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Gorgeous Central Russell Vintage 1920's Cottage

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Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sunny Double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Twin Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Gorgeous Central Russell Vintage 1920's Cottage

Come and relax in our wonderful vintage cottage which we have lovingly restored and renovated over the past ten years.

Decorated with vintage furniture, crockery and artwork with the modern necessities of a 65-inch LED television, DVD, Sky TV, iPod docker and Nespresso machine.

Sit on our sunny deck under the massive old pear tree and admire the birdlife!
Resident weka, tui, keruru, kingfisher and more have made our orchard garden home.

Russell wharf and shops are less than five minutes away so you can easily walk to the cottage from the ferry. Located at the town end of Matauwhi Road, close to Christ Church.

Perfect location for guests attending weddings & those who want to be amongst the action of vibrant Russell as you can park your car and forget it for the duration of your stay.

Master bedroom with queen size bed,
Twin bedroom with a double bed & a king single bed.
And a lovely sunny double room make up our accommodation.

Nightly rental is for five people.

Ideally suited for couples, or families with older children over 10 years.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only & sorry no pets!

This home is used extensively and is much loved by its owners.
Please make yourselves at home, enjoy your stay but please look after her as you would your own home.

Furthermore, we request no extra guests (other than by agreement), no parties, loud music etc

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About the area

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Russell is home to this cottage. Pompallier Mission and Pompalier House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point Historic Reserve. Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.
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Russell, Russell

What's nearby

  • Russell Christ Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Russell Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Russell Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Long Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Flagstaff Hill - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Orange Frog - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Seaside - ‬5 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

charles r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mima B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carrie was a great host, we had good instructions and very enjoyable stay in her lovely cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully decorated home, very comfortable and homely, lovely outside area to relax in, and wonderful birdlife to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne Marie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the homely feel and perfect village location! Thanks so many much!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our short getaway in the bay. Beautifully presented and everything required and more to make us comfortable. Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at the Russell Cottage .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

Great house and perfect position.

Great house and perfect position.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really cute yet spacious house right in centre of Russell within 3 minute walk of the seafront. We loved being able to visit the museums and restaurants, wharf and supermarket on foot. We also enjoyed the 20 minute walk to Long Beach and the walking tracks to Flagstaff Hill.The cottage was very homely and comfortable and the kitchen exceptionally well stocked.The huge deck and garden were wonderful added bonuses.Thank you to Carrie for being so accommodating, helpful and communicative both before and during our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Cute cottage

Great location, cute house with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

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

Perfect location for enjoying beautiful Russell

Lovely house with thoughtful touches everywhere. Comfy beds and beautiful outdoor area. Excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason c.

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

Carnie family

Love it great property
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reinard C.

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

Amazing location and charm

We truley enjoyed our stay and could not fault the location or property on any level. We felt at home and it was so nice to leave the car and walk everywhere. Thank you Carrie
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Great House

Loved the spaces at this house. Everything we needed
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

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

Our happy place

We have been holidaying in Russell for several years and were not disappointed with this character property, which has been thoughtfully renovated. It is an easy 2-minute walk to the waterfront and high street. Carrie was great to deal with, and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Lovely cottage in Russell

Would highly recommend this book a ach property. Communication with the host was excellent. Very welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Matuwhai magic

Loved the house! Super comfy beds, great outdoor desk and seating. 2 mins walk to Russell centre. Home has everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

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

character

Perfect little get away, with loads of character. Would recomend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clive F.

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

Awesome

Great place with everything we needed. Love the old-school cool yet big screen sky tv and nespresso for modern creature comforts. Great communication - thanks so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Charming Cottage

Carrie’s cottage has everything you need to feel comfortable and right at home. Fabulous location. Easy walk to historic Russell’s shops and waterfront dining. Quick drive to beautiful Long Beach for swimming and beachcombing. The Russell Boating Club at the end of Matauwhi St has fantastic food and views. We loved chilling out on Carrie’s deck.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

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

Quaint Cottage

What a delightful cottage! Clean and comfortable, with charming, slightly quirky décor that is quite enchanting. The kitchen is modern, spacious, and well stocked with saucepans etc if you wish to cook, but it is an easy walk to Russell restaurant, shops, and waterfront. The bathroom is small but efficient and has been nicely updated. I hope we have another opportunity to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is gorgeous! Well situated within the town, easily walkable from the ferry. Charming decor and comfortable seating. The property views are delightful with a wide variety of fruit trees and visiting birds. Kitchen is well equipped, and everything worked as described. Road seemed to be a bit of a thoroughfare, so not silent, but not annoying either. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

Perfect location in heart of Russell, easy walk to everything you need and short drive to the beach.

Perfect location in heart of Russell, easy walk to everything you need and short drive to the beach. Lovely character bach. We arrived just after a huge storm and everything was well in order but just a minor thing due to the weather there were a lot of smashed pears on the footpath we had to clear to get our luggage in. Otherwise all great!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tracy-Lee H.

Great place and excellent location.

Great place and excellent location. Unfortunately it rained for most of the week we were there so it was great to have a big tv with Sky television. The modern kitchen and appliances were also great. The place is child friendly and my two little ones (2 years old) enjoyed running up the hilly back garden. The bird life was fantastic, especially seeing a Weka! It was a very comfortable stay, almost like staying at families - which to our surprise, it turned out we were related :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Justine C.

We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay in Russell.

We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay in Russell. We will definitely be staying here again!
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