A luxurious waterfront retreat in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy the seclusion and intimacy of Lily Bay. Swim, kayak, paddleboard, walk, or relax. Set in 40 acres of native bush on a private stone beach. 5 mins drive to Historic Russell.
Stylish, elegant Beach House. Intimate sea views. Private access to 500m of secluded beach front. Calm sheltered waters.
There are 3 bedrooms, each bedroom can be made up as 1 x king OR 2 x singles. Please let us know what arrangement you would like for the 3 bedrooms in your message when booking.
There is a separate Wellbeing Studio, Te Hine Ruru Retreat, on site. Therapeutic Massage, Reiki, Meditation, Sound Healing and other therapies, as well as private yoga classes, are available on request. Separate charges apply.
Complimentary use of kayaks, paddle board, swimming raft. Conditions apply. Most life jacket sizes can be provided on request.
The property comprises the Beach House, a Wellbeing Studio, and the owners private residence. Both houses share a 1km gravel driveway. Please drive slowly with care.
Historic Russell is 5 minutes drive. Enjoy the great restaurants and cafes. A full range of tourist activities are available in Russell - including parasailing, yacht/boat charter, game fishing, 'Hole in the Rock' boat cruise, and the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi. Beautiful islands to discover. Fantastic beaches and walks, including the Paihia-Opua-Russell 'Full Circle' Coastal Walkway.
We will usually be on site, the beach and driveway are shared spaces. Special conditions: Maximum occupancy is 6 guests. No additional guests. No camping. No camper vans. No fires. No pets. No smoking on property. No parties or events. No weddings. No loud noise after 10 p.m. Complimentary use of kayaks, paddle board, swimming raft. Conditions apply. There are wild ground birds on the property, and as we are surrounded by bush and trees there are lots of insects.
Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
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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 on the beach. Bay of Islands Marina and Paihia Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point Historic Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
How much does it cost to stay at Luxury Beach Retreat?
As of 27 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury Beach Retreat on 22 Jul, 2026 start from S$400, 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 Luxury Beach Retreat?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Luxury Beach Retreat?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury Beach Retreat?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Luxury Beach Retreat located?
Nestled on the beach, this Russell holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bay of Islands, Russell Christ Church and Russell Museum. Russell Beach and Tapeka Point are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
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Our stay at Cushla’s place exceeded all of our expectations— we had a fabulous time and would recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing and beautiful vacation!
What an amazing property!
We loved our stay. the house was perfect - stunning views, short stroll to private beach. Great facilities and lovely hosts.
Highly recommended!!!
The most fabulous setting, private and idyllic. Beautiful house, spacious and many sitting areas inside and out.The only improvement may be a better stocked kitchen but all tge essentials were there. Will stay again. Would love to stay again.
Everything about the property was top notch. House had everything you need and was serenely quiet. Close to Russell without being in the hustle and bustle and well located to see all the sights of the Bay of Isles. Would recommend to anyone looking for a luxury base to explore Russell and surrounds.
Stunning private location only minutes from Russell
We had an amazing time. The house is only 2 minutes drive into Russell with all the places to eat, but you are in your own private sheltered bay. Perfect for paddle boarding or just sitting in the hammock watching the incredible sunsets. The hosts were super friendly and helpful. Would love to come back next summer. Highly recommend this place.
I was privileged to stay an exceptional five weeks. As good as it gets on all metrics. Were I prompted to summarize my experience in one word: serenity.
This was by far the most wonderful experience that we have had anywhere with a VRBO rental. The location is spectacular -- directly on a bay/beach with sweeping views out over the water from all rooms. Opening up all the sliding glass doors in the morning essentially brings the outdoors in; in the evening because you are facing directly west, there are lovely sunsets. The 3 king bedrooms are very comfortable, and the two bathrooms are excellent. Everything is immaculate. There are paddle boards and kayaks on the beach and a 30-min paddle takes you to the town of Russell where there are numerous restaurants and a good supermarket. The house feels like a private resort, the more so because of the long private drive in from the highway. The owners live in the adjacent house and are wonderful people who respect privacy but are readily available if needed. The kitchen is well equipped and there is even a brand new BBQ. We were hard pressed to imagine anything that we would have wanted done differently--our summary is that this is the perfect place, a beautiful retreat.
We had a fantastic stay at Cushla's property. The house was beautiful and well equipped. We weren't lucky with the weather but that didn't detract from our stay as the house was very comfortable with plenty of entertainment options provided (movies, books, games etc). Cushla kindly provided a cot and high chair for our toddler which was much appreciated. Communication was excellent and non-intrusive. It was lovely being able to just pop down to the beach right out the front of the house.
Amazing beach front property in the Bay of Islands!
The whole experience and staying at the property was fantastic. From booking to the check-in our experience while we were there was perfect and we would not have changed a thing. For those love design the property is very well done. Every detail has been thought out and provided for - we really loved it I can’t wait to come back. We made use of the stand up paddle boards and personal yoga session and it made our stay very special.
This property is stunning! Cushla and her husband are very lovely and kind! House had everything and more then we needed! Super clean and modern atmosphere!
Can’t recommend highly enough!
Cushla’s private yoga and massage were amazing!
The Beach House truly exceeded our expectations. The setting is even more beautiful in real life and so peaceful. The house is clean, elegant and well equipped which makes for a wonderfully relaxing stay. Hosts were very helpful and friendly. Our family loved it and we plan to return. Highly recommend this property.