Featuring garden views, Pipiroa Bay Homestay provides accommodation with a private beach area and a patio, around 7.6 km from Christ church. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The homestay is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the homestay features a selection of packed lunches. For guests with children, Pipiroa Bay Homestay offers an indoor play area. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go cycling and hiking nearby. Russell Museum is 7.7 km from the accommodation, while Flagstaff Hill is 8.6 km from the property. Bay of Islands Airport is 30 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
6.3
Low score for Russell

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gabrielle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Spacious, well appointed, comfy beds, beautiful views and amazing breakfast!
  • Honorei
    Australia Australia
    Perfect location. Beautiful views. Well equiped. Very nice host
  • Kay
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Did not have breakfast, location was great, view was lovely, lots of bird life.
  • Warwick
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful garden and view. Very comfortable and had everything we needed. Quiet surroundings.
  • Riannon
    Australia Australia
    The view from the balcony is spectacular the hostess is kind and helpful, even leaving us home cooked muffins and helping us with recommendations for a bay of islands cruise! As 3 adults the 2nd separate single bed in the living space/kitchen...
  • Tash
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Host was lovely, view was beautiful, kitchen had all the items we needed
  • Stanley
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Amazing location with access to beaches and transitional forest from totara to kauri. listened to kiwi and weka,
  • Jarosław
    Poland Poland
    Beautiful location and place. Very helpful host. I strongly recommend
  • H
    Helen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Perfect location, views were to die for. Gardens were very beautiful
  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    We had our own breakfast. We enjoyed the welcome muffins.

Hosted by Paula Franklin

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score
Paula Franklin
Mediterranean style apartment with full kitchen and laundry facilities. Paula's art work adorns the walls and the covered deck overlooks the sub tropical garden that ends at the beach below.. Beautiful bird life satisfies bird lovers and the outlook is the waters of Piproa Bay with bush clad headlands and Islands beyond. The tranquility of the property means guests often wished they had booked for longer. Very close to the site of New Zealandss first capital, close to thr cycle trail at Opua, and on the walking track to Russell makes it ideal for historians and exercise enthusiasts. You will receive a warm welcome at Pipiroa Bay Homestay with privacy assured.
Have enjoyed hosting guests for 18 years and love to share the joys of living on our beautiful property. Living so close to the water is peaceful and enables ready access to all water activities like swimming and kayaking. Paula is a fabric artist and enjoys painting . You are welcome to visit her studio.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Pipiroa Bay Homestay
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Entertainment and family services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

General

  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Pipiroa Bay Homestay takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 10:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 5% charge when you pay with a Visa credit card.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 10:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Pipiroa Bay Homestay

  • Pipiroa Bay Homestay is 3 miles from the centre of Russell. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Pipiroa Bay Homestay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Pipiroa Bay Homestay offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Private beach area
    • Walking tours
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bike tours
    • Beach
  • Check-in at Pipiroa Bay Homestay is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.