Centrally located in the Bay of Islands
Our countryside retreat is conveniently located just a 5-minute drive from Bay of Islands airport, and 10-minutes from central Kerikeri. It’s also a pleasant 25-minute drive to Paihia, the heart of the Bay of Islands.
- Turn onto Wiroa Road at the main Kerikeri round about on SH10. We are just 7-minutes from the round about.
- Follow Wiroa Road until just past Bay of Islands airport, and turn left onto Waimate North Road.
- Follow Waimate North Road for 2.3km until you get to Montrose Road on the left.
- Drive along Montrose Road for 1.1km to 118 located on the right.
- On the driveway a sign on the right for Blackwood Nest will guide you up the driveway to the cabin.
What our guests say
“It was an honor to be the very first guests at Blackwood Nest. The interior design is both beautifully aesthetic and incredibly smartly thought-out — nothing is missing, and everything has clearly been put together with love, care, and an eye for detail.
We loved it so much that we even extended our stay – we truly enjoyed our stay and can highly recommend Blackwood Nest!”
We loved it so much that we even extended our stay – we truly enjoyed our stay and can highly recommend Blackwood Nest!”
“This place was the perfect getaway location. Beautiful cabin with views of the surrounding country. Everything about it inspired relaxation and comfort. We enjoyed the place so much we booked an extra night. Would highly recommend!”
“We had a wonderful stay at Blackwood Nest. The property has been thoughtfully and beautifully designed to create a very stylish and welcoming retreat. It is really well equipped with high quality fittings and appliances and has everything needed to relax and enjoy the space both inside and out, so much so that we couldn’t wait to return after days spent exploring the surrounding area.”
“We loved our stay the Blackwood Nest. The home is absolutely stunning and makes you feel relaxed straight away. It was very peaceful with beautiful country views. Short drive to the shops, restaurants and market which was great. Michelle had the fridge stocked with some breakfast foods, as well as snacks, coffee/tea and other supplies for home cooking which was very kind and thoughtful.”
“An incredible place to stay in a lovely, peaceful spot surrounded by nature. A great place to relax and recharge your batteries. The kitchen facilities are better than at home, and we really had everything we needed (and more). The accommodation is incredibly cosy and clean. This place is truly something very special, and we’ll certainly remember it for a long time to come.”
“I had a very comfortable stay at Blackwood Nest. The cabin was extremely comfortable and well appointed. Michelle was very thoughtful and proactive in reaching out. I’d return in a heartbeat!”