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Clendon Lodge Studio - Waterfront property, tidal boat launching, EV charging.

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A small, single-story cabin with a deck, a satellite dish, and a small garden area.
A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa with a patterned pillow.
A compact kitchen with modern appliances, a small dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of a grassy yard through a window.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, a wooden side table with books and a remote, and a view of a green lawn through a large window.
A view of a grassy area with a building and a body of water in the background.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bay of Islands

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Russell, Russell
  • Place, Bay of Islands
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Russell

Located in Russell, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Bay of Islands Marina and Paihia Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Action World and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Russell Christ Church - 23 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Russell Beach - 24 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Paihia Beach - 36 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 37 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaside - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sage At Paroabay - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Russell Fish - ‬16 min drive
  • Otehei Bay Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Is Clendon Lodge Studio - Waterfront property, tidal boat launching, EV charging. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Clendon Lodge Studio - Waterfront property, tidal boat launching, EV charging.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Clendon Lodge Studio - Waterfront property, tidal boat launching, EV charging.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clendon Lodge Studio - Waterfront property, tidal boat launching, EV charging.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Clendon Lodge Studio - Waterfront property, tidal boat launching, EV charging. located?

This Russell cottage is on the beach, steps from Bay of Islands and within 6 mi (10 km) of Manawaora Bay and Ngaiotonga Scenic Reserve. Russell Beach and Long Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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. 95 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 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
Lovely location, great hosts, the two-bedroom unit was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and the hosts were wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely hosts, great property and all the amenities you could wish for. Had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and facilities, lovely hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return visit great stay as was our first, lovely hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host lovely, nice clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and friendly people.Everything spotless clean .Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Very sweet hosts, cabin has all you need, you don’t really see the sea/beach from the cottage but it is nearby!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb, 2026
Thats an interesting comment re the sea. It does come right up to the edge of the grass at high tide and is very visible from the deck of the Cottage. I think your short visit coincided with low tide and the water does go a long way out and may not be so apparent. The cottage is only about 100m back from the waters edge at high tide.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the perfect getaway. The accommodation was ideal, location was perfect and amenities were great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful space, much larger in real life than in photos, and nestled in a beautiful garden/olive grove/trees! The hosts were very lovely and thoughtful in their welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully clean, peaceful and very comfortable accommodation in lovely surroundings. The hosts are very welcoming and helpful. We loved our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely two bedroom cottage

Great place to stay a short but winding drive from Russell.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous place

Lovely people and great location. Made us feel right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful spot

Lovely drive from Auckland to the stay with beautiful and delightful view
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you Sue and James. So lovely! Warm!! Friendly host. Everything we needed. Very accommodating and excellent communication
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very peaceful, handy to Sage restaurant and some beautiful beaches.

Wonderful, handy to so many interesting places! James & Sue interesting to talk to about local history and places! Loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique spot

Very nice spot and lovely people.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sue is just a wonderful host. We enjoyed the view, the house .. the absolute idyllic surroundings. Thank you Sue, we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Very kind hosts and lovely cottage and surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil Setting

Very helpful host in a tranquil setting
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bach is immaculately presented as well as the surrounding grounds. James and Sue are absolute legends and made our 10 day stay that much more enjoyable. I highly recommend the property and would give 10 stars of allowed.Once again a huge thank you to Sue and James for making our stay such a memorable one
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best family trip ever

Clendon Lodge is a beautiful historic property, immaculate grounds and really well appointed accommodation. Lots of space and activities for kids to use and the perfect gateway to the islands. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

We could not have asked for better hosts The place was just lovely to stay in and we had everything we needed . They went above and beyond for us and we even extended our stay ….
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr, 2025
This family was a real pleasure to host. They were respectful, quiet, super clean and tidy and were able to enjoy the property and get out on the water.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
James and Sue are lovely hosts. Their passion for the property and its history really shows. They went above and beyond to ensure our stay wasn’t too disrupted by two major phone and power outages that were beyond their control. A very relaxing environment — we’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and Tranquility
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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