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TIROROA : Gorgeous and Private Bay of Islands Home

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A modern house on a hillside with a view of the surrounding forest.
A fenced backyard with a wooden shed, a grassy lawn, and various plants.
A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
A bedroom with a large bed, a sliding glass door to a balcony, a wooden-framed mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A bedroom with a large bed, a red throw blanket, and a view of a balcony with a pool and palm trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bay of Islands

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Russell, Russell
  • Place, Bay of Islands
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Christ Church
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Russell Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Guest toilet

Toilet

Master Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Russell

Located in Russell, this holiday home is near the beach. Okiato Historic Site and Pompallier Mission are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Islands and Ngaiotonga Scenic Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Action World and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Russell, Russell

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Russell Christ Church - 25 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Russell Beach - 27 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Paihia Beach - 39 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 39 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaside - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Sage At Paroabay - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Russell Fish - ‬18 min drive
  • Otehei Bay Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Is TIROROA : Gorgeous and Private Bay of Islands Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at TIROROA : Gorgeous and Private Bay of Islands Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at TIROROA : Gorgeous and Private Bay of Islands Home?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TIROROA : Gorgeous and Private Bay of Islands Home?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is TIROROA : Gorgeous and Private Bay of Islands Home located?

This family-friendly Russell holiday home is located by the sea, steps from Bay of Islands and within 6 mi (10 km) of Manawaora Bay and Taupiri Bay. Ngaiotonga Scenic Reserve and Whangaruru Harbour are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 56 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A perfect holiday home with a truly spectacular view. Everything you could want in terms of spaces and facilities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Lovely stay at this place. Never tired of the view!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing, beautiful place to stay! The property is perfectly appointed, totally comfortable, and the panoramic view is breathtaking. Our host made sure we had clear driving and access directions. Sit on the deck watching the stars and listen to the kiwis call — fabulous!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolutely beautiful spot with spectacular views over the Bay of Islands from the wraparound deck, accessible rain or shine. The house is extremely well appointed, modern and was extremely clean - like a hotel. Owner’s agent highly responsive and helpful. Thank you, we will be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home with Amazing View

Such a beautiful home, amazing views and very clean and spacious living. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Just awesome! We enjoyed our stay very much. The kitchen is very well equipped. The view is outstanding! I really recommend this Bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was what I expect
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Russell

Great place Thanks for letting us share your house we all really enjoyed it
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is in a prefect location if you want fantastic views and a peaceful place to stay. It’s wonderful. Wish we had more time there. It’s amazing. 10
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

TIROROA

We have stayed in this house twice now so knew what we were going to. Beautiful house and location. No complaints at all. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Luxurious house with breathtaking view

The house is just incredible: luxurious, spacious and well equipped, embedded in the bush, throning on a hill and with a breathtaking view over the bay and it‘s islands. The pictures don‘t do it justice. Just ist back and relax on the terrace that runs the full lenghth of the house or take in the scenery through the huge windows from the dining table. Pretty, historic Russell is nearby with a surprinsingly good infrastructure. Kelly was very helpful and responded immediately to our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Far North Gem

Second time staying at the lovely Tiroroa. Just as beautiful as we remembered! Kelly is a fab host and we'll definitely be back :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Disappointed

We initially booked for 3 nights but ended up leaving after 2 nights. It’s a beautiful property, but while lounging in the lounge area, we found a dead mouse on the couch which was pretty filthy to look at. The bedroom was not up to standard - dead mosquitoes on the bed, the toilet wasn’t flushing, and there was no extra blanket or duvet. I had hoped for a pleasant stay as my partner and I took a holiday after 6 months. But weren’t happy at all. Hopefully we will have a better stay in Russell next time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2021
Thank you for the public feedback on your stay. The mouse discovery is absolutely terrible and we are so very sorry for the discovery. As per all our other reviews, the house is kept to an incredibly high standard of cleanliness but as the house is located amongst beautiful native bush with thorough pest control we are not 100% immune to something getting in and this is the first time in all the years we have hosted that this has happened. The house was thoroughly cleaned the day before your arrival so it is most likely the discoveries you report found their way there over night and we will be reviewing our check in procedure accordingly. Apart from the mouse discovery which we addressed as soon as it was reported to us the other items were unknown to us and surprising to learn about only via this review. We certainly provide extra blankets for guests and these are in each bedroom, yours would have been in the blanket box in the master bedroom. Please advise when you can which toilet was not flushing as we have checked all those on the property and all are in perfect working order. Although I never spoke with you directly, only via your partner, I do hope you enjoy your return to our lovely area in the future. Kind Regards Kelly
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic views, peaceful & lux

Great property. Fully kitted to have a good time. Loved the toy selection, garage space for the kids to enjoy and even the amazing playground in the middle of the bush! (Lots of muddy clothes to wash but kids loved it - not for kids under 6 I’d say as it’s quite steep). We’ll definitely come back. Thanks so much for your hospitality!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views and relaxation

We had an amazing time at this property. It was excellent in every way - clean, everything that we needed, amazing views and close to swimming & walking tracks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views

Amazing views, modern house with everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Very big and spacious.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fab Summer Getaway

We absolutely loved Tiraroa! Stunning views, immaculate property, and lovely hosts. Will absolutely be returning, great for a long weekend and even better for a long stay- everything you need!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Great Visit

Third time here and we still really love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding property

Highly memorable experience. This is a truly beautiful property and we could have easily stay. The kids also had a fantastic time. If you have the chance, take it! Jason & Fiona, Sydney
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Amazing place to stay. Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tiroroa - Bay of Islands

Amazing home high on the hill overlooking the bay. Loved everything about the home - could sit for days on the deck and enjoy the view - would go back in a heartbeat - so peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second visit - excellent as always

We really love staying here, its quiet and very well set up with amazing views. Thank you for having us once again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic views, privacy and a top quality home. It has everything you need for a fabulous holiday.

Amazing house and beautiful views. Such an excellent location with everything you need for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Blissful luxury

What a fabulous place to stay! The house is gorgeous, and so well equipped. The views are incredible, and the silence blissful! Ideal for both couples and families, lots of toys and a small playground. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

amazing! five star accommodation

house has the most amazing view and has a lot of five star quality amenities. we enjoyed everything about the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
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