Luxurious Russell - absolute waterfront!

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A coastal property with a large house, a beach, and dense forest.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, grey sofas, a built-in wood stove, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with beige cabinets, a granite countertop, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a lake and forested hills.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bay of Islands

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry room
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Russell, Northland Region
  • Place, Bay of Islands
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Lower deck

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Protea Room

1 Queen Bed

Punga Room

2 Single Beds

Whale Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Master ensuite

Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Shower only

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About the area

Map
Russell, Northland Region

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Russell Beach - 20 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Paihia Beach - 29 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 30 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 39 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaside - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪El Cafe - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious Russell - absolute waterfront! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxurious Russell - absolute waterfront!?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxurious Russell - absolute waterfront! on 13 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,496, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Luxurious Russell - absolute waterfront!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious Russell - absolute waterfront!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious Russell - absolute waterfront! located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is steps from Bay of Islands and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Okiato Historic Site. Russell Beach and Long Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time staying here with four other couples. The house was perfect for our group—spacious, comfortable, and really well set up so we could all relax without feeling on top of each other.The location was a real highlight. If you did want to leave the beautiful property to explore the local area, it is well-located. Overall, a fantastic spot for a group getaway. We’d definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome spot! Right on the water. Great for paddle boarding and swimming. Great layout for families, especially young kids. Heaps of space and you could watch them playing on the lawn/beach from the upstairs seating
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay right on the water!! Super friendly host, met us on arrival and was helpful and thoughtful (even when the whole region had a lengthy power outage he messaged us and offered help/supplies if needed). Lovely 2 storey house in quiet area. Extremely clean with everything you need. Bonus was allowing us to have our dog with us. Would love to stay again on future visits to Russell.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Group Family & Friends Holiday

Perfect summer holiday Northland getaway for three families with children. All the kids were downstairs and parents upstairs. Two kitchens was a bonus. Dave was super helpful and easy to communicate with. Had magical last night dinner picnic on the front lawn.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A slice of paradise tucked away in the bay

If you're looking for a quintessential waterfront kiwi bach experience in the sheltered Bay of Islands, this is your place! What's not to love about this spot... the home was a beautiful balance of modern living and classic bach life... everything you need, and nothing you don't. We descended here for a family celebration (12 of us) and it was super comfortable with lots of space for everyone. It's incredibly private, in part thanks to the stunning location, and also the beach access (make sure you check the tides so you don't try and arrive an hour or so either side of high tide) :) We made good use of the kayaks, paddle boards and complimentary beach towels (the water is literally on your doorstep). Lots of fridge space and a great kitchen made home catering easy and Dave (our host) was a real gem. We definitely hope to be back one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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