Busby Manor

The Resort & Setting

Busby Manor is a small, independently run timeshare property at 34 Marsden Road in Paihia, within the Bay of Islands. Guest reviews put it at 4.5 out of 5 from 48 reviews, a solid score for a lodging-style property of this size. Being independent rather than part of a large hotel chain, Busby Manor's character and day-to-day running are tied closely to Paihia itself rather than to a branded resort network — though owners do get the added flexibility of RCI affiliation (more on that below).

Paihia & the Bay of Islands

Paihia is the main service town for the Bay of Islands, with its shops, cafés, restaurants and the wharf from which most bay cruises, dolphin-watching trips and island tours depart. The Bay of Islands itself comprises around 144 islands, pristine beaches and sheltered water, and has long drawn sailors, divers and anyone looking for a slower-paced coastal break. A short ferry ride across the water takes you to Russell, the old colonial-era waterfront town known for its galleries, cafés and historic buildings. A few minutes inland from Paihia, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds offer one of the country's most significant historic sites, with museums and cultural performances set on grounds overlooking the bay. Further afield, Cape Brett has dramatic cliff-top walking tracks and lighthouse views over the whole bay.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Busby Manor and are ready to move it on, or simply want to rent it out for a season, BidMyTimeshare.com lists it as a private, owner-to-owner sale or rental. You set your own asking price, write your own listing details, and interested buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform — there's no agent in the middle. We charge a one-time listing fee to get your week in front of buyers, and take 0% commission on whatever price you agree.

Because Busby Manor is an independent resort, resale transfers go through the resort's own owners' association or management company rather than a large brand's resale desk. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, it's worth confirming directly with the resort: the current transfer fee, whether a right of first refusal clause applies that could affect the sale, how long the transfer process typically takes, and the current annual maintenance fee the new owner will be responsible for. None of these figures are standardised across independent resorts, so obtain written confirmation from Busby Manor before finalising anything.

A resale buyer at Busby Manor should expect to receive the usage rights to the week itself, along with the RCI affiliation attached to ownership — but they generally won't inherit any resort credits, loyalty perks or prior owner arrangements that don't transfer with the deed or contract. Renters, for their part, are paying for a stay rather than ownership, so they're typically focused on the dates available, proximity to Paihia's cafés and tour departure points, and the practical details of the unit itself.

Practical Notes for Buyers & Owners

As an RCI-affiliated property, Busby Manor owners can exchange their week for a stay at one of the many resorts in RCI's network, which spans destinations well beyond New Zealand. Anyone planning to exchange rather than stay in Paihia should book well ahead, as popular exchange dates and resorts fill up early. If you're planning to use your week locally, note that summer (December to February) is the busiest and warmest stretch in the Bay of Islands, while April–May and September–October tend to be quieter with milder, more pleasant weather — useful to know whether you're booking a stay or timing a rental listing.