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Kanuka Loft, the place to come and relax

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A room with a wooden table, a sofa, and a view of a lake through a glass door.
A cozy loft-style room with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by chairs, in a room with exposed wooden beams and large windows.
A garden with a wooden structure labeled "KANUKA LOFT".
A wooden structure with a sign reading "KANUKA LOFT," a wooden staircase, and a gravel driveway.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

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

  • Balcony

    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Russell, Northland
  • Place, Russell Christ Church
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Russell Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Long Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Kanuka Loft, the place to come and relax

This is the perfect private holiday hideaway. Set amongst the bush clad slopes of the Te Wahapu Peninsula, with no neighbors in sight, adjacent to an expansive bush reserve with beautiful views, abundant bird life and only 7 km from the historic Russell Township.
Kanuka Loft is a very quiet, peaceful setting. A great place to come and do nothing, yet with all the Bay of Islands has to offer at hand.
The Loft is above a large disused timber barn. Built with hand milled timber it has extensive decks for outdoor living. The open plan living and dining area is spacious and comfortable with a fully equipped kitchen. There are two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with two singles. There is a heatpump for the winter, a laundry and ample parking.
Note: Access to the Loft is by the external staircase only - the ground floor is unoccupied and the Loft is the full second level of the building.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 9060205
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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

About the area

Russell

Located in Te Wahapu, a neighbourhood in Russell, this cottage is in a rural area. Okiato Historic Site and Pompallier Mission are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bay of Islands Marina and Paihia Wharf. Action World and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours.
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Russell, Northland

What's nearby

  • Russell Christ Church - 14 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Russell Beach - 15 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Russell Museum - 15 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Long Beach - 16 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Tapeka Point - 16 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaside - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Cafe - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kanuka Loft, the place to come and relax pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kanuka Loft, the place to come and relax?

As of 19 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kanuka Loft, the place to come and relax on 19 Oct 2026 start from AU$524, 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.

How much is parking at Kanuka Loft, the place to come and relax?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kanuka Loft, the place to come and relax?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kanuka Loft, the place to come and relax?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kanuka Loft, the place to come and relax located?

Located in Te Wahapu, this cottage is steps from Bay of Islands and within 3 mi (5 km) of Okiato Historic Site and Bay of Islands Marina. Russell Christ Church and Russell Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 21 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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
The loft is a gem hidden among the trees, so private and clean. A weekend away to just relax and do absolutely nothing.Thoroughly enjoyed the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

The perfect peaceful spot to unwind and explore the area. Great walks from the property
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2022
Thanks for leaving everything so clean tidy - glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views

Fantastic stay as always. Beautiful views surrounded by bush and lots of Wekas visiting us. Perfect place to relax and enjoy Russell and the beaches.🙂
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend

We loved our stay at the loft. It’s even better than the pictures. A cosy place to stay in winter and would be beautiful and airy in summer. Short drive from Russel. Would love to come and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning Sunsets

Great view. Very comfortable. Everything you need and close to Russell. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Taylor family

Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded Beautiful Property

We turned off the road onto a drive that filled us with anticipation. We arrived at The Loft and were not disappointed. A wonderful upper floor setting with a split level rear balcony giving excellent views. You feel as though you are in the middle of nowhere. Very well appointed and clean - we had everything we needed. Russell is a short drive away and a very interesting place with walk trails, museum and some excellent restaurants cafes. We visited early March. Used the car ferry to Opua a few times - no waiting although could anticipate that may be different in peak season. Have no hesitation in highly recommending this property. As indicated in description there are external steps / stairs to access this property and once inside lounge level to bedrooms / WC are also on a split level.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet location

Lovely property in idyllic location.property was clean and comfortable with easy check in
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful peaceful loft, immaculate with rough sawn timber charm with a view of the bay

Easy renting and privacy considered. Beautiful and peaceful, setting in the bush. Immaculate.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious, relaxing and beautiful view too!

This is just what we were looking for! It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location was great and we enjoyed the peaceful serenity and amazing views including some spectacular sunsets! A very much appreciated break away from a busy life.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Thanks so much for your note - so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil Getaway

Lovely private spot amongst the trees with sea views. This is a great spot if you need a recharge but also very convenient if you want to partake in all the activities the area has to offer. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean, tranquil and close to the action.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and peaceful in the bush

Very comfortable, secluded, but with great views over to Pahia.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity

Peaceful property, surrounded by beautiful birdsong. This is the place to come to heal your soul and recover from city stresses. Early evening sun coming in gives plenty of time for book reading. Very highly recommended.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxation at its best!

Stunning views, excellent location with privacy whilst less than 10 mins drive to Russell. Kanuka Loft is a relaxing and rejuvenating space in a fantastic area.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Utterly blissful

Very highly recommendable property. The view, the privacy and the birdsong make this place very special. The beds are so comfortable and the kitchen has everything you need. We were welcomed by Anna and Dave who live just down the hill and were very helpful and accomodating. We enjoyed the local bush tracks and the drive to Russell was very quick and easy. This place is a find !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing view and location, beautiful place to stay

We had such a lovely stay, the view is incredible and the house is very clean and well equipped with everything you need. Being located in such a peaceful setting but close still to Russell, we felt very relaxed when we left and wished we could have stayed longer. We will definitely be back :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

'A PERFECT HIDEAWAY'

Just lovely. Very welcoming and relaxing. The views are great and beautiful bush all around. Like I say The Perfect Hideaway. Laundry facilities would have been good. Loved our stay and felt sad leaving.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect retreat

A beautifully appointed boutique property surrounded by native bush and stunning sea views. The Loft was well equiped with all the amenities and a fully functioning kitchen. Loved the relaxing vibe and bird song. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2026
Excellent guests - would be welcome back any time.

About the host

Your host

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Hi - We are Anna and Dave. We love the Bay of Islands and have enjoyed sharing Kanuka Loft with visiting guests for the past 20 years.
We milled the timber and built the building ourselves.
Being surrounded by a large scenic reserve we have become involved in local kiwi protection, pest control and replanting.
Hopefully you will hear one of our Kiwi's call during the nights.
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