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9.4 / 10 Guest Rating

Evi the school bus at Oromahoe Downs Farm

691C State Highway 10, Puketona, nz

Evi the school bus at Oromahoe Downs Farm - main view

About the Property

Unique Accommodation in Tranquil Setting

Rustic Charm and Modern Comforts: Evi the school bus at Oromahoe Downs Farm offers a unique stay with garden views and free WiFi. The cozy bus includes a seating area, dining space, and a well-equipped kitchenette for your convenience.

Outdoor BBQ and Relaxing Garden: Enjoy the serene surroundings with outdoor dining and a garden to unwind in. The property also features a barbecue area for delightful evenings under the stars.

Convenient Location: Situated near popular attractions like Opua Forest and Haruru Falls, with private check-in and check-out services. Book your stay at Evi the school bus for a memorable countryside getaway.

Facilities & Amenities

Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Japanese garden
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Pets allowed

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. Managed by a private host A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

9.4
Exceptional27 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the comfortable and frequently praise the peaceful.

Categories

Cleanliness9.4
Service9.5
Location9.4
Room Quality9.4
Amenities9.4
Value for Money9.4
Food and Beverage9.4
Overall Experience9.4

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CornelisauAU
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 14, 2026

"Excellent."

10.0

Quirky accommodation, quiet rural setting, excellent location for Bay of Islands. Well equipped kitchenette.

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KalinaplPL
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 8, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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MichellecaCA
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 8, 2026

"Everything was as shown on the website Andrea and John were great hosts. Loved the view from Evi."

10.0

Comfortable and peaceful

Everything was excellent

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EvadeDE
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 14, 2025

"Exceptional"

9.0
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KirstennzNZ
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 28, 2025

"amazing little gem"

10.0

Evi was very comfortable and the owners lovely to deal with

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KarengbGB
Verified booking
solo traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 22, 2025

"A lovely rural experience in a sweet setting!"

8.0

I liked the setting… a beautiful small farm with animals. EVI the bus had a great history, and was quirky and fun. My hosts were welcoming and friendly.

The farming in my car took me to the wrong location, so maybe some directions from the hosts would help. The bus could have been aired out a bit better, and a fly strip would have been welcome. But my stay was wonderful in spite of these small issues.

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YuminzNZ
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 16, 2025

"Great"

10.0

John and Andrea are very friendly and helpful. Evi has everything we needed and was very comfortable. Surrounded by lots of animals and friendly dog Brumo made us happy and relaxed.

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BruceauAU
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 9, 2025

"Evi is Great"

10.0

Andrea and John have a wonderful setup and location, Evi was everything we thought and more. The animals are specifically worth mentioning as it's a treat to sit and watch them frolicking in the paddock. Wonderful stay and highly recommend it.

All good 😊

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ClarenzNZ
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 27, 2025

"Fanbloodytastic, would definitely escape to Evi again, highly recommended"

8.0

Superb location, absolutely peace and quiet from the hustle and bustle of Auckland, great to wake up with the sound of sheep and birds.

Very cute bus, done out very nicely, bed was very comfortable, and full size bathroom facilities, nice and cosy. Considering we picked one of the worst weekends to getaway, with torrential rain, lightning and thunder that didn’t stop us enjoying Evi, she was very comfortable indeed, was actually nice to listen to the rain pelt down, not so much the rumbling thunder, and we did manage to dodge the rain to use the BBQ in the evening. Would benefit from having a small oven and two burner portable hob, couldn’t get the one on the bus to work, but most likely user error. Would have been lovely to enjoy the outside area but that weather certainly didn’t play ball. But nevertheless was a very enjoyable two nights, the hosts as well such an awesome couple, very informative throughout our stay. If you’re looking for a tranquil setting and total peace and quiet Evi is the one. Bruno the dog was very cool, super friendly little chap. Always there with a wagging tail to greet you.

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GraemenzNZ
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2025

"Awesome farm setting with excellent hosts. Loved Evi."

8.0

Evi is a lovely old nzr bus done up real nice an cozy. Hosts were real friendly and pleasant. Real nice farmstead setting.

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