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Bay of Islands Beachfront - Swim all tide, Kayaks, Sea Views - Tapeka del Mar

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A table with a wine bottle, glasses, pastries, and a cheese board with various accompaniments, overlooking a beach and water.
A bedroom with two beds, a sliding glass door to a balcony, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and white cabinetry.
A small, single-story building with a peaked roof and a statue on top.
A pier with boats docked, a bridge, and a clear sky.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bay of Islands

Popular amenities

  • Direct access to beach
  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Self-parking included
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Tapeka Point (Russell), Far North District
  • Place, Bay of Islands
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tapeka Point Historic Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Flagstaff Hill
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Front with sea views

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Large rear family room

3 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Master Bedroom with ensuite

1 King Bed

Side with garden view

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bedroom Ensuite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor Hot Water Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Russell

Located in Russell, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point Historic Reserve, while Russell Museum and Pompallier Mission are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Action World and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and ecotours.
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Tapeka Point (Russell), Far North District

What's nearby

  • Tapeka Point - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bay of Islands - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tapeka Point Historic Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Flagstaff Hill - 15 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Russell Beach - 10 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaside - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪El Cafe - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay of Islands Beachfront - Swim all tide, Kayaks, Sea Views - Tapeka del Mar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bay of Islands Beachfront - Swim all tide, Kayaks, Sea Views - Tapeka del Mar?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay of Islands Beachfront - Swim all tide, Kayaks, Sea Views - Tapeka del Mar on 7 Feb 2027 start from £1,148, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bay of Islands Beachfront - Swim all tide, Kayaks, Sea Views - Tapeka del Mar?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay of Islands Beachfront - Swim all tide, Kayaks, Sea Views - Tapeka del Mar?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay of Islands Beachfront - Swim all tide, Kayaks, Sea Views - Tapeka del Mar?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay of Islands Beachfront - Swim all tide, Kayaks, Sea Views - Tapeka del Mar located?

Nestled on the beach, this Russell holiday home is just steps away from Tapeka Point Historic Reserve and Bay of Islands. Tapeka Point and Flagstaff Hill are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A family friendly stay everything you need for a relaxing stay lots to do kayaks and swimming close to Russell townshipGreat teen area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2026
Thank you for having your family reunion at Tapeka. You are welcome back any time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was amazing.
Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Perfect location with direct beach access. Great for a family beach holiday. Use of properties Kayaks were a great bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying at Tapeka del Mar. It was a pleasure meeting you. Pleased you enjoyed the stay and made the most of the kayaks. You are welcome back any time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Remarkable view, special place

We stayed in the winter when the weather was less inviting to play in the water, but the sunrises and sunsets were phenomenal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot, second stay here, Clive very helpful.

Excellant
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach heaven

Wonderful to be so close to an attractive safe beach and the beautiful and historic area of Russell. Enjoyed by all our extended family.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2023
So pleased you all enjoyed the stay. There is something special about being right on a beach and the family together. Hope to see you back in the future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Amazing beach front property, extremely well equipped, and good communication from owner to ensure that we had everything. Perfect for our large family reunion. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying and the review. So pleased it worked well having the extended family together on the beach.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise at Tapeka

Stunning setting for a truly relaxing break with the owner Clive being really friendly and helpful. Everything a special family holiday should be Many thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

We had an amazing time. Perfect location, amazing views with enough room for a big family. Highly recommend. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2025
Thank you for the kind review. Your family is always welcome back
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely beautiful place for families

This was a perfect place for our extended family and their 6 children ranging from 7 months to 8yrs old. It is set up absolutely beautifully and was a joy to go into. thanks so much for all the great communication as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2023
Thank you for the review. There are not many beach houses that can accommodate the extended family. Pleased the stay worked well for yours. Look forward to having you return
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic waterfront location, suitable for adults and children to relax in and out of the water

Clive was very informative and provides a great holiday destination which I would love to rent again. Cherrie met us at check in and made sure we knew everything about the property. Thanks for having us
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2023
So pleased you enjoyed the beachfront experience. As you discovered it is nice to have the extended family stay together and enjoy the beach. Thank you for taking care of the house. We look forward to your next stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic spot

Clive was a great communicator and excellent to deal with. Truly magical spot. Great house, well set up, and a fantastic, family friendly beach right out front. Highly recommend 😄
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2023
Thank you for the review. We are so pleased you found the beach house as magical as we do. You are welcome back any time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Staff Trip 2025

Clice was great to deal with and My staff absolutely loved it and will look to book again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous beach house with swimming,fishing, bush walks, amazing wildlife, weka,Tui at doorstep

Such a Relaxing beach house with great deck and amazing views and sunsets. Wonderful place for wee children. The best experience was listening to the Kiwi calling at night and having the opportunity to see one in the wild for the first time. Great fishing and appreciated the great boat parking and mooring.🍹🐬🦆🦞🌞🌊
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach side family fun

Great property with 2 living areas and lots of outdoor space. Stayed with 5 adults and 5 kids for a week. Direct beach access with kayaks and dinghy. Mooring out in front of the house for the boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing spot!!

Our group of 10 friends had the best long weekend at this gorgeous place. The outlook and proximity to beach was fantastic and access to kayaks etc. Beds super comfy and house set up so well. Communication was great. Many of us wanting to plan a return with our families! Thanks for the perfect weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2024
Thank you for staying. Sounds like a welcome break from the kids. You are all welcome back any time with the families
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

We had a lovely holiday at this beautiful beach! It was awesome having kayaks for the 3 of us to use, and also the dinghy to go out fishing in. The house was a comfortable place to laze around in during bad weather, but it was great to be able to look out at the beach and sea views. It was then easy to be able to go out when the weather was good. Thanks Clive!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2023
Thank you for the review. It always helps when the weather is fine but pleased you could make the most of the location and kayaks. You are welcome back any time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing trip

Great location and well set out property. Was great place to stay for fishing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Everything was here. The property catered for all ages. Just amazing. Would happily stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fun family experience

Spacious and light house with lots of amenities and easy access to all the great things to do in the Bay of Islands.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday

It was awesome waking up to the ocean view in the morning. Weather turned it on for us too. The water was crystal clear. The wekas were a highlight. Highly recommend. Would love to return one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2023
Thanks for the review. You clearly loved it as much as we do. Look forward to your next stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay

We had a fantastic stay at Tapeka Del Mar. The house was well set up to accommodate our group of 11. The deck is fantastic - we pretty much ate outside every night we were there. The view from the dining table is spectacular. So nice to be able to just walk down to the beach in under a minute and jump in the lovely safe bay. The swimming platform in the bay was a hit with the kids. Although there has been a house added to the front section which takes away a bit of the view - the design of the front house is such that there is no privacy issues. There is still direct beachfront access and a lovely view. Thanks for having us to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly special

Truly special location, just metres from the beach and stunning location. Fabulous hosts. Magical house. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2023
Thank you for the kind review and for your understanding of the nearby construction noise. This has now finished and we look forward to hosting you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot

Lovely spot with direct beach access and kayaks available for the kids, just beautiful. Everything you need is there :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to relax

The location and layout of this house made for a very relaxed holiday. Great facilities including g use of kayaks etc. beds were incredibly comfortable. Sad to leave and will definitely be back if you’ll have us!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
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