Guests love the top-rated, generously-sized rooms.
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue
Balcony
Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
Russell, Northland
Russell Christ Church
Place, Russell Christ Church
9 min drive
Russell Beach
Place, Russell Beach
10 min drive
Long Beach
Place, Long Beach
11 min drive
Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
54 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Bathroom 3
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Russell's Secluded Secret
Russell's Secluded Secret is a substantial property spread across the hillside of Uruti. Tucked away amongst the a bush backdrop for privacy and facing out looking across to Opua/Paihia and more . You will feel well removed from the exhaustion and hustle and bustle of everyday life chillaxing at this fabulous holiday home. Crack a cold one while you enjoy the majestic views across the horizon. Take a breath and embrace the peace and tranquility of mother nature perched here high above the sounds of normality. This home is beyond spacious with five good sized rooms, two full bathrooms and two bonus half bathrooms. The open plan living is sparse and spreads from one side of the home to the other so you can take full advantage of its space inside and out. Both sides of the home offer either the covered deck with view from lounge/living area or you may choose to grab a book and retreat into the fruit laden patio garden off the dining/kitchen area . This Russell home is perfectly situated central to the township in one direction and the ferry across to Opua and Paihia for just a little bit more in the other. Escape the grind. Team up with extended family or friends and take advantage of the room in this hillside beauty . Quaint little town of Russell is bursting with history and an array of restaurants/bars and cafes.Throw in the local Four Square to top up the treats or swing by a shop or two, the weekend market or maybe even a cruise on one of the charters or ferry for a slice of water fun, the township of Russell can cater to it all. This will be the place you will want to holiday again and again. Don't miss out booking. Split the cost with family,there is more than enough room.
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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
About the area
Russell
Russell is home to this holiday home. 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. Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World are also worth visiting.
How much does it cost to stay at Russell's Secluded Secret?
As of 19 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Russell's Secluded Secret on 20 July 2026 start from NZ$1,773, 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 Russell's Secluded Secret?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Russell's Secluded Secret?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Russell's Secluded Secret?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Russell's Secluded Secret located?
Situated in Russell, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Bay of Islands, Russell Christ Church and Russell Museum. Pompalier House and Pompallier Mission are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
7.0
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a really lovely stay here . The place was clean, comfortable, and in a great location, and everything was as described. Communication with the host was easy and they were very accommodating, which we really appreciated.Upon arrival, the living area lights weren’t working, but the caretakers came quickly and sorted it out for us, which we really appreciated. Unfortunately, there was an accident during our stay where part of the bed broke when it was sat on. We’ve taken full responsibility and have communicated this with the host, as it was not intentional.Aside from that, we genuinely enjoyed our time here and would still recommend this property to others looking for a comfortable and well-located place to stay.
Ritihia C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified
4/10 Poor
Amber-Leigh C.
2 January 2025
Liked: Check-in, location
Great location but disappointing overall
The location and size of house was fantastic. Had an incredible view and 5 decent sized bedrooms and large bathrooms. Unfortunately the stay was let down by condescending rules posted in every room of the house, broken air conditioning, limited ceramic crockery (all but 4 of the plates and glasses were poor quality plastic), a lack of cleaning equipment despite being told we must clean the properly before leaving, mouldy bathrooms and bedrooms, no filtered water and only access to tap water (we had 2 pregnant women that we made aware in our booking would be staying with us), plastic mattress protectors, and filthy rooms (there was blood on one of the walls). It was really difficult to justify the price that we paid to stay there with all of the above. The view and outside of the property was incredible but the inside of the house and unnecessary “rules” meant that we wouldn’t recommend staying there nor would stay there again.