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Russell's Secluded Secret

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A covered outdoor deck with a view of the landscape.
A modern living room with a large wooden dining table, a beige sofa, and a glass sliding door leading to a balcony with a view of the sunset.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a large window providing natural light.
A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by a garden with raised beds, near a coastal area with a road curving around the property.
A view of a lake at sunset with a fence in the foreground.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • 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

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

Explore the area

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Russell, Northland
  • Place, Bay of Islands
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Russell

Russell is home to this holiday home. Bay of Islands Marina and Paihia Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Bay of Islands Farmers Market and The Old Packhouse Market. Action World and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway are also worth visiting.
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Map
Russell, Northland

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Russell Beach - 10 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Paihia Beach - 26 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 26 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 35 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaside - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Cellini's - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Sage At Paroabay - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Gables - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Russell's Secluded Secret pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Russell's Secluded Secret?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Russell's Secluded Secret?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Russell's Secluded Secret?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Russell's Secluded Secret located?

Situated in Russell, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Bay of Islands, Russell Christ Church and Russell Museum. Pompalier House and Pompallier Mission are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

7.0

Good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a really lovely stay here . The place was clean, comfortable, and in a great location, and everything was as described. Communication with the host was easy and they were very accommodating, which we really appreciated.Upon arrival, the living area lights weren’t working, but the caretakers came quickly and sorted it out for us, which we really appreciated. Unfortunately, there was an accident during our stay where part of the bed broke when it was sat on. We’ve taken full responsibility and have communicated this with the host, as it was not intentional.Aside from that, we genuinely enjoyed our time here and would still recommend this property to others looking for a comfortable and well-located place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location

Great location but disappointing overall

The location and size of house was fantastic. Had an incredible view and 5 decent sized bedrooms and large bathrooms. Unfortunately the stay was let down by condescending rules posted in every room of the house, broken air conditioning, limited ceramic crockery (all but 4 of the plates and glasses were poor quality plastic), a lack of cleaning equipment despite being told we must clean the properly before leaving, mouldy bathrooms and bedrooms, no filtered water and only access to tap water (we had 2 pregnant women that we made aware in our booking would be staying with us), plastic mattress protectors, and filthy rooms (there was blood on one of the walls). It was really difficult to justify the price that we paid to stay there with all of the above. The view and outside of the property was incredible but the inside of the house and unnecessary “rules” meant that we wouldn’t recommend staying there nor would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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