The Gables - Stunning Waterfront Apartment

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A modern interior with a living area, a kitchen, and a dining space.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, outdoor seating, and a pathway leading to the beach.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window, and a small bench with towels.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, and a dark tiled floor.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • 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

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Second bedroom - Singles or King

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Russell

Located in Russell, this apartment is on the waterfront. 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. Action World and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Russell, Russell

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
  • Bay of Islands - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Flagstaff Hill - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Seaside - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Cellini's - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gables - Stunning Waterfront Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Gables - Stunning Waterfront Apartment?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Gables - Stunning Waterfront Apartment?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gables - Stunning Waterfront Apartment?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Gables - Stunning Waterfront Apartment located?

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

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. 41 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy with the location, access, fit-out, spaciousness, cleanliness and interaction with our host. The fire was troublesome and the TV in the living room is a bit old and tiny, both matters are easy to fix. We really enjoyed our stay, as we did a few years ago.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Top accommodation in gorgeous Russell, highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spotlessly clean and comfortable surroundings. Great location so handy for just about any amenity.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolutely beautiful way to spend the last 3 nights of a month long trip in New Zealand. The Gables is such a lovely place to stay, right on the beach, and so quiet and peaceful. The home was well equipped, welcoming and cozy, and falling asleep to the waves on the beach has to be the best way to relax. I would highly recommend the Gables for a relaxing stay, anytime of the year, and hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot

Great location, beautifully presented, hard to fault
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Gables apartment is a delight.Right on the water and in the centre of Russell.Have a swim off your front deck…unique.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

This is our second time at this property as a family, and we had a wonderful stay. The house is clean, comfortable and stylish, the location central and iconic. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is a special accommodation in so many ways, spacious luxury, absolutely premium location and you have a balcony right over the strand and the oldest continuous operating restaurant in New Zealand!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Perfectly located. Well appointed. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Large, comfortable apartment in the heart of town

I have at this place twice. Each visit was great. We liked being in the heart of town.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Thank you

Our stay was lovely and the property lived up to our expectation.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Lovely place to stay with everything you need in the apartment. Beach right in front. Restaurant beneath the apartment was just the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gables - getaway

We had 2 couples stay for a wedding at the duke. We loved the location. The apartment was clean and walking distance to restaurants and shopsIt had a nice homely feel to the place and was really well stocked in the kitchen— we would happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location location location

Great apartment to enjoy Russell and Bay of Islands. Well equipped kitchen, sea breezes, downstairs bedroom a little warm. Overall very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Tasteful Apartment

Really enjoyed our stay at The Gables. Apartment very comfortable and tastefully furnished. Location on the waterfront makes everything in Russell very accessible. Only small niggle was lack of soundproofing from Restaurant below but not a major problem
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location, fantastic place

Set above the gables restaurant, the place is on the strand with unbeatable ocean view.The only downside is noise from the gables when they play music below. Didn’t worry us, but some others might not like that. Place was clean, with tons of character.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious Stay

This accommodation speaks cleanliness and space! It is well located to easily access the amenities of Russell. The restaurant/pub below is non-intrusive. The patio doors and balcony enable fresh air and entertainment while watching the activities taking place below it. The ratu tree directly outside the patio doors limits the view across the bay but at the same time adds beauty to this artistically inspired space.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Property

A delightful and spacious property in a perfect location yards from the sea. The bustle of Russell transformed to perfect tranquility around 22:00 leaving only the sound of the waves lapping on the beach outside. The property was well equipped with everything we needed for a restful break.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Russell

Great location and a lovely property to relax and enjoy Russell and the Bay of Islands area
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

In the hub

Great property in the centre of town. Loved the out look and loads of lovely restaurants a stones thrown away. Only slight negative for us was music from downsairs restaurant played from 11am to closing which I guess when staying in town is to be expected. Beautiful property 👌 Thank u
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic & Charming

A fantastic property right in the heart of historic Russell. We felt instantly at home … relaxing, stylish, warm & comfortable. Well equipped kitchen & spacious enough for two couples to enjoy. We dined at The Gables Restaurant (right underneath the apartment) & Hones Garden (right behind the property). Hardly any need for a car as everything is a walk away. Thoroughly enjoyed … thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place, highly recommend

Lovely clean accommodation, awesome location. Lucky enough to have great weather in the middle of winter. Enjoyed by mum & dad for 4 nights, with daughter, son in law and gorgeous 6 month old granddaughter spending 1 night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Russell luxury getaway

A fantastic luxury property overlooking Russell wharf. The Photos don’t do this property justice! Easy walking distance to everything in Russell. Will definitely book it again for a quick break away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property, so easy to get in and out and being waterfront was beautiful

Communication was great and when we needed to get hold of someone later one evening, everything was organised promptly. Location is second to none. The heat of the evenings and being upstairs meant it was very hot when trying t
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Accommodation

We had a great stay at Kelly”s holiday home. Fantastic location, had everything we needed, felt like a home away from home. Loved everything about it. Kelly was fabulous to deal with as well. Thanks Kelly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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