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Te Maiki Escape - Russell Holiday Home

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A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. The room has large windows offering a view of the sea and boats.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, wooden beams, and a view to the outside.
A modern building with a sloped roof, a covered porch, and a concrete walkway leading to the entrance.
A pathway leading to a building with a wooden deck and a stone wall.
A dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by chairs. A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a wooden ceiling is visible in the background.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bay of Islands
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Russell, Far North
  • Place, Russell Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay of Islands
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Christ Church
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 - Mezzanine Level

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Te Maiki Escape - Russell Holiday Home

Featuring panoramic views of Russell harbour, Paihia and Waitangi from the wraparound deck, Te Maiki Escape is a great base for a family or small group holidaying in Russell

This three-bedroom holiday home is comfortable with cosy open-plan living. You can curl up with a good book or flick on the TV, but the real show is out the doors and on the deck, with stunning views across Kororareka Bay.

Soak up some sun here and watch boats track across the harbour, while the BBQ is fired up for some tasty Kiwi kai!

The central location of Te Maiki Escape is just a 5 minute walk into the village centre, where you'll find the 4 Square, cafes and the tavern. Newports Chocolate shop is a must for anyone wanting to indulge their sweet tooth.

The Russell wharf is also a short walk from your doorstep where many local attractions depart from, including boat charters of all kinds, fishing, Bay of Islands cruises, dolphin and whale watching and parasailing. The best way to experience this beautiful region is from the water!

Te Maiki Escape is waiting to welcome you to the Bay of Islands!

**Please be advised that no live streaming of movies, videos, online games or any other excessive usage of WiFi data is recommended due to the limited data plan. The daily usage no greater than 3GB per stay is suggested.
All guests should take care on the deck as there is are large gaps in the railings and the railings are under 1 metre high.

Please note there is only one car parking space available.

As the mezzanine barrier for Bedroom 3 is below 1 metre high, all guests should take care in this area due to the risk of falls.

Please be advised that no live streaming of movies, videos, online games or any other excessive usage of WiFi data is recommended due to the limited data plan. The daily usage no greater than 3GB per stay is suggested.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

You need to know

Property # 7708723
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 Russell, this holiday home is near the beach. 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. Action World and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Map
Russell, Far North

What's nearby

  • Russell Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bay of Islands - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Flagstaff Hill - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Russell Christ Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Russell Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaside - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪El Cafe - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Te Maiki Escape - Russell Holiday Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Te Maiki Escape - Russell Holiday Home?

As of 13 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Te Maiki Escape - Russell Holiday Home on 16 October 2026 start from NZ$935, 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 Te Maiki Escape - Russell Holiday Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Te Maiki Escape - Russell Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Te Maiki Escape - Russell Holiday Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Te Maiki Escape - Russell Holiday Home located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Tapeka Point and Bay of Islands. Russell Beach and Pompalier House are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliant experience

The house was amazing to stay in with the family. Amazing views, walking distance from the town and a cozy house. Loved the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Bachcare for your holiday. Guest feedback is always valued, and if there is anything we can do to make future stays even better, we'd love to hear from you. Thank you again for staying with us. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway in the future. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Russel

Beautiful view, easy parking, short walk to all amenities and beach. Comfortable accommodation.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2026
Hi there, Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the beautiful views, convenient location, easy parking, and comfortable accommodation. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Best, Bachcare Reputation and Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
After reading some previous not so flash reviews about Te Miami Escape, we were mentally preparing ourselves for our stay.However to our relief, it seems every negative review got rectified/fixed and sorted in the house. We had the most gorgeous stay here! The views there are outstanding, location brilliant and the house was clean and had everything we needed. We would just suggest supplying a fan for every room - especially for the upstairs room as that gets really hot during the night.We would go back and stay in a heart beat! Absolutely loved it!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 February 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. It is wonderful to hear that you had such a positive experience and that earlier concerns from previous reviews have been resolved. We are pleased that the home was clean, well prepared and equipped with everything you needed. The views and location are certainly special and it is great to hear you enjoyed both during your stay. We appreciate your note regarding fans. This property does not advertise fans as included so they are not available. It is lovely to hear that you would return in a heartbeat and that the stay was such a memorable one. We would be happy to welcome you back again. Reputation and Resolutions Coordinators.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Stay

The Villa was exactly as described, down to the warning about the railings on the deck & above with the mezzanine. We felt the Villa wasn’t as clean as it could’ve been especially the crockery, namely the mugs which were badly stained & had traces of drink dried in them. An overnight soak in bleach & dishwashing liquid soon fixed that. It was explained that there was only one car park with the villa but it would’ve been helpful to know that the villas were not close to on street parking as it was assumed by us that we could park nearby 😟 The views were spectacular as was the opportunity to see live weka up. Lose as they foraged in the early morning. I hope this helps, Jolie
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thanks so much for your review NAME. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the views from the property, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused by the cleanliness at the property or car park facility. We hope to see you back again soon! -Shubhashri
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A great comfortable bach for anyone wanting to be located in Russell...

A great comfortable bach for anyone wanting to be located in Russell - just a short walk down into town with awesome views from the lounge & balcony. Very neat and tidy inside - a couple appliances are a bit old, but still in good condition and work perfectly. We would have loved to stay longer if we had the time.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review, and we hope to see you back again soon! - Scotty

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