Title: Absolute Waterfront Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Absolute Waterfront Retreat Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39480000/39479100/39479086/4a7a0616.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39480000/39479100/39479086/d30cae0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39480000/39479100/39479086/2bd289b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39480000/39479100/39479086/c86c7951.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39480000/39479100/39479086/d29c6ab0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located on the picturesque Opua waterfront, this charming house offers fantastic views across the water, a 6 person hot tub and huge deck with direct access to the coast to coast cycle track. Unwind in style with kayaks and bicycles available for use or stroll down to the marina for a bite. With ample space for families and friends, enjoy BBQs on the superb deck or explore nearby surfing spots at Elliot's Bay and Matauri Bay. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62153 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace ## 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. ### Absolute Waterfront Retreat Fab waterfront house with fantastic uninterrupted views across the water, 6 person hot tub, huge deck and garden with direct access to amazing coast to coast cycle track at the end of the garden. Dry cosy house great for family and friends. 200 metres to nearest coffee shop and 6 min walk, 1 min drive to the Opua store for all your essentials Bicycles available. Surfing nearby Elliot's Bay and Matauri Bay, Own Mooring (please ask). Kayaks available on request. The space It's a great day for being on the Bay, Stroll across your front lawn and down to the cycle track, and on to the marina for a quick bite. Or launch your boat at the boat ramp ready for a day of fishing or sailing in the bay. There is a mooring available on request.. Memories are made of this. A charming and picturesque two storey four bedroom house on a large 1514 m2 site in popular Opua. The home is a picture perfect cottage on a sought after waterfront site. Guest access Parking for three cars and a boat. Marina ramp two minute drive. Easy access to the Bay of Islands for sightseeing. Superb deck and barbecue area. Wonderful lawned area for football or touch rugby. Other things to note Coast to Coast Cycle Trail at bottom of garden with private access, 2 Adult bikes and 2 kids bikes with helmets available. Two surf boards with wetsuits. Darts Board. Ping Pong Table. Cricket Bat and Baseball Gloves and Ball. Training Gloves and Pads. X Box 360 and Wii. Mooring on request. Small inflatable dingy also available but please ask. Amazing Waitangi Mountain Bike Park is a must for all you enthusiastic cyclists. Marvellous fishing and vineyards to visit ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: outside house ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Table tennis - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 2,153 square feet ## 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 - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 7.4 Good 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=78739338&PinnedHotelID=78739338&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117470000/117467700/117467695/a2ec69d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### On the absolute waterfront of Kororareka Russell with magnificent views Russell - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=117467695&PinnedHotelID=117467695&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33550500/33550490/f671c172.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private and pet friendly lockwood house Okiato - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 47 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=33550490&PinnedHotelID=33550490&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37965200/37965114/06da37e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious Russell - absolute waterfront! 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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 Absolute Waterfront Retreat Opua Absolute Waterfront Retreat Private vacation home Absolute Waterfront Retreat Private vacation home Opua ## 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-35.31932%2C174.11590&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dXw7WungGkRr0q_pE-wAPwAz8Ng=) Opua, Northland #### What's nearby - Bay of Islands Marina - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Paihia Beach - 7 min drive - 5.9 km - Paihia Wharf - 8 min drive - 6.2 km - Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 12 min drive - 9.1 km - Russell Beach - 21 min drive - 10.3 km #### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪El Cafe - ‬6 min drive - ‪Paihia Sports Bar - ‬7 min drive - ‪Bad Habits - ‬8 min drive - ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬7 min drive - ‪Ti Bay Takeaways - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Absolute Waterfront Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Absolute Waterfront Retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Absolute Waterfront Retreat? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Absolute Waterfront Retreat located? > This family-friendly Opua vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Bay of Islands and Bay of Islands Marina. Makana Chocolate Boutique is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question