Ohiwa Holiday Spot - Ruatuna Road- Ohiwa harbour

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Miscellaneous
Exterior
In-room safe, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 523 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Water view

About this property

Entire place

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

Ohiwa Holiday Spot - Ruatuna Road- Ohiwa harbour

Peaceful elevated site overlooking Ohiwa Harbour a large area for safe off-road parking.
Close to safe swimming spots & patrolled swimming at Waiotahie beach during the summer holidays.
Powered 10mtr long caravan (35 feet) covered in deck, BBQ with outdoor seating & hammock. Oil heater for heating, cell phone coverage (no WIFI) Kitchen has large pantry storage, breakfast bar. Sleeps 4 (5 with prior notice), room to pitch a tent.
10-minute walk to water's edge, 2-minute drive to boat ramp, 2-minute walk to view Glow worms (bring light)
Child proof fence at the front edge of section, but not fenced at the sides or back where the bush is
Abundance of birdlife - Tui, wood pigeon, weka & California quail.
Excellent nearby swimming and fishing.
Bring your mountain bike for the new Motu cycle trail. Swim with the dolphins at Whakatane, fish with Ohiwa fishing charters, kayak hire with KG Kayaks.
First class children's playground at Ohope. 30 minutes to the fabulous Awakeri hot pools and the Kawerau pools are a must for young & old, it's new & spotless (Spa pool is amazing for those with aches & pains)
Affordable fishing charters, glow worm and Kiwi walks at night, kayaking tours or just laze around in the hammock with your favorite book

20 minutes to Ohope Beach, 25 minutes to Whakatane, 1hr 20 to Rotorua Int airport.
2 hours to Gisborne, 1hr 1/2 to Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.
3/4 hour to the Awakeri Hot Pools & the Rail trail

Our focus is on families or couples searching for affordable, memorable holiday accommodation.
NO BOOZERS - HEAVY DRINKERS - OR ENTERTAINING (Please book elsewhere)
Owner lives nearby to assist with any other services that may be required.
LINEN - supplied for double bed & sleeping bags for the 2 single beds
pillowcases, tea towels, cleaning cloths, products & equipment provided.
TOWELS: Bring your own + face cloth
Provided are a small amount of instant coffee (plunger provided), tea bags & sugar. (No milk). Body wash, cleaning products, cloths & equipment. Tea towels & fresh pillowcases for all beds.
KITCHEN: Electric jug, toaster, electric frypan, microwave, Fridge is small, so a chilly bin is a good idea for those longer stays.
RUBBISH: to be removed by the guests on departure
or pay $5 for each large plastic bag if you wish to leave it behind. This must exclude food waste which owner will dispose of (free)
CLEANING: Guests to clean & leave as found - wand in shower to be used after each shower - (products & equipment provided)
CLEANING FEE: will be charged if this is left for the owner
WATER: Tank water - either boil your drinking water or bring your own bought water.
PARKING: Huge, room for a large boat and vehicles

Special conditions.
* NO HEAVY DRINKERS - Very serious on this point, due to extreme damage in the past
* NO PARTIES OR EVENTS
* EXTRA GUESTS - WITHOUT PERMISSION FACE EVICTION!! (Over it)
* Smokers, Outside Only.
* PETS allowed with PRIOR APPROVAL & must be BOOKED IN
DOG POLICY.
Limit to 2 small or 1 large only (no puppies or highly strung dogs)
Dogs must be kept outside during the day & owner is ok for them to be bought inside
at night , with clean bedding, to sleep.

Property manager

Diane Black

Languages

English

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: No large dogs inside of the caravan.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: small children welcome but bring bed protection

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Ohiwa Holiday Spot Ruatuna Road Ohiwa Harbour
Ohiwa Holiday Spot - Ruatuna Road- Ohiwa Harbour Opotiki
Ohiwa Holiday Spot - Ruatuna Road- Ohiwa Harbour Campsite

About the neighborhood

Map
Opotiki, Opotiki

What's nearby

  • Opotiki Beach - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Ohiwa Harbour - 17 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Maraetotara Reserve - 21 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Ohope International Golf Club - 27 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Whakatane Hospital - 32 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ohiwa Macadamias - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ohope Charter Club - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Wharf Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Ohiwa Oyster Farm - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Sandcastle - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ohiwa Holiday Spot - Ruatuna Road- Ohiwa harbour pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Ohiwa Holiday Spot - Ruatuna Road- Ohiwa harbour?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ohiwa Holiday Spot - Ruatuna Road- Ohiwa harbour?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

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Ohiwa Holiday Spot - Ruatuna Road- Ohiwa harbour Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Such a beautiful spot and the caravan is stocked with everything you need for a relaxing, great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Was an amazing place for my partner and our two Fur babies. Diane the host was amazing to deal with. We would definitely stay againd. Nestled up in native bush with harbor views.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Lived up to everything it said and more. Simple, beautiful and host was a delight. We took the time needed to just stop and relax in a beautiful location, but not too far away form everything you think you may need.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

It was really good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Lovely spot to get away with a beautiful view we will be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Lovely little piece of paradise to stay. Awesome views & beautiful beaches ⛱️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Fabulous views, quiet location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

We had a wonderful 4-night stay in Diane's very comfortable caravan. We loved the view from the property and being able to watch the tides come and go. The kitchen was well appointed, the bed comfortable, bathroom facilities were excellent, and the deck fantastic: even in heavy rain we were comfortable moving about. We loved the peace and quiet and hope to visit again. Diane was quick, polite and friendly to deal with and the whole experience was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Wonderful little gem tucked away in nature, beautiful views and felt like you were stepping back in time to the more 'simpler' days, Diane the host was fantastic and very helpful, thoroughly loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

We loved our 5-day stay in the caravan. It was peaceful, secluded and an amazing view. Perfect base to explore surrounding areas, with nice biking trails close nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

Wonderful spot to relax and close enough to drive to excellent walks, beaches etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10

Stunning location, relaxing holiday, helpful owner. FYI Google pin shows house next door.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

I would recommend this place to anyone absolutely loved it and the owners are awesome. Thank you very much Diana
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

clean, tidy, wonderful get away. Amazing view and affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Exactly as per description. We had a great stay with family. Glow worms were a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Great location. Will definitely come again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Great spot Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Very peaceful and private, amazing harbour views and bush back drop. The caravan had everything we needed, and the bed was very comfortable. Thanks for being a great host Dianne and we so appreciated being able to take our fur babies on holiday with us. Totally recommend this getaway gem.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2022

8/10

Nice location, very clean and well presented, only issue was the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10

My friend and I had a wonderful stay in the caravan despite the sun hiding from us! The harbour and local areas are scenic, peaceful and ooze beauty. We did as much as we could in our short stay and can't wait to return again! Thank you for your warm welcome Diane, we had an amazing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Our second visit. Everything we need and more. Emaculate and peaceful. A great host. Highly recommended
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Good sized well put together space for a break away. Spent a lot of time on the deck. Lovely harbour views, good walking and good space available for our small dog. Hoping to visit again soon perhaps also with our daughter.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10

Had all we needed. Was pretty big for a caravan. Nice setting. BBQ not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10

Cosy accomedation harking to simpler living. Quiet elivated location with spectacular views of the inner harbor. Magical night eliminated with a show from the glow worms. Overall a memorable stay. Can't recommend it more. A special time with the family. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Diane, you're a wonderful and very friendly host. Apart from maintaining the property impeccable way, your friendly approach and clear communication were definitely worth mentioning. And your instant support on fixing the hot water issue is highly commendable. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip, and we would definitely love to come back, and we have already started recommending your place to friends and families. Thank you once again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024