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Terracotta Gardens - Heart of Russell, key to the Bay of Islands.
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 82152.8 sq ft
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Russell, Russell
- Place, Russell Christ Church5 min walk
- Place, Russell Beach6 min walk
- Place, Long Beach7 min walk
- Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)44 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1 upper level
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 upper level
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 upper level
2 Twin Beds
Master bedroom lower level
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
Lower Level en suite
Toilet · Shower only
Lower Level hot tub
Jetted bathtub
Upper Level separate toilet
Toilet
Upper Level wash and shower
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Terracotta Gardens - Heart of Russell, key to the Bay of Islands.
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Amenities
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Ask for house=trained dogs with own sleeping mat
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the neighborhood
Russell
Located in Russell, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. Pompallier Mission and Pompalier House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bay of Islands Marina and Paihia Wharf. Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Russell, Russell
What's nearby
- Russell Christ Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Russell Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Russell Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Long Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Flagstaff Hill - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - 26 min drive
- Charlotte's Kitchen - 26 min drive
- Orange Frog - 26 min drive
- Duke of Marlborough Hotel - 8 min walk
- Hone's Garden - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Jan 27, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anson P.
Nov 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anson P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeanine J.
Dec 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeanine J.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sabine S.
Jan 21, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sabine S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John K.
Mar 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Handy location ,spacious
John K.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Sharon E.
Apr 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terracotta Gardens
Sharon E.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie H.
Mar 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Julie H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeanine J.
Jan 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Friendly accommodation
Jeanine J.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
TOM N.
Jan 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visit to the Bay of Islands area
TOM N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marcel V.
Oct 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in Russell
Marcel V.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ash P.
Apr 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic family holiday
Ash P.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Wendy S.
Mar 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay, perfect for a family getaway.
Wendy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Chris K.
Dec 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place to relax and enjoy life.
Chris K.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeanine J.
Mar 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly holiday home
Jeanine J.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Roger B.
Feb 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay in Russell
Roger B.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Thomas T.
Feb 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Russell Home
Thomas T.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Wayne D.
Nov 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway - highly recommend
Wayne D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kat C.
Jan 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise - even with the teenagers!
Kat C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Christina N.
Sep 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christina N.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike D.
Mar 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Baches
Mike D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Abi L.
Feb 18, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely bach, lovely location!
Abi L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Nick G.
Feb 28, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky but comfortable
Nick G.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Emily S.
Jun 18, 2018
Location is up a hill as described overlooking Russell.
Emily S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Murray W.
Feb 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Russell Stay
Murray W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Wendy F.
Sep 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely House, plenty of space
Wendy F.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
About the host
Hosted by Alan Wilkinson
We are semi retired with several interests in Russell - an art gallery, a landscaping business, this holiday home and land and horses out the back road. I am also still a director of a computer business in Auckland that was my professional career after training as a scientist.
Why they chose this property
We bought this property next to our home when it got too much for our elderly neighbour. We extended and completely renovated the house with an architect friend to make it a beautiful and practical holiday house. We landscaped the two gardens together to give each property privacy while able to enjoy the benefits of the whole space.
What makes this property unique
The house is ideal for extended families with its two self-sufficient levels connected by a lift. You can have peace and privacy in your own space or join together with plenty of space to share meals, relaxation or fun. There is a huge upper deck with both sun and shade and great views for entertaining, kids to play on or dogs to enjoy. Children love the lift and everyone enjoys the hot tub spa on a rainy day, after a tiring trip or just to relax before bedtime.
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