Pipiroa Bay Homestay

Great location and scenic to the bay. Nice host!

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The view from the apartment was lovely, and the garden was beautiful. The set up was comfortable and well sufficient for our needs. I was keen to take the walk from the apartment to Russell but we did not have time this trip. The Host was very friendly and helpful.

The driveway was a bit of a surprise, especially as we arrived well after dark. There was not a great deal of turning room at the bottom for our car.

Wat een plek! Zo mooi! Prachtig uitzicht en heerlijk appartement. Super vriendelijke en behulpzame eigenaresse.

An absolute amazing location in bush. We all wished we could have stayed longer.

The views and peace and quiet. Very comfortable.

Unique place, excellent host, quiet, beautiful.

Ein schönes Apartment mit einer grossen Küche, Dusche und Waschmaschine. Die Aussicht auf die Bucht war grossartig. Paula die Besitzerin ist äusserst nett und zuvorkommend.

Das,Wi-Fi im Haus ist nicht stabil. Am besten ist der Empfang vor dem Haus auf der Terrasse.

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Paula was welcoming and supplied delicious muffins on arrival, the view from the room and balcony was exceptinal

Beautiful views, even in the torrential rain storm we experienced while staying there! Paula was a gracious and engaging host. We very much enjoyed the two nights we spent in her place.

Location great. Good views, close to Opua ferry. Comfy beds. Well-equipped. Good shower. Can walk down through garden to start of track to Kororāreka.

It was winter when we visited so it was a bit chilly. Fan heaters available for rooms but a bit noisy.

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Very comfortable apartment with a beautiful view and a lovely deck to sit out. The kitchen had everything you needed for a stay plus plenty towels in the bathroom/laundry. The lounge was lovely and the bedroom very cosy with a super comfy bed. Paula's home baked muffins were delicious. We would definitely stay here again. The property is so handy for the Opua car ferry and Russell.

We liked everything.

Location was stunning. The view of the Harbour with boats, sea and bush was wonderful. At night kiwi were calling all around. Mangrove groves on the beach. Also a wonderful garden to walk around

Great spot, beautiful location, lovely host, spacious and well equipped. We would love to come back for longer next time.

Very accomodating host who was prompt to reply to messages and who organised a late checkout without any bother. The apartment contained everything that was needed and the complimentary muffins were appreciated. If you are looking for budget friendly apartment accomodation, this is a great, private location.

The bottom carpark was very difficult to turn around in - would recommend using the top carpark!

Excellent location in a quiet area, with a beautiful deck, garden, and scenic views. Well-equipped kitchen, comfortable lounge and bedroom, and charming artwork and decor throughout. The host was incredibly friendly and welcoming.

The double bed was uncomfortable due to loose springs.

Location, convenience, ambiance

The view from the balcony is amazing

The view was absolutely spectacular. The accommodation was very clean & private. The host Paula was absolutely amazing. We were greeted with a yummy treat. And the whole experience was wonderful. Definitely recommend.

Location was perfect and quiet . Great to see the sunset and sunrise changing the outlook of the water view. A large and magical garden leading to the waters edge was lovely. Great and adequate facilities and kitchen . A well earned hot shower was perfect following our hiking. An extra bed was required at short notice so we used the couch which seemed comfortable, Thankyou very much to the Host (Paula) who was very communicative, flexible and available. Four square was only 8 mins down the road so we considered that to be handy. Tried out the local fish and chips in Russell. We loved that it had off road parking however it was a little tricky for the bottom carpark. We kept to the top car park for the duration which was no problem. We appreciated the muffins on arrival along with the cold water. We made an effort to conserve water . We considered there to be ample room for a group of 4. Nice to chill on the deck and also to see the birds and hear the birdsong.

The view

Nice location nest and tidy

Everything

Nothing not to like

Liked the scrummy muffins The view The location The privacy

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The location was excellent and the view was wonderful. Our host was so welcoming.

It's got a lovely outlook of the bay, the Wekis were around from dawn and dust so that was cool to watch them.

Some of the appliances need up grading. The bed was a bit creaky.

All good and a very friendly and accommodating host. Thanks Paula, you may see us again. Cheers Hans and crew.

Spacious, well appointed, comfy beds, beautiful views and amazing breakfast!

Would be great to have window screens to prevent bugs in room on a hot night

It was the best view from a comfy couch!

It was exceptional in every way- no bad comments

Views, garden, host amenities etc all good

The property was great but needs a thorough clean. Spiders in every corner of the rooms, I was bitten by something each night and we were visited by a few cockroaches. But overall it was great and we would def be back 😊

Perfect location. Beautiful views. Well equiped. Very nice host

Beds were noisy, mattress a bit uncomfortable. Could hear footsteps above during night.

The views were amazing. The host was very helpful and friendly. The apartment that we had was a decent size.

You have to drive everywhere. The driveway down to apartment is very tight. The double bed , whilst comfortable was the squeakiest , noisiest bed ever. And the main one , it was advertised as a 2 bedroom apartment. When we arrived it had a single bed in the living area. We spoke to the host immediately who explained as we were only 3 of us ( 19 yr old daughter) she had left it like that , if there were 4 people she would open up the other room for which there usually is a charge? She did offer it to us for free but it is the other side of a staircase which is actually in her own house? And the door between needs to be shut? My daughter stayed in the single bed as didn't feel comfortable. This really wouldn't work with young children? I feel it really shouldn't be sold as a 2 bedroom? It worked really well for us as it was set up.

Did not have breakfast, location was great, view was lovely, lots of bird life.

everything suited us well.

Beautiful garden and view. Very comfortable and had everything we needed. Quiet surroundings.

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 lacked a little privacy, but our hostess offered to open up the 2nd bedroom for a small extra fee before we even raised this as an option so we're then very comfortable.

The washer worked well but the drier did not. Thankfully an airer and portable fan heater were on hand and sufficient.

Host was lovely, view was beautiful, kitchen had all the items we needed

A little difficult to access bottom level with luggage but very good once you have everything in the house

Amazing location with access to beaches and transitional forest from totara to kauri. listened to kiwi and weka,

Beautiful location and place. Very helpful host. I strongly recommend

Perfect location, views were to die for. Gardens were very beautiful

Good basic accomodation. Location near to ferry helpful

The location was good for us - views out over Okiato from the deck, easy walking access down to the bay. Everything we needed for out stay was there.

beautiful views of bush and harbour. Peace and quiet Unit was equipped with all we needed

No complaints

We had our own breakfast. We enjoyed the welcome muffins.

A very pleasant place to go and stay. Nice garden and close by a walking track that takes you through the forest. The local community are doing a great job at eradicating pests and invasive plants there.

You would need your own transportation to stay there.

Great view from the deck. Close to ferry.

Very tired, damp smell in cupboards and bathroom. Very uncomfortable couch. Cobwebs and spiders all over. Bed was noisy and uncomfortable and linen very tired. Would have been good to know that the property is in tank water so that you can factor this in your decision making when booking. host is lovely but dog barks a lot which isn’t great when they are upstairs.

It’s location

A little tired but with updating would be superb.

It was all amazing. Views were breathtaking, and location was perfect

Loved everything, stunning view and Paula was amazing to deal with. We added two people a week before and there was no issue.

The location to the water and the view

Reliance on tank water which meant short showers and unflushed toilets

Beautiful view and lovely walk down to beach. Paula made us at home, check in very seamless. Would have liked to stay longer.

A quiet peaceful location with a wonderful view and a short walk down the track to the beach. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

A slice of heaven!

Love the beachy vibe and the surrounding garden. The view was so lovely and listening to the birds was just so relaxing.

Cozy, brightly furnished apartment in a quiet location, in the middle of a tropical garden with a fantastic view of the bay. Very friendly hostess. We loved sitting on the wooden terrace, listening to the birdsong and enjoying the beautiful view. We would have loved to stay longer. The car ferry is just around the corner.

Truly amazing view and had all the things we needed.

Lovely large property, really comfortable. Owner was brilliant and so friendly. The views were AMAZING. It's a most definite place to stay.

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Lovely outlook, stunning garden

The scenery was absolutely stunning. The garden and its many trails were fabulous, and once down to the beach, it was such a lovely contemplative place. Paula was so friendly and helpful and provided useful information in her information pack that was left for us to read. It was easy to check in, too.

The accommodation is functional with all amenities readily available. It is basic compared to our previous accommodation in Milford. The only feedback for improvement I could give to Paula would be to check the cleanliness of the inside of the oven after previous guests had used it.

Host had muffins for us when we arrived which was a nice touch ! Breakfast was available but we chose to exhaust our provisions .

Unfortunately for us the weather wasn't the best which limited our activities . A booked fishing charter was cancelled !

Good location. Tranquil surrounding. Fantastic view from the balcony. Well equipped, and have everything we need. Spacious lounge, kitchen, and bathroom. Dog friendly. Spacious area in the garden to walk around.

Mouldy smell in the room and from the kitchencupboard, stained towels, countless mosquitoes' dead bodies on the ceiling of the bathroom, dirty washing machine inner drum.

Good view, good host.

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Location

Cleanness there so many spiders and mosquitoes in every corner of the room. In addition on night time it’s just flying over us and make annoying voice

Beautiful spot, fantastic views and a lovely welcoming hostess

The location, quietness, scenery, bush walk to the beach! Lest then a minute to the ferry!

No spa pool!

The serenity of the surroundings.

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what a beautiful find. real little beauty spot!!

The warm welcome, artful decoration, kitchen provision, beds, garden to the bay, and superb view and were wonderful