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1 bedroomSleeps 2

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Self contained studio room with private entrance and stunning sea views


Self contained studio room with lovely deck, outdoor furniture, BBQ and stunning sea views. New build (2020) with modern furnishings.
You have your own private entrance with onsite parking.
We are only a 5 minute walk to the beach and village. Please note the property is elevated so you have a bit of a climb when walking up the driveway.
The room is fitted with electric blinds for that extra bit of convenience.
Room is fitted with an Air conditioner/Heat Pump.
There is a Smart TV with free Netflix.
We provide free unlimited Fibre Wifi.
Lovely comfortable Queen size bed with all linen and bath towels provided.
Ensuite bathroom has a big shower with double shower heads.
Kitchenette is equipped with Microwave Oven, Kettle, Toaster, Bar Fridge and cutlery.
Tea, instant coffee, sugar and plunger coffee supplied but not topped up during your stay if it runs out.
There is also an outdoor shower to wash off after a day at the beach.
Drying rack to dry towels.
There is a Laundromat at the Top 10 Holiday Park which is only 5 minutes walk from the house.

Please note that the upstairs part of the house is occupied most of the time by the owner. Very quiet owners who respect their guests privacy and comfort.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Self Contained Studio With Private Entrance Stunning sea Views

About the area

Map
Russell, Northland

What's nearby

  • Russell Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Russell Christ Church - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Flagstaff Hill - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Paihia Beach - 26 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 27 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Cafe - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Mako Beach Bar - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Self contained studio room with private entrance and stunning sea views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Self contained studio room with private entrance and stunning sea views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Self contained studio room with private entrance and stunning sea views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Self contained studio room with private entrance and stunning sea views located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Tapeka Point and Bay of Islands. Russell Beach and Russell Christ Church are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stephen H.

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

Great views and convience

We had a great stay over a long weekend. This unit is well equipped for a couple and located walking distance from the hub of Russell. Great walking nearby to Flagstaff Hill or Tapeka Point. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Pui-Yi C.

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

Stunning view

Lovely little studio room with an incredible view and short walk to town. We were very comfortable here and would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stunning sea views so restful and peaceful. Great communication by owner. Location was brilliant to explore Russell from
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

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

Charming and peaceful

We had a wonderful stay at Kereru Cottage. Everything we could want and need. Beautiful and peaceful, garden stunning and hosts very welcoming. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

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

Perfection!

This was a classy, perfect little spot to spend some time in the idyllic Bay of Islands. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl-Dawn

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is amazing. Within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and ferries. Incredible view. Small but has everything you could possibly need. Beautiful furnishings and finishes. Would love to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ena W.

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

Little Hideaway

This little hideaway was perfect, and very relaxing just what we were after. Accommodation was outstanding loved the shower and the bed ! Walking distance to all the restaurants, beaches and the ferry. Communications with hosts was very good. Will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Pauline L.

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

Lovely place but VERY small

Well put together studio but we found it extremely small .. loved everything except the size
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

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

Amazing!

We loved our stay at this property. We have stayed in many properties in Russell and this is our favourtie. Everything was there that we needed. We were able to relax and unwind on the deck looking at the beautiful view over Russell. Great communication from Yolanda and made booking this property so easy. Looking forward to our next stay already!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

James Cowan and J.

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

A great break away

Awesome! I did bring a coffee plunger with us this time as I think it was the only thing missing on our first visit. Very cute place. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

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

Russell Studio

Steve and Yolanda have created a beautiful property in Russell, and the studio was perfect for us. It was just as I expected from the description, plus a couple of questions early on. Excellent communication from Yolanda. Our time was up all too soon and we will certainly return! Thank you Steve and Yolanda.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

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

Click "book" - best decision you will make today!

What a peach of a place! The style, the view (someone in the visitor book said 1 million dollar view....don't know which $, but that seriously undervalued it), beautifully clean. If the steep drive puts you off, just do what we did - park at the bottom and drive up! Russell itself is wonderful, calm, classy nice food options, we enjoyed fish, Thai food and pizza at Hones Garden (seriously nice folks there!). Click "book" knowing that for today at least you have won the internet
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhys A.

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

Great stay

Lovely spot
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Enjoyed our stay here, so close to everything in town, our rental car was hardly used. Nicely presented property, fantastic views. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Unforgettable Stay in the Bay of Islands

Perfect location, amazing views. The studio had everything we needed and was an ideal base to explore the Bay of Islands area. The centre of Russel was very easy to walk to and has a good selection of places to eat and drink. Would happily have stayed for longer . Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arite

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
a great accommodation, slightly elevated for the fantastic view
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel S.

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

Highly recommend

Everything was perfect and extremely clean. It is only a couple of minutes walk into Russell town but at night it is very quiet. And the view is just breathtaking
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colton B.

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

Great spot for exploring the bay of islands

The apartment was clean and had a fantastic view of the bay. About a five minute walk to the wharf and main street, keep in mind the drive way is quite steep. Super easy to catch a water taxi or get to meet up spot for tours. The hosts were very kind and accommodating to a last minute schedule change. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our three night stay. The unit was extremely well appointed making the most of the fabulous views across the bay. The compromise for those views was the steep driveway but we just took the car down the street and parked up when we went out. Everywhere in Russell is easy walking distance from the property including the ferry, and a number of excellent eateries. Would definitely consider stayin again should we return to Russell.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Russell stay

Property is perfectly equipped for a couple’s stay. Bed v.comfortable; views from property across the bay are stunning. Perfect base to explore Russell and surroundings. We loved our stay thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie D.

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

What a magic place to stay!

We loved this gorgeous little unit, it was beautifully appointed with everything we needed, and of course phenomenal views! Our hosts were very easy to communicate with and very generous in allowing our kids to pitch a tent on the front lawn. All in all a very memorable stay and we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great and relaxing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl P.

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

A Russell Dream

Once I saw this listing I knew it would be perfect for my wife and I to relax after spending NYE in Auckland. The town of Russell is full of relaxation and vibrancy all packed into one place. If exploring the beaches, the many restaurants or taking the ferry over to Paihia everything is right at hand. The view from the unit was spectacular and the bed was very comfortable and clean. I am looking forward to staying again on my next New Zealand Adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

T W.

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

A little piece of heaven

The view of the bay and the town was spectacular. It was a short walk to restaurants and shopping and the water. The town of Russell was something out of a Hallmark movie. We loved the town and the stay was the best 3 days of our trip to New Zealand. I was concerned that the studio was attached to a home but we had privacy and didn't hear anything from the larger house. The room has everything you need in an accommodation (except shampoo) but really everything else.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Great spot!

A great little spot to go and explore an amazing part of New Zealand. Convenient to everything in Russel, with a very short walk away from the town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024