Entire home
Russell HQ
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10240 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Russell, Northland
- Place, Russell Christ Church10 min walk
- Place, Russell Beach11 min walk
- Place, Flagstaff Hill20 min walk
- Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)50 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Bunk Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Russell HQ
Sitting proud on top of the hill, this spacious family friendly holiday home overlooks Russell township with water views across to Paihia and Waitangi. Relax with the whole family or with a group of friends at this peaceful place to stay. With Long Beach a short walk down the hill and town a short distance, there is plenty to see and do.
Spacious living areas with various seating to allow you to enjoy your morning coffee with a view, or your afternoon drink as you watch the sun set.
The house has a very flexible and versatile layout catering for up to two families or a group of friends.
The main/top floor has a large open plan living area with two living spaces and an excellent indoor outdoor flow to the deck. There is an open plan dining and kitchen area with all living spaces having excellent water and bush views plus a warm northerly aspect. Bedrooms 1 and 2 are located on the first floor together with Bathroom 1.
There is a basement garage with internal access that can be made available to guests upon request. The lower level has the third guest bedroom and a bunkroom plus a second bathroom and laundry.
The property is well located to Russell township with many great restaurants, cafes, boutique retail shops and typical essentials including a fully stocked Four Square superette. A great spot to explore the renowned Bay of Islands.
Located nearby is a public walkway providing direct access down to the beautiful Long Beach illustrated in the photos.
Professional and quality linen is supplied.
Spacious living areas with various seating to allow you to enjoy your morning coffee with a view, or your afternoon drink as you watch the sun set.
The house has a very flexible and versatile layout catering for up to two families or a group of friends.
The main/top floor has a large open plan living area with two living spaces and an excellent indoor outdoor flow to the deck. There is an open plan dining and kitchen area with all living spaces having excellent water and bush views plus a warm northerly aspect. Bedrooms 1 and 2 are located on the first floor together with Bathroom 1.
There is a basement garage with internal access that can be made available to guests upon request. The lower level has the third guest bedroom and a bunkroom plus a second bathroom and laundry.
The property is well located to Russell township with many great restaurants, cafes, boutique retail shops and typical essentials including a fully stocked Four Square superette. A great spot to explore the renowned Bay of Islands.
Located nearby is a public walkway providing direct access down to the beautiful Long Beach illustrated in the photos.
Professional and quality linen is supplied.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Russell
Located in Russell, this holiday home is by the sea. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Russell, Northland
What's nearby
- Russell Christ Church - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Russell Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Flagstaff Hill - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Paihia Beach - 25 min drive - 14.7 km
- Paihia Wharf - 26 min drive - 15.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- El Cafe - 26 min drive
- Paihia Sports Bar - 27 min drive
- CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - 27 min drive
- Hone's Garden - 10 min walk
- Bad Habits - 27 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Craig Russell
We are located in Whangarei and love to share our weekend holiday home with you. We have rented many of homes in the past, including at Russell, now it is our time to share our holiday home with you. We have been visiting Russell for many years and no two weekends/holiday are the same.
Why they chose this property
Russell has so much to offer for a historic seaside village. It is stepped in history and is well located in the Bay of Islands with three beaches nearby plus two boat ramps. The township has fantastic restaurants/cafes and local specialty shops plus walking/hiking tracks.
What makes this property unique
The property is well located on the hill having wide water views over Russell towards Waitangi and Paihia. The living areas and deck have attractive views, great sunsets and the lights of Russell/Waitangi and Paihia add to a relaxing stay, It is within walking distance of Long Beach and town.
Languages:
English
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