Terracotta Gardens - Heart of Russell, key to the Bay of Islands.
Terracotta Gardens is a beautiful holiday house and extensive garden in "Romantic Russell", centre of the lovely Bay of Islands, New Zealand. The house has two levels connected by an elevator, each with their own private, very large outdoor deck and spacious lounge and living area.
There are three upper double bedrooms (two queen, one twin single) and one lower king bedroom with private ensuite and spa deck. Fully-equipped kitchen/dining, lounges, bedrooms and bathrooms. There is a large bbq on the upper deck. The lower level has a separate kitchenette with microwave oven, mini-fridge and small stove-top. Broadband internet access via Wifi is available.
Terracotta Gardens is on the hillside above the township with a view west across the Bay towards Waitangi and north across a bushclad valley where morepork and kiwi call at night and weka and tui during the day. A path descends the slope through beautiful gardens to Long Beach road where it is a five-minute walk either into the main township, ferry whart and foreshore or over the saddle to the excellent swimming beach and spectacular view of the Bay and outer islands at Long Beach.
Road access to the house is from Oneroa Road opposite the Pomare Road intersection. A stroll down Pomare Road brings you to Matauwhi Bay and the yacht club while Oneroa Road extends along the ridgeline and gives alternative walks to Long Beach, the township and to Matauwhi Bay. Special conditions: Smoking allowed outside only. Pets by arrangement when booking.
Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Russell
Located in Russell, this holiday 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 hiking and cycling nearby.
Is Terracotta Gardens - Heart of Russell, key to the Bay of Islands. pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Terracotta Gardens - Heart of Russell, key to the Bay of Islands.?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Terracotta Gardens - Heart of Russell, key to the Bay of Islands. on 23 May 2026 start from £109, 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 Terracotta Gardens - Heart of Russell, key to the Bay of Islands.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Terracotta Gardens - Heart of Russell, key to the Bay of Islands.?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Terracotta Gardens - Heart of Russell, key to the Bay of Islands.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Terracotta Gardens - Heart of Russell, key to the Bay of Islands. located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Russell Christ Church and Bay of Islands. Russell Beach and Pompalier House are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house is well set up for a large group of people. It was very handy to have two fridge freezers.The host was very friendly and helpful. Overall it was fantastic, we will be going back.
There is heaps of space to hang out with the family, upstairs and down below via the lift. The hot tub was delightful too.
Wish we could have stayed longer.
Communication with the owner was superb, so so friendly and accommodating, the location was perfect, house was great… and the hot tub! What a bonus :-) loved our stay and will definitely book again
Usually stay each year with only the 3 of us but this year had friends staying too. Very spacious place with self contained accommodation down stairs also.Russell is our favourite place in NZ and accommodation close to beautiful Long Beach
The place was great and very spacious. Ideal for an adult family group like we had. It is quite a steep access to Russell township but handy to everything.We were staying the week to attend Waitangi activities and it was very handy to the ferry.We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Fabulous property true holiday bach with space for the whole family to relax and enjoy - even when it rained!! Great communication and great location half way between town and long beach. Our 2nd year there and going again next year - highly recommend!
Lovely bach within a short walk to the local beach.
The separate floors made two families holidaying together super easy and the kids loved the toys, the decks and especially the lift!
Terracotta Cottage is a great place for a Russell stay, walking distance to the town centre and beach. Good amenities and tidy presentation, 2nd stay here and just as good as the first
For what we paid we thought it was fair. Beds upstairs were great. Only real issue was the musty smell, especially down stairs. It was pretty bad really.
Nice roomy house, good location, walkway to Russell wharf or Long Beach from the bottom of the garden. We had a lovely short break!
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.