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The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly! 2 houses in 1!

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Upstairs dining and living
Full upstairs kitchen
Outdoor dining
View from deck towards Russell bay & township
Upstairs living room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Living Room 2

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

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

About this property

The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly! 2 houses in 1!

Welcome to The Sunshine House! Named perfectly by our 7-year-old beacause of its true characteristics - it is light, spacious and sunny all day long! Lush palm trees and native planting surround this property & the elevated vista is an instant holiday vibe!
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The perfect accommodation for a large family or two whole families that want a holiday together! The Sunshine House can sleep 17 with the beds that are set up. Plus 3 infants in the cots that are here. Bring Grandma and Grandpa, the extended family and friends! This house beautifully accomodates large groups wanting to enjoy the best the Bay of Islands has to offer.
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Essentially two houses in one that work autonomously from each other; the upstairs has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a well-equipped large kitchen flowing into an open-plan dining and inviting lounge with views of the sea out over historic Russell village.
Enjoy the luxury of two bathrooms upstairs, one that has a bath and one that has a shower and is fitted with a washer and dryer.
The Master bedroom has a super king bed and views out onto the wraparound deck. The Sunshine room is the first to get the sun's rays in the morning and has two king singles. They can be separated or joined to make a California King size bed. The third room - 'Nautical room' - has a queen bed and a foldup wooden cot for baby or toddler.
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Enjoy the flat, sheltered courtyard with native plants & birdlife just outside the upstairs kitchen. With a webber bbq, a raised bed garden for your fresh herbs and a wrap-around deck with plenty of spots for outdoor dining...you'll enjoy outdoor dining throughout your stay.
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The downstairs is a calm space with three bedrooms and its own porch in the shade and views of the sea.
Fitted with a basic kitchenette - including two fridges - it can be used to create tasty meals in-between beach outings!
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The spacious Rumpus room/Media room can sleep 5 with a king bed & a set of bunks with a trundler bed. Perfect for cousins and friends to bunk down in! This large room can also be used for a movie afternoon on a rainy day or a family movie at night using the 65inch wall-mounted screen and an array of DVDs to choose from.
The Coral Room has a queen bed and the Green Room also has a queen bed. A portacot, complete with bedding is folded downstairs ready to be set up in your chosen room.
The large living room downstairs also has a day bed with a trundler bed underneath.
A spacious bathroom complete with towels & washer + dryer means you can easily have fresh washing during your stay.
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All the bedrooms are fitted with blockout curtains or blinds for a good night's rest or for those important daytime naps!
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Enjoy the convienience of a short walk to Historic Russell or a short walk using the scenic track down to the beautiful Long Beach...Bring your own boat to launch just a minute down the road for all your marine adventures or enjoy the use of our selection of kayaks/surfboards/boogie boards.
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This home has been tailored to suit families with young children and has a selection of toys, puzzles, books, colouring pencils and games, both upstairs and down. There is a pram in the lean-to for easy travelling while you're out and about with a toddler or baby. Also a potty and a travel high-chair.
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We supply all linen except beach towels. Bath towels must not be taken to the beach please.
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The Sunshine House is our young family's first home which we greatly cherish, so please, absolutely no loud partying whatsoever! In Kiwi tradition you are expected to leave the place tidy, put dishes in the dishwasher and leave rubbish in the bins provided.
There is space for four off-street parks, or one boat and three cars.
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Book now for a memorable stay in the beautiful Bay of Islands!
**please note we have the property blocked out most of the time for our use but please reach out and we will gladly see what we can do to suit your preferred dates 🌞

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About the area

Russell

Located in Russell, this holiday home is near the beach. Pompalier House and Pompallier Mission are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World. Travelling with kids? Consider Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway and The Parrot Place. Scuba diving, snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Russell, Northland

What's nearby

  • Russell Christ Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Russell Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Long Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Russell Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Flagstaff Hill - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Orange Frog - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Seaside - ‬9 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Russell J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a big family or group Very good facilities.. excellent hosts with great communication Close to township
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cyrus R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Sunshine House, it suited our large family and had enough space for everyone. The house has a lot of things for guests to use which helped keep our stay fun, including bbq, fire pit and fishing rods. We loved the proximity to town and Longbeach.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan, 2026
We are thrilled that your family group had a comfortable and enjoyable stay at The Sunshine House! Thanks for your lovely review. 💫
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramon N.

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

Incredible Stay at The Sunshine House

We had an incredible stay and was such a beautiful whare. Amazing amount of space and beds and wonderful spaces to gather and hang out. Easy and quick access to the beach. Beautiful deck and view. Amazing comms from the host who were super helpful with any questions we had. Could not recommend more, whether you are a family or work group as we were. This was an outstanding stay with incredible hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb, 2025
We are so thrilled that you loved The Sunshine House and had a fabulous stay. Thanks for the feedback and the touching poems you wrote about the Sunshine House, we were delighted to read them!! Thanks for being super guests, you're welcome anytime 😊
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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

Family get away

We booked the Sunshine House for three generations to celebrate my Mum’s 65th birthday. It is a fabulous location, walking distance to Long Beach and Russell. The house is perfect for hosting a wide range of ages with multiple living zones and a number of bedrooms. Awesome views and indoor/outdoor living with a great deck. A full kitchen makes catering for babies, kids & adults easy and we liked being able to use the Weber BBQ. The hosts were easy to communicate with and very accommodating. We would definitely recommend this bach as a holiday destination.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2025
We are so thrilled you had a wonderful stay at The Sunshine House and that it was a great location for a special family holiday to celebrate a special birthday! Thanks for the great review ❤️
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