Title: A beautiful home away from home, set ina rural and natural harbour setting. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=106160173&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A beautiful home away from home, set ina rural and natural harbour setting. Vacation home in Paparoa with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for A beautiful home away from home, set ina rural and natural harbour setting. ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - A beautiful home away from home, set ina rural and natural harbour setting. (Paparoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106170000/106160200/106160173/00d62684.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - A beautiful home away from home, set ina rural and natural harbour setting. (Paparoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106170000/106160200/106160173/c0bd13d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - A beautiful home away from home, set ina rural and natural harbour setting. (Paparoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106170000/106160200/106160173/3941e6b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - A beautiful home away from home, set ina rural and natural harbour setting. (Paparoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106170000/106160200/106160173/f72d67fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - A beautiful home away from home, set ina rural and natural harbour setting. (Paparoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106170000/106160200/106160173/69db84e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a serene haven at this tranquil home. Enjoy restful moments on the garden-view terrace, unwind by the fireplace, or take in views of Kaipara Harbour from your bedroom. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - 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. ### A beautiful home away from home, set ina rural and natural harbour setting. A private tranquil home, with restful terrace overlooking gardens. a comfortable home, with fire place, great kitchen, lounge, bedrooms that overlook the magnificent rural setting and the Kaipara harbour. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 4 accessible parking spaces - Front entrance ramp - No elevator (single-level property) - Thin carpet in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111010000/111003400/111003315/8e1ea97c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront retreat of Kaipara Harbour. 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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 ## About the area Paparoa is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at The Landing and Kaipara Harbour, while Kauri Museum and Waipu Museum are cultural highlights. [Visit our Paparoa travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Paparoa.dx3000443011) [View more Vacation homes in Paparoa](https://www.expedia.ca/Paparoa-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3000443011-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.124928,174.21289&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:twm%7BEq%7Dhf%60%40%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FQ%40U%40Q%3FQBU%40Q%40Q%40UBQBQBQBQ%40UDQBQDQBSDQDQDQDODQFQDQFODQFOFQHOFQFMHOFOHMFQHOHKJOHMHOHKJOHKJMJMJKJKJKJKJKJKLKJILKLGJMLGLILGLIJINGLELILENELGLENGLENELANENALGNANCNALCNANCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBL%40NFL%40NDN%40LDNDLFLDNBLHLDLHNDLFLHLHLFJHLFLLLFJJLHJJJJJJLJHJLJHJJLJLHJJNJJHNHLHNHJHNHLFPHNFNHLFPFNFPFNDPFNFPDPFPDNDPBPDPDRBPDPBPBTBPBPBP%40P%40TBP%40P%40T%40P%40P%3FT%40P%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPAP%3FTAPAPATAPCPATAPCPCPCPCTCPEPCREPEPCPEPENGPEPGPGNEPGNGPGLGRILGNILGRILINIJINILINKJKNIHKNKJIJMLIJMJKJKJKJMHKJMFMLMFKHMFMHMFMHODMHMDMFODMDMDODMFO%40ODMBODM%40OBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMBO%3FO%3FOCO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCOAMCOAOCOAMEOCOEMAOGMEOEMEMGOEMEMIMEOIKGMIMGMIMGKMMGMKKIMKKKKKKKKKKMKKKKKOIIKOIKIOIMKOIKIOGQIOGMIOGMGSIMGQGOEQGOEQGQEQEOEQEQEQCQESCQEQAUCQCQCQCQAUAQAQCU%3FQAQAU%3FQAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5BmD-dyp7X8ldTv2l_XBP1gmaz8=) Paparoa, Northland ### What's nearby - ![Waipu Cove Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111694/7886553a-bb50-4ed4-99cb-1a92c460ab75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Waipu Cove Beach 49 min drive \- 59.4 km - ![Mangawhai Heads Beach featuring a beach and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111690/be6602d9-6264-4656-82dc-ecf396237805.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mangawhai Heads Beach 50 min drive \- 63.2 km - Kauri Museum 4 min drive \- 4.4 km - The Landing 5 min drive \- 5.5 km - Ruakaka Beach 44 min drive \- 62.0 km ### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) 68 min drive ### Restaurants - Gumdiggers Cafe 6 min drive - matakohe cafe 7 min drive - Paparoa Dairy 5 min drive - Moist Valley Farms 4 min drive - Empire Art & Espresso 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A beautiful home away from home, set ina rural and natural harbour setting. pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at A beautiful home away from home, set ina rural and natural harbour setting.? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at A beautiful home away from home, set ina rural and natural harbour setting.? ### What time is check-out at A beautiful home away from home, set ina rural and natural harbour setting.? ### Where is A beautiful home away from home, set ina rural and natural harbour setting. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A beautiful home away from home, set ina rural and natural harbour setting. 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 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lua E. Aug 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Great host, beautiful home, excellent location ##### Lua E. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martine & John A. Feb 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Spot! We had a beautiful stay and was most certainly a home away from home, as described. The place was clean comfortable and cosy, with all the amenities needed for a wonderful stay. The views were stunning and the playhouse & neighboring sheep were a locely feature. Highly recommend!! ##### Martine & John A. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheilagh W. Jul 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Country retreat with style Lovely peaceful stay for adults and children in beautiful harbour/view country setting. Immaculate home and definitely one you might return to.... ##### Sheilagh W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lua E. Aug 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay Stayed here for work, beautiful friendly host always checked in and supplied firewood, Highly recommended ##### Lua E. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lawrence Jan 29, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The house is spacious with great amenities, views, gardens and is close to the nearby town. Colin is an awesome host. Very communicative, understanding and accommodating. 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