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Te Maiki Villa 1 - Russell

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Villa 1
View to Paihia
View to Matauwhi Bay
Lounge/Dining
Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Mezzanine bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

bathroom - downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Te Maiki Villa 1 - Russell

Villa 1 is in a complex of ten units known as "Te Maiki Villa's", situated on the historic Flagstaff Hill overlooking the village of Russell and beyond.
This villa has recently been renovated, is a comfortable holiday home with all day sun, spectacular sea and bush views. Has good outdoor living spaces, a large and very private deck area, a place to get away from it all and relax...
Russell village and it's many local attractions are within walking distance, and good swimming beaches are nearby.
Special conditions:
Price per night based on 2 guests, additional guests $25.00 per person per night.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

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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 activities can be experienced at Bay of Islands Marina and Paihia Wharf. Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Russell, Russell

What's nearby

  • Flagstaff Hill - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lookout - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Russell Beach - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Russell Christ Church - 14 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Long Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Orange Frog - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬28 min drive

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. 42 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional facilities & views. The villa is located within just a short stroll to all on offer in Russell town.Hostess Trish so pleasant, and was so accommodating in ensuring our stay just marvellous.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2026
Thanks for your very kind review, it was a pleasure to host & meet you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Owen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views and locationRussell is awesome and the Villa is equipped with everything you need and moreLovely to meet Trish and have a chatI’ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2026
Thanks for taking great care of Villa 1, great guests who I would welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren D.

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

Great location

Lovely spot for a family holiday
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec 2022
A pleasure to host Warren & family, very respectful guests, Villa 1 was left perfectly clean & tidy on departure. I would welcome them back anytime. I hope you enjoyed your first holiday in NZ.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great - thank you. Nice and relaxing and Trish was a great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here. We were pleasantly surprised at how comfortable and well equipped the villa was, right down to there being a range of seasonings on hand for the night we cooked at home. Trish even provided a fresh bag of plunger coffee and a box of chocolates in the fridge!My 72 yo mum found the internal staircase a bit steep and narrow, but luckily the outdoor stairs were much easier for her to navigate.The location was handy to town and the beach, and the view was stunning. A lovely peaceful spot for our low-key vacation, we didn't want to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy F.

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

Lovely peaceful accommodation

Great property, great communication very helpful. Lovely view over the water. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2024
Wonderful guests who I would not hesitate to host again...thank you so much & hope you enjoyed your few days in Russell.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tauna M.

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

Location perfect! Most amazing view! Loved the house!

We only stayed 2 nights. Wished we could have stayed longer. Loved the view and all the amenities!Such an impressive place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian N.

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

Excellent location in beautiful Russell

Interesting, original and lovely villa with all the facilities you require and a beautiful view. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel H.

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

Great location

I booked for a couple of our workers. They were very happy with the accommodation and particularly loved the location. Thanks for having them.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2024
Very respectful guests, I would welcome them back anytime...thank you !!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martyn T.

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

Amazing

Amazing place. Couldn’t recommend it enough. Had such a great time here. Thanks Trish.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2024
So glad you enjoyed your time in Russell, and thanks for looking after Villa 1, you are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona L.

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

Surprise getaway

Stunning views, secluded and private away from the main drag. Well appointed had everything we needed for a short stay. Thanks for the choccies
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barton G.

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

Another fabulous stay.

We’ve stayed at Trish’s place numerous times and this time was no different. Fabulous views, everything we needed for 7 days & we did more walking this time with the good weather. Trish is a wonderful property host.Thank you so much and will see you again in the new year.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

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

Peaceful paradise

Clean, spacious, relaxing, well-appointed retreat in Russell. Location close to the town center with lovely views from the deck. Host was responsive and professional. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sara a.

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

Russell getaway

Lovely place with great views. Only thing that would have been better would be linen on beds for warmer nights. Excellent communication and help from Trish, the property manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NickSarah C.

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

Fist Class Stay

We loved staying at Trish's place - a few minutes walk to the Main Street and some great walks/runs to do - with a swim to cool down at the beaches as needed! The house had all we needed and hearing the kiwi at night was wonderful. This is a hidden gem and we hope to be back one day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2024
So happy you enjoyed your family holiday in Russell, and thank you for leaving Villa 1 in such a pristine condition on departure, very much appreciated.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jérémie l.

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

Nice place

The house is perfect for holidays and very tidy. A lot of space to store fishing/beach/boat material and well located with a nice view from a big deck. The owner is on the top, very helpfull. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CAROLINE S.

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

wonderful views, spotless stay

We had a wonderful time in Russell - such a relaxing place. The house was fantastic - super clean, and tidy, with outstanding views. Steep climb from the town, but only 5 mins walk and definitely worth it. Thank. you Trish.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, friendly host. Villa had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

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

Magnificent.

This was the best accommodation we had in New Zealand during our holiday. Gorgeous views, seamless entry and exit. Host was close by and friendly. Everything was pretty well perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

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

Perfect

Lovely, clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed, also a great view. Would stay again, and would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

Great spot

Bach was perfect for our stay, great views, well set up and handy to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn W.

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

Fabulous Property with an Outstanding View

Fabulous weekend away with my daughter here. Thanks Trish for your kindness in allowing us to change our booking at such short notice - much appreciated. A very well-kitted out holiday home with everything you could ever need. Our second time staying up on the hill and we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

We loved our Russell holiday with the most amazing views

Property was spotless with everything we needed. Amazing views, great communication with the owner. The location was perfect... a short walk to the main shops and a 5 min drive to the beach. We felt this property was perfect for our family with my children being 19 and 12. Thank you so much Trish we had a fabulous time and will definitely book again next time we are in Russell.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenice A.

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

Break Away

Excellent property with everything you need and meticulously clean. Trish was a wonderful host - she was very accommodating at short notice. We enjoyed the view and loved all the birdsong. We would definitely stay again when we next come to Russell.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2021
Clear communication, wonderful guests, would be welcome back anytime. Left villa very clean & tidy on departure, thank you for being such respectful guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonard H.

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

We enjoyed our stay and time in Russell

We have decided it could possibly be a yearly event to take time out and come over to Russell
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
It was an absolute pleasure to host this family and I would welcome them back at anytime, Villa was left absolutely immaculate on departure. Thank you for being the perfect guests!!
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