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Relaxing home with views over Matauwhi Bay and an easy walk to Russell township

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View from lounge, breezeway and master bedroom
A modern house with a large glass window, a wooden deck, and a garden with various plants.
Master bedroom
Bunk room
Bunk room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Russell, Northland
  • Place, Russell Christ Church
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

2 Large Single Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Relaxing home with views over Matauwhi Bay and an easy walk to Russell township

Modern new build with stunning views of the bush and bay, captures all day sun and is close to restaurants and beaches. Comfortable modern furnishings, one bathroom, two toilets and an outdoor shower.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Bunk room ideal for children.
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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
Please enquire with owner before booking and paying.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4044611vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Russell

Russell is home to this holiday home. Russell Museum and Pompallier Mission are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pompalier House and Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Russell, Northland

What's nearby

  • Russell Christ Church - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Russell Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Long Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Russell Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Flagstaff Hill - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Orange Frog - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Seaside - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing home with views over Matauwhi Bay and an easy walk to Russell township pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Relaxing home with views over Matauwhi Bay and an easy walk to Russell township?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing home with views over Matauwhi Bay and an easy walk to Russell township?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing home with views over Matauwhi Bay and an easy walk to Russell township?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing home with views over Matauwhi Bay and an easy walk to Russell township located?

Situated in Russell, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bay of Islands, Russell Museum and Russell Christ Church. Tapeka Point and Russell Beach are also within 15 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. 27 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Elspeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, great communication, great location, great accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay thank you :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely first class property, as good as anywhere we've ever stayed, with everything we needed being available. Fantastic views, that could not be bettered. The communication from the hosts was excellent, both upon booking, and leading up to our stay, meaning no additional queries were necessary. Would definitely stay again, if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morag A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and thoughtfully equipped home. We had everything we needed and more! Little things like having the user manuals for various appliances is incredibly useful .Brilliant location overlooking picturesque Matauwhi Bay and just a short drive (or lovely walk) to Kororareka township.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prairie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is absolutely wonderful, one of the best we’ve stayed in during all of our travels. It’s warm and sunny, very comfortable and has everything you might need for a stay in Russel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2025
Thank you Prairie I hope to see you back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

penny m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We couldn’t fault a thing. House was beautiful with everything you could need. Host was very proactive with information and support. We loved the house design so much we might just copy the layout when building one day. Thanks Lorraine.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful well equipped house that worked really well for our family! The internal space and the view of the bay were better than we anticipated basing off of the photos. Kitchen equipment really well supplied and communication with the hosts was great. We wish we staying longer, highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

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

Amazing views and new house

Fabulous place to stay. Communication with owner very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hamish B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely functional home, good attention to detail, and set up well to accommodate.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jamie c.

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

Family BOI exploring

This house was the perfect home base for adventuring in the Bay of Islands! The owners were super helpful and the house and view were both beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mir N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was modern and new and had amazing views and close to town. Our little ones enjoyed the bunk bed and books and toys. Located on the lower part of a hill, we enjoyed walking up the hill for a little workout. Lorraine and Graham was responsive, friendly and provided all supplies needed for a pleasant stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dave h.

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

Weekend getaway

Great relaxing getaway in a wonderful location. Lovely house, well presented. Great host Loved the experience. Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous in every way
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Beautiful modern home

Lovely spot and accommodation. Great view from house and close to everything. Very easy process overall. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Stunning spot to relax

Lovely property with multiple areas to relax and enjoy the views. Extremely peaceful area with native birds and bush views. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie D.

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

Hip hip hooray for three birds bach!

Absolutely loved the house, the view, the convenient location to Russell town, everything. Terrific communication with the lovely owners who shared some good tips for local places to try. Would love to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten G.

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

Wonderful

The location is just beautiful, the house was very clean and perfectly equipped, we had a wonderful stay! Many thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Beautiful home, stunning views, exceptionally clean and tidy

We loved our weekend getaway with friends and family. The home was exceptionally well appointed with everything you could need, very clean and a stunning property all round. Great views. We walked into town both days, a nice easy stroll.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

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

Trendy place with all mod cons

Lovely linen, furniture etc and everything you want in kitchen including Nespresso and frother. Great to watch birdlife in the valley and sea views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct, 2024
Thanks Anna for such a lovely review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie R.

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

Lovely views, modern and comfortable.

Very lovely modern home with comfortable bed and good basic kitchen supplies. You do have to take all of your rubbish with you which was a bit surprising.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Beautiful modern home

Only takes 10 minutes to walk in. House is stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl K.

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

Russell

This house is basically new and could easily have appeared in the pages of Architectural Digest. It is bright and airy, with sliding doors that capture a cool breeze from the hillside. The furniture and beds are very comfortable, the kitchen is exceptionally well appointed. The neighborhood is quiet, no road noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

emma w.

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

Relaxing views

We had a wonderful stay! The location was super handy—just a short drive to Russell and close to the car ferry, which made exploring the area really easy. The house has such a peaceful setting, with stunning sea views on one side (perfect from the couch!) and beautiful native bush views on the other. We even heard weka calling at sunset, which was a real treat. The kids loved the selection of toys, which kept them happily entertained, and it was so nice for all of us to have a break from the city. The Bach was well appointed with everything you could need. A perfect spot to relax and recharge.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

Awesome Accomodation Awesome Hosts

First time in Russell perfect place to stay! Great location just on the edge of town so you get peace and quiet if needed or can be in the centre in a few minutes. The property sits up a hill don’t get a beautiful bay view with the boats below. Everything was well stocked, super tidy and nearly brand new so certainly no old kiwi bach. Hosts were great to deal with excellent communications. Already looking at booking again for next summer! The Moore family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Unterkunft ist definitiv die schönste, sauberste und modernste in der wir in den letzten 20 Jahren waren. Ein perfekter Blick zum Hafen nach unten. Sehr gemütliche Betten, auch für unsere drei Kinder. Wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen. Danke für die schönen paar Tage. Tim
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

About the host

Hosted by Graham and Lorraine Rook

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We built the house jointly with our daughter and son in-law as a holiday home. We reside in Bream Bay and love biking, fishing and beach activities.

Why they chose this property

Quiet area with lots bird life, with bush and sea views.

What makes this property unique

New, fresh and well equipped.

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