Absolute waterfront - with privacy and views

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A room with a glass door leading to a grassy area with a view of the sea and hills.
A bedroom with a large window offering a view of the sea. There is a bed with a patterned bedspread and pillows, a bedside table, and a lamp.
A spacious living room with a glass dining table, a sofa, and a kitchen area with a bar counter.
A white building with a sign reading "Villa du Fresne."
A glass-top table with four wicker chairs, a tiled floor, and a view of the sea through a large window.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bay of Islands

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Russell

Located in Russell, this holiday home is near the beach. Pompalier House and Pompallier Mission are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bay of Islands Farmers Market and The Old Packhouse Market. Action World and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Tapeka Point (Russell), Russell

What's nearby

  • Tapeka Point - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bay of Islands - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tapeka Point Historic Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Flagstaff Hill - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Russell Beach - 10 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaside - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Cellini's - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Sage At Paroabay - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Gables - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Absolute waterfront - with privacy and views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Absolute waterfront - with privacy and views?

As of 7 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Absolute waterfront - with privacy and views on 25 Apr 2027 start from £542, 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 Absolute waterfront - with privacy and views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Absolute waterfront - with privacy and views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Absolute waterfront - with privacy and views?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Absolute waterfront - with privacy and views located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is steps away from Tapeka Point and Bay of Islands. Tapeka Point Historic Reserve 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. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!!

Very nice house, we really enjoyed the view, and the fireplace!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
My parents thoroughly enjoyed their stay here, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The location was beautiful as was the house. A very relaxing and enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sold on its view - it didn’t disappoint - stunning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable house in the perfect location. We’ve rented many places with amazing views over the years and this one beats them all. Absolutely spectacular view of the Bay of Islands!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Top location

Place was clean and tidy with everything you need as well as extras. Location is perfect right on the beach with excellent, uninterrupted views.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay. The listing is accurate and the house is well equipped. It's not new or modern but the furniture and beds are really comfortable. The view is much more impressive than the pictures show. We were treated to a pod of dolphins swimming by in the evening of our final day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great views

Fabulous enclosed balcony. Would definitely revisit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow ! We unwound and walked and watched the waves. All four seasons during our stay. Spectacular ocean views in both directions and outstanding warmth and shelter from cold or windy conditions. And a shady backyard for the hottest weather too. A real gem of a place and close to some excellent restaurants and historic sites in nearby Russell. The property is immaculately manicured and so clean. So many spaces to enjoy inside and out and a range of beaches literally on the doorstep.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Holiday Stay

We enjoyed all the amenities for our summer holiday stay! Even though the weather wasn’t great the home was beautiful and allowed a relaxing stay regardless. Great views, a bookshelf library and quick drives to local activities was excellent. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely and romantic

My wife and I honeymooned in New Zealand 30 years ago and decided to return to celebrate our 30th anniversary. The Dufresne Villa was well situated with outstanding views. The accomodations were excellent, with easy access to Russell, and Pahia via the ferry. We loved our stay and strongly recommend it, especially for those in love like us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Breathtaking Views

The location, setting, and view are amazing. One beach right in front of you, another one a short walk away. Really nice hiking trail to Russell through rainforest-like foliage with handy interpretive signs along the way. Really roomy place with everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular View

The property is perfectly situated, very private snd just a short drive from Russell. The LR and BRs offer a panoramic a view of the ocean. A four minute walk away is a sandy beach for swimming. I could not be more pleased.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and views from this home are absolutely incredible! The home set up for us was just perfect with everything you needed to make your stay relaxed. We truly didn’t want to leave the property as we just soaked up the views into the bay, watching sailboats come and go and the crashing surf. Getting up to watch sunrise is a must! An easy walk to a beautiful beach around the corner with a floating dock. Don’t miss the walk up and along the coast head to catch sunset and birds flitting around. Russell is a short drive away with many great restaurant options and ferries to and from Paihia. We hope to be back again!!
Sunrise from covered porch, stunning!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had most awesome time. House had all that was needed and more views of beach top notch
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutly stunning!

We had such a reat time here. 40th get away with my partner. Fishing was amazing, views very distracting, amazing wildlife, fire to keep us warm at night. Sky TV when and if u pull urself away from views. Bed was super comfy, fully set up for a long stay. I highly recommend if ur truly into an east coast fishing an adventure/beachfront relaxing environment. Money well spent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great experience

Super position & location, which met all our expectations, especially being 2nd time renters. Highly recommended. Steve
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Aweome location

A bit of a ugly duckling but stunning views and location. Very comfortable and well equipped. Recommended.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wow experience

A super well appointed, very clean property, in a great location with stunning views. We will definitely be back. Thank you Kelly for making the Check-in process so easy, thru regular updates. Cheers, Steve
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wow! What a view!

We were very happy with the accommodation. It had all you needed and the view is spectacular. We would definatley stay there again for much longer next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular!

This property was perfect for a long weekend away. It is private and the views are absolutely spectacular. Everything we needed was provided and the house is well set-up. The place was very clean and tidy and the bed was comfortable. We enjoyed our stay here a lot and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The view is stellar

Walk into the home and you're captured by the ocean vista. Sit down on the patio and you calculate how you can buy the property next door. House was clean, beds very comfortable and location quiet and private. The short Tapeka Track is right outside the door and takes you to another stunning vista. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded expectations

Breathtaking ocean view, lovely home, well furnished, excellent communication with the property manager, easy check-in. This was the most beautiful and luxurious accommodation we booked during our month in New Zealand. Had we known how great it would be, we'd have booked it for longer. Would definitely go back!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful one day, perfect the next.

The location is perfect and the house was perfect for our group of 3 couples. The view is to die for - we even saw orcas passing one day. We enjoyed swimming at Tapeka Point every day. The house was perfectly equipped for when we wanted to stay in and close to everything when we wanted to go out. We would all go back in a flash given a chance.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bay of Islands

Beautiful property! Amazing location!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing stay!! Just perfect!

Amazing stay!! Just perfect! Kelly is a great host, the house has every you would need and the location is too good!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
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