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Waikare Waters - Luxury Cabin Complex in a private wilderness and waterway.

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Interior
Third-party on-site parking, car required
Lake
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 440 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waikare Waters - Luxury Cabin Complex in a private wilderness and waterway.

Magic off-grid luxury cabin complex on your exclusively private peninsula in the Waikare Inlet headwaters of the Bay of Islands. Magnificent nature walks, fishing, kayaking (BYO) or just a secluded refuge - all only 10km from the tourist attractions and facilities of Russell.

You occupy exclusively a cabin complex of four units linked by covered decks around a carport outdoor space. These provide lovely and comfortable holiday "Glamping" accommodation for a couple with a TV lounge that can be configured as a second bedroom with two full size single beds or a king double.

Hot water, stove and barbecue via gas. Somewhat limited electricity is via solar panels and batteries with a petrol generator if needed.

Property manager

Alan Wilkinson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only. Dispose of butts safely.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 431 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Good house trained dogs if arranged when booking.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Can configure lounge as 1 or 2 single beds bedroom

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Unique Cabin Complex
Complex Newly Listed On Vrbo
Luxury Cabin Complex (newly listed on Vrbo) Russell

About the area

Map
Northland, Northland

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Flagstaff Hill - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Russell Beach - 15 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 27 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Paihia Beach - 32 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hell Hole - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Penguin - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Just Fish and Chips - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waikare Waters - Luxury Cabin Complex in a private wilderness and waterway. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waikare Waters - Luxury Cabin Complex in a private wilderness and waterway.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waikare Waters - Luxury Cabin Complex in a private wilderness and waterway.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waikare Waters - Luxury Cabin Complex in a private wilderness and waterway. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bay of Islands and within 9 miles (15 km) of Manawaora Bay and Ngaiotonga Scenic Reserve. Russell Christ Church and Russell Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Waikare Waters - Luxury Cabin Complex in a private wilderness and waterway. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super-private getaway
Wonderfully private and comfortable spot on its own peninsula - the real world is a kilometre walk back down the driveway. There are lovely bush tracks, water all around and a great view from the hilltop above the accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ian D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded and peaceful.
What a wonderful spot. Great accommodation and good walks around the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

karolina s., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Privacy and serenity
You will be staying in 4 cabins: one that is your bedroom (very comfortable), another one is a lounge (big corner sofa and TV), one that is your kitchen (including a large fridge/freezer) and one that is a bathroom/shower room. The four cabins are connected by a carport (shade and rain protection) and very cosy. It's like glamping without the 'glamour' but better because you have firm floors, comfortable furniture and more space. The WC/Toilet is flushable but about 10 m away in a sep little shed. We had fantastic weather so plenty of solar power. However, the cabins do get a bit hot so you may want to note that. We had a little low power fan which saved the day. The one and only drawback is that the beautiful water views are obscured by the native bush and thus you only get glimpses of the inlet UNLESS you go up the hill. (1 min) and sit and soak them up from here (however, you wont have any shade). I had my morning coffees on the hill and we enjoyed fabulous sunsets from there too. The only other thing to note is that the cabins dont officially have windows though they let in light via the clear lite cladding. Allan is a great and friendly host and we loved having the dog with us too. We went to Long Beach (Oneroa) in Russell every day for warm ocean swims. Recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha W., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and tranquility off the grid but with WiFi for the teenagers (and work, if needed)!!
Approximately 15-mins before Russell on a huge rural section away from everyone - peace, quiet, privacy - and 5-min walk on bush path down to the water. Beds were comfy, BBQ well-maintained, water pressure good, large bathroom and kitchen with everything you need. Although the toilet is up the path from the house, it is clean, tidy, and a flush toilet with good quality toilet paper. Very much appreciated the mosi nets - used them each night, no bites! No 4G but the WiFi was very handy, especially for the kids at the end of our day activities. Would stay again. Thanks, Alan.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Baylee J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant private cabin
My partner and our two dogs stayed at the cabin and absolutely loved it! It’s about as private as it gets, set on its own peninsula. There is even a beautiful walking track that sets off from the cabins and winds its way through native bush and old mangrove forest. The cabins have everything you could need and are layed out well with great covered outdoor areas. The bed was very comfortable and we appreciated the mosquito net above the bed too. The shower was great and kitchen facilities were very well equipped. Our two dogs also loved the open space to run around. We hope to be back for a longer stay next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David and Julie T., Porirua

Liked: Cleanliness
Great dog friendly glamping spot
We loved the solitude and the way that somehow every creature comfort from flushing toilets to TV to mains power as available. The bed was so comfortable i slept past 8am for the first time in years. 10 mins from Russell for a coffee. We also recommend making the trip to Long Beach and doing the walk to Tapeka Point.... all dog friendly. But mostly we recommend sitting on the hill behind the cottage at night and watching the stars...
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harlan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place - Great owner.
Me and my girlfriend had a great time at this place, lovely view with a very private location. Wi-Fi was great, very cozy bedroom, lounge and bathroom area. I would rate it 9/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Perfect stay for what we were looking for. Host was great, lots of info. Property is amazing. Very private with cool little bush walks all around. Highl recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magic off the grid bach in Russell
We loved this place. The remote location suited us and the bach had everything we needed. We arrived in a huge storm which did not lift for threw days. Still enjoyed the walks to the mangroves and inlet, loved hearing the kiwi and more pork at night. Russell is only a 15 minute drive away.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
The location we perfect for us. You are on your own little peninsula, surrounded with bush and paddocks, down to estuary. We had our dogs with us so found the space great. We took paddle boards and explored the estuary, walked on the property and drove to nearby beaches and into Russell for dinner. Had a small hiccup with power but the owner sorted that asap!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning bach and location
Absolutely loved the bach. Architecturally vey clever design, cosy, comfortable with everything you need. Amazing bird life, views, peaceful and great for our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena H.

Liked: Cleanliness
True isolation and peace.
Amazing location, are the end of a small peninsula in the Bay of Islands. Quirky eco building, with corrugated plastic walls. Fantastic bed. All the luxuries you may desire: great shower, fridge, gas cooker, Freeview tv. When the solar energy runs low, you can top the power store up with a small, easy to use generator.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

werner s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spot
Great host and a Lovely place with everything you need. If your dog travels with you this place is absolutely perfect as it is private and with no other animals nearby. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Campers
Lovely quiet weekend with friends. We love Waikare. Thanks again Alan
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Campers
Thanks Alan again. We love Waikare
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Glen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good property
Lovely quiet place. The battery bank will need attention other than that it is as advertised. Just the place to get away from it all.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lily C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Special Sanctuary
Loved our stay in Alan's amazing glamping cabins, we ended up extending our booking to make the most of it. Very private and peaceful, full of wildlife and incredible stargazing at night. Our dogs loved it just as much as we did. Thanks again!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect off the grid solitude
Stayed 9 nights and hated to leave. Being off grid was a good break from city stress, and the dog loved having room to run off lead. Good location for seeing the area, and even caught snapper from "fishing rock" on the property. Alan was a great host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Catching Breathe
We had a quiet break away in Alan's lovely spot. Always love Waikare
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great family trip!
We had an awesome stay at the cabins! Beds were nice and comfy and all set up for us on arrival in the perfect configuration. All the comforts that you need, with a little dash of 'going off the grid adventure' thrown in. Great communication from Alan, thanks for having us and we hope to be back one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021