJLFJJLJJHJJJLJHJNJJJJHNJJHNHJHLJNHNFLHNHLFNHNFLFPFNHNDPFNFPDPDLFRDPDPDPBNDPDPBPBRBRBPBPBP%40RBP%40R%40R%40P%40P%40T%40P%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FPARARAPAPAPATCPAPCRCPCPCTCPCPEPEPCNEPEPEPGPENEPGPGNEPINGLGRGLINGLINILGNINKNILIJINKJINKJKJKNKJKHKLKFMJKLMFKJMHKJMHMFMHMFMHMDMFMFOFMDMDMDODODMDODMBODM%40OFO%40OBM%40O%3FOBO%40O%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOAOCM%3FOAOCOAMGOAOEMCOEOEMEMEOEMEMEMGOGMGMEMIMGMIMGKIMKMIKKMGKMKKMGKMKIKKKOKKIKKOIKKOIKIMIOIOIOIMGOIMIOGMGSGMGOGQGOEQGQEOGQEQEQEQCOEQEQCQCQCUCQCQCSAQAQCUAQAQAQASAS%3FQ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bMRGHRDqUx4bj7bkhyHUDl2TUhU=) Karetu, Northland ### What's nearby - ![Paihia showing outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634305069934/73681b84-9061-4f32-9906-5c8e27830d77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hundertwasser Public Toilets 19 min drive \- 15.5 km - ![Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635923092514/6c860851-2dc4-4454-9b61-1cbdfb6dc572.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway 19 min drive \- 15.8 km - ![Paihia Beach showing a pebble beach and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111722/7f8d51b5-9d88-4e9c-ac88-946201003358.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Paihia Beach 27 min drive \- 26.0 km - ![Paihia Wharf featuring a coastal town and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6291934/0e8b7e76-5fa3-458f-abdf-13940bf16d6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Paihia Wharf 27 min drive \- 26.3 km - Bay of Islands Marina 23 min drive \- 21.6 km ### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) 44 min drive ### Restaurants - Orange Frog 28 min drive - Charlotte's Kitchen 28 min drive - CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen 28 min drive - Mako Beach Bar 28 min drive - Bad Habits 29 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Real Kiwi home experience right by the sea pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Real Kiwi home experience right by the sea? ### What time is check-out at Real Kiwi home experience right by the sea? ### Where is Real Kiwi home experience right by the sea located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Real Kiwi home experience right by the sea Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 15 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### carmen h. Jan 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise We are back for the 2nd time and even though the weather was not great we still enjoyed our stay ##### carmen h. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### carmen h. Feb 13, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### paradise if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the big smoke this is the place to go - very calm and relaxing. Loved the kajaking every day around the basin to Opua Marina and the fishing was great too I was told .... Kids loved it as they could roam around freely ##### carmen h. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara N. Jan 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The best holiday you could ever ask for.... We had the most wonderful time here, my kids had the most amazing time, jumping off the pontoon, taking out the kayaks, June was the most amazing host, gifting some fish so we could smoke it, we really appreciated everything June showed us, we're hoping we'll be able to visit again next year, thank you so much 💓 ##### Sara N. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane H. Jan 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful spot Excellent. Beautiful peaceful spot ##### Jane H. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grace M. Jan 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome getaway We had a great time relaxing here and discovering the area. June made sure we felt welcome and let us know anything we needed about the property. Make sure you check out the bioluminescent plankton at night. Thanks so much :) ##### Grace M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### dot w. Dec 27, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exactly what we needed! Amazing place! ##### dot w. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey R. Feb 13, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A beautiful oasis We had the most wonderful stay, we were on a working holiday and needed a place to unwind and relax. Kauri Bach was an amazingly peaceful and tranquil space. The host and extended family are beautiful people. Thank you for sharing your home with us. We will be back again if you will have us. The Holland family ##### Tracey R. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah W. Feb 1, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic relaxing stay Wonderfully relaxing stay made even more memorable by the warm and welcoming hosts. Thanks for having us, we will be back! ##### Deborah W. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vipin J., Whakatane, New Zealand Jan 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Amazing location It was awesome to be in the property and we enjoyed every bit of it. ##### Vipin J. ### 10/10 Excellent #### lesley n. Jan 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise Off the beaten track old style kiwi bach - fabulous. Enjoyed being by the water and kayaking every day. Close enough to Kawakawa to do sections of the twin coast rail trail. Would love to return one day. Thoroughly recommend ##### lesley n. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonti H. Jan 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful getaway Fantastic large home with a beautiful view in a peaceful setting. Just perfect for chilling, a place where you can really unwind. ##### Jonti H. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo R. Dec 23, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing lovely hosts, welcoming, homely, warm, great beds, location fantastic! definitely coming back, thank you June and Garry ##### Jo R. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kayleigh E. Nov 16, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing house!!! Thank you so much for letting us stay, such a beautiful place and home!!! ##### Kayleigh E. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### christine c. Oct 30, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### labour weekend holiday place was nice though it's a bit far from main road but our stay was wonderful. we get to enjoy the place especially the abundant fresh oyster just in front of the place. The owner welcome us when we get there even if she has to wait for us since we arrived late at night. the place for me is recommendable ##### christine c. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Manu P. Jan 17, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location We had a wonderful holiday at June and Gary's house. Great hospitality! the boys really enjoyed all the toys in the house (the trains were a big hit)... such a wonderful place to explore and go for little walks. We loved kayaking and picking oysters. The house has everything you will need for a very comfortable stay. Manu and Nat ##### Manu P. ### 10/10 Excellent #### TODD S. Jan 14, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tranquil and Relaxed We had a wonderful stay here at the property and would love to return - very friendly host, amazing location in peaceful and quiet surroundings, lots of activities (kayaks!) and cosy, classic kiwi home that was comfortable and inviting. Highly recommend! ##### TODD S. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020