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Comfortable 3 bed-roomed home with harbour views. Hear kiwi at night.

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A spacious living room with a large window offering a scenic view of the water and mountains. There is a flat-screen TV on a wooden table, a comfortable sofa, and a small round table.
Off-street parking area in front of archway.
A balcony with a view of the sea and hills, a wooden chair, and a small table.
A sunset view over a body of water with boats, a prominent evergreen tree, and a building with a satellite dish.
An aerial view of a coastal property with a large house surrounded by lush greenery and a marina with boats.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • 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
    Close to Russell Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Russell, Russell
  • Place, Russell Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Flagstaff Hill
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Christ Church
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Comfortable 3 bed-roomed home with harbour views. Hear kiwi at night.

The house has two bedrooms with Queen beds and a third with two single sized beds. All are insect screened. We have Aircon throughout for heating or cooling.

Sorry, but we have no space for a boat on or in front of our property.

No pets, strict policy.

Check in any time after 3 pm with a lockbox. We live in the lower level and leave you alone for your own privacy. We try to meet you on arrival.

If EV charging, please contact us first.

We are 10mins drive from the Opua vehicle ferry.

The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, gas hob, microwave , full family size fridge freezer. There are enough dishes to fill up the dishwasher.

Main lounge has a smart TV .

We do advise you to keep very small children off the wooden part of our deck . A barrier can be put up on your request to keep toddlers safe.

Extras: Linen (included) No cleaning fee charged. Please respect our home.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20037865
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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Russell

Located in Russell, this holiday home is near the beach. Russell Museum and Pompallier Mission are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pompalier House and Treaty House. Travelling with kids? Consider Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Russell, Russell

What's nearby

  • Tapeka Point - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Russell Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Flagstaff Hill - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Russell Christ Church - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Russell Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Seaside - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪El Cafe - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable 3 bed-roomed home with harbour views. Hear kiwi at night. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Comfortable 3 bed-roomed home with harbour views. Hear kiwi at night.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Comfortable 3 bed-roomed home with harbour views. Hear kiwi at night.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable 3 bed-roomed home with harbour views. Hear kiwi at night.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable 3 bed-roomed home with harbour views. Hear kiwi at night. located?

This family-friendly Russell holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Tapeka Point and Bay of Islands. Russell Beach and Lookout are also within 10 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. 125 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly and welcoming hosts, great location with stunning views.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views and great facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marion, the host, was very communicative and friendly. The home is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edwin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic outlook overlooking the water with Paihia in the distance. The hosts who live underneath were very welcoming and the rental space all you could wish for.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ranyani P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property and host. Thanks look forward to booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Beautiful view overlooking the bay; great location with a few-minutes walk to town, very private with a lovely and responsive host. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

stephen w.

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

great place with view close to beautiful russell

great place for holiday
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were very welcoming and the amenities were wonderful.The place was extremely comfortable, clean was well ventilated and air conditioned.The kitchen was extremely well set up with every utensil you could possibly need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eddie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous home, all the luxuries of home and the most spectacular view in Russell.Marion and Colin thank you very much for the stay in your beautiful home
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

perfectly situated ... for town and bush

Great location for an easy visit to Russell. LOTS of great walks within steps of the drive, and town/restaurants just a few hundred meters away
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Perfect location

Beautiful view, well equipped house for children, excellent location and close to Main Street we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joanne r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well equipped kitchen with everything we needed. Heating was excellent in the house and provision of fans for cooling in every room was thoughtful. The view was spectacular! Wonderful and unobtrusive hosts. Outside area wonderful with expansive views. Yes we heard kiwi! Best value for money i have experienced
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

M G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly host. Clean house. Beautiful location.
View from the deck.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mizpah K.

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

Exquisite getaway

The property and location felt like a home, safe, warm and luxurious
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

A truly lovely stay in Russell. Marion and Colin made us so very welcome. Fantastic views of Russell

Excellent accomodation and very helpful hosts. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Perfect stay in Russell

We loved staying at Marion’s place, what a perfect spot. Lovely hosts, who have thought of everything. Would definitely stay here again as it was super clean, comfortable, and close to the town and lovely walks.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

four friends staying in Russell

We loved Russell, such a beautiful place. Our stay was lovely. fantastic views and a lovely comfortable house
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

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

Perfect location

A simply stunning location with fabulous views over the bay. Very comfortable accommodation and very well appointed, lovely welcoming hosts. Thank you for a perfect stay and woshes ww could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DAVID W.

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

cosy with great views

comfortable,clean accommodation with views that are always changing.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

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

Gorgeous Views and great location

We so enjoyed everything about our stay at "A Noble View". The view of the harbor was stunning! The home was very spacious, well equipped, clean, very comfortable and a short walk to town. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anneka C.

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

Beautiful home away from home

Fantastic property. Great house and amenities and the view is stunning
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jochen S.

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

Truly a Noble View

Great hosts. Great holiday location. We highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean O.

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

Holiday

Fantastic location and great house
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

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

Fantastic Location

We enjoyed our stay. Comfortable beds and living spaces.Loved eating breakfast outside on the deck. Fantastic view and easy walk into Russell. Our hosts were very helpful, friendly and flexible.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Marion and Colin Lowe

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What makes this property unique

Hear kiwi call at night in the adjacent bush reserve and see weka around our house

Languages:

English

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