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Relaxing home with views over Matauwhi Bay and an easy walk to Russell township

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A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a sink, and a window overlooking greenery.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a window with a view of trees and a building, and a carpeted floor.
A modern house with a patio, a wooden deck, and a glass door leading to an outdoor seating area.
A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
Front entrance

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • 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
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Russell, Northland
  • Place, Bay of Islands
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Christ Church
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

2 Large Single Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Russell

Russell is home to this holiday home. Russell Museum and Pompallier Mission are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pompalier House and Okiato Historic Site. Action World and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Russell, Northland

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Russell Christ Church - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Russell Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Russell Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Long Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaside - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪El Cafe - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing home with views over Matauwhi Bay and an easy walk to Russell township pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Relaxing home with views over Matauwhi Bay and an easy walk to Russell township?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relaxing home with views over Matauwhi Bay and an easy walk to Russell township on 16 Jun 2027 start from £284, 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 Relaxing home with views over Matauwhi Bay and an easy walk to Russell township?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing home with views over Matauwhi Bay and an easy walk to Russell township?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing home with views over Matauwhi Bay and an easy walk to Russell township?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing home with views over Matauwhi Bay and an easy walk to Russell township located?

Situated in Russell, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bay of Islands, Russell Museum and Russell Christ Church. Tapeka Point and Russell Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place, brilliant hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great view. Peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay thank you :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, great communication, great location, great accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing holiday home that is well-equipped with thoughtful touches. Comfortable with a great range of toys and games to span many ages. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area. Thanks so much, Lorraine!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very clean & all the cooking stuff
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow what a fantastic property and location. Visited from the uk for the first time and we didn’t want to leave
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a hidden gem! Amazing property with great views, spotlessly clean and with all the modcons you could want.Bed was comfy, hosts communication was great. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is absolutely wonderful, one of the best we’ve stayed in during all of our travels. It’s warm and sunny, very comfortable and has everything you might need for a stay in Russel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2025
Thank you Prairie I hope to see you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely first class property, as good as anywhere we've ever stayed, with everything we needed being available. Fantastic views, that could not be bettered. The communication from the hosts was excellent, both upon booking, and leading up to our stay, meaning no additional queries were necessary. Would definitely stay again, if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views and new house

Fabulous place to stay. Communication with owner very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Family BOI exploring

This house was the perfect home base for adventuring in the Bay of Islands! The owners were super helpful and the house and view were both beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Great relaxing getaway in a wonderful location. Lovely house, well presented. Great host Loved the experience. Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful modern home

Lovely spot and accommodation. Great view from house and close to everything. Very easy process overall. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful well equipped house that worked really well for our family! The internal space and the view of the bay were better than we anticipated basing off of the photos. Kitchen equipment really well supplied and communication with the hosts was great. We wish we staying longer, highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely functional home, good attention to detail, and set up well to accommodate.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and thoughtfully equipped home. We had everything we needed and more! Little things like having the user manuals for various appliances is incredibly useful .Brilliant location overlooking picturesque Matauwhi Bay and just a short drive (or lovely walk) to Kororareka township.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We couldn’t fault a thing. House was beautiful with everything you could need. Host was very proactive with information and support. We loved the house design so much we might just copy the layout when building one day. Thanks Lorraine.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning spot to relax

Lovely property with multiple areas to relax and enjoy the views. Extremely peaceful area with native birds and bush views. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Hip hip hooray for three birds bach!

Absolutely loved the house, the view, the convenient location to Russell town, everything. Terrific communication with the lovely owners who shared some good tips for local places to try. Would love to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

The location is just beautiful, the house was very clean and perfectly equipped, we had a wonderful stay! Many thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home, stunning views, exceptionally clean and tidy

We loved our weekend getaway with friends and family. The home was exceptionally well appointed with everything you could need, very clean and a stunning property all round. Great views. We walked into town both days, a nice easy stroll.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Trendy place with all mod cons

Lovely linen, furniture etc and everything you want in kitchen including Nespresso and frother. Great to watch birdlife in the valley and sea views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2024
Thanks Anna for such a lovely review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous in every way
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was modern and new and had amazing views and close to town. Our little ones enjoyed the bunk bed and books and toys. Located on the lower part of a hill, we enjoyed walking up the hill for a little workout. Lorraine and Graham was responsive, friendly and provided all supplies needed for a pleasant stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2025
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