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Tranquil waterfront escape with gorgeous views & a touch of history

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A deck with a table and chairs, a white umbrella, and a view of a lake.
A kitchen with wooden beams, white cabinets, a wooden bar, and a window with a view of trees.
A pathway leading to a house with a view of a lake and mountains in the distance.
A kitchen with wooden beams, a counter with stools, and a dining area with chairs.
A spacious kitchen with wooden beams, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • 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
    Walk to Bay of Islands

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Russell, Northland
  • Place, Bay of Islands
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 (Master)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Russell

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Te Wahapu, a neighbourhood in Russell. 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. Action World and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway are also worth visiting.
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Map
Russell, Northland

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Russell Beach - 15 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Paihia Beach - 25 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 25 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 34 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaside - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪El Cafe - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil waterfront escape with gorgeous views & a touch of history pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tranquil waterfront escape with gorgeous views & a touch of history ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil waterfront escape with gorgeous views & a touch of history ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil waterfront escape with gorgeous views & a touch of history ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Tranquil waterfront escape with gorgeous views & a touch of history located?

Located in Te Wahapu, this holiday home is steps from Bay of Islands and within 6 mi (10 km) of Okiato Historic Site and Bay of Islands Marina. Russell Christ Church and Russell Museum are also within 6 miles (10 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. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic spot with glorious views across the bay. Excellently equipped and a short drive to the enchanting town of Russell
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and Quiet

Loved our stay. Beautiful, clean, comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing water pressure
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning Summer spot!

Beautiful house, lots of room and amazing view. Loved our stay so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good

Recommend, great spot
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding Views

Arrived to the air con on which was very thoughtful on a hot day after travelling north. A very generous home, great for our family of 6 grown. Lots of areas for everyone to spread out. The view is amazing. The birdsong was music. An easy path down to the water. Lots of board games to enjoy. Took in Russell and Paihia sites via ferry. Shower pressure in both bathrooms was theraputic! Thankyou for sharing this lovely home. Our family escape here was special this Wairangi werkend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great view

The view is gorgeous and position with its own beach is fabulous. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Loved the extra touch of beach towels and use of kayaks. We enjoyed the outside eating areas. If you are squeamish about very steep driveways or have hip issues think again . There is no on street parking as an option. The other issue that we had with 3 couples staying was that there is an ensuite on ground level ( no other toilet) , / beds and bathroom on top level ( one bedroom tiny) and no bathroom on lower level with bedroom . So a night visit to the bathroom is up 2 floors and up very steep stairs. So it’s better for 2 couples who are ok with steep stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such an amazing stay! Such a beautiful place to get away! Highly Recommend to everyone!

Amazing house, Beautiful place to be at. The house had everything. A update on the photos would be good though too! The house is much better in person too
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy relaxing with beautiful views.

We loved our stay here. It was so comfortable staying here we hardly ventured out much. The premises had everything we needed to make our stay very comfortable. The shower pressure was awesome. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

This is an amazing place to stay. Everything you need is here. Fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Autumn Break

Property was lovely but just a few minor faults, the showers were hard to control the temp plus there was very little water pressure. Also the lighting in the main room was slightly dim, other than that it was a fab place.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to stay

Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
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