Te Maiki Retreat - Russell Holiday Home

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a bed, and a view of the sea.
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a red sofa, a dining table set for four, and large windows offering a view of the sea.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a view of the lake.
A coastal marina with multiple boats docked, a pier, and a backdrop of hills.
A cozy cabin interior with a dining area, red sofa, and wooden beams.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bay of Islands

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
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay of Islands
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Christ Church
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Russell

Russell is home to this holiday home. Bay of Islands Marina and Paihia Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Action World and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway. The Parrot Place and Makana Confections are also worth visiting.
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Map
Russell, Far North

What's nearby

  • Russell Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bay of Islands - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Russell Christ Church - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Russell Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Flagstaff Hill - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Te Maiki Retreat - Russell Holiday Home on 6 November 2026 start from NZ$974, 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 Retreat - Russell Holiday Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Te Maiki Retreat - Russell Holiday Home located?

Situated in Russell, 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

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Te Maiki Retreat is a cosy and relaxing getaway with spectacular views. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay and it is just a short walk to the township, which is a great bonus. A perfect spot to unwind - we loved our stay and will definitely be back again.
A beautiful sunset soaking the sky in colour, the kind that makes you slow down and savour the moment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 March 2026
Thank you for sharing your lovely feedback. It is wonderful to hear you enjoyed the cosy setting, the relaxing atmosphere and the spectacular views. We are pleased the home had everything you needed and that the short walk to the township added to your stay. We appreciate you choosing to holiday with us and would be delighted to welcome you back again. Reputation and Resolutions Coordinators.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Te Maiki Retreat

We loved Russell and loved staying at Te Maiki Retreat. The accomodation was just what we were looking for and we had a comfortable, enjoyable stay. View from balcony is beautiful. Absolutely would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

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

Best view

Nice quite place, house is big enough for 4 adults to spend long summer days and relax with best view of sea looking over Pahia.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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

10/10 Excellent

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

Te Maiki villa

Very comfortable and conveniently located villa with a beautiful outlook over Russell and the bay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2026
Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Bachcare for your holiday. We always welcome guest feedback, so 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 getaway in the future. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Very enjoyable stay. Close enough to the stores and restaurants to walk. Comfortable. Great view. Had some difficulty getting in and reported some concerns but didn’t get a response.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2026
Thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and are pleased you chose Bachcare for your stay. Guest feedback plays an important role in helping us improve the experience we provide, and we always welcome suggestions on how we can make future stays even better. Thank you again for staying with us. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Bachcare Reputation & Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This place had amazing views & great location, I would recommend this place to people, except I would be telling them that the balcony/deck is quiet dangerous especially for children as balustrade is very low & wonky you wouldn’t want to lean on it & fall as is quiet a drop, also carpet should be replaced with hard flooring as it smells quiet musty! But otherwise a great place 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful View

Stayed here for three nights. What a lovely view. Every evening we sat on the lanai, ate dinner and watched the sunset. The house is a little rough around the edges, but very comfortable. You can't beat the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 January 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good Location and a Great View

First of all, the view from the deck was fantastic. The property is at the end of a steep rise so that is something to bear in mind (was not an issue for us). The property is a little tired around the edges but we were extremely comfortable and had the best nights' sleep for ages. We'll miss that view!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our excellent location—it’s one of the things we’re most proud of, and we’re glad it made your stay even better. We’d love to host you again next time you’re in the area.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice view (covered by overgrown trees) but that’s about it

The house was very average and wreaked of mustiness on arrival. Probably due to the bad condensation issue (we mopped windows in the mornings!) and years of unwashed curtains and carpets? That should be addressed. Broken furniture and shoddy decking did little to impress outside and the trees were overgrown and ruining what could have been a spectacular view. The knives in the kitchen were very blunt and pretty unusable and need replacing. It’s those little things that make a difference to guests. Overall a tired accomodation that could do with some love to get it ‘guest ready’ again. We appreciated the slightly earlier check in time though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 February 2025
Thank you for your feedback. I’m sorry to hear about the mustiness, condensation, and the issues with the furniture, decking, and kitchen knives. I truly appreciate you bringing these to my attention, and we will make sure the these problems will be addressed properly.
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