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The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly! 2 houses in 1!
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 6
1 King Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds
Living Room 2
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly! 2 houses in 1!
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House Rules
Check in after 11:00 AM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Fold down and tie umbrellas as you found them.
Stack outside cushion just inside the dining area via the ranch slider
Stack outside cane furniture as you found it under the covered part of the deck
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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Russell
Located in Russell, this holiday home is near the beach. Pompalier House and Pompallier Mission are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World. Travelling with kids? Consider Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway and The Parrot Place. Scuba diving, snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

Russell, Northland
What's nearby
- Tapeka Point - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Russell Christ Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Russell Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Long Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Flagstaff Hill - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Orange Frog - 27 min drive
- Charlotte's Kitchen - 26 min drive
- Duke of Marlborough Hotel - 9 min walk
- CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - 27 min drive
- Mako Beach Bar - 26 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
22 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cyrus R.
6 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cyrus R.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ramon N.
10 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Stay at The Sunshine House
Ramon N.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rachel D.
21 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get away
Rachel D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
About the host
Hosted by Grace Stevenson
We are a husband and wife team living on a family farm with our five kids, dogs, chooks, ducks, horses, cows and sheep!
We are part-owners of a landscaping company in Whangarei. We are a family who loves adventuring, exploring and being out in the beautiful NZ nature. We love to share the beautiful places we know in The Bay of Islands with family and friends and we are excited to offer The Sunshine House for you to do the same!
We are part-owners of a landscaping company in Whangarei. We are a family who loves adventuring, exploring and being out in the beautiful NZ nature. We love to share the beautiful places we know in The Bay of Islands with family and friends and we are excited to offer The Sunshine House for you to do the same!
Why they chose this property
For the last 15 years we've enjoyed visiting Russell and the surrounding areas, and knew one day we would want to reside here. We fell in love with Russell's unique charm, it's picturesque historic village and the bustling yet laid-back atmosphere 🌞
What makes this property unique
We are thrilled to be the new owners of The Sunshine House! It is the perfect mixture of beach house and home, with plenty of space for friends and family to stay comfortably! Located exactly halfway between Russell township and Long Beach which gives you a lovely variety between strolling into the village for a morning coffee and then walking down to Long Beach when the ocean calls! We are excited to share the slice of paradise with you all 🌞
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