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Secret Garden - beautiful, private in the very heart of Russell, Bay of Islands.

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A spacious living area with a kitchen, a dining area, and a view through a glass door to an outdoor patio.
A wooden staircase leading to a second floor with a view of a dining area and a kitchen.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, a door, and a hallway leading to another room.
A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a wooden deck and potted plants.
A cozy living room with a dark blue sofa, wooden beams on the ceiling, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen area with a counter and appliances.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Russell Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Russell, Northland
  • Place, Russell Christ Church
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Flagstaff Hill
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Secret Garden - beautiful, private in the very heart of Russell, Bay of Islands.

A spacious, high-rafter, architectually designed, beautiful apartment above the art gallery in the centre of Russell. Everything a minute's walk away, yet peaceful and private with your secret garden below and a conservatory to enjoy sun or shade, open or closed as you wish. Cross the road and green space and you are at the beach. Cafes and shops all around. A reserved space for parking in front. Fully furnished and equipped with everything you need.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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 Registration Number 00000000
Property # 9913229
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Russell

Russell is home to this apartment. 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 Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World. Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway and The Parrot Place are also worth visiting.
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Russell, Northland

What's nearby

  • Russell Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Russell Christ Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Russell Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tapeka Point - 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

  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Seaside - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Third Wheel Vending - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Russell Fish - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Secret Garden - beautiful, private in the very heart of Russell, Bay of Islands. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secret Garden - beautiful, private in the very heart of Russell, Bay of Islands.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secret Garden - beautiful, private in the very heart of Russell, Bay of Islands.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secret Garden - beautiful, private in the very heart of Russell, Bay of Islands. located?

Situated in Russell, this apartment building is steps away from Russell Museum and Bay of Islands. Russell Christ Church and Pompalier House are just steps away.

About the host

Hosted by Alan Wilkinson

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I've lived in Russell for over 20 years after a background in science and computing but we also own the art gallery and my wife runs the pharmacy. We now have three very different holiday rentals, all lovely in their own ways and enjoy helping visitors enjoy our magic little town and beautiful Bay of Islands.

Why they chose this property

Russell has everything - beautiful beaches, safe anchorages, lovely trees and forests, amazing history, great cafes and restaurants, facinating people from all over the world, fishing, boating, tramping, historic places and good services.

What makes this property unique

The art gallery was originally both business and residence for the artist, Peter Arnold, and remained selling his prints when we bought the business and later the building. To make more exhibition space we rebuilt the accommodation upstairs area adding a new wing and deck area. It was designed by a Swiss architect, Otto Suri, a Dutch engineer, Thijs Drupsteen, and built by an American boatbuildet craftsman, Bruce Black, with a German electrician, Wolfgang Harder. Typical Russell cosmopolitan team! It's a beautiful space, peaceful and overlooking a secret garden in the heart of the town. The perfect place for a couple to enjoy a romantic and relaxing holiday.

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