Forty9 Steps

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A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a dining table. There are large windows and plants.
A modern house with a balcony overlooking a scenic view of a coastal area, including a palm tree and distant mountains.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window offering a view of greenery.
A waterfront property with a beach, trees, and buildings.
A marina with sailboats, surrounded by residential buildings and greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bay of Islands

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Russell, Northland
  • Place, Russell Christ Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay of Islands
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Russell

Located in Russell, this holiday home is near the beach. Russell Museum and Pompallier Mission are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Action World and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway. The Parrot Place and Makana Confections are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Map
Russell, Northland

What's nearby

  • Russell Christ Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Russell Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bay of Islands - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Russell Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Flagstaff Hill - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaside - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪El Cafe - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Forty9 Steps pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Forty9 Steps?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Forty9 Steps?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forty9 Steps?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Forty9 Steps located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Russell Christ Church and Bay of Islands. Russell Beach and Russell Museum are also within 5 minutes.

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. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice view of beach

located right above the beach, great hosts, very friendly, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2024
Thank you Mel for your review. It was a pleasure to have you stay and you left our home immaculate. We would recommend you to any other property you seek to stay at. Travel safe.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful roomy house in an excellent location. highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2026
Thanks Geoff for your comments. You were excellent guests who we’d recommend to other hosts. Just sad the weather wasn’t great for you (under statement!)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Spot

Loved everything about this home. Perfectly located, fully stocked, comfortable beds & furniture and beautiful surroundings. Highly recommend for any length of stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was central. The house was immaculately clean and extermely comfortable with all modern conveniences.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GAAP weekend

So happy with our choice to stay at 49 Steps. A gorgeous location and property. Perfect for a weekend away with friends. We all wished we were staying longer to enjoy it more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

Wonderful accommodation with everything you could possibly need. The views are fantastic and the 49 steps not too difficult... just get someone to carry your case The hosts were very helpful with great recommendations of where to eat and where to pick up provisions. The cheese shop en route was a great find. Communication was excellent every step of the way.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Worth the 49 steps !

Beautiful property and a great base for exploring Russell. The house is very well furnished, the kitchen fully equipped and the views over Russell are a nice way to start and end your day. The pictures don’t really do it justice, it is even nicer than it looks. Russell’s shops, restaurants and pier are less than a 5 minute walk, and many other attractions are easily walkable as well. We can highly recommend this property and hope to come back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2025
Thank you Kelly for your review. We loved having you to stay and you were exemplary guests. We do hope we can host you again. With thanks Linda and Ian
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